QA Engineer ( R & D )
Anchor Allied Factory Ltd.
Total years of experience :16 years, 10 Months
Duration : 21 / 06/ 2011 to till date
Responsibilities :
Worked on many aspects of starting up a new Pilot batch including Equipment
Calibration, and operator training
Manage a group of operators each shift to complete daily production tasks
Work on all aspects of production for pilot Mixer from start to finish including formulation design, charging the mixer, running, troubleshooting, and delivery to the customer
Successfully scaled up two new products through the pilot reactor intoproduction for large orders.
Development and execution of experimental plans.Hands-on operation of chemical processing equipment. Collection, analysis and documentation of experimental results .Management of raw materials, consumables and products
Working closely with Engineering and Research staff to identify process improvements.Development of weekly schedules.
Documented production costs, prepared estimates for same and submitted it to management.
Developed new products based on customer requirements such as material selection, colour matching and coating and adhesive formulations
Investigated quality issues in process and external quality complaints for root case prevent future occurrences
Co-ordinated introduction of new product formulations scheduled raw material preparation and coating, adhesive and sealants production based customer orders provided support and supervision for process instrumentations
Responsible for all plant operations, Production, Quality control
I am also to ensure maximum utilization of plant capacity and derive maximum production yield as well as to plan for long term continuous improvement projects
Leading people for effective implementation/maintenance of safety management system and reviewing documentation
My responsibilities include leading the operations team to effectively run the processes and systems in the manufacturing function and take up technological and operational improvements of the plant
Duration : 06/04/2010 to 18/05/2011
Responsibilities
In charge of fully automated terminal with 1 lakh KL storage capacity to receive the product through ship and dispatch of filled tank truck thro auto filling gantry
Plan and manage the facility within budgets with continuous performance improvement
To ensure efficient delivery system consistent with HSSE polices and standard operating procedures
Optimum utilization of facility to keep operating cost at lower level and reduction of product losses
Simulation and implementation of ideas to improve the terminal performance
To head the team through visionary leadership
To develop and maintain cordial working relationship with statutory authorities for smooth running business
To ensure that the facilities are capable of receiving, storing and delivering product in a cost effective efficient and safe manner within standard operating procedures set by the company to meet customer service standard
Duration : 18/06/2008 to 28/01/2010
Responsibilities:
Conduct new product trials and evaluate the same, Monitor the plant operating parameters, Generation and control of documents related to R & D and QA
Test the finished product and take appropriate actions based on guidelines, Conduct trials on continuous improvement of existing products, R&R trials on final formulations, Generate data for the various development stages, Maintaining records of various research activities
Responsible in the day- to -day operation of lab, Raw material testing, Alternate raw material, Implementing process controls, Design validation, Complaint analysis and control, Competitive product evaluation, Alternate raw material evaluation
Execution of disposition / Corrective / Preventive actions with regard to non - Conforming products, Value engineering / Cost reduction trials, Formulation adjustment to meet the product requirement as and when required
Maintaining information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established company policies and regulatory guidelines
Maintaining confidentially of all data / information generated such as material, formulation, specifications, test reports etc, this is not be moved, shared or disclosed to any party except to those individuals who are authorized by the management
Duration : 02/05/2007 to 05/05/2008
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all plant operations, Production, Quality control & Administrations
Tested all products for Flashpoint, Pour point, viscosity, colour, Kinematic viscosity @ 400 c / 1000 c, Kal Fischer moisture analyser &metrohms Auto Analyser for Sulphur calculate TBN / TAN & Density Of Lubricants
Responsible for implementation of ISO procedures that apply to product realization, planning, production, corrective action, monitoring and measurement of process with quality records & Ensure that Housekeeping standards are maintained at the highest level
BTech Chemical Engineering ( Anna University )