Viswanathan: QA/Operational Excellence
Viswanathan: QA/Operational Excellence
Viswanathan: QA/Operational Excellence
COMPETENCY MATRIX
Quality Management Systems
Standardized Work
Kaizen and 5S
QC Story
QC Circle
DMAIC
ACADEMIA
2010
2006
1992
CAREER CONTOUR
MNC
Notable Attainments
Capacity optimization conducted for welding processes and achieved volume increase without additional space /
equipment by application of lean tools such as material handling and continuous improvement.
Productivity in the assembly line improved by the application of 5S and Lean Material supply system
Customer Quality complaints (Export) reduced to almost nil by the application of PDCA cycle
KPI (direct runner) improved through the application of VSM (Door to Door)
Equipment down time reduction reduced by the application of PDCA cycle.
Suggestions per employee programme introduced, improved from 0.3 suggestions per employee to 4
suggestions per employee.
June04- Jun05 -
Senior Engineer QA
Role
Evaluating and improving processes through Process Audits
Preparation of PPAP for new product and coordinating with customer for the approval of the product
Analyzing problem and proposing solution during the new product development.
Responsible for handling internal audit and adhering TS 16949 requirements.
Analysing process variations through statistical process capabilities and improving the processes.
Notable Attainments
Developed internal auditors pool and established the cross functional audit system
Efficiently developed Statistical Process Studies and improved process performance.
Successfully created a tracking system for Calibration of fixtures, profile gauges and instruments.
Apr02 - Jun04
Role
Understanding client process requirements and developing Quality Management System.
Training and Coaching of all clients employees in ISO 9001:2000 standard and preparation of Manuals,
Procedures and Work instructions.
Support the client in the whole process of starting from identifying certification agency till certification.
Realizing process improvements applying ISO 9001-2000 certification & techniques in different business
processes to enhance productivity & profitability.
Notable Attainments
Under the guidance, there are seven companies certified to ISO 9001-2000.
Companies which were not able to certify by earlier appointed consultants were taken for ISO consultancy and
they were certified
Delivery and Quality Analysis incorporated in to the ISO procedures and notable improvements achieved in
both areas in the client processes.
Appreciation by Customer to client received for timely certification and quality & delivery improvements.
Oct00 - Apr02
Senior Engineer QA
Role
Handling Manufacturing, Assembly, Supplier and Customer Quality
Analyzing in process Quality Assurance / Rejection / Rework.
Handling Product / Process Quality Audit.
Preparing PPAP documents and handling and resolving Customer complaint.
Plant Coordinator for Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation.
Cross Functional Team leader in Quality Improvement Projects and Quality Circles.
Liaison with Customer to understand the Quality requirements and incorporate in the processes to meet
customer requirements.
Notable Attainments
Champion in TQM QC Story awarded by TQM committee.
Self-Inspection (performed by operator) introduced for manufacturing processes
Developed and implemented problem solving structure (QC Circles, QC Story) for Quality issues
Introduced QCPC (Quality Control Process Chart) for all manufacturing processes
Introduced Quality Analysis methodology by using 7 QC tools
Quality defects reduced by 50 % by the application of QC Story and problem solving structure
Appreciation by TQM Consultant Dr. Washio in the Rane TQM Forum for the application of TQM Model.
Jan93 Sept00
Jan93 Dec98
Junior Engineer QA
Role
Calibration work instruction and developing Indigenous Brake Dynamometer.
Involving in Statistical Process Control.
Notable Attainments
Developed more than 200 products under reverse engineering (Products imported from different country from
after market / customer requirements and developing locally by close study and analysis).
Developed Calibration work instruction for whole operation and standardized calibration process.
Different measurement and analysis methodology for reverse engineering introduced. By doing so, time and
error in the process reduced.
Jan99 Sep00
Assistant Engineer - R&D
Role
Test plan for new products and perform fatigue and dynamic test
Conducting Value Engineering for existing products
Notable Attainments
Developed indigenous dynamometer for brake testing
Value Engineering conducted for 6 products in a span of one year
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