KAUSHLENDRA NARAYAN
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Engineer with 8 years in optimising production processes and enhancing product quality. Specialises in quality assurance data analysis and team training, driving continuous improvement. Led cross-functional teams to implement effective quality control measures while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
4
4
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Lead
Salama Engineering
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
06.2026 - Current
- Inspected and tested products, parts and materials for conformity with specifications and standards.
- Monitored quality during production processes to ensure compliance with standards.
- Incoming Quality activity; matching incoming articles with PR and specifications.
- Marked items with grade and acceptance or rejection status.
- Recorded findings from inspections to determine quantities of defects and maintain accurate documentation.
- Streamlined documentation processes for quality incidents.
- Notified production team for problems and assisted with remediation.
- Managed customer complaints to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Authored monthly quality reports for senior management, summarising key quality metrics and areas for improvement.
- Produced findings reports to provide insights for senior leadership on operational enhancements.
Quality Executive
Voltas Ltd. A TATA Enterprise
Chennai, India
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Work with production to reduce defects like cracks, surface oxidation, porosity, or dimensional deviations. Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods for consistency.
- Lead investigations on quality issues or customer complaints using tools like: 5 Why analysis Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
- Prepared and analysed quality reports (e.g., First Pass Yield, rejection reports, corrective actions) to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Monitored quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Maintain traceability of material batches and process data.
- Suggest and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen techniques.
- Participate in cross-functional teams for process optimization and waste reduction.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.
- Prepare for and support internal/external audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.).
- Develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Train shop floor workers on quality standards and inspection methods.
- Collaborated with development teams to communicate quality standards and address identified issues.
- Maintained comprehensive records of inspections, test results, and deviations to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Provided training and guidance to junior QA analysts on best practices and testing methodologies.
- Monitored and reported consumer complaints, highlighting trends and triggering action plans for immediate response.
- Fostered a culture of quality across all departments, promoting adherence to standards and continuous improvement initiatives. across departments.
- Fostered a culture of quality across all departments, promoting adherence to standards and continuous improvement initiatives. across departments.
Senior Engineer, Quality Control
Amber Enterprises India Limited.
Rudrapur
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Led production line operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and drive decision-making.
- Implemented process improvements, minimising waste and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline workflow and improve production outcomes.
- Trained and mentored team members on manufacturing best practices, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
Senior Engineer, Production
Amapai India Private Limited
Neemrana
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Implemented effective quality control measures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Spearheaded quality assurance initiatives, improving production processes and product quality.
- Championed continuous improvement projects, driving operational efficiency and reducing rejection rates.
- Conducted data analysis and process audits, identifying critical areas for improvement.
- Led training programs for cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to SOPs and quality standards.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
Punjab Technical University
Jhalandhar11-2013
Skills
- Quality Engineer
- QMS
- SOPs
- Statistical Analysis
- Defect Analysis
- Failure analysis
- Root Cause Identification
- Process Audit
- Rejection Control
- Production Metrics
- Check Sheet
- Complaint resolution
- WI
- Complaint resolution
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Punjabi
Intermediate
B1
Bengali
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Quality Lead
Salama Engineering
06.2026 - Current
Quality Executive
Voltas Ltd. A TATA Enterprise
09.2024 - 05.2026
Senior Engineer, Quality Control
Amber Enterprises India Limited.
01.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Engineer, Production
Amapai India Private Limited
04.2018 - 12.2023
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
Punjab Technical University