KATHIRAVAN VARATHARAJU

· NPI

– Lead & follow up all quality readiness which includes drawing, operating standard (WI), ISIR, PFMEA, and Control Plan Readiness.

– Prepare inspection checklists for IPQC and OQA with refer to the drawing specification & requirement.

– Lead weekly category quality, quality improvement meeting, manufacturing issue meeting, and line buy-off/readiness (4M readiness).

· Sustaining & NPI

– Manage IPQC and OQA teams for daily activities, identify training needs, prepare training plan and conduct training to the QA leader and inspector.

· Support in product assembly and system / jig and fixture buy-off.

· Key person to support evaluation of PVT & SOP Build in term of test data, test conclusion, also permissibility for the production to continue to run using production mode.

· Participate in problem solving, root cause analysis and any technical issue that arise in daily operation.

– Prepare weekly and monthly quality performance report to top level management and customer.

· Relevant Project / Key achievement

1)Enhanced IPQC checklist based on "Error Proof" & "Mistake Proof" -For new Projects DREAME & MOVA

2)Developed Inspection Cosmetic Criteria to determine cosmetic issues

3)DMAIC – Cosmetic Improvement- Reduce product cosmetic issues by use 80% & 20% standards

4)Implemented 100% In Production Inspection to maintaining consistent production quality

· Knowledge NPI (New Product Introduction)

o Lead & follow up all quality readiness which includes drawing, operating standard (WI), ISIR, PFMEA, and Control Plan Readiness.

o Established MIT (Manufacturing Issuance Tracker), ensuring process, production, test, equipment's issue well tracked and ensure mitigated during NPI

o Lead weekly category quality, quality improvement meeting, manufacturing issue meeting, and line buy-off/readiness (4M readiness).

· Manage OBA teams for daily activities, identify training needs, prepare training plan and conduct training to the OBA Quality inspector

· Trained Quality technician to inspect new product, Conduct Line Buyoff with Cross Functional team, successfully delivered the product with 5star rating to market

· Actively use 3P principles (Protect, Prevent, Predict) to drive/review suppliers 8D and ensure suppliers drive for Root Cause by activating 3P Principles

· Conducted detailed audits at supplier site to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout an organization.

· Support and resolves any quality issues related to production line/market complaint together with defect analysis key person.

· Collaborated in process flow development, control plan, DFMEA, PFMEA under APQP standards.

· Participate in problem solving, root cause analysis and any quality issue that arise in daily operation & quality meeting

· Work closely with the Market Quality team to collect customer market complaints and drive the Root Cause, Corrective Action and Preventive Actions with suppliers

· Prepare QA Audit plans, ensure corrective actions are identified where any non-conformities or process deviations are identified, and follow up these to conclusion

· Established Cosmetic Acceptance Criteria for Dyson Product

· Daily inspections, testing and analysis of product (new, existing and competitive testing of both raw materials and finished goods) and processes according to QA specification using appropriate inspection equipment

· Drive improvements using control chart, MSA and GR&R analysis

· Led a team of junior technicians to achieve project goals and maintain high-quality standards

• Perform assembly, test and rework of sub-assemblies and final assembly of units by following written work instructions, blueprints and schematics
• Follow process, policies and procedures and accurately complete manufacturing and test documentation as required
• Support and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kaizen events Cycle Counting, 5s
• Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions
• Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools
• Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving issues during the assembly process, minimizing delays in production schedules
• Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects
• Maintained accurate records of completed assemblies, ensuring proper documentation for quality assurance purposes