Vinod Pabla

Experience

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  ARaymond

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Engineering Intern, Quality Assurance Part Verifier

  Co-op Internship

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  A Raymond Tinnerman

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Engineering Intern, Quality Technician

  Co-op Internship

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  Hydro Extruded Solutions Mississauga

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Track the status of all new and old dies and sample orders within the plant• Support engineering/die shop department on certain aspects of the role as determined by the lead die engineer• Order new dies as well as revisions and replacement dies with appropriate support tooling • Support production during sample trials to make sure that quality checks are performed and parts are confirmed to customer expectations prior to shipment• Coordinate with all departments to ensure that all dies are scheduled to the press in a timely manner• Use AutoCAD software to create new shapes from samples/blueprints, update the existing drawings, and create/modify packaging instructions• Work as a backup for engineering/die shop supervisor• Act as a liaison between customer and supplier on quality related issues and activities• Work with quality engineers to assist with production part approval process (PPAP) and capability studies• Monitor preventive corrective actions• Prepare daily and monthly statistics and reports as required Show less • Was Quality Technician as an intern before promotion to Jr. Quality Engineer • Perform SPC activities on various products to ensure the dimensional stability of the products while using Minitab to interpret the data• Use digital shadow graph to measure the parts• Prepare dimensional layout reports for PPAP• Use attribute and variable gauges for first-off and in-process inspections of materials• Prepare and issue various quality alerts• Perform pull test on extrusion samples to make sure that the samples meet the alloy specifications and standards Show less

  • Jr. Quality Engineer / Sample Coordinator

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  • Engineering Intern, Quality Technician

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
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  ALMAG Aluminum

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2021

  Design Engineer

  • Prepare high quality proposal drawings from customer prints while maintaining policy, procedure, specifications, and excellent standards• Analyze and strategically create concepts for customers based on their need • Create and finalize fabrication drawings and extrusion die drawings to meet the process • Quote extrusion dies as per criteria • Partner with the sales, production, and quality teams to ensure customer satisfaction through things such as short lead time, precision tolerances, complex design questions, production numbers, etc. • Establish design briefs• Use SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and AutoCAD for designing as well as EPICS for dies and data entry• Train, develop, and place new employees through a mentorship program • Oversee intern duties which include set ups for QA scans, data entry requirements, etc. Show less

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  Norsk Hydro

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Die Shop Supervisor

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Die Engineer

    Jan 2021 - now