RAJIV BALAKRISHNAN
Sharjah,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Summary
Experienced Quality Engineer with over 10 years in Armor And Automobile industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Advanced Armor Engineering
Sharjah, UAE
09.2019 - Current
- Developed appropriate resources to meet needs of diverse audiences.
- Created and maintained displays and signs.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Conducted testing to diagnose system faults.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Quality inspector
SRI BALAJI ENGINEERING WORKS
BANGALORE, INDIA
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Inspected and repacked products to achieve quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Maintained specification conformance through rigorous product testing.
- Reported production issues for swift remedy, eliminating operational disruptions.
- Led quality audits to identify and implement product and process improvement opportunities.
- Kept accurate records of testing results and defective products identified per day.
- Examined samples for conformance with agreed quality criteria.
- Supervised and helped newly hired quality inspectors improve inspection skills.
- Executed thorough investigations, producing detailed non-conformance reports to evaluate and rectify production issues.
- Defined product quality standards and assessment criteria.
- Logged non-conformances and performed root cause analysis to avoid repeat issues.
- Kept quality paperwork accurately updated and filed for ease of reference.
- Verified supplier certificates and generated final conformance certificates before sign-off and shipping.
- Escalated product care handling issues to resolve product damage during assembly and packing.
- Adhered to health and safety guidelines for equipment use to keep working environment safe.
- Collaborated with production teams to meet performance and productivity targets.
- Prepared correct sample quantities for analysis.
- Used precision meters and measurement tools for accurate testing.
- Created detailed scientific reports for improved testing research.
- Checked raw materials' quality met manufacturing requirements.
- Carried out inspections within allotted timeframes to best maintain production line progress.
- Followed strict procedures to document rejected parts for quality assurance and traceability purposes.
- Recorded accurate test data for thorough, reliable reference.
- Removed faulty products and parts for repair or recycling.
- Measured and tested goods to verify conformance with product specifications.
- Performed visual inspections of raw materials, components and subassemblies in line with inspection plans to guarantee cohesive outputs.
- Reported progress on assigned tasks, communicating when not possible to meet deadlines.
- Wrote reports to document product errors and deficiencies.
- Returned defective products to manufacturing for repairs and inspected repairs to confirm quality.
- Handled high-volume telephone and email enquiries to minimise backlogs.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quality inspector
Gokul Auto Tech Pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Reported production issues for swift remedy, eliminating operational disruptions.
- Maintained specification conformance through rigorous product testing.
- Issued acceptance and rejection tags based on inspection outcomes, liaising with engineering and production personnel for optimised efficiency.
- Led quality audits to identify and implement product and process improvement opportunities.
- Examined samples for conformance with agreed quality criteria.
Quality engineer
New Tech Industries
Chennai, India
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
- Improved product quality by completing company, system and compliance audits.
- Monitored and assessed quality performance to gauge progress.
- Collaborated with engineering team to communicate and achieve quality standards and outputs.
- Coordinated closely with appropriate teams to implement necessary process and procedural changes to prevent quality issue recurrence.
Quality line inspector
Quantum Engineering Works
Chennai, India
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with production teams to meet performance and productivity targets.
- Recorded accurate test data for thorough, reliable reference.
- Carried out inspections within allotted timeframes to best maintain production line progress.
- Checked raw materials' quality met manufacturing requirements.
- Examined samples for conformance with agreed quality criteria.
- Kept accurate records of testing results and defective products identified per day.
- Kept quality paperwork accurately updated and filed for ease of reference.
CNC machine operator
Quantum Engineering Works
Chennai, India
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Performed regular, routine maintenance on machinery to maintain smooth-running operations.
- Read, interpreted and communicated technical information.
- Operated precision measuring equipment to comply with product quality standards.
- Changed worn machine accessories using hand tools to keep machinery running smoothly.
- Documented daily performance and submitted daily data sheets to inform supervisors.
- Detected machine malfunction and made corrections to mitigate non-conformance.
- Conducted troubleshooting to determine and resolve operating errors.
- Communicated key information to team members to support shift changes.
- Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.
- Kept production processes moving swiftly by inspecting and maintaining machinery to support functionality.
- Kept work areas clean, tidy and hazard-free to uphold general safety and security.
- Used milling cutters, drills, taps and other CNC cutting tools safely and efficiently.
- Confirmed product conformity to specifications and requirements.
- Guaranteed product quality, performing visual inspections and gauge measurements.
- Disposed of cutting waste materials safely and securely, following relevant regulations.
- Restored work stations to clean, tidy and safe work standards to reduce risks.
- Identified and suggested process, method and tooling improvements.
- Safely loaded raw materials onto machines, using overhead cranes.
- Monitored raw material stock levels to maintain adequate quantity for production and eliminate downtime.
- Set machine stops and guides to proper alignment and adjusted when needed to maintain consistent production time and quality.
- Inspected raw materials for adequate quality and quantity to complete work.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - MECHANICAL
SRIRAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE
TIRUVALLUR, INDIA 06.2009 - 06.2012
Diploma - MECHANICAL
RANIPETTAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
RANIPET, INDIA 06.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Inspection reports
- Product inspection
- Leadership
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Fluent
Affiliations
- Playing Street cricket And Table Tennis
- Always attempt to learn about the history of animals and birds on the internet.
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Advanced Armor Engineering
09.2019 - Current
Quality inspector
SRI BALAJI ENGINEERING WORKS
06.2018 - 09.2019
Quality inspector
Gokul Auto Tech Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - 05.2018
Quality engineer
New Tech Industries
11.2014 - 11.2015
Quality line inspector
Quantum Engineering Works
11.2013 - 11.2014
CNC machine operator
Quantum Engineering Works
10.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - MECHANICAL
SRIRAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE
06.2009 - 06.2012
Diploma - MECHANICAL
RANIPETTAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
06.2006 - 06.2009
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