Abdul Thousif

Quality Control & Inspection Specialist with 6+ years of experience in precision manufacturing, tool room operations, injection mould assembly, and CAD design. Promoted from technician to supervisor within 2 years. Skilled in GD&T, APQP, root cause analysis, and multi-software CAD (Creo Parametric, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Track record of reducing rework, improving planning efficiency, and maintaining zero critical defect escapes. Seeking a challenging role in QC, Design, or Manufacturing Engineering at a global organisation.

Quality Control & Inspection Specialist - Sapthagiri Enterprises - Bengaluru, India

(2021-03 - 2025-04)

• Conducted in-process and final dimensional inspection of mould base plates using GD&T drawings, micrometers, and height gauges, maintaining 99%+ first-pass acceptance rate.
• Led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on recurring non-conformances, implementing corrective actions that reduced rework and scrap by ∼20% over 12 months.
• Prepared and maintained FAI reports, inspection checklists, and quality control documentation aligned with customer standards and APQP methodology.
• Collaborated with production and design teams to resolve drawing interpretation issues, achieving zero critical defect escapes to end customers throughout tenure

Assembly Supervisor – Tool Room - Sapthagiri Enterprises - Bengaluru, India

(2020-01 - 2021-03)

• Supervised mould base manufacturing and assembly operations, ensuring timely delivery of mould bases to customers and improving planning efficiency by 30%.
• Conducted in-process and final dimensional inspection of mould base plates using GD&T drawings, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure quality compliance.
• Coordinated with machining and tool room teams to maintain dimensional accuracy and quality standards in mould base production.
• Trained and guided junior technicians in mould base assembly procedures and 5S workplace standards, improving team efficiency and shop floor organisation.

Tool Room Technician - Sapthagiri Enterprises - Bengaluru, India

(2019 - 2020)

• Selected directly post-graduation for tool room operations in mould base manufacturing, working under senior technicians in mould fitting, grinding, EDM, and inspection activities.
• Assisted in assembly, alignment, and dimensional checking of mould base plates, ensuring adherence to drawing specifications and quality standards.
• Demonstrated rapid skill development and technical capability, leading to promotion to Assembly Supervisor within one year.

Diploma - CAD/CADD Design & Drafting Technology - Jnana Infotech (2022-08 - 2023-09)

Diploma - Tool & Die Maker, Mechanical Engineering - NTTF – Nettur Technical Training Foundation (2015-06 - 2018-11)

PUC – Pre-University Certificate - Baldwin Methodist College (2013-07 - 2015-07)