Akhil Tp

Lead Engineer and ASQ-Certified Quality Engineer with 12+ years of experience in engineering drawing review, track component design support, and quality assurance in aerospace and defence manufacturing — including Volvo GTT track design and drawing review programmes. Skilled in GD&T (ISO 1101), CMM programming, SPC, and tolerance stack-up analysis, with a strong track record of preventing defects, ensuring compliance, and mentoring engineering teams.

Lead Engineer – Drawing Checker at ASM Technologies Ltd. (2022-11 – Present)

Aerospace / Defence | Supporting Volvo GTT Tracks Programmes

• Lead comprehensive review and approval of engineering drawings against ISO 1101 standards, evaluating dimensional accuracy, GD&T compliance, material specifications, and technical completeness.
• Identified and resolved critical drawing non-conformances — incorrect dimensions, improper tolerances, and GD&T violations — preventing downstream manufacturing defects and reducing rework costs.
• Collaborated with design engineers, manufacturing, and project management to resolve design discrepancies and maintain full compliance with Volvo GTT programme requirements.
• Mentored junior engineers and drawing checkers on GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up analysis, improving team output quality and reducing error rates.
• Enforced document control procedures ensuring drawing revisions are tracked, approved, and archived in accordance with QMS requirements.
• Delivered onboarding training to new employees on inspection techniques, metrology principles, and GD&T interpretation, embedding consistent quality standards across the department.

Quality Engineer at VMX Hi Connectors Ind. Pvt. Ltd. (2017-02 – 2022-11)

Precision Connector Manufacturing | Quality Assurance

• Reviewed and approved engineering drawings for connector components, ensuring dimensional accuracy, GD&T conformance, and compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Implemented SPC monitoring on critical processes; analysed Cp/Cpk metrics to detect process deviations and initiate corrective actions before non-conformances escaped to customers.
• Conducted Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including Gauge R&R studies to validate measurement equipment accuracy and reliability across the inspection function.
• Led acceptance sampling inspections (AQL) for incoming, in-process, and final product, maintaining supplier quality standards and reducing escape rate.
• Drove root cause analysis using 8D and Fishbone methodologies on recurring quality issues; implemented sustainable CAPA resulting in reduced repeat non-conformances.
• Maintained quality documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports in line with QMS/ISO requirements, supporting internal and external audit readiness.

Quality Control Inspector at Esterline Souriau Pvt. Ltd. (2017-02)

Precision Connector Manufacturing | Metrology & Inspection

• Programmed and operated Mitutoyo CMM for dimensional inspection of complex precision components, verifying adherence to tight engineering tolerances.
• Performed measurements using Video Measuring Instruments (Rapid-I) to validate critical-to-quality dimensions on connector and electrical components.
• Executed in-process, final, inward, and First Article Inspections (FAI), ensuring 100% conformance to engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Communicated quality findings to production supervisors and cross-functional teams, facilitating rapid root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Escalated repeat defects to relevant departments, collaborating to identify systemic issues and implement long-term corrective measures.

Inspection & Metrology – Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) (2013 – 2013)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Higher Secondary School of Kavumbhagam (2011 – 2011)