Praveen Kumar

Highly analytical and results-driven Quality Control professional with 8+ years of dedicated experience in the Automobile Industry and Gypsum Board Manufacturing. Proven expertise in maintaining stringent product quality standards, optimizing process stability, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in specialized QC methodologies, including MSA, SPC and IATF16949 documentation. Seeking a challenging Quality Control or Quality Assurance role.

Quality Controller – Gypsum Board - ASK Gypsum Factory (BEAM CONSOLIDATED) - Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

(2024-05 - 2026-05)

• Standards Compliance: Ensured all board production (REG, MR, FR, MFR, etc.) met required dimensions and Prepare SOP, WI to maintained compliance to ASTM C1396/EN520 standards by quickly identifying and resolving process deviations.
• Process Efficiency: Successfully implemented and maintained 5S compliance at the workplace, resulting in an estimated reduction in material search time and improved operational flow.
• Process Quality Assurance: Maintained and optimized critical parameters across Calcination, Mixer, Wet End, and Dry End areas, Finishing Station and managed and documented quality data for month-end SAP confirmation and ISO documentation.
• Testing & Analysis: Executed precise testing for Stucco/Plaster (setting time, slump, strength), Dry Board (flexuralstrength), and Natural Gypsum purity, ensuring component quality verification.

Quality Controller – Earth Mover Hydraulics - SUNDARAM HYDRAULICS LTD - SRIPERUMBUDUR, Tamil Nadu, India

(2021-02 - 2024-05)

• NPI (New Product Introduction): Supported the successful launch of multiple hydraulic components by reviewing and ensuring 100% customer requirement compliance during the drawing phase.
• Supplier Management: Proactively identified and communicated material issuesthrough the supply module.
• Process Verification: Managed quality assurance across all stages, including Receiving-Inspection, First-OffInspection and Line inspection for CNC, VMC, Forged and Painted components.
• Process Quality: Decreased internal process defects by ensuring quality at all process stages and rectifying inconsistencies after proper analysis without delay.
• Metrology Expertise: Utilized advanced instruments including UTM, VMS, and CMM for quality control in Receiving-Inspection, First-Off-Inspection, and Line inspection (CNC, VMC Machined and Forged components).
• Testing and Validation: Validated all finished products by testing to strict TS/TD requirements.

Quality Inspection and Testing – Automobile Brakes - TVS BRAKES INDIA PVT LTD - Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu, India

(2017-05 - 2020-12)

• Defect Resolution: Led the analysis of process inconsistencies, providing immediate rectification and taking Corrective Actions for customer complaints through implementation and monitoring.
• Audit Readiness: Prepared and maintained detailed IATF16949 documentation to ensure full compliance during audit purposes.
• Product Documentation: Created and maintained essential documentation for new product submissions, including Inspection and Try-out reports.
• Product Validation: Validated all final products by testing as per TS/TD requirements and prepared various documents related to submitting new product to the customer, such as Inspection reports.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - SESHASAYEE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (2014 - 2017)