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Vimalnath Baskaran

Summary

Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QA/QC Engineer

A-STAR TECHNICAL SERVICES
02.2023 - Current

Project : Siltronics FAB Next

Client : Exyte

Employer : Kelington Engineering (Supply)

Package : F21B-2(CDA & IA Distribution)

F21B-1(CDA & IA Plant)

F23C (MWS Slurry system)

F21 (Bulk & Specialty gases)

  • Familiar and interpretation with international codes and standards with regards to quality control such as ASME Sec V, VIII & IX, ASME B31.1 & 31.3, ASME X
  • Involved in the qualification of welding procedures and welders as per ASME sec IX and SEMI and specification.
  • Verification of the welding as per SEMI F81-1103 for weld coupons.
  • Analyzing and controlling all kinds of drawings for piping, equipment such as GA, P&ID and Isometric drawings etc.
  • Follow the UHP protocol for the material receiving inspection of piping ,fittings and instruments as per approved code, standard, mill certificates and drawings.
  • Follow the material segregation protocol for BA and EP material.
  • Walkdown with the client for the piping as per Isometric and Schematic drawings.
  • Witnessing and coordinating of UHP QA testing like Pressure test (Pneumatic & Hydro), Particle test, Helium leak test, Moisture & Oxygen analyzer.
  • Witnessing the reviewing of NDT as per approved inspection test plan.
  • Preparing the ITP and PQP according to requirement.
  • Involved in Equipment commissioning such as VMB,GC,BSGS,Mixers & Purge panel.
  • Create and prepare the testpacks for each system.
  • Achieved MC and SC for 20 systems.
  • Overseeing and closing the punchlists given by the client during the walkdown.
  • Prepared, documented and executed detailed test plans, test cases and defect reports.

QC Welding Inspector

A-STAR TECHNICAL SERVICES
07.2022 - 02.2023

• Review of Welding Procedure and performance Qualification record

• Raw material inspection & Reviewing of material test certificates.

• Structural & Piping Fit-up Inspection, Dimensional checks as per approved drawing

• Monitoring welding progress (Consumables, inter pass temp... etc.)

• Ensure preheat and post weld heat treatment is carried out as per approved procedure

• Carry out visual inspection on welding.

• Carried out dimensional inspection on all finished products like pipe and fittings

• Preparation of Inspection reports

• To make sure that NDT inspection shall carry out as per ITP.

• co-ordination with client inspectors and sub- Contractor activities

• Witnessing Hydro test, Line-walk, Pneumatic pressure test, preparing Punch lists.

• Mechanical Equipment Installation, Piping, Material dimensional check of isometric/structural Fabrication drawing during Fabrication and Erection of Piping / Structural connecting to the Mechanical Equipment.

• Carry out inspection for Re-instatement.

•Responsible to review and check that all approved Documentation is available on-site.

Quality Control Inspector

A Star Technical Services
02.2022 - 07.2022

CLIENT NAME: BAKER HUGHES (MAY 2022 – JULY 2022)

• Inspected products, components and materials for defects and compliance with tolerance standards.

• Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices.

• Performed visual inspections, non-destructive tests and hardness testing where appropriate.

• Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.

• Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.

• Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.

• Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.

• Maintaining 5S standards at assigned area.

• Complying to HSE & Quality policy.

• Communicated with production team members about quality issues.

Quality Control Inspector

WE TWO ENGINEERING
04.2018 - 12.2021

SHEET METAL PARTS MANUFACTURING

• First off line inspection and last off line inspection of pressed components

• Preparing PPM, Layout Inspection and process consistency analysis

• In-house issue handling and taking corrective actions

• Highlighting issues to production supervisor and controlling in-house rejections.

• Maintaining all other QMS related document such as calibration plan vs actual, history card, MSA, SPC, Layout Inspection, Work instruction, Customer Complaint Log.

• Providing suggestions for tool improvement

• Customer complaints handling and preparing 8D report

• Preparing continual improvement records and maintain Kaizen reports, preparing PCS for components. Preparing PPM trend chart.

• Preparation and Updating of PPAP documents for new products development and existing part.

• Carrying out 5S, Poka-Yoke and Kaizen activities for continuous improvement

• Maintaining cost of poor quality of inhouse and customer end rejections

Education

Certified Welding Inspector CWI - Welding Technology

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY
Chennai
02.2020

NDT LEVEL II - VT,PT,MPT,RT,UT,RTFI

ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Chennai
06.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNLOGY
Chennai
03.2018

Skills

  • Production Quality Oversight
  • Component Inspection
  • Lean Manufacturing Techniques
  • QC Recordkeeping
  • Quality Control
  • Pipeline Inspections
  • Welding Maps Preparation
  • Documentation Skills
  • Visual Examinations
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Quality Improvement Plans

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

QA/QC Engineer

A-STAR TECHNICAL SERVICES
02.2023 - Current

QC Welding Inspector

A-STAR TECHNICAL SERVICES
07.2022 - 02.2023

Quality Control Inspector

A Star Technical Services
02.2022 - 07.2022

Quality Control Inspector

WE TWO ENGINEERING
04.2018 - 12.2021

Certified Welding Inspector CWI - Welding Technology

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY

NDT LEVEL II - VT,PT,MPT,RT,UT,RTFI

ASNT SNT-TC-1A

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNLOGY
Vimalnath Baskaran