NATARAJAN KARTHIKEYAN
Quality Technician III
Summary
To seek a career that enables to challenge myself to become a qualified Quality Leader in the leading growth oriented Service / Manufacturing organization.
A total of 27 years of industrial working experience out of which 6 years of experience in precision engineering manufacturing environment as a Quality Supervisor & 21 years of experience in CMM (Co-ordinate Measuring machine) environment and experience in handling type of CNC CMM Machines including equipment maintenance. Expertise in managing cross functional activities encompassing quality of incoming components, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Control plan and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), MSA (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility) and Seven QC Tools. Detail-oriented Quality Technician proficient in sampling, measuring and testing [Type] materials. Bringing deep understanding of reporting, quality assurance, and compliance issues. Looking for new professional challenges with a growing company. Hardworking Quality Technician experienced in documenting results, modeling trends, and comparing findings to specifications. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities developed over [Number] years in [Industry].
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician III
Applied Materials SEA Pte ltd
06.2014 - 04.2023
- 1
- Part to print metrology inspection(PPI)/FA Inspection for critical parts. 2
- Maintain and follow up by all the IQC tools for 3rd party calibration/Metrack software updation. 3
- Assist for SPC data collection and chart preparation. 4
- Provide technical support to production / Manufacturing engineers in resolve quality issues. 5
- Lead and train by new inspectors. 6
- Review non-conformance reports (MRB cases) periodically for management reviews. 7
- Performing Outgoing inspection for outgoing(Ship to customer) tools. 8
- Initiate Quality Notification (QN) for non-conformance when products are not meeting Quality and Engineering requirement 9
- SAP User.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements, utilizing this information to drive continuous improvement efforts within the organization''s quality systems.
- Reduced production defects by collaborating with engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
- Managed calibration schedules for all measurement equipment, ensuring accurate readings and minimal downtime due to maintenance or repairs.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
- Contributed to ISO certification renewals by diligently preparing required documentation and participating in annual audits.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
- Developed training materials and led workshops to educate employees on best practices for maintaining high-quality products.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
Quality Leader
ERATECH PTE LTD, Singapore.(An ISO 9001:2008 & AS9100:2009)
05.2008 - 03.2014
- 1
- Final Inspection and preparation of Inspection reports.2
- Assist for prepare PMP (Process Management Plan) documents.3
- Assist for Cpk & SPC chart preparation.4
- Provide technical support to production in resolve quality issues.5
- Lead and train by new inspectors.6
- Review non-conformance reports (MRB cases) periodically for management reviews.
Quality Technician
UMS GROUP LTD, Singapore.(An ISO 9001:2008 & AS9100:2004)
12.2003 - 04.2008
- 1
- Study to understand the extent of problems and decide necessary containment actions.2
- Recommend and advise the disposition of abnormal lots to production section.3
- Ensure good maintenance of all controlled documents/records to meet audit requirements.4
- Ensure sufficient information in quality records is properly and clearly documented.5
- Provide technical supports to production sections in resolving quality issues.6
- Summarize non-conformance reports (MRB cases) periodically for management reviews.7
- Supervise and lead the group of inspectors to carry out in-process & Final inspection.
QC Supervisor & CMM Operator
Marks Engineering Works, India. (An ISO 9001:2008)
02.2002 - 11.2003
- 1
- First article inspection and to give approval.2
- Maintaining Quality standards for incoming materials, components, production and dispatch process.3
- IQC sub-con parts verification, reports confirmation.4
- Implementing systems for increase the product quality of in-house and subcontracted items.5
- Updating the control plan and providing the feed back to the customers.
Quality Inspector
Kala Auto-Tex, India.
07.1996 - 11.2001
- 1
- Prepare First article and Final inspection Reports.2
- Handling of all type of Measuring instruments and Gauges.3
- Verification of incoming & outgoing products as per the Drawing specification.4
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Sunderland(UK)
03.2011
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Sakthi Institute of Technology
India04.1995
SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) -
St.Joseph's High School
India04.1992
Skills
Performance Area
- Software used 1. Mitutoyo-3D-geopak-CNC-v 5.41 Machine Model: Mitutoyo Beyond 910.
- 2. PC-DMIS CAD 4.2MR3 Release Machine Model: Brown & Sharpe Global.
- 3. Geopak V2.4 R 10 Edition 10 in Mcosmos-1 Machine Model: Mitutoyo beyond Crysta C
- 4. Geopak v2.3 R 2 Edition 2 Machine Model: Mitutoyo STRATO 203015 (Y-axis 3 Meter)
- 5. Zeiss Calypso Machine model: ZEISS ACCURA
- Handling on MICRO VU & Mitutoyo Quick (APEX) Vision Measuring machines.
- Handling all type of measuring instruments.
- ISO 9001:2008 Quality System.
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.(GD&T)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Personal Particulars
05/16/1977, Indian, English & Tamil, Married, S7767021A (SINGAPORE PR)
Nric
S7767021A
Additional Qualifications
- 06/2018, Zeiss Southeast Asia, Singapore, Calypso basic software
- 10/2008, Hexagon Metrology, Singapore, PC-DMIS Basic CMM Application
- 05/2006, Mitutoyo Asia pacific pte.ltd, Singapore, Excel way software training Course
- 03/2006, ALPHA Consulting & Training Pte Ltd,Singapore, GD&T course
- 05/2004, Mitutoyo Asia pacific pte.ltd, Singapore, 3D CMM with GEOPAK-WIN Training Course
- 12/2001, GKD Institute for Technological Resources, India, CMM -Training Course
- 03/1999, Computer Software College, Coimbatore, India, AutoCAD R-14
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above furnishing information’s are true to knowledge of my faith.
Timeline
Quality Technician III
Applied Materials SEA Pte ltd
06.2014 - 04.2023
Quality Leader
ERATECH PTE LTD, Singapore.(An ISO 9001:2008 & AS9100:2009)
05.2008 - 03.2014
Quality Technician
UMS GROUP LTD, Singapore.(An ISO 9001:2008 & AS9100:2004)
12.2003 - 04.2008
QC Supervisor & CMM Operator
Marks Engineering Works, India. (An ISO 9001:2008)
02.2002 - 11.2003
Quality Inspector
Kala Auto-Tex, India.
07.1996 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Sunderland(UK)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Sakthi Institute of Technology
SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) -
St.Joseph's High School
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