SURYA GOVINDARAJ

• Executed incoming inspection and acceptance of aerospace and defence materials, parts, and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Managed supplier non-conformances using NCR, QN, deviation, and waiver processes, ensuring effective containment, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.
• Led supplier RCA using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone, driving robust CAPA/RCCA to eliminate systemic and recurring quality escapes.
• Prepared supplier quality documentation, including FAI/FAIR (AS9102), PPAP, dimensional reports, CoC, and special process certifications.
• Ensured FAI planning, execution, and approval per AS9102, customer, and contractual requirements, providing technical feedback to suppliers.
• Ensures the effectiveness of corrective actions and the closure of NCRs through validation activities.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Programme teams to resolve supplier quality and compliance issues.
• Established and maintained quality standards, monitored KPIs/scorecards, and ensured traceability, configuration control, and audit readiness.

• Developed and controlled QMS documentation including SOPs, work instructions, manuals, and templates, ensuring effective record management.
• Planned and executed internal audits and supported AS 9100:2018 certification audits and customer audits.
• Performed First Article Inspection (FAI) in compliance with AS9102 and customer requirements.
• Managed calibration systems for inspection tools and equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance.
• Conducted supplier audits and approved supplier reports and incoming materials against specifications.
• Led RCCA/CAPA activities and performed incoming, in-process, and final inspections, including COC preparation, dispatch documentation, and customer buy-off.

Quality Assurance

• Developed, implemented, and maintained PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and Control Plans (CP); monitored and closed risk mitigation actions.
• Generated, reviewed, and obtained customer approval for PPAP documentation.
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for customer complaints, turnbacks, and non-conformances using 5-Why and Fishbone (Ishikawa) tools.
• Supported and participated in External Audits, including AS9100 certification audits and customer audits.
• Monitored Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and led continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to achieve quality, delivery, and compliance objectives.

Quality Control:

• Performed First Article Inspection (FAI) in compliance with AS9102, ensuring product and process conformity.
• Inspected drilling, riveting, and assembly operations for compliance with approved engineering drawings and specifications.
• Utilized and verified precision measuring instruments to ensure dimensional accuracy and product quality.
• Prepared and maintained inspection and quality records, including NCRs, snag lists, final inspection, and scrap reports.