Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
References
Certification
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Ganesh Velu

Skelleftea

Summary

Qualified Quality Engineer accustomed to developing and monitoring improved inspection strategy to reduce errors and cultivate consistent quality. Dedicated and energetic with proven history of implementing corrective actions to drive quality and improve efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Quality Engineer

Northvolt
Skelleftea, Sweden
09.2023 - Current
  • Leading quality assurance efforts to ensure compliance with production specifications.
  • Training teams on quality standards and best practices.
  • Conducting root cause analyses (8D, nonconformity investigations) to resolve issues.
  • Actively contributing to FMEA reviews and enhancing risk management strategies.
  • Monitoring quality control plans, KPIs, and SPC for continuous improvement.

Quality Engineer

Hutchinson
Xewkija, Malta
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Managed supplier quality systems.
  • Resolved non-conformities for both customers and suppliers.
  • Led internal and external audits, including IATF and AS1900.
  • Coordinated supplier PPAPs and audits to ensure compliance.

Supplier Quality Specialist

Bader
Boleslawiec, Poland
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Handled supplier quality issues across Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary plants.
  • Led NCRs and CPARs to troubleshoot production inconsistencies and ensure product quality.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to enhance product quality and supported internal teams with issue resolution.

Quality Specialist

Dongsung
Żarów, Poland
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Reviewed customer/supplier requirements for new programs and ensured compliance with IATF, ISO, and VDA audits.
  • Prepared PPAP documents and trained production staff on quality protocols.
  • Solved customer concerns using root cause analysis and 8D methodology.

Quality Engineer

GKN Driveline
Chennai, India
07.2011 - 10.2014
  • Ensured product/process quality in hardening processes using metallurgical tests.
  • Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and increase productivity.

Education

MBA - Quality Management

Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Pilani, India
09-2025

Master of Science - Automotive Engineering

Wroclaw University of Science & Technology
Wroclaw, Poland
07-2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, India
05-2011

Skills

  • Process improvement techniques
  • Non-conformance reporting
  • Statistical process control
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Project requirement evaluation

Affiliations

  • Hiking,
  • Biking

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1

Accomplishments

Distinction:

  • Presented and shared an idea of interest for Fiat Automotive (FCA Group). Finished in Top 5 presenter.
  • For rototype module based on mechatronics approach of mobile robot for security purpose.

References

References available upon request.

Certification

  • Certified AAIG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
  • Certified IATF Lead Auditor.
  • AIAG Certified Gold Badge (Quality Core Tool Knowledge).

Timeline

Production Quality Engineer

Northvolt
09.2023 - Current

Quality Engineer

Hutchinson
11.2021 - 08.2023

Supplier Quality Specialist

Bader
02.2020 - 10.2021

Quality Specialist

Dongsung
10.2018 - 11.2019

Quality Engineer

GKN Driveline
07.2011 - 10.2014

MBA - Quality Management

Birla Institute of Technology & Science

Master of Science - Automotive Engineering

Wroclaw University of Science & Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University

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