SURAJ KUMAR R

Experience

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  APC by Schneider Electric

  Dec 2002 - Mar 2012

  • Ensure the highest quality product delivery and monitor metrics to progress against quality goals. Identify root causes of technical issues in production and out of box failures.• Monitor status of consumables, spares and other inventories and coordinate with the Inventory, Stores and Logistics department to ensure availability as per the production plan.• Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and resource required. Drawing up production schedules and budgets for projects Show less

  • Quality Technician

    Mar 2006 - Mar 2012

  • Production Technician

    Dec 2002 - Feb 2006
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  Schneider Electric

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2019

  • Instrumental in project handling, planning, commissioning, erection, quality check, trial run and other related activities within specified time schedule.• Initiating & implementing quality standards & stringent quality control systems for all the operations to enhance the quality of products while reducing the rejection rate.• Involved in preparation of PFMEA, PQCS, PQCP, VI check sheets for new product release. Preparing Quality plan & PPEP plan for critical parts for new Products. Also, defining CTQ’s & CTP’s for the new products.• Responsible for verifying the BOM parts w.r.t product build & close all the non-conformances before RTM. Validate complete SMT process & Testing for new PCBA & release to manufacturing. Ensuring closure of all major non-conformances before mass production. Show less • Instrumental in streamlining the assembly process to a single line flow. Created culture for TQM practices and ISO adherence to drive manufacturing excellence.• Review of process robustness at product level & RPN reduction plan. Coordinating with customer for FAT test. Create test cases from product specifications.• Preparing monthly reports, working closely with CFT team to improve FPY & reduce MDR. Executes test plans and test cases and compiles results.• Acquires and maintains knowledge of existing products, operations or systems. Reviews product documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy Show less

  • Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

    Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Senior Quality Engineer

    Apr 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Quality Engineer

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
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  Sineng Electric

  Sept 2019 - now

  • Heading Quality Operations including IMS, QMS, IQC, Supplier quality & Calibration. Implementing quality systems and procedures and drive quality control initiatives in the factory. Leading & Preparing PFMEA & QAP for all the existing & new products. • Monitoring RCA & 8D reports for Internal & Customer failures. Responsible for maintaining all documents compliance to ISO requirements. Qualifying new suppliers. Conducting MRM meetings with all the HOD’s. customer FAT inspection & dispatch approvals• Conducting Supplier Assessment audits & co-ordinate with SCM team for approving suppliers. Work with suppliers for identifying RCA & implementing CAPA for the supplier related rejections. • Accountable for the quality and timeliness of fixture design release and be a point of contact for any escalations. Training to new joiner’s on key processes. Product transfer from Parent factory to India factory.• Work with global manufacturing sites in prioritizing and aligning deliverables per project milestones. Reports, Monitoring and Control, Department Metrics, Project schedule, Resource allocation, stretch responsibilities & drive new Initiatives Show less • Leading Quality Operations including IMS, QMS, IQC, Supplier quality & Calibration. Implementing quality systems and procedures and drive quality control initiatives in the factory. Leading & Preparing PFMEA & QAP for all the existing & new products• Preparing RCA & 8D reports for Internal & Customer failures. Responsible for maintaining all documents compliance to ISO requirements. Responsible for ensuring all the instruments are meeting calibration requirements. Setting up procedures & Inspection for incoming materials• Work with global manufacturing sites in prioritizing and aligning deliverables per project milestones. Reports, Monitoring and Control, Department Metrics, Project schedule, Resource allocation, stretch responsibilities & drive new Initiatives• Effective use of Business Process, methods, tools, standards, practices, and proliferate the same to reach higher order of performance Show less

  • Quality Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Deputy Manager Quality

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2021