Akash Rawat

Results-oriented Quality Engineer with experience in New Product Development (NPD), PPAP documentation, APQP activities, layout inspection, internal audits, customer complaint handling, process validation, and quality assurance. Experienced in supporting product development from trial stage to production release while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements. Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, and root cause analysis

Quality Engineer - Indica Industries Pvt. Ltd

(2024-03)

• Prepare and maintain NPD documentation for new product development projects
• Prepare PPAP documentation and support customer submission requirements
• Prepare NPD Layout Inspection Reports, Tool Inspection Reports
• Review NPD inspection reports and product validation records
• Support APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams
• Conduct trial inspections and in-process quality verification
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone Diagram and 5 Why techniques
• Monitor rejection trends and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Handle customer complaints and support quality improvement initiatives
• Internal audits and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards
• NPD Sample Arrangement with proper identification
• Technical Data Sheet preparation as per catalog requirements
• Responsible for trials of new raw materials and new products
• Preparation of IPC records for NPD projects
• Preparation and maintenance of ECN records and drawing revisions
• Product validation and inspection report review before production release
• Coordination with production, design, purchase and quality teams

Laboratory Assistant (QA) - Hartex Rubber Pvt. Ltd

(2023-08 - 2024-03)

• Conducted quality testing and inspection activities
• Operated Universal Tensile Machine, Rheometer, Rebound and Abrasion testing equipment
• Performed dimensional inspection using Vernier Caliper and Micrometer

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Bhagwant Global University (2017 - 2021)