Mukesh Kuriya — Operations Associate

🎯 Experienced Quality Management Professional | Data-Driven Problem Solver | Continuous Improvement Advocate | Lean Six Sigma With over a decade of experience in Quality Management Systems across diverse industries, I specialize in implementing QMS frameworks, conducting internal and external audits, and driving process improvements. My expertise lies in root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA/8D methodologies, and Lean Six Sigma practices, ensuring customer satisfaction and business excellence. I have also work experienced of Japanese MNC work culture and many concepts like Kanban, DOJO, JIT, Hoshin Kanri, Andon, Kakotora etc. Currently serving as the Quality Head & ISO Coordinator at Jakap Metind Pvt. Ltd., I lead customer complaint management, supplier development, project execution, and SOP creation. My career journey spans reputed organizations, including Yazaki India and National Engineering Industries, where I honed skills in QA audits, PPAP activities, and process optimization. 📚 **Certifications & Skills** - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (CBL) - IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor (TUV-SUD) - ISO 9001,ISO45001,ISO14001 Internal Auditor(Pyramid Consultancy) - MSA, PPAP & SPC (TUV-SUD) - Supervisory Skills & Leadership (NEI) - 8D & RCA Problem Solving (NEI) - Proficient in statistical analysis and MS Office - Design of Experiments(CBL) - Zed Certification Audit -QAN and QAR -COC Audit 💡 Passions & Interests Adventure travel, hydroponic farming, quantum physics, metallurgy, heat treatment, eco-friendly activities, and exploring innovative problem-solving approaches. I believe in achieving business excellence through simplicity and continuously strive to enhance my knowledge, skills, and contributions toward organizational success.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Management expert in the Manufacturing industry.

Location: Gujarat, India

Experience: 13 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Quality Management
Process Improvement
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Inspection

Career Highlights

Over a decade of experience in Quality Management.
Expert in Lean Six Sigma and process improvements.
Proficient in managing integrated management systems.

Work Experience

JAKAP

Quality Head & ISO Coordinator (2 yrs 4 mos)

Yazaki India Private Limited

Senior QA Engineer (7 mos)

National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings)

Quality Assurance Engineer (8 yrs 2 mos)

FMPBW bearings private limited

Quality Assurance Quality Control Supervisor (1 yr 9 mos)

Dharpat Casting Pvt Ltd

Quality Inspector (5 mos)

Education

BE at D A DEGREE ENGINEERING COLLEGE 118

Diploma at Govt Polytechnic Chhota Udepur

Bachelor of Engineering - BE at D A Degree Engineering and Technology ડ આ ડિગ્રી એન્જિનિયરિંગ એન્ડ ટેક્નોલોજી

Mukesh Kuriya

Operations Associate

Gujarat, India13 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in Quality Management.
Expert in Lean Six Sigma and process improvements.
Proficient in managing integrated management systems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Management expert in the Manufacturing industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quality ManagementProcess ImprovementQuality AssuranceQuality ControlInspection

Other Skills

5S7 QC Tools8D Problem SolvingApplication of various instrumentsAudit PreparationAutoCADCMMCalibration ActivitiesCentrifugal CastingControl PlansCore ToolsCost Saving ProjectsCustomer Complaint HandlingCustomer Complaint ManagementDWM

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Experience

Jakap

Quality Head & ISO Coordinator

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Jamnagar, Gujarat, India · On-site

Responsible for establishing, implementing & maintaining the Integrated Management system.
Responsible for reporting at the Management Review Meetings on the performance of the IATF 16949 , ISO 9001-2015 ,ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Ensuring the awareness of Customer requirements throughout the organization.
Responsible to continuously improve the existing integrated system based on customer input.
Reports to top management on the performance of the Integrated Management System and any need for improvement
To co-ordinate with the all departments for smooth running of function.
Prepared internal audit schedule.
Prepared integrated manual, Procedure and activity chart.
responsible for Management program identify and monitoring related to IATF 16949 , ISO 9001-2015 ,ISO 14001,OHSAS 18001
Responsible for Risk and opportunity identification in all process and work for improvement and reduce the risk by taking appropriate action.
Responsible for knowledge retention
Responsible for all the activities related to incoming, in-process, and final inspection.
Responsible for control of non-conforming product and recorded data and to take corrective / preventive action for product/process/system NC.
Responsible for calibration activities.
To maintain appropriate documents & records.
Authority to perform the assigned task / responsibility.
To carry out Process validation for all processes.
To take corrective action against customer complaint in 8D report
To prepared MSA plan and maintain records and provide training to concerns
To prepared PPAP document as per customer requirement.
To prepared SPC document, Control plan, PFMEA for New development products.
To ensure the quality level is improved in suppliers end.
To get the daily updates of quality problems from shop and initiate actions towards that.
To implement tools/new methodologies like Kaizen, 5S, Poka Yoke,Gemba,TPM, 3legs analysis etc

Integrated Management SystemIATF 16949ISO 9001-2015ISO 14001ISO 45001Customer Complaint Management+7

Yazaki india private limited

Senior QA Engineer

Mar 2023 – Oct 2023 · 7 mos · Bhayla · On-site

Document and Data Control
To prepare action plan against the highlighted NCs in DRM
Preparing Monthly Trend Chart and MIS
Performing various Audits like Process Audit, LPA, MOTO etc
Verification and follow up of initial action on customer complaint as well as QRE feedback.
Establishment of QMS system as per IATF requirements
Monitoring and control of Atokotei(Assy) quality
QRE and Customer Complaint handling
Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management, ensuring accuracy and timeline
DPM or PPM rejection

Document ControlMonthly Trend ChartProcess AuditQMS System EstablishmentCustomer Complaint HandlingQuality Assurance+1

National engineering industries ltd. (nbc bearings)

Quality Assurance Engineer

Jan 2015 – Mar 2023 · 8 yrs 2 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Daily Work Management and NC closures as well as horizontal deployment.
Conduct and monitoring QA audits like Layout inspection, Dock audit, Product audit, Layered process audits, Process audit)
Training to new joining Quality Auditors in PDI
To upkeep the Process Documents e.g. Control Plans, PFD, PFMEA etc.
Establishment of QMS system as per TS: 16949 requirements.
Documents preparation for PPAP & Samples Preparation as and when required by the Customers.
Preparing MIS and other presentations
Shop complaints monitoring & analysis and Firewall Inspection monitoring at after PDI stage.
To coordinate New Product Development activities.
Cost saving and Rejection Analysis Projects
Identify the non-conformities and support to production team for corrective action.
Recommendation of new or revised methods for production efficiency or improve OEE.
Identify issues in efficiency and doing Kaizens for improve Quality and productivity and striving
towards continual improvement and horizontal deployment.
Making OPL, participating in TPM, Autonomous Activities etc.
Work actively to implement workflow and efficiencies, resolve problems utilizing a teamwork approach.
Make a data collection, assist to making project charter and SIPOC, Application of 7 QC tools and also Lean Manufacturing Tools as per requirements in Lean six sigma Projects.
Evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions and determine where implements are required.

QA AuditsControl PlansPPAP PreparationCost Saving ProjectsKaizen ImplementationQuality Assurance+1

Fmpbw bearings private limited

Quality Assurance Quality Control Supervisor

Jan 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos · Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Ensuring that the inspection is carried out ethically to the quality plan during production.
Operating, Troubleshooting, Provide Training of all instruments (except CMM) of Standard Room
(as well as Metallurgical Instruments) like CMM, Form Tracer, Roundness Measuring Machine (CNC-Carl Zeiss, Mitutoyo, and Taylor Hobson), Surface texture and contour measuring machine, Microscope by Zeiss, Spark Spectrometer by AMTEK etc.
UT and DP Testing as per requirements of Control Plan
Audit Preparation for internal and external-STD Room
Checking Microstructures, checking chemical composition and adhesion testing on daily basis
Daily technical problems solving, Gauge settings and provide training to all new inspectors and
operators
Help and support to solve Centrifugal Casting Problems as well as coating plant.

InspectionTrainingAudit PreparationTroubleshootingTechnical Problem SolvingQuality Control

Dharpat casting pvt ltd

Quality Inspector

Jul 2012 – Dec 2012 · 5 mos · Rajkot, Gujarat, India · On-site

Die’s, Tooling’s inspection against the drawings
Daily Product Audits, PDI and Rejection handling
Approves incoming materials by confirming specification, driving visual and measurement tests. Supervision of Coating department and resolve technical problems.

InspectionProduct AuditsRejection HandlingQuality Control