Dhaval Panchal
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced Quality Control Analyst with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. Disciplined professional with systematic approach to acquire solution. Applies excellent attention to detail and critical reasoning to successfully conduct experiments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Quality Technician
Bayer
04.2022 - Current
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Determined root cause of deviations and report non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Generated detailed reports outlining results and recommendations.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Inspected materials/Systems and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Perform regular internal audits. Ensuring devices conform to ISO- 13485, ISO-9001, GxP and MDSAP manufacturing standards.
- Create, update and maintain standard operating procedures of manufacturing quality control process.
- Manage controlled document activation process. Conduct production Final QC inspections.
- Responsible of releasing injectores ( Centargo and Salient ) and sub-assemblies.
- Conduct and coordinate with participants for inspection for production & Warehouse, preparing report and addressing issues.
- Perform reconciliation of security documents.
- Participate in raising QIA/CAPA, create/maintain documents and follow-up meetings.
- Perform as Quality Assurance in Continuous Improvement project.
- Working with Supply chain team when working on final release. Working with Supplier Quality for material/supplier qualification.
- Relation with R&D team when working with test approvals and verification.
- Monitor and data analysis of failure rate on day to day basis, preparing report and trending. ( Salient & Centargo )
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building, and testing prototypes and products.
Production Lead
Bayer
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Act as leader during shifts to support Production team and work to support Production Manager.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Ensure that production floor is audit ready every day.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Working with Quality Safety teams to address any safety hazards that have been observed.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Ensure replenishment of raw materials are undertaken by Material Handlers consistent with need of each shift.
- Any Production & fixture issues that require engineering support are raised within the shift to the manufacturing engineers and then escalated at the daily leadership meeting.
- Participate, raise & assist to resolve non-conformance and/or corrective action reports where applicable, for example gamba walk generated findings.
- Suggest improvements to product or methods wherever possible.
- Improve production by 10% by calculating and applying KPIs.
- Participate on cross team projects as required.
- Ensuring that all Production Technicians are following VKS guidebook when building injection systems.
- Working with Production Manager and key stakeholders to set daily build targets and measure performance during shift.
- Work to meet and support yearly build volumes.
- Work with demand planner for additional process orders if targets are being pushed.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Streamlined operations realizing significant improvements in production flow.
Production Technician
Bayer
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Work in Electromechanical environment (Manufacturing Medical Devices).
- Document all assembly steps, non-conformance management and rework process.
- Effective oral and written communication to ensure all documents are completed as per cGMP requirements and collaborate with cross-functional team members.
- Participate in training development and train to new team member.
- Interact with Mfg. and Quality Engineers during process qualification of manufacturing lines and protocol builds.
- Examine and inspect product to check QA specification are met.
- Collect and compile key injector data, upload the information into SAP and to ensure traceability and serviceability of injector systems in the field.
- Perform different types Test Such as Electric Safety Test, Dielectric withstand test.
- Calibration and Trouble shooting.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to troubleshoot.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate production records to track progress, identify areas for improvement and meet regulatory requirements.
- Investigated processes to develop maps and determine optimal improvement approaches.
- Executed continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes.
- Collaborated with engineering and other departments to meet production goals and promote teamwork.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Hind Pulverizer Works
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Automated enabling technologies to identify and match potential suppliers for procurement and processing of hard to find parts.
- Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to maintain proactive control over automobile manufacturing process.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs.
- Resolving quality related issues adhering to deadlines.
- Prepare documentation of the inspection process which includes details detail reports.
- Guide the production team about the quality control issues to enhance the quality of product.
- Conduct frequent inspections to ensure maintenance of optimum performance.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Hind Pulverizer Works
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Efficiently oversee the design, assembly, fabrication and manufacture of pulverizer machines and components as per client specifications and their installation, testing, operation and maintenance at the client site.
- Using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create drawings and diagrams, plan, organize and oversee the assembly, erection, operation and maintenance of mechanical plant and installations.
- Carry out quality assessment measures of all the products ready to be shipped and incoming raw materials.
- Liaising with stakeholders to determine project brief.
- Designed and analyzed mechanical systems and mechanisms.
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection moulding.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Designed the critical parts of pulverizer process chamber where tolerance is required in between Liner and Hammer.
- Participate in a calculation of design and be a part of a discussion of material selection.
- Communicate to the seniors about continuous improvement activities.
- Improve manufacturing processes and techniques in order to improve design and quality.
- Drew up blueprints for chamber designs, outlining mechanical project scopes, specifications and special details.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate access parts of machine and system malfunctions.
- Involve team members for V&V testing.
- Tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility and operating condition effects.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Tool Design & CAD/CAM
Indo German Tool Room
Gujrat, India01.2014
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Sardar Patel University
Gujrat, India03.2012
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Pro-e
- Solid Edge
- Solid Works
- UG-NX 75 CAD
- UG-NX 75 CAM
- CNC Programming
- Ansys
- Hypermash
- Specifications Knowledge
- Calibration Standards
- Documentation Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Document Quality
- Compliance Requirements
- Visual Inspection
- Report Preparation
- Conformance Evaluation
- Compliance with GMPs
- Production Troubleshooting
- Work Process Streamlining
Certification
- ISO 13485 : 2016 Internal Auditor - September 2022
- Lean Six Sigma : Green Belt - March 2023 ( Continue )
- Pro/Engineering CAD : Khodiyar Infotech : October 2010
Timeline
Manufacturing Quality Technician
Bayer
04.2022 - Current
Production Lead
Bayer
07.2021 - 03.2022
Production Technician
Bayer
11.2019 - 06.2021
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Hind Pulverizer Works
06.2016 - 01.2018
Mechanical Design Engineer
Hind Pulverizer Works
01.2012 - 05.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Tool Design & CAD/CAM
Indo German Tool Room
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Sardar Patel University
- ISO 13485 : 2016 Internal Auditor - September 2022
- Lean Six Sigma : Green Belt - March 2023 ( Continue )
- Pro/Engineering CAD : Khodiyar Infotech : October 2010
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