AKSHAY MAKWANA
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, complemented by hands-on experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer. Expertise in production processes, quality control, and operational efficiency positions this candidate to excel as a Production Engineer. A strong commitment to enhancing productivity and ensuring high-quality standards will contribute significantly to the success of the organization. Prepared to tackle challenges and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer
Pipemakers Australia Pty. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily product inspection audits and incoming goods inspection to ensure compliance with relevant Australian standard.
- Checked and verified manufacturing specifications for compliance testing in accordance with Australian standard to increase productivity and boost workflow.
- Entered good products into stock using Pronto Xi software on regular basis for better ERP.
- Conducted regular quality system audits to maintain ISO9000 compliance and other product standards.
- Monitored, reviewed and finalised customer complaints in consultation with management.
- Successfully identified, quarantine and record all non-conforming products.
- Identified causes of non-complying products and actioned remedies promptly.
- Operated and maintained better functioning of laser printers to ensure all products are branded in accordance with AS/NZ standard.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of new product against design standards and customer needs.
- Trained team leaders and operators to ensure basic quality control tests are performed and documented as per standard.
- Provided reports identifying equipment in need of maintenance or repair to management to ensure continued compliance with product quality standards.
- Provided technical support to production and sales departments regarding Australian standards relevant to pipe manufacture.
- accurately calibrated test and measuring equipment in accordance with company's standard policies.
- Managed quality projects and utilized labour efficiently to provide optimum performance throughout any quality/engineering activities.
Quality Assurance Engineer & Auditor (QMS)
Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed, implemented and sustained Quality standards in-line with ISO 9001:2015 throughout all manufacturing processes.
- Conducted process & product audits to regulate, control and improve the quality of product and lead time.
- Performed external audit at supplier's end and provided productive solutions for supply chain.
- Raised non-conformities (NCR) against certification bodies during audits and ensured corrective actions undertaken to address all non-conformities.
- Development and amendment of process charts, plant layouts and company's value stream map and improved lead time by 18.3% and achieved customer satisfaction.
- Manage non-conformity data base and all QMS data base.
- Implement and sustain Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015) and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS ISO 18001).
- Achieved QMS targets, business goals and continuous improvement with use of 5S, kaizen, PDCA, 5 Why's, 3M's, etc.
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Identified and communicated business improvement opportunities within organization.
- Ensured proper implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility.
- Trained and guided onsite and offshore team members in quality assurance standards, policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Engineering Science - Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VICBachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Marwadi University
Rajkot, GujaratSkills
- Process optimization in manufacturing
- Analytical problem resolution
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Knowledge of lean process improvement
- Project execution
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Automated testing
- Quality audits
- Pronto Xi
Certification
- Pronto Xi
- Ansys CFD 2016
- Solid works 2016
- TÜV SÜD Auditor
Thesis
Design and development of 3D printed Metal Skateboard truck
- Investigation of Metal 3D printing with research on literatures, its use in sports industry and calculated its performance factor.
- Successfully completed 3D modelling of Skateboard assembly with its sub-assembly parts using Solid works.
- Performed static structural and explicit dynamic analysis.
- Performed Ansys analysis of modelled skateboard truck assembly in terms of total deformation, equivalent stress and strain with the real time situation.
- Product performance testing using Ansys, achieved highest static load of 784.53 N and bearable impact load at 0.5 m height for real time situation.
Reduction in Lead time of connecting rod manufacturing
- Investigation of an existing plant layout, product processing time, quality of the product, operators working methods and impact on production efficiency.
- Development of the proposed plant layout on floor.
- Successfully developed a highly efficient plant layout with all the processing time calculations of around 47 working machines on floor including operator's movements.
- Achieved production efficiency up to 98% with proposed plant layout and reduced lead time by 2 days, and increased profit around 4 million INR per annum.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineer
Pipemakers Australia Pty. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer & Auditor (QMS)
Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd
01.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Marwadi University
Master of Engineering Science - Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
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