Krishna Kumar Prasad

Strategic Quality Professional with strong expertise in fabrication, welding, and automotive manufacturing, with nearly 3 years of hands-on experience across press shop, laser cutting, CMM inspection, and fabrication assembly. Demonstrated ability to drive end-to-end quality control from incoming inspection to final dispatch, with deep technical understanding of MIG/TIG welding (manual & robotic), sheet metal fabrication, machining operations, and special purpose machines (SPM). Skilled in process capability improvement (Cp, Cpk), defect prevention, and structured problem solving using 8D, CAPA, and 5 Why methodologies.

Strong knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 and quality systems with proven contribution in rejection reduction and PPM improvement. Possess strong shop-floor leadership experience with ability to manage teams, control process variation, and ensure consistent product quality aligned with customer requirements.

Quality Engineer — Fabrication Assembly - SM Auto Pvt Ltd

(2026-02)

Driving complete quality ownership of fabrication assembly line involving welding, machining, and finishing processes. Leading a team of 10+ inspectors/operators, ensuring adherence to process discipline and quality standards. Managing end-to-end quality control from incoming inspection to final dispatch with focus on zero-defect delivery.

• Advanced Process & Fabrication Control: Handling critical fabrication processes: MIG/TIG welding (manual & robotic), grinding, buffing, drilling, bending & cutting
• Ensuring quality in robotic welding lines, SPMs, and assembly stations (WLT/DLT)
• Monitoring process capability and variation control to minimize defects and improve consistency
• Implementing corrective and preventive actions for recurring welding and dimensional defects

INPROCESS QUALITY JR.ENGINEER - ALF ENGINEERING PVT LTD

(2025-01 - 2026-02)

• Performed Incoming, In-Process, and Final Inspection for press shop and laser-cut automotive components
• Conducted First Piece, Patrol, and Last Piece Inspection during production
• Performed dimensional inspection using Vernier, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Plug Gauge, and Go/No-Go Gauge
• Checked laser-cut profiles, bend angles, hole dimensions, and sheet metal features as per drawings
• Inspected components for burr, crack, dent, scratch, and dimensional variation
• Worked on sheet metal operations like Blanking, Piercing, Bending, Forming, Deep Drawing, and Flanging
• Monitored rejection, defects, and implemented corrective actions using 8D, CAPA, and 5 Why analysis
• Supported Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, 5S, Internal Audit, and customer audit activities
• Maintained inspection reports, calibration records, and MIS reports in MS Excel
• Worked with Production and Maintenance teams for process control and quality improvement
• Knowledge of SPC, Cp, Cpk, GD&T, and engineering drawing interpretation

CMM Operator - JBM Auto Group, Pune - Pune

(2024-02 - 2024-12)

• Inspect automotive body parts using CMM machine
• Load CMM programs and operate the machine independently
• Check parts as per drawing and inspection plan
• Prepare CMM inspection reports and maintain quality records
• Perform visual inspection of welding defects such as spatter, undercut, crack, porosity, incomplete weld, and misalignment
• Support welding quality checks during production
• Follow 5S and Kaizen practices in the quality department

Diploma - Mechanical Production Engineering - Government Polytechnic, Maharajganj (2024)

12th - Ballia, Uttar Pradesh (2021)

10th - Ballia, Uttar Pradesh (2018)