Panagiotis Gkezerlis
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Corinth
Summary
Hard working and result -oriented Manufacturing Quality Engineer with over 5 years of diversified design, manufacturing, sustainability and quality assurance experience in high and low volume production. Methodical at identifying and resolving inefficient procedures and processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Landis and Gyr GR (Electrical and Electronical Appliances Manufacturing)
Corinth
04.2021 - Current
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in continuous improvement projects for reducing waste.
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease defects.
- Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
- Handled investigations derived from customer complaints.
Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Sychem SA (Motor Oil Hellas water treatment subcontractor)
Corinth
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Production Engineer
SPA Renewables (Biodiesel Production Plant)
Corinth
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Supervised and documented all the production processes, equipment status and raw material stock.
- Investigated and proposed improvement actions for increased productivity and quality.
- Analyzed product and process and provided actionable solutions for changes to processes, products or quality standards.
- Achieved productivity to a non-operating facility by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Inspected all machines and equipment and provided necessary repairs.
- Developed laboratory with the appropriate equipment for quality check and research.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Technical University of Crete
Chania, Greece 10.2009 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Sustainable Energy And Climate Change
Technical University of Crete
Chania, Greece 10.2016 - Current
Skills
Minitab
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Written Communication
Hands-on approach
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training
Timeline
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training
01-2022
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Landis and Gyr GR (Electrical and Electronical Appliances Manufacturing)
04.2021 - Current
Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Sychem SA (Motor Oil Hellas water treatment subcontractor)
09.2019 - 04.2021
Autodesk Inventor Certification
06-2019
Autodesk Autocad Certification
03-2019
Production Engineer
SPA Renewables (Biodiesel Production Plant)
09.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Sustainable Energy And Climate Change
Technical University of Crete
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Technical University of Crete
10.2009 - 10.2015