SRINIVASA ATHREYA U
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Supplier Quality Engineer with 9 years of experience in ensuring product quality, driving supplier performance, and optimizing quality processes. Proven track record in managing supplier audits, development activities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in building strong supplier relationships and driving quality excellence across the supply chain.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager
Tata Advanced System Limited
Hyderabad
11.2022 - Current
- Led supplier Quality for high stake aerospace programs (Fancowl 737Max, C295, A220, A330GKN, A320 CD/BCD), collaborating with 20+ domestic and international suppliers
- Managed quality team of 10+, ensuring on time delivery of 2000+ critical parts with full compliance
- Driven Supplier improvements, implementing 10+ Kaizens that reduced inspection time & suggested best practices
- Led APQP, PPAP activities ensuring 100% compliance for new product introductions
- Reduced PPAP lead time by 30% through streamlined documentation and supplier collaboration
- Developed & executed supplier developmental plans achieving 25% reduction in supplier NC's and 15% improvement in FPY
- Managed NCs effectively – Closed 100+ supplier NCs and 10+ internal NCs with root cause correction and preventive actions
- Industrialized new programs (A220, C295) – Achieved 95% readiness for production ramp-up
- SQA Activities: Conducted 20+ supplier audits, risk assessments, and capability enhancements – Upgraded 5 suppliers to Tier-1 status
- Resolved technical issues at supplier & in-house plants, ensuring zero customer disruptions
- Addressed key findings at special process suppliers, resolving 10+ technical issues related to NDT, heat treatment, and surface treatment
- Conducted gap analyses, reviewed action plans, and addressed progress to end customers bi-weekly
- Ensured compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific SQA requirements
- Accolades: Received C295 Program Excellence Award for outstanding contribution to program milestones and A330 Program Appreciation for ensuring quality and on-time delivery
- Review of CMM reports and ensuring program specific requirements compliant
Senior Engineer
L&T Technology Services
Bangalore
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Served as Supplier Validator for Aerospace Actuation and Lighting Systems, supporting Collins Aerospace programs (A350, A320)
- *Streamlined 15+ suppliers*, ensuring compliance with Collins standards and SLA-driven reporting
- Led a team of 5+, planning and allocating workload, achieving *95% FAI review accuracy*
- Conducted 80+ FAI reviews, driving supplier quality improvements and reduced non-conformances by 25%
- Led FAI validation for A350 winglet assembly, reducing inspection time by 30%
- Implemented supplier scorecard system, improving on-time delivery from 85% to 98%
- Traced team weekly output and managed people based on weekly utilization reports, ensuring optimal productivity
- Contributed to training programs for new joiners, sharing expertise on supplier validation, FAI processes, and key technical aspects of quality (AS9100, PPAP, NDT, special process approvals)
- Ensured adherence to good documentation practices, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
Senior Engineer
Cyient
Hyderabad
10.2015 - 08.2020
- Led design and development of software solutions for client projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and timelines.
- Mentored junior engineers to enhance technical skills and project understanding
- Reviewed & Approved 4,000+ FAIRs in Net-Inspect, collaborating with 80+ global suppliers (US, UK, Korea) and reporting multiple NOEs – Ensured 100% compliance on Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier & Embraer programs.
- Managed key aerospace programs (A320, A330, A350, 737, 747, 777, G7000/8000) – Delivered on-time quality with zero major deviations.
- Led RRCA for quality issues, implementing corrective actions that reduced defects by 30%
- Interacted with customers (Airbus, Boeing) and suppliers regularly – Resolved 50+ quality concerns and improved supplier performance
- Flexible & Adaptable: Managed shifting priorities and deadlines in fast-paced aerospace environment – Adjusted to 5+ program changes without impacting delivery
- Managed team resources based on weekly utilisation reports – Optimised workload and achieved 95% utilisation
- Tracked team billable activities – Met billability targets
- MVP Achiever: Recognised as MVP (Most Valuable Player) multiple times for outstanding contributions to quality and delivery
- Trained & developed suppliers on program-specific customer requirements – Improved supplier capability index by 15% YoY.
- Streamlined supplier documentation & FAI processes – Reduced FAI cycle time by 20% and cut non-conformance costs by 12%
Education
Master of Technology -
MRCET
Hyderabad , India 08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Technology -
KLU
Vijayawada , India 06.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
- Supplier Quality Management (AS9100, PAPP, APQP)
- Quality Engineering (FAI- AS9102, GD&T, QAP)
- Quality System Development & Deployment
- Risk Management & Continuous Improvement (PFMEA, 8D, Six Sigma Green Belt)
- Team Leadership & Development
- Tools : Net Inspect, Discuss, Compass ADS, Catia
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Tata Advanced System Limited
11.2022 - Current
Senior Engineer
L&T Technology Services
09.2021 - 11.2022
Master of Technology -
MRCET
08.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Engineer
Cyient
10.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Technology -
KLU
06.2011 - 06.2015