SAP_HANA
Vignesh Waran
Sr.Quality Engineer
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Quality Engineer with over 13 years of expertise in the Defence, Aerospace, and Manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in implementing and maintaining robust Quality Management Systems (QMS), managing in-process inspection operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in leading audits, handling customer requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Sr.Engineer-Quality
Tata Advanced Systems Limited
06.2024 - Current
- Led the SQA and Receiving Inspection (RI) department
- Conducted comprehensive internal audits to assess risks, improve controls, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
- Ensured internal and external audit compliance
- Conducted root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions
- Collaborated with external auditors by providing accurate documentation, resolving queries, and implementing corrective actions for seamless audit processes
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities
- Improved quality through continuous improvement initiatives
- Managed non-conformance reports and risk mitigation strategies
- Conducted CIB Meeting for implementation of latest documents & Standards as per industry trend
Engineer -Quality
Larsen & Toubro
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the overall operation of the Quality department and the final authority in releasing First Article as per AS9102 & Production parts
- Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance in line with AS9100 QMS procedures, work instructions and 'Best Practices' throughout the quality department
- Preparing relevant quality objectives, KPI's and targets to ensure that are monitored and achieved
- Conduct internal quality audits to see quality process maturity and improve system and procedures
- Review & Approve the Quality Plans and methods of measurement submitted by suppliers and in-house
- Resolve incidents and technical analysis of customer quality complaints
- Report quality results to all relevant parties & maintain records/documentation
- Develop and maintain the records of quality department delivery performance
- Ensure maintain schedule & records of instruments calibration and stick to calibrate as per due date & plan to outsourcing calibration of master ref STD
Jr. Supervisor
Larsen & Toubro
08.2013 - 09.2019
- Conducted First Article Inspections (FAI) as per AS 9102 standards, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and specifications for new or revised parts
- Owned the inspection responsibilities for special processes including welding, surface treatment, and heat treatment, ensuring adherence to process specifications and industry standards
- Prepared quality documentation in accordance with company quality procedures, ensuring all documents met regulatory, customer, and internal standards
- Effectively handled customer communication to obtain product clearance, ensuring all quality requirements were met and any issues were resolved promptly for smooth approval
- Managed supplier inspections and clearances, evaluating incoming materials and components to ensure compliance with quality specifications before accepting or rejecting shipments
Diploma Trainee
Larsen & Toubro
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Responsible for conducting in-process inspections, ensuring compliance with quality standards throughout production processes
- Performed final inspection on high-precision and defence components, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards
- Prepared final inspection reports and documents
- Conducted detailed welding inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications
- Prepared related reports for documentation
- Identified and raised NCRs for defective products, documenting issues and coordinating corrective actions to resolve discrepancies
Education
Diploma - Mechanical engineering
APP College
01.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
9100 Rev D Compliance
Certification
ASNT Level II
Accomplishments
- Successful completion of HAL & DGAQA Assessment and become certified inspector for LCA Tejas Aircraft.
Software
Calypso_CMM Programing
Cam2Measure 10( Portable CMM)
ERP_LN
MS Office
Timeline
Sr.Engineer-Quality
Tata Advanced Systems Limited
06.2024 - Current
Engineer -Quality
Larsen & Toubro
09.2019 - 06.2024
Jr. Supervisor
Larsen & Toubro
08.2013 - 09.2019
Diploma Trainee
Larsen & Toubro
08.2011 - 08.2013
Diploma - Mechanical engineering
APP College
01.2008 - 04.2011
ASNT Level II
Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
FMEA ANALYSIS
7Qc Tools
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