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Safvan Patel

Skokie,IL

Summary

Accomplished Mechanical Quality Technologist with a proven track record at S&C Electric Company, enhancing product engineering through meticulous quality control and innovative machine learning applications. Skilled in hardware maintenance and patient instruction, I've significantly improved operational efficiency and product quality, leveraging both technical and interpersonal skills for strategic vendor negotiations and process optimizations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Quality Technologist

S&C Electric Company
07.2023 - Current

Vista Underground Product Engineering

  • Implemented a robust quality control system that reduced defects by 20% over six months, leading to improved customer satisfaction ratings
  • Prepared comprehensive quality reports for management review, highlighting key metrics and improvement opportunities based on trend analysis.
  • Developed standardized test templates for portable HIPOT testing, improving consistency and reducing errors.

Rubber Molding Operator

Tenneco Inc
01.2023 - 07.2023

Automobile Product Press Machine Operator

  • Skilled in performing mold changes, ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing machine efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for operators to improve their technical skills and reduce error rates during production..

Purchase Executive

DCM Shriram Ltd, Shriram Alkali & Chemicals
10.2021 - 11.2022

Participate actively in cost-saving activities by negotiating with vendors, sourcing alternative product or vendor for best value supplies.
Corresponds with vendors regarding registration, payments and submission of bids to state purchasing.
Coordinate with vendors on the delivery of items or services ordered where situation warrants.
Development and renewal of all procurement related agreements or contracts are coordinated, planned and executed appropriately, on- time and on-spec Assists Procurement Executive in getting new quality vendors to expand vendors' database to improve competitive bidding exercise.
Follow up with stakeholders to ensure the correctness of data input in SAP System and ensure the process enhancement in daily operation.
Participate in strategic sourcing process, bid evaluation, supplier selection and maintain contract repository.

Quality Engineer

Shachi Engieering Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 09.2021

Plans, coordinates and administers quality control processes and procedures.
Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Functional testing and receipt of assistance, such as raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials and/or any materials having to do with product quality.

Responsible for quality control of all stages of manufacturing and detect problems before they cause losses in the product or the product quality.

Quality Engineer

Kingsley Engineering Services
10.2019 - 03.2021

Oversaw maintenance, calibration, and control of inspection, measuring, and all test equipment.
Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
Achieves Quality Assurance operational objectives by monitoring and assigning day to day activities, identifying and addressing gaps and problems; completing audits; initiating corrective actions, implementing change and providing regular feedback to the Manager and stakeholders regarding system performance and issues.

Trainee Engineer

V India Engineering & Construction Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 09.2019

Responsible for Technical drawing studies & instruction preparation.
Provide assistance to the Production Engineering team. Planning, Controlling and execution of minor projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University
India
08.2018

No Degree - Science Education

Amity School
India
03.2014

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Machine Learning
  • Hardware maintenance
  • Image evaluation
  • Quality control guidelines

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Mechanical Quality Technologist

S&C Electric Company
07.2023 - Current

Rubber Molding Operator

Tenneco Inc
01.2023 - 07.2023

Purchase Executive

DCM Shriram Ltd, Shriram Alkali & Chemicals
10.2021 - 11.2022

Quality Engineer

Shachi Engieering Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 09.2021

Quality Engineer

Kingsley Engineering Services
10.2019 - 03.2021

Trainee Engineer

V India Engineering & Construction Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University

No Degree - Science Education

Amity School
Safvan Patel