Quality Engineer Operations - Webasto Roof systems India Pvt Ltd - Chennai
(2023-05-15)
Webasto Roof systems India Pvt Ltd – In 2023, Webasto Roof systems India Private Limited is established in Chennai. It mainly manufactures TSR & Panoramic roofs. Customers are HMI, KIA, Renault Nissan.
- Executed First Piece Approval & Patrol Inspection ensuring parameter adherence and process readiness
- Monitoring the production process and implementing corrective action to address issues.
- Reduced in-house assembly rejections through QRQC and cross-functional team (CFT) approach.
- Managed customer complaints: prepared 8D reports, CAPA plans and QRQC action closures.
- Conducted process, product & layered audits per IATF 16949 requirements
- Reduced defect trends & scrap by validating Poka-Yoke and corrective actions
- Monitored PPM, rejection trends, scrap cost %, and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly quality Escalation trackers reports.
- Monitored SPC for critical dimensions, improved Cp/Cp k through corrective actions.
- Coordinated with cross-functional departments to close audit findings and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented on production lines and improve process capability
- Executed layout inspections and verified dimensional accuracy as per drawing, control plan, and customer specifications.
- Trained operators and inspectors on quality awareness, defect prevention, and standard work and preparation Quality alerts and one point lesson on internal and customer complaint issues.
- Conducted and managed Internal System Audits, Process Audits, Layered Process Audits (LPA), Product Audits, and 5S Audits.
Quality Trainee - Delphi – TVS Technologies Ltd - Chennai
(2021-11 - 2023-02)
Delphi – TVS Technologies Ltd – It mainly manufactures diesel fuel injection pumps, injectors, and filters for cars, utility vehicles, tractors, and construction equipment. Customers are Tata, Mahindra, Force.
- Prepared and executed Kaizen Charters, ensuring completion within defined timelines. Verified and evaluated 4M (Man, Machine, Method, Material) change management activities.
- Monitored and controlled Final PDI / GP12 inspections, escalated top defects to CFT, and ensured effective action plan follow-up.
- Demonstrated strong hands-on experience with AIAG Core Tools including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, and SPC
Quality Trainee - SQA Metallurgical laboratory - Delphi – TVS Technologies Ltd - Chennai
(2021-11 - 2023-02)
- Performed metallurgical testing (tensile, hardness, impact, microstructure) on automotive materials and components.
- Conducted failure analysis and documented root causes in coordination with QA and production teams.
- Operated and maintained lab equipment includes microscopes, Hardness testers, and spectrometers.
- Verified heat treatment processes and ensured material conformity to automotive standards (ISO).
- Prepared detailed technical reports, calibration logs, and compliance records.
- Supported internal and external audits by providing test results and certifications.
- Ensured safe lab practices and maintained a clean, organized testing environment and Conducted MET lab tests including Hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell/BHN, Vickers, Rubber) and Salt Spray testing as per standards.
- Operated and maintained Induction & Case Hardening machines; performed sample cutting and preparation for testing.
- Analyzed test results using Spectrometer, UTM, Plating Thickness Gauge, and Density Meter, and maintained accurate quality records.
