Rushit Gandhi, Ocot Cqe
About Rushit Gandhi, Ocot Cqe
Rushit Gandhi is a Quality Assurance Engineer at ABC Technologies in Brampton, Ontario, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in quality management. He has held various roles in the quality assurance field, including positions at Siemens and Linamar Corporation, and has achieved multiple certifications in quality engineering and auditing.
Work at ABC Technologies
Rushit Gandhi has been employed at ABC Technologies as a Quality Assurance Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that products meet quality standards and specifications. He coordinates the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and First Time Right (FTR) initiatives, ensuring that these processes are completed within specified time frames. His work involves conducting capability studies and gauge R & R analysis to maintain precision in manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Rushit Gandhi holds a CQE-Certified Quality Engineer certification, which he achieved in 2016 after studying at Ontario College of Technology for 11 months. He also studied Mechanical Engineering at Gujarat Technological University from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he completed a Mechanical Engineering Technician program at Sheridan College from 2011 to 2013. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification from BSI Group of America in 2017 and ISO 16949:2009 Internal Auditor certification from The Business Resource Center in 2015.
Background
Rushit Gandhi has a diverse background in quality assurance and engineering. He began his career as a Quality Technician at Ultra-Form Manufacturing Ltd. from 2014 to 2016. He then worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist at Siemens from 2016 to 2018, where he gained significant experience in quality management. Following this, he served as a Quality Engineer at Linamar Corporation from 2019 to 2021, before joining ABC Technologies.
Achievements in Quality Management
During his career, Rushit Gandhi has made notable contributions to quality management. He successfully improved the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) from 11% to 2% through effective strategies. He actively participates in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to ensure that all documentation and action items are accurate and current. He also manages Corrective Action Reports (CAR) for both official and internal investigations to address quality issues.
Technical Proficiencies
Rushit Gandhi possesses extensive technical expertise in various manufacturing processes, including induction hardening, tempering, quenching, turning, broaching, grinding, hobbling, and heat treatment. He serves as a champion for advanced scanning and testing technologies, specifically the Cognex 2D matrix 7082V scanner and Intra roll tester. His experience includes working with major automotive companies such as Ford, GM, Stackpole, and Powercor.