SATHISHKUMAR SAMPATHKUMAR
Golden Grove,SA
Summary
Motivated, resourceful and proactive Quality Engineer with significant experience in precision manufacture of machined parts and assemblies for the defence, aerospace, medical and mining sectors. An influential team mentor who uses strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Levett Engineering
06.2022 - Current
- Familiarity with AS9100 QMS, ISO9001,AS9102 First Article, and AS9145 PFMEA, APQP & PPAP standards
- Conducting internal & supplier audits to compliance QMS.
- Monitor and report supplier quality related performance status for the supply base
- Supplier quality management processes including assessment of supplier capability, capacity and management of supplier performance in the technical areas of quality, schedule & performance.
- Maintain quality, stability and flow for multiple defence programs in a fast paced and challenging environment from the supplier quality side and work cross-functionally with few different aerospace customers
- Liaise with stakeholders to maintain & sustain Quality standards for business improvements.
- Review & approve Engineering process, Manufacturing part method, BOM & in-process drawings.
- Documenting OQE for Marine defence customer.
- Represents quality assurance on new product start-up teams
- Identifies any unique customer requirements for workmanship and/or traceability before rolling out into production
- FAI reports for new product development, Delta FAI's for any Engineering change ECR
- Review and approve Customers PO for quality & customer specific requirements Interface with customers to address product quality concerns, actions, and improvements.
- Collaborate & communicate with all level of people in business,Develop technical proficiency and communicate thoroughly with customers & suppliers.
- DQR to release compliance parts to Aerospace Customer.
- Generate and maintain Work and Process Instructions, SOP's and production planning
- Utilize LEAN principles and 8D Methodology for Continuous Improvement and Zero-Defect Mission related to manufacturing and business processes
- Analyze and discuss quality concerns with assigned manufacturing departments
- Generate Compliance Matrix,KC Data & KPI Reports
- Identify, prioritize, and address all significant and repetitious quality problems
- Complete failure analysis on customer returns (NCR's), organize containment activities, and issue corrective actions RMA,DMR.
- Generate & review Certificate of Conformance & provide necessary supporting documents, for shipment of goods.
CMM Quality Control Inspector
Levett Engineering
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Created, maintained, and verified CMM programs used for measurements of manufactured and supplied parts
- Analyzed blueprints, 3D models, and specifications with accurately interpreting requirements Conducted probe validation and probe calibration on CMM's
- Identified product defects and completed appropriate documentation when defects detected Assist Engineering with review and corrective action on product non-conformances and dispositions
- Operated CMM machine to identify any non-conformances and collect data for customer review COC's preparation's to accomplish customer requirements
- Documenting ECR'S change of plans, following APQP
- Distributing written Quality Assurance results FAI's to appropriate parties Quality approval for Manufacturing parts for production
- Arrange and run CMM program in VDMIS software for results & data collection Raise Quality concern form for Non-conformance parts
- Troubleshooting and fault finding for Non-conformance parts
- Final inspection including CMM Data, Manual and visual inspection Monitoring and examining each stage of production
CNC Machinist
Levett Engineering
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Operate 5 Axis CNC machines performing various machining processes
- Inspect complex parts using a wide variety of measuring devices and equipment applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Assist Operations Manager in making recommendations with the goal of reducing cycle times, improving machine scheduling, and/or increasing Safety
- Perform preventive & scheduled maintenance on machines
- Supervised/trained new employees in the set up & operation of CNC machines.
CNC Machinist
Pfitzner Performance Gearboxes
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Gear boxes manufacturing for Racing cars, Program, set-up and run Mazak turning center
- Achievements : Proficient in programming Mazatrol machining controls.
CNC Machinist
Quality Production Engineering, Q.P.E
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Setting up machines and tools for production
- Documentation of CNC Machine programs
- Machine precision parts within quality specification and standards
- Achievements : Proficient in Fanuc, Heidenhain & Mazatrol machining controls.
CNC Machinist
Torrens Engineering, SA
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Proficient in Mazatrol machining controls.
Tool & Die Maker
Metal Form ASIA Pty Ltd. Singapore
04.2006 - 01.2010
- CAD Drafting multi stage stamping progressive tool.
- Recommend modifications to existing tooling to improve dimensional part issues, productivity and efficiency
- Achievements : Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor.
Education
Certificate - PFMEA & CONTROL PLANS, 04/2023
TEC TRANSNATIONAL
04.2023
QUALITY TOOL
8D-201 Per RM13000
Pratt & Whitney06.2023
Certificate - AS9117 DELEGATE PRODUCT RELEASE VERIFICATION,
SAE INTERNATIONAL - PROBITAS AUTHENTICATION
09.2022
Certificate - AS13001 DPRV REQUIREMENTS, 09/2022
SAE INTERNATIONAL - PROBITAS AUTHENTICATION
09.2022
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
APPM Polytechnic, ANNA University
10.2004
CAD/CAM Programming Operating -
APPM Polytechnic - ANNA UNIVERSITY
2003
Certificate - FIRST AID, BASIC EMERGENCY,CPR, 09/2022
AUSTRALIA WIDE FIRST AID RTO 31961
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Quality control
- DPRV Personal (Lockheed Martin)
- DQR (Pratt & Whitney)
- AS9100 QMS, AS9102 FAIR Requirements,ISO9001
- APQP, PPAP, PFMEA Quality tools
- Data Analysis using POWER BI
- MS Office, MS Teams, Adobe Pro
- M1 ERP
- 1FACTORY Quality Control
- Design & Drafting, R&D
- CAD/CAM
- CMM VDMIS
- SOLIDWORKS, AutoDesk Inventor
- RCA & troubleshooting
- CNC Machining
- GD&T
Accomplishments
- Supplier Quality Representative for Aerospace customers.
- Promoted from Quality Control Lead to Quality Engineer.
- Promoted from Manufacturing Lead to Quality Lead.
- Manufacturing process approval lead for F35 program.
- Supervised & Trained Team members.
- Create & Implemented Quality Data Analysis for Traceability using Power BI.
- Delegate Quality Representative(DQR) for Aerospace Customers F35 Program.
- Trained for DPRV Personnel AS13001 & AS9711.
- Certificate in PFMEA AS13100 Requirements.
- Certificate in PRATT & WHITNEY US DQR & 8D Training.
- AS9102 FAIR.
Professional Reference
Keerthi Reddy
Senior Quality Advisor (ASC Pty Ltd)
0470 231 653
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Levett Engineering
06.2022 - Current
CMM Quality Control Inspector
Levett Engineering
02.2020 - 05.2022
CNC Machinist
Levett Engineering
07.2017 - 01.2020
CNC Machinist
Pfitzner Performance Gearboxes
07.2015 - 06.2017
CNC Machinist
Quality Production Engineering, Q.P.E
08.2011 - 06.2015
CNC Machinist
Torrens Engineering, SA
07.2010 - 07.2011
Tool & Die Maker
Metal Form ASIA Pty Ltd. Singapore
04.2006 - 01.2010
Certificate - PFMEA & CONTROL PLANS, 04/2023
TEC TRANSNATIONAL
QUALITY TOOL
8D-201 Per RM13000
Certificate - AS9117 DELEGATE PRODUCT RELEASE VERIFICATION,
SAE INTERNATIONAL - PROBITAS AUTHENTICATION
Certificate - AS13001 DPRV REQUIREMENTS, 09/2022
SAE INTERNATIONAL - PROBITAS AUTHENTICATION
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
APPM Polytechnic, ANNA University
CAD/CAM Programming Operating -
APPM Polytechnic - ANNA UNIVERSITY
Certificate - FIRST AID, BASIC EMERGENCY,CPR, 09/2022
AUSTRALIA WIDE FIRST AID RTO 31961
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