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Castor Kalarithara George

Quality Engineer
London,LND

Summary

The level of competence in quality management systems and the automotive core tools used in the stamping, welding, and coating processes by working with JBM Auto Limited for a number of years. By managing the implementation of an excellent level QMS and supplier quality development with multiple processes and internal production line, working with Stellantis Group opens up better experience.

Skilled in working with project quality teams and manufacturing quality control staff to produce best-in-industry. Thorough understanding of QSR and ISO regulatory requirements. Cautious Quality Engineer thoroughly predicts and eliminates any unnecessary risks during project planning and production phases. Meticulously investigates and tracks defects' root causes. Dogged eliminator of faults and liabilities resulting in negative financial impacts. 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
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Quality Engineer

STELLANTIS GROUP, PEUGEOT S A, POWERTRAIN MANUFACTURING
Bangalore
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Process Knowledge in Machining, Heat Treatment and Assembly of Powertrains
  • Helped them calibrate their processes and product quality to match standards for consistent supply of products
  • Experience with variety of suppliers and processes has helped to improve technical and management skill
  • Management System with suppliers by implementing PCPA and raise supplier quality level from 35% to 85~90 %
  • The experience of working with multiple companies has enhanced understanding & skills for implementation of management standards while also made the role more interesting
  • PPAP documentation review for suppliers as per AIAG guideline
  • Involved in supplier product concerns and use of systematic problem solving approach bring prevention control in operations
  • Worked for implementation of stellantis manufacturing system for company such as Error proofing system, Downgrade operations, Review and qualification of work station, verify and certify conformance of delivered products
  • Could able to establish controlled shipment process at machine shop to avoid assembly line stoppage
  • Daily process audit at engine and gearbox assembly and machining process bring lot of systematic corrections in process and healthy brainstorming with team helps to think different and implement effective process controls.
  • Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections.
  • Integrated diagnostic automation to accelerate and sharpen post-production testing.
  • Establishment of IATF 16949 requirements and sudation of quality manual and procedures.
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
  • Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary defect reviews to discern and address root causes.
  • Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
  • Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
  • Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
  • Demonstrated product and quality expertise in product inspections.
  • Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects.
  • Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.

Quality Engineer

JBM AUTO LIMITED
Chennai
11.2016 - 09.2020
  • Process Knowledge in Stamping, Welding and ED Coating
  • This aided to get upright knowledge in manufacturing and gave an opportunity to explore quality management system standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 & to build and implement new processes and quality systems in the automobile industry
  • Analytical skill and collaborative approach to problem solving helped to implement systematic approach to actions and standardization of work samples as benchmarks
  • Helps individually on each department for risk assessment based on context
  • Identification of internal and external issues and needs and expectation of interested parties helps to drive effective QMS System
  • Acquire knowledge in CQI standards with respect to process such as ED coating, Welding Process
  • Lead the organization for surveillance audit for IATF 16946:2016 during 2018~2020
  • Faced different customer audit such as Q1 – MSA for ford, PCPA for PSA, Isuzu supplier selection audit and ashok Leyland customer audit.
  • Be participated as team leader for implementation of ISO 14001
  • Got superior opportunity to lead the team for IMEA 4.0 and awarded
  • Be apart of quality team to review new product and process and recommend error proofing controls for better prevention control
  • Developed FMEA work instruction, Standard of requirement for welding fixture and hard gauge
  • Non – Conformance from different audit handled by systematic problem solving approach and for each non - conformance will analysis using why – why analysis
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary defect reviews to discern and address root causes.
  • Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
  • Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
  • Escalated concerns about project and process quality, referring discovered issues to engineering manager for correction.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects.
  • Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Executed operational audits and assessed company operations, compliance and other associated risks.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Anglia Ruskin University
London
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

MBITS Kothamangalam
India
07.2012 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

SNMHSS Moothakunnam
Kerala, India
06.2010 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

St’ Anne’s High School
Kerala India
06.2009 - 05.2010

Skills

    IATF 16949

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Software

Matlab

Witness Horizon

Solid Works

Microsoft Office

C &C

Certification

Process FMEA (AIAG VDA Version with Latest Changes) -

Interests

Innovation Environment

Complex Process management

Technical Problem Solving

Systematic Standardization of work culture

Sustainable Built

Timeline

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Anglia Ruskin University
01.2022 - Current

Quality Engineer

STELLANTIS GROUP, PEUGEOT S A, POWERTRAIN MANUFACTURING
10.2019 - 01.2022

Process FMEA (AIAG VDA Version with Latest Changes) -

05-2019

IATF16949 - Internal Quality Auditor

12-2017

Quality Engineer

JBM AUTO LIMITED
11.2016 - 09.2020

Certified Quality Engineer

10-2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

MBITS Kothamangalam
07.2012 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

SNMHSS Moothakunnam
06.2010 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

St’ Anne’s High School
06.2009 - 05.2010
Castor Kalarithara GeorgeQuality Engineer