Ajith T.P

Experience

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  Intertek Testing Services Pvt(I)Limited

  May 2018 - Jul 2020

  Lab technician-Quality assurance of textiles

  • Reporting to Lab Supervisor• Perform routine laboratory testing, following the relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.• Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, etc.) and customer-specific protocols.• Determines the type of testing based on the appropriate guidelines and regulations.• Accurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports.• Responsible for sample breakdown and preparation, including extraction of materials from finishedproducts as required for testing.• May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the database, and prepare sample labels.• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.• Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day-to-day functioningof the laboratory and in compiling a list of supplies to be ordered when needed.• Assists in calibration/verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.• Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.• Adheres to internal standards, policies Show less

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  Synthesis Home Textiles

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Senior Executive Quality Assurance

  • Reporting to QA Manager• Conduct regular testing and inspections of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.• Collaborate with production teams to identify and address quality issues proactively.• Assist to develop and implement quality management systems that meet international standards.• Train and supervise quality inspectors and technicians.• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to quality metrics.• Participate in product development meetings to ensure that design specifications are met.• Follow up on Testing with various Testing Labs Consumer Testing, Intertek, BV, SGS and MTS• Monitoring the quality of textile products when sourcing from the local suppliers.• Supporting New product development Show less

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  Assurance Testing Inspection and Certification

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Head of Quality Assurance and Technical Testing

  • Reporting to Lab Manager & Assist to Lab Manager on Textile Lab operation.• Ensure the section is run in efficient and effective manners in conformity with quality management system and customer's requirements• Control technical all scope of tests in Textile Lab;• Check, finalize and authorize test reports for getting PCoC / VoC Certification;• Monitor and check report turnaround time from lab• Be responsible to improve continuously to meet client's requirements;• Following and Maintaining Quality Management Systems for Testing and Calibration according to ISO 17025.• Managing Quality Assurance and Products Quality testing and Inspection of all kinds of Textiles/Footwear/Toys/Carpet/Masks/Paper & Leather Products according to customers requirements and internationalstandards like ISO, GSO, AATCC,BS, EN, DIN,ESS, ASTM, and gulf standards like GSO, SASO, etc.• Providing technical advices to clients regarding consumer products testing and other services• Preparing new SOP's, Validation Reports, Verification and Uncertainty data for new test method development and implementation based on ISO 17025.• Research the root case if suppose a product is failed for testing. Show less

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  National Laboratory & Research Center (NLRC), UAE

  Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

  Head of Quality Assurance and Technical Testing-Softline Products

  • Reporting to Lab Manager & Assist to Lab Manager on Textile Lab operation.• Assisting to set up a Testing lab for softline products• To help the Lab to get ISO 17025 accredition for Softline Testing standards.• Preparing new SOP's, Validation Reports, Verification and Uncertainty data for new test methoddevelopment and implementation based on ISO 17025• Ensure the section is run in efficient and effective manners in conformity with quality management systemand customer's requirements;• Control technical all scope of tests in Textile Lab;• Check, finalize and authorize test reports;• Monitor and check report turnaround time from lab;• Communicate to inter-office for test and update standard;• Be responsible to improve continuously to meet client's requirements• Short Term contract. Show less

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  Bureau Veritas Group

  Mar 2023 - now

  Technical / Certification Officer

  • Handling SABER and MoIAT product certification schemes for Softline Products Apparels, Textile, Leather and Paper Product, Footwear, PPE ,Jewelry, Home Textile, FCM & Consumer Products• Checking the HS Code, Country of origin, Age of end user and choosing the appropriate SASO technical regulation for conformity asessment.• Import/Export Document Verification- To verify conformity documents of the allocated files as per the applicable standards, applicable certification scheme, related Verification of Conformity (VoC) procedures and country regulations.• Asessment and reviewing of Test reports,Inspection reports,Declaration of Conformity,Risk Asessment, Labelling and QMS documents of the product and manufacturer submitted by the client.• Report and inform the client/concerned person if any types of discrepancies detected during document review, inspection and/or testing.• Checking inspection reports for sensitive products mainly for VoC Technical aspects & report inspectors performance regards to quality and accuracy• Authorized to manage product certification process requirements of relevent certification scheme.• Authorization and manintenace of a good knowledge of the VoC market and relevant certification schemes• Guide clients on VoC Technical concerns & relevant certification scheme requirements as and when required.• Prepare the Technical file of the product and Product Evaluation Report.• Assess products risk levels, identification of product essential requirements and applicable standards following the business rules on conformity asessment, classification, import eligibility and process flows, conformity asessment instructions and other related references.• To conduct Factory Auditing based on the audit criteria ISO 9001 as per ISO 19011 when required.• Providing technical advises to Retailers/Exporters/Suppliers in order to sell a full compliant product• Preparing Test Plan, Product Grouping and Coordinating with Laboratories for test reports Show less