Pritam Gopal

Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician with experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing and machining environments. Experienced in ISO 9001 quality systems, incoming, first article, in-process and final inspections, blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation, precision metrology, supplier quality, root cause analysis, NCR/CAPA, and continuous improvement. Strong background supporting production quality, manufacturing audits, defect prevention and cross-functional problem solving in high-volume manufacturing.

Quality Assurance Technician - Fortinos (Loblaws) - Hamilton, ON

(2025-09)

• Perform in-process inspections, quality verification and process audits to ensure compliance with internal quality standards.
• Maintain inspection records, calibration logs and quality documentation using Microsoft Excel.
• Investigate quality deviations, support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and improve process consistency.

Quality Auditor - ATS Corporation - Cambridge, ON

(2025-03 - 2025-08)

• Performed incoming, in-process and final inspections against engineering drawings, customer specifications and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Conducted dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers and height gauges.
• Verified supplier parts, documented NCRs and supported corrective actions with engineering and production teams.
• Maintained inspection reports, audit documentation and KPI metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Quality Control Technician - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada - Cambridge, ON

(2023-05 - 2024-09)

• Performed process, dimensional and final quality inspections on automotive assemblies following Toyota Production System standards.
• Conducted fit & finish inspections, torque verification, leak testing and end-of-line quality audits.
• Responded to Andon quality concerns, verified supplier components and ensured containment of non-conforming materials.
• Maintained inspection records and collaborated with production, maintenance and quality teams to reduce defects and improve manufacturing quality.

Quality Engineer - Thaker Engg. Co. Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2021-07 - 2022-04)

• Performed first article, in-process and final inspections for CNC machined, die cast, sheet metal and injection molded components.
• Used CMM, micrometers, Vernier calipers and height gauges to verify dimensional accuracy against engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Supported supplier quality, defect investigations, process capability improvements and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Post Graduate Diploma - Process Quality Engineering - Conestoga College (2024)

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - A.D. Patel Institute of Technology (2021)