Khalid Butt

Results-oriented Quality Specialist with over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, quality management, and Quality Management System implementation. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues, implementing cost-saving process improvements, and reducing energy consumption to achieve measurable business outcomes.

• Ability to work under pressure
• Accuracy
• Action Planning
• adaptability
• Analytical
• Souci du détail
• Audit
• Capable of working independently
• Change Management
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analyse de données
• Saisie de données
• Documentation
• Facilitation
• Leadership
• Materials Testing
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Excel
• Sens de l’organisation
• Résolution de problèmes
• Process Control
• Process Improvement
• Project Coordination
• Assurance qualité
• Quality Control
• Quality Improvement
• Reporting
• Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Travail d’équipe
• Technical Reporting
• Gestion du temps
• Training
• Troubleshooting
• written communication

1. Corporate Quality Engineering

   Indalco Alloys and Lincoln Electric Automation Canada

   janv. 2022 to août 2025

   • Provided guidance to managers and staff on the Quality Management System, including ISO 9001 requirements and applicable product-related legal and regulatory standards, to ensure compliance with industry requirements. • Oversaw maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), including internal audits, third-part audits, root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions (CAPA), and process standardization, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and enhancing product quality. • Led cross-functional teams to investigate internal, supplier, and customer non-conformities using 8D methodology, driving root cause analysis, and implementing effective CAPA. • Provided training to teams on Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures, statistical tools, and quality methodologies, fostering a culture of quality across the organization. • Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) through audits, quality data analysis, supplier performance reviews, and customer feedback. • Drive supplier qualification processes working closely with Sourcing and cross-functional teams in accordance with corporate procedures. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support new welding electrode product development that adhere to American Welding Society Standards requirements. • Implemented energy-saving initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing costs, and promoting sustainability through monitoring and managing energy consumption. • Coordinated audits with ship classification societies to maintain product classification approvals and Factory Production Control (FPC) certification for welding electrodes in compliance with maritime industry requirements. • Managed a cross-functional team aimed at improving continuous bar casting and rod rolling processes through the application of Six Sigma methodologies, leading to increased machine uptime and a 5% decrease in the scrap rate.

2. Quality Assurance Supervisor

   Indalco Alloys, Lincoln Electric Canada

   févr. 2020 to déc. 2021

   • Managed the responsibilities of Quality Inspectors in accordance with established inspection and test plan, and applicable industrial standards. • Maintained accurate, up-to-date Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, including product inspection and test results, customer complaints, warranty records, supplier performance data, and revisions to QMS documents. • Managed ISO 9001 compliance, which involved planning, scheduling, and conducting internal audits, maintaining quality management system, conducting management reviews, and coordinating with third-party auditors. • Led and actively contributed to cross-functional teams to investigate internal, supplier, and customer nonconformities, drive root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and assess the effectiveness of implemented solutions. • Developed, revised, and maintained product specifications for aluminum welding electrodes in compliance with American Welding Society (AWS) and ISO standards. • Trained and mentored quality and production staff, promoting best practices and strengthening a culture of quality across the organization. • Developed and maintained quality dashboard tracking scrap rates, warranty claims, rework levels, customer complaints, supplier performance, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and QMS KPIs, enabling data-driven decision-making by senior management.

3. Quality Assurance Lead Inspector

   Indalco Alloys, Lincoln Electric Canada

   juin 2015 to janv. 2020

   • Performed inspection on incoming materials, finished products, and customer returns. Compiled warranty reports detailing the root causes of product failures and recommended corrective and preventive actions. • Performed internal audits and prepared audit reports for the senior and department managers. • Developed and implemented quality control procedures and methodologies to improve product quality. • Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues and compliance with standards. • Analyzed data and generate reports on quality metrics for management reviews. • Created PPAP packages, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC documents, Dimensional Results, Material Certificates, and PSW for customers in the automotive sector. • Supported project teams by conducting Gage R&R and Process Capability studies. • Established methods and specifications for measuring hydrogen content in aluminum welding wire to comply with weld quality standards as outlined by the American Welding Society. • Provided on-the-job training to Quality Inspectors and production teams, including workplace safety and seven basic quality tools. • Implemented Six Sigma methodology to improve the wire drawing process emulsion system, resulting in annual savings of $108K.

4. Quality Assurance Inspector

   Indalco Alloys, Lincoln Electric Canada

   juill. 2002 to mai 2015

   • Performed quality inspections on incoming materials, in-process production, finished goods, and warranty returns, and verified packaging and labeling prior to shipment release. • Maintained accurate inspection and test records and communicated results to relevant stakeholders. • Participated in the maintenance and calibration of measurement instruments, including micrometers, calipers, thermocouples, tensile testers, weighing scales, and carbon, hydrogen, and moisture analysis equipment. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product defects and customer returns. • Conducted internal quality audits and produced reports highlighting nonconformities against ISO 9001 and Quality Management System requirements. • Conducted 5S audits and Safety inspections as member of Joint Health and Safety committee. • Eliminated non-value-added process of wire tensile testing by employing Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in annual cost savings of $9,000. • Reduced variation in spooled wire weight using Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring compliance with Canadian Accuracy Requirements for Net Quantity Declarations.

1. University of Engineering and Technology

   Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

   Lahore, Pakistan

2. Sheridan Institute of technology

   Post-Graduate Certificate, Quality Assurance Manufacturing and Management

   Brampton, Ontario, Canada

• Six Sigma Black Belt

  Lincoln Electric

• Internal Auditor ISO 9001: 2015

  SAI Global Assurance Services

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) (Inactive)

  ASQ