

Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Management, Vendor Development, Manufacturing Inspection, Supplier Audits, and Quality Assurance. Experienced in inspection of Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) equipment, welding inspection, NDT witnessing, hydro testing, supplier quality improvement, NCR management, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Perform stage-wise and final inspections as per PO specifications, approved QAPs, inspection checklists, and engineering drawings.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using calibrated measuring instruments.
• Witness NDT, Hydro Tests, Hardness Tests, Thermal/Vibratory Stress Relieving activities.
• Perform welding inspections and verify fabrication quality.
• Witness sandblasting, galvanization, painting activities, paint shade verification, and scratch testing.
• Review MTCs, Lab Reports, NDT Reports, Calibration Records, Hydro Test Reports, and Inspection Reports.
• Generate inspection reports and release documentation.
• Support suppliers in rectification activities and quality improvements.
• Coordinate with Design, SCM, Project Management, and Site Services teams to resolve quality issues.
• Generate NCRs, perform 5 Why analysis, and implement CAPA.
• Conduct supplier audits and new vendor qualification activities.
• Maintain supplier performance ratings and inspection records.
• Participate in customer and third-party inspections.
• Support expediting activities and project schedules.
• Prepare MOMs and perform Internal Auditor responsibilities for SQM department.
Major Equipment Inspected
• Ladle & Ladle Turret
• Tundish & Tundish Car
• Copper Mould & Mould Oscillation System
• Roller Block Assembly
• Withdrawal & Straightener Unit (WSU)
• Shearing Machines
• Roller Tables & Transfer Systems
• Pusher Assemblies
• Turnover Cooling Beds
• Overhead Cross Transfer Systems
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Cylinders
• Hydraulic Power Packs
• Pneumatic Panels
• Pipes, Fittings & Structural Supports
• Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) Equipment
• Performed stage and final inspection of precision machined components.
• Conducted dimensional inspection on VMC, HMC, and boring machine components.
• Verified product compliance against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinated with customer quality representatives during inspections.
Supplier Quality Management (SQM)
Supplier Audits & Vendor Development
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Fabrication & Machining Inspection
Welding Inspection
NDT Witnessing (UT, MT, PT, VT, RT Interpretation)
Dimensional Inspection
Hydro Test & Hardness Testing
NCR Management, RCA & CAPA
Supplier Performance Evaluation
Customer & Third-Party Inspection
Internal Quality Audits
Technical Drawing Interpretation & GD&T
AutoCAD, SolidWorks & MS Excel
SO 9001:2015