Ramasamy Hemachandran

• Planned daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Ensured availability of materials, machines, and manpower on time.
• Managed inventory of tools and materials to meet delivery targets.
• Led and trained production supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Conducted quarterly training sessions on customer complaints and process improvements.
• Oversaw all manufacturing operations including laser cutting, bending, machining, welding, wirecut EDM, painting, and assembly.
• Conducted daily toolbox meetings to review production schedules and resolve shop floor issues.
• Developed production and process plans to ensure conformity and product quality.
• Reviewed and approved work instructions and assembly procedures.
• Prepared monthly production reports for management review and continuous improvement.

Continued in the same role and responsibilities as previously held, overseeing quality management, process improvement, and compliance activities.

• Reviewed orders and drawings from customers and prepared process plans for fabrication.
• Created routing processes in ERP and raised purchase requisitions for raw materials and consumables.
• Prepared CAD drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for laser cutting, bending, and assembly.
• Communicated with customers on technical requirements.
• Led a team to meet customer expectations and delivery schedules.
• Developed NADCAP checklists and procedures for welding and painting certification.
• Conducted special process training for technicians and coordinated with auditors for approval.
• Developed Quality Acceptance Plans, test reports, and AS9101 Forms 1, 2, and 3.
• Trained technicians in assembly of aerospace components.
• Awarded for commitment and success in achieving NADCAP certification for welding and painting.

• Developed and implemented quality policies, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinated with customers on quality performance and delivery.
• Attended management review meetings and internal quality audits.
• Planned inspection methods, sampling plans, and test procedures.
• Led and mentored QC inspectors and technicians.
• Assigned inspection and audit tasks and evaluated staff performance.
• Analyzed data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Conducted supplier audits and coordinated corrective actions.
• Participated in certification and surveillance audits (ISO 9001 & AS9100).
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Managed production schedules while ensuring environmental compliance and workplace safety standards were strictly adhered to.
• Led safety training programs for staff and conducted audits to maintain a safe and eco-friendly work environment.

• Managed and guided quality inspectors and admin staff.
• Assigned inspection and document preparation tasks to QC personnel.
• Trained staff on quality standards, procedures, and equipment.
• Ensured daily activities were carried out for incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspections.
• Prepared inspection plans, in-process checklists, work instructions, and procedures.
• Maintained quality records, inspection reports, and procedures in compliance with ISO standards.
• Conducted weekly NCR meetings to review customer and in-house rejections.
• Coordinated monthly rejection status, RCA, and CAPA with customers.
• Identified root causes and implemented corrective and preventive actions for in-house and supplier rejections.
• Engaged with customers for audits, inspections, and complaints.
• Supported internal and external audits and coordinated with third-party labs for WPS and WQT tests.
• Reviewed material combinations and recommended appropriate WPS as per customer drawings.

• Conducted incoming inspection on raw materials, machined parts, off-the-shelf items, and surface-treated parts such as zinc plating, anodizing, EN plating, and powder coating.
• Performed in-process inspections for laser cutting, bending, machining, welding, painting, and assembly processes.
• Conducted outgoing inspections before delivery to customers.
• Conducted special process inspections for welding and painting, including visual inspection, weld joint inspection, and dye penetrant inspection (TIG and MIG).
• Checked painting shelf life control, mixing ratio, paint thickness, visual inspection, and cross-cut adhesion tests.
• Created dye penetrant inspection reports and prepared QC documents such as First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and outgoing inspection reports.
• Raised NCRs for in-house and supplier rejections and verified customer-rejected goods.
• Maintained calibration of QC instruments and created programs for CMM inspection.
• Strong ability to interpret 2D/3D drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols.
• Hands-on experience using QC instruments such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Trimos 2D Height Gauge, Bore Gauges, Depth Gauges, Surface Finish Tester, Profile Projector, Image Dimension Measuring Instruments, Hardness Tester, Welding Gauges, Chamfer and Radius Gauges, and CMM.

• Developed Quality Plans, Process Flows, Control Plans, and FMEA.
• Reviewed and approved Supplier PPAP during new part launches.
• Performed incoming inspection on supplier parts.