Alwin

Metallurgy Engineer with 10+ years of experience spanning failure analysis, quality assurance, and product development across automotive, medical device, and stainless steel manufacturing sectors. Skilled in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and TS 16949 quality management systems, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma/Kaizen-driven process improvement. Track record of achieving BIS product certification, leading internal and third-party audits, and reducing product failure rates through data-driven analysis.

QARA Executive at Prayasta 3D Inventions Pvt. Ltd. (2024-01 – Present)

• Implement and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 13485:2016 for medical device manufacturing.
• Assess and manage quality-related risks by developing and overseeing mitigation strategies across production processes.
• Drive process efficiency improvements using Six Sigma, Lean, and Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies.
• Manage quality-related projects end-to-end, coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables to meet schedule and budget targets.

Administrative Assistant at Regional Occupational Health Centre (Southern) (2019-01 – 2023-12)

• Managed accounts and coordinated equipment procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform.
• Oversaw project management and official correspondence with government departments via e-Office/eFiles.
• Prepared pay-bills and finalized utilization certificates and expenditure statements for ongoing government projects.
• Maintained inventory management systems to support uninterrupted departmental operations.

Lab & Quality Control Officer at Ratnesh Metal Industries Pvt. Ltd. (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Performed mechanical and metallurgical testing of raw materials and finished stainless steel products to validate compliance with specifications.
• Secured BIS license certification mark for stainless steel products manufactured by the company.
• Led quarterly ISO 9001:2015 surveillance audits and validated internal and third-party audit findings.
• Sourced and coordinated timely calibration of laboratory testing instruments.
• Authored detailed failure analysis reports and managed customer feedback resolution for failed products.

Development Engineer at Vikas Al-tech Pvt. Ltd. (2014-01 – 2017-12)

• Developed aluminium alloys for MPE extruded products, supporting new product development initiatives.
• Conducted mechanical and metallurgical testing of raw materials and finished goods to ensure quality standards.
• Implemented 5S and Kaizen best practices on the shop floor, improving workplace efficiency and standardization.
• Maintained documentation in compliance with ISO 9001:2009 / TS 16949 requirements.
• Validated and simulated prototype and pre-launch samples through technical analysis; produced failure analysis reports and customer feedback documentation.

M.B.A. – Kuvempu University (Distance & Digital Education) (2024-01 – 2024-12)

B.E. in Metallurgy – Indus University (2012-01 – 2016-12)