Ruta Inamdar
Belgaum,India
Summary
A passionate Production Engineer with 9+ years' of professional experience in aero engine (Gas Turbine) MRO sector. Proficient in providing customer support as an individual contributor as well a team leader. Spearheaded a team of solution providers, interviewed and trained engineers who have all gone to make significant contributions to the company. Experience in providing technically sound and cost effective solutions to complex engineering issues. A quick learner with ability to adapt to different working environments. Seeking a competent customer support/engineering role to pursue passion for developing effective engineering solutions for customer issues, to obtain high customer satisfaction and play a vital role in the growth story of the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineer - Repair Development
General Electric (GE) Aerospace
Bengaluru, Karnataka
02.2023 - Current
- Module owner and Engineering Approver (DRs/PCRs) for CDN (Combustor Diffuser Nozzle) module repairs.
- Developing repair solutions via Departure Record process for live aero-engine parts.
- Developing new repairs and modifying existing repairs through ‘Repair Document Request (RDR)' process. This involves development of both disclosed and protected repairs, particularly on CDN module.
- Implementing changes to overhaul maintenance repair manuals via Publication Change Request process.
- Providing repair ideas to reduce DRs resulting in cost reduction.
- Providing technical support to repair shops and overhaul bases via 'Shop Inquiry' process.
- Working closely with shops to develop repair solutions: involvement from idea development to repair capability development to introduction of repair/modification into manuals following project management basics.
- Assessing shop repair capability and aiding in industrializing open/disclosed repairs as well as protected (source controlled) repairs through ‘Repair Source Substantiation (RSS)' process.
- Recovering non-serviceable parts by identifying repair solutions.
- Working with GE portals/tools like GE Aviation, My Repair, Salesforce, Epex, Repair Builder, Repair Analytics and government authority portals like ICA (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness) Board and ADs (Airworthiness Directives) by FAA.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop optimal solutions.
- Producing compliant documentation in accordance with FAA and EASA aviation standards.
- Monitoring tasks, prioritizing activities and mentoring engineers from purchased services: 9 engineers handled up to date.
- Shops visits (visited GE Hungary shop) to improve shop capability.
- Participating and presenting technical topics in various technical forums.
- Managing all tasks (DRs, PCRs, RDRs, tech forums etc.) for entire team working on CDN module.
- Developing Detailed Job Instructions (DJIs) for all activities executed by repair team.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Bengaluru, India
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Generated Work Instructions (WIs) and Checklists (CH) for pre-installation, installation and commissioning of offshore wind turbine towers and releasing them through ECNs/ECOs.
- Provided solution to ECRs raised by customers.
- Discussed with all stakeholders (technical, site and safety) on creation and release of WIs and CHs and incorporated risk assessment study into WIs.
- Solved site queries and provided continuous support regarding pre-installation, installation and commissioning of wind turbine towers.
- Ensured on-time delivery of solution documents so that site activities are carried out as per schedule. Met OTD of 90%.
- Independently handled single location projects.
TECHNICAL AUTHOR
Sandvik Asia Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Generated illustrated parts catalogue (end to end) for Sandvik's mining products (10+ variants).
- Generated digital as well as CD version of catalogues.
- Created ECNs and marketing flyers.
- Ensured on-time delivery of catalogues.
SENIOR ENGINEER
Alten India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Created new repairs and modified existing repair schemes for Rolls Royce (RR) Civil Large aero-engine components in various manuals (EM, CIR, CRM, CMM and AMM) through GPCI/RPR tools, to facilitate satisfactory overhaul of engines.
- Discussed reported condition of part and possible repair solutions with RR experts of various disciplines like Stress, Design, CPL&I etc. within different SCUs like Casings, Structures & Transmissions etc.
- Engine marks worked: RB211-524, RB211-535, Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent Trent 1000, Trent 1000 -TEN, Trent XWB and Trent 7000.
- Ensured on-time delivery and provided continuous technical support to Overhaul shops on technical issues related to component overhaul.
- Basic understanding of MVA/First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) and Last Article Inspection Report (LAIR) processes.
- Was identified for RR Repair Competent Author (CA) status.
SENIOR ENGINEER
QuEST Global Engineering Pvt Ltd
Belgaum, India
11.2015 - 07.2021
- Solved Service and Repair Technical Variances (TVs): Provided technical solutions to damage that occurred on RR in-service aero engine components, post discussion of solutions with RR Leads & specialists from different SCUs & functions like Stress, Design, Fluid Systems, Aerothermals, Engine Performance.
- Knowledge of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), FMECA reports, Red Tops, SARs etc. & utilized same in TV execution.
- Revised/created RR Overhaul Technical Manuals (EM, CIR, CRM, CMM & AMM).
- Provided quick solutions through Immediate Operational Requirements (IORs).
- Generated TVs on RR's Engine Data Center (EDC) portal, sentenced TVs & coordinated with Overhaul bases to obtain more inputs.
- Single Point of Contact (SPoC) to answer technical issues/queries raised by Overhaul shops.
- Have been awarded RR Signatory Status (Competent Author-CA) in Jan 2017, to authorize RR Service TVs.
- Worked in team since its inception as key member leading team at Belgaum Center.
- Authored & reviewed 1200+ TVs including Aircraft On Ground (AOG) tasks.
- Interviewed & trained over 15 new engineers who have proved to be assets to organization.
- Mentored experienced resources to achieve CA certification.
- Completely owned and handled the Service TV team at Belgaum Center since Feb 2017 while consistently maintaining team's On-Time Delivery & quality above 90% target.
- Technical Reviewer (TR): delivered technical presentations, trainings, reviewed final documents, provided technical guidance to team, underwent TR Audits.
- Conducted time study of process to identify bottlenecks, reduce delivery time, formulated standard reference material for TV process.
- Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting, critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
- Maintained updated knowledge of industry advancements to implement emerging solutions.
- Have been awarded 'Best Trainee Debutant', 'RR Pace and Simplicity', multiple 'One Time Performance: On the Fly', contender for 'Best Senior Engineer' award.
- Have been active member of employee engagement team, actively participated in multiple events/activities, which includes MoC role for QuEST-o-Fest 2019.
- Have been part of technical panel recruiting for TV team.
MRO Interface Engineer
Rolls-Royce plc
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked as interface between RR team and offshore QuEST team.
- Sought in-depth inputs from Overhaul shops and operators for damage/issue reported through TVs (Service and Repair) and provided same to offshore team.
- Worked in team of RR Tech Leads, specialists and other stakeholders to discuss technical solutions for damage that occurred on RR aero engine components.
- Achieved CSAT score of 100%.
- Attended scheduled meetings of various domain (stress, design, CPL&I etc.) specialists from different Supply Chain Units (SCUs), to discuss on possible solutions for TVs.
- Provided all required documents like part drawings, workscope documents, specialists' decision sheets etc. to offshore team.
- Sought approvals on final solution document from all stakeholders involved and provided approved solution to customers through RR EDC portal.
- Ensured that jobs produced by offshore team are compliant with TV process standards.
- Trained 3 locally hired engineers on TV process, at Derbyshire, UK.
- Served as Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Trent XWB and Trent 1000 TVs (mainly TVs from Delta TechOps since its inception).
- Provided solutions for various Overhaul and Operator issues like salvaging 22-off XWB Fan Blades (for HAESL and Lufthansa) and Front Inner Combustion Liners etc.
- Led team in preventing AOG (Aircraft On Ground) situations for Trent XWB, 1000, 500 and RB211 535 engines
- Co-ordinated with other teams like Lifecycle Engineering as well as personnel from Overhaul shops and competitive companies like Belcan, Lionbridge and Assystem for XWB project, to move work packages.
- Conducted/led Overhaul shop calls to prioritize TVs as per engine kitting date and initiate actions accordingly.
Education
Master of Technology - Production Management
KLS' Gogte Institute of Technology
Belgaum, Karnataka 08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial & Production Engineering
KLS' Gogte Institute of Technology
Belgaum, Karnataka 08.2009 - 08.2013
Skills
- MS Office
- Teamcenter
- Adobe Illustrator
- ATA100/iSpec2200
- Rolls-Royce and GE Aviation portals and tools
- Kanban
- SAP (Basic)
- Asana
- Power BI
- Documoto
- Docustudio
- WinView Basics
- JIRA
- ForumPass
- Arbotext Editor
- Salesforce
- SGML
- S1000D
- Part drawing reading
- GD&T
- Understanding of BOMs
- NDT techniques
- Manufacturing processes
- Aero engine (Gas Turbine)
- MRO Repair and Service
- Result oriented
- Team leadership and motivation
- Customer focus
- Confident
- Good communication/presentation skills
- Quick learner
- Team building
- Stress resistance
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Certification
Finishing School in Production Engineering at Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA).
Accomplishments
- Member of the Board of Studies for Aeronautical Engineering at KLS' GIT, Belgaum.
- Best Senior Engineer Nomination at QuEST Global Engineering - 2019.
- Rolls-Royce Award for Pace and Simplicity - 2018.
- Rolls-Royce Signatory (Competent Author) Status for Technical Variance - 2017.
- Best Trainee Debutant Award by QuEST Global Engineering - 2016.
- On the fly awards for best performance at QuEST Global Engineering (2015-21).
- University silver medal (2nd rank) holder for MTech degree.
- Represented KLS' GIT at IMTEX, IMTMA's BIEC, Bangalore.
- Master of Ceremony at various events.
Custom
The information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge. Any references (including that of current and previous employers and customers) required, will be furnished on request.
Affiliations
- Reading books (Genre: Crime and Thriller)
- Visiting places of cultural heritage and nature abundance
- cooking
- Playing Badminton
- Gardening
- Gym routines
- Practicing yoga and meditation
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi
Advanced
Kannada
Upper intermediate
Konkani
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Lead Engineer - Repair Development
General Electric (GE) Aerospace
02.2023 - Current
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
04.2022 - 01.2023
TECHNICAL AUTHOR
Sandvik Asia Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 02.2022
SENIOR ENGINEER
Alten India Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2021
MRO Interface Engineer
Rolls-Royce plc
10.2018 - 09.2019
SENIOR ENGINEER
QuEST Global Engineering Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 07.2021
Master of Technology - Production Management
KLS' Gogte Institute of Technology
08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial & Production Engineering
KLS' Gogte Institute of Technology
08.2009 - 08.2013
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