Usman Qureshi

Production and Quality Control professional with 12+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience across Pakistan, UAE, and Turkey, including armored vehicle production as a Quality Control/MIG Welder at International Armored Group (IAG), UAE. Strong background in high-volume card manufacturing, precision welding, and specialized production machinery, skilled in machine operation, quality compliance, job documentation, and coordination with QA and production teams. Experienced with CNC, lamination, hot stamping, hologram application, and chip embedding, alongside automotive/structural welding and inspection.

Proven ability to maintain strict quality and safety standards while meeting tight production timelines.

Injection Molding / Production at OZ BAYRAKTAR OYUNCAK (2023-06 – 2025-02)

• Operated and monitored plastic injection molding machines for manufacturing precision plastic toy components.
• Performed machine setup, mold changeover, material loading and process monitoring according to production requirements.
• Conducted visual and dimensional inspection of molded parts, identifying defects including flash, short shots, warpage and dimensional variation.
• Monitored critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure and cycle time to maintain consistent product quality.
• Segregated defective parts, recorded production/quality issues and coordinated with production and quality teams for corrective actions.
• Supported machine and mold troubleshooting to reduce rejection, improve production consistency and minimize downtime.

Team Leader at SECURE TECH CARDS (STC) (2023-01 – 2023-06)

• Operated Cardmatix and Piotech machines for glue tape application, card milling, chip embedding, personalization and OS loading.
• Managed mass-production workflows using approved Job Dockets (JD) and Job Control Cards (JCC).
• Started production only after required machine-checklist approval from Quality Assurance.
• Maintained production continuity and adhered to quality and safety requirements.
• Accurately segregated, tagged and handed over accepted and rejected quantities for audit traceability.

Production Coordinator at TOPPAN SECURITY (2012-09 – 2021-02)

• Coordinated end-to-end high-volume card manufacturing operations, including printing, lamination, punching, cutting, CNC, hot stamping and hologram application.
• Managed production workflows using Job Dockets (JD), Job Control Cards (JCC) and production documentation to ensure job accuracy and traceability.
• Coordinated with QA Inspectors and Production Supervisors for machine checklist approvals and production readiness.
• Monitored production output, job progress, material consumption and process issues to support on-time production.
• Maintained quality control through accepted/rejected segregation, tagging, inspection coordination and production traceability.
• Prepared daily, weekly and monthly production reports covering material usage, finished output and job status.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve production, quality and workflow issues while maintaining safety and quality requirements.

Quality Control / MIG Welder at INTERNATIONAL ARMORED GROUP (IAG) (2010-05 – 2012-08)

• Inspected automotive body panels, chassis components and structural frames for dimensional accuracy, alignment and workmanship.
• Read and interpreted engineering drawings and welding symbols to verify fabrication requirements.
• Performed visual inspection of MIG welds and identified defects including porosity, cracks, undercut and incomplete fusion.
• Used measuring and inspection tools to verify dimensions, fit-up, alignment and component quality.
• Identified non-conforming work and coordinated with production personnel for rework and corrective action.
• Supported quality compliance, documentation and safe production practices within an armored/automotive manufacturing environment.

Mechanical Supervisor at HIGH-TECH ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING (2007-04 – 2010-05)

• Supervised generator inspections, preventive maintenance and major repair activities.
• Diagnosed mechanical faults and coordinated troubleshooting and emergency maintenance.
• Maintained maintenance records and supported safe, reliable equipment operation.
• Planned and scheduled routine maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Supervised a team of technicians, assigning tasks and monitoring work quality.
• Inspected mechanical components and systems to identify wear, damage or potential failure points.
• Coordinated with suppliers for spare parts procurement to ensure timely repairs.
• Ensured compliance with safety procedures and standards during all maintenance and repair work.
• Prepared maintenance reports and updated equipment service history for management review.

Bachelor of Mechanical Technology (B-Tech) in Relevant studies: Machine Design, Hydraulics, Thermodynamics – University of South Asia

Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Mechanical Technology; Relevant studies: Thermodynamics, Machine Design – GCT Sargodha