 QA professional with 10 years of hands on experience in Quality Management for Automotive metal parts, Connector components, Electronic subassemblies, Cable Interconnects, Plastics, Supplier quality assurance, Precision springs, multi slide parts etc.  Experienced trainer and promoter of Key Quality concepts for both In-house and Suppliers for enhancing the Quality consciousness amongst personnel involved.  Very familiar with basic metrology skills, G.D. & T, and gauging methodology, hands on experience with CMM (Co-ordinate Measuring Machine), Smart scope (OGP) and other precision measuring instruments.  Practical working and training knowledge in APQP, PPAP, FMEA and MSA studies.  Preparation of control plans in line with customer’s specific requirements, handling of customer complaints and usage of 8-D approach for corrective and preventive actions.  Application of 7 QC Tools and statistical process control (SPC) for reduction of waste and variation in the system.  Auditing of quality systems for ISO- ####-####, QS 9000, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000 & ISO: TS 16949 Standards and supplier / vendor development.  Good team player with strong analytical, written / verbal communication skills.