Shaswata Bala

Results-driven Senior Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Engineer with over 5 years of progressive experience in precision manufacturing, casting, and export quality management at Kejriwal Castings Ltd. Proven expertise in driving process optimization—notably reducing casting rejection rates by 20%—along with mastery in international standards (ISO, ASTM, AWWA, BS EN), TPI audits, and technical documentation (QAP/ITP). Currently augmenting deep mechanical engineering foundations with an MBA in Business Management from MAKAUT to seamlessly bridge technical operations with strategic business management,

supply chain execution, and cross-functional leadership.

• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives, successfully reducing casting rejection rates by 20% at second-stage inspection through systematic machining updates.
• Product Trials & Launch Support: Oversee initial pilot runs and product trials on the shop floor, troubleshooting and resolving complex techni cal issues to achieve export-quality precision.
• Supply Chain & Execution: Coordinate directly with shop floor supervisors, procurement teams, and freight forwarders to ensure seamless mate rial verification, inventory cycle counts, and final shipment execution against international standards.
• Hold-Point Verification: Conduct hands-on, on-site checks at mandatory project milestones (stages) such as Casting deffects, fit-up, welding, or any other defects.
• Defect Control: Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) immediately when workmanship or materials deviate from standards.

•Record Keeping: Maintain daily inspection logs, test reports, and material verification checklists for project handover and Raise In spection Requests (IRs) or

Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and coordinate daily sign-offs with GM and MD.

B.tech Mechanical Engineer