Kapil Mahesh Suri

Collins Aerospace — Bengaluru

• Led First Article Inspection (FAI) and quality assurance for landing gear, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Conducted dimensional and visual inspections using tools like calipers and micrometers to verify part accuracy and identify surface defects, color inconsistencies, or other issues.
• Collaborated with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot non-conformances and implement corrective actions, improving overall production efficiency.
• Prepared detailed inspection reports to document test results, findings, and corrective actions, maintaining comprehensive quality records.
• Utilized Net Inspect and DISCUS tools to create and manage First Article Inspection Reports, ensuring accurate data tracking.

• Quality Inspector with expertise in inspecting 3D printed and CNC machined components, performing both remote and on-site evaluations.
• Proficient in various 3D printing technologies, including SLS, SLA, and PolyJet.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to identify and resolve issues related to customer orders, escalating concerns to supplier quality engineers as needed.
• Engage with supplier quality engineers regarding inspection discrepancies to facilitate feedback and implement corrective actions with manufacturing partners.
• Actively participated in internal and external ISO 9001 and AS9100 audits, helping the organization maintain and achieve certification for both standards.
• Assisted in the preparation and review of documentation required for audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational quality systems.
• Maintain inspection records in Fictiv's systems to ensure traceability, meeting customer requirements and adhering to quality management system.

Collins Aerospace — Bengaluru

• Led First Article Inspection (FAI) and quality assurance for aerospace interior lighting components, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Utilized Net Inspect and DISCUS tools to create and manage First Article Inspection Reports, ensuring accurate data tracking.
• Managed a team of 8 inspectors, who cleared 3,500 components in a single week, directly contributing to a $5.5 million USD sales revenue in December 2023.
• Performed functional testing to ensure lighting components met performance, durability, and safety standards in accordance with protocols.
• Led Root Cause and Corrective Action (RRCA) for RMA parts, enhancing product reliability and reducing defects.
• Prepared detailed inspection reports to document test results, findings, and corrective actions, maintaining comprehensive quality records.
• Worked closely with suppliers to ensure consistent part quality, contributing to seamless production processes and overall product quality improvement.

• Conducted First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) for aerospace structural components (fuselage & wing) for the Bombardier G7500/8000 program.
• Performed quality checks on deliverables, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
• Applied strong knowledge of aircraft structures, materials properties, and strengths to ensure product integrity.
• Collaborated with 75+ suppliers across the US, Korea, Mexico, and more, reviewing 1500+ FAIRs.
• Reported 5+ Notification of Potential Escapes (NoEs) to end customers, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Contributed to programs like Bombardier BA Global 7500/8000, Embraer E190, and Boeing 767 Tanker.