Manikandan Selvaraj

QA/QC Engineer, Operations across ceramic, refractory, and glass fiber manufacturing, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.

Drive process & laboratory quality, including raw material control, in-process monitoring, and finished product validation using XRF, XRD, RUL, MOR, CCS, PSD, tensile & wet chemistry.

Deliver rejection reduction, rework minimization, and productivity improvement through RCA, CAPA, Kaizen, 5S, and TPM initiatives.

Support new product development (NPD) and pilot trials, covering trial planning, testing, process validation, and scale-up readiness.

Lead internal, external, and supplier audits, ensuring system compliance and continuous improvement of quality practices.

Handle customer complaints and quality deviations, performing failure analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.

Drive digitalization & automation in QA/QC through Excel VBA, macro automation, paperless documentation, and SCADA-linked reporting, improving traceability and efficiency.

Prepare and present KPI dashboards, defect trend analysis, and MRM reports to senior management for data-driven decision making.

• Led a 20-member production team, managing daily shift operations aligned with production and
delivery targets.
• Supervised porcelain glaze line operations, optimizing workflow and maintaining consistent product
quality.
• Monitored process parameters and glaze application to ensure stable production performance.
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Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on defects and implemented corrective actions reducing waste
and rejections.
Managed manpower planning, shift scheduling, and raw material inventory to ensure uninterrupted
production.
Improved operational efficiency through process improvements, reducing cycle time and operating
losses.
• Maintained strict compliance with safety and environmental standards across shift operations.
• Coordinated with QA, maintenance, and planning teams to achieve smooth production flow and
customer satisfaction.
• Trained operators on quality standards and operational best practices.