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KIRUTHIKA ARUNAGIRI

Wentworthville,Australia

Summary

Self-driven Automotive engineer accustomed to working in fast-paced environment. Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Possessing great analytical skills, well-developed problem-solving skills, and excellent teamwork abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Engineer

Monroe Springs Australia – Tenneco Group
02.2023 - Current
  • Coordinating with the customers throughout the quality cycle planning, development of springs, initial production, volume production and warranty
  • Coordinating with production team and preparing process control plans to ensure the product meets the quality standards
  • Developing, monitoring, and analyzing manufacturing quality KPIs and working towards implementing continuous improvements
  • Investigating and identifying the root cause and implementing CA/PA action plans to reduce the product’s non-conformance frequency and scrap cost
  • Developing the tools, dies, jigs, checking fixtures and equipment
  • Involvement in the pilot builds, off-tool sample and PPAP approval to ensure the planned process control system meets quality requirements
  • Involvement in QMS internal audits and maintaining quality record and documents
  • Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipments and records.

Part Development Engineer (New Car Quality)

Hyundai Motor India
02.2012 - 01.2022
  • Extensive quality and continuous improvement experience working in automotive or technology-based industry, preferably in a project or production quality role
  • New Product experience in developing and employing quality governance standards and best practices
  • Experienced in quality tools & methods and their application (FMEA, DMAIC, Six sigma, APQP, PPAP)
  • Experienced in root cause analysis and problem-solving skills implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Tested passenger car prototypes and identified potential problems, ensuring all design requirements and specifications were fully followed
  • Collaboration with design team for securing robust design by verifying from DPA/DFA to Proto phases through Catia V5
  • Building strong relationship with internal and external key stakeholders to meet the product requirements and standards
  • Verification of product specifications as against BOM, safety & regulation protocols and identifying non conformances
  • Experience in handling product campaign and recalls for top customer complaints and design issues
  • Active involvement and achievement in Cost reduction projects by identifying and implementing ideas on resource optimization.

Engineer (Quality Assurance Department)

TVS Motor India
07.2006 - 10.2010
  • Experience in Quality Assurance reliability testing and simulations of parts with respect to field failures
  • Responsibilities included resolving quality and warranty issues within manufacturing, suppliers and customer services
  • Worked with teams in engineering, design, manufacturing and purchasing to develop and improve products
  • Approved finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests
  • Experience in leading or managing a team and working in collaboration with customers & vendors
  • Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
  • Strong teamwork and analytical skills
  • Knowledge in Lean Six Sigma
  • Expert in reading product drawing and BOMs
  • Working proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook).

Education

Diploma

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College

Skills

  • BS Engineering Technology, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, India (2008~2012)
  • Diploma in Electrical & Electronics, Thiagarajar Polytechnic, TN, India (2003~2006)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt training and certification from Iceqbs, Accredited training organization of PeopleCert IASSC
  • Certification in ISO 9001 Auditing in Quality Management System
  • Best Champion award of the year from Hyundai Quality Management, for solving Critical Field failure in new projects
  • Recognition for embodying the Tenneco values ‘Make Tomorrow Better’
  • Solved 20 critical major field failures involving design changes and vendor process enhancement
  • Played vital role in managing production pass ratio and eliminating claim cost by providing solutions for various critical issues
  • Detailed case study on critical design failure like Door handle Chrome strip crack, Door curtain stuck up, Door trim matching, Seat cushion comfort, Door closing effort improvement
  • Active participation in new models launch and Media test drives events to understand automotive market requirements

Area Of Expertise

  • Ability to work across multiple projects as part of various CFT/TFT
  • Expertise in identifying and solving unique design issues for every model before mass production
  • Benchmarking and tear down analysis to adopt latest technology for continuous improvements
  • Plastic trim parts color matching evaluation
  • Successfully handled 10+ new projects from DPA to SOP stages

Timeline

Quality Engineer

Monroe Springs Australia – Tenneco Group
02.2023 - Current

Part Development Engineer (New Car Quality)

Hyundai Motor India
02.2012 - 01.2022

Engineer (Quality Assurance Department)

TVS Motor India
07.2006 - 10.2010

Diploma

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College

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