PREMNATH MURUGAN
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced Quality Professional with 12 years in aerospace, skilled in developing and implementing quality procedures, performing inspections, managing non-conformance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer
Tawazun Precision Industries (EPI)
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored supplier performance and improved product quality through feedback.
- Provided input on supplier capabilities for new product development. Led supplier qualification through evaluations, site visits, and interviews.
- Conducted supplier audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in supplier qualification, process capability assessments, and risk analysis.
- Led internal audits and managed customer and regulatory audits. Ensured process compliance with standards and regulations.
- Identified risks and opportunities for improvement through audits.
- Led non-conformity reviews and corrective actions.
- Drove process excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reviewed and updated QMS documentation for compliance.
- Coordinated Management Review Meetings with senior leadership.
- Led product quality initiatives, FAI planning, and customer engagement.
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Managed customer complaints and developed internal procedures.
- Established and implemented departmental policies and objectives.
- Conducted and participated in project meetings.
- Collaborated on quality parts procurement and supplier improvements.
Assistant Quality Manager
PMI Global Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw supplier approval, maintained approved supplier list, and managed vendor relationships.
- Trained employees in quality control techniques to maintain consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve customer complaints promptly.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement activities and adapted to production demands.
- Managed compliance programs, including training, audits, and reporting.
- Led meetings to review departmental objectives and address challenges.
- Implemented corrective actions to resolve customer quality issues across sites.
- Developed and maintained SOP documentation and ensured periodic reviews.
- Implemented quality management systems to comply with industry standards.
- Supported external audits and regulatory inspections, correcting deficiencies.
- Reviewed supplier performance and collaborated with purchasing to enhance quality.
- Conducted audits to identify process improvements.
- Prepared and verified FAI and Delta FAI as per AS9102 for customer approval.
- Created quality procedures, inspection documents, and forms per customer requirements.
- Responded to customer feedback with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Conducted internal product and process audits and participated in external audits.
- Implemented customer feedback and engineering changes from contract reviews.
- Reviewed and improved process failure modes with cross-functional teams.
- Organized “Delivery-Q” Clinic meetings to address non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Monitored and controlled product and process documentation.
- Assessed supplier capabilities and improved quality through 8D, PFMEA, and MSA studies.
- Provided training based on skill assessments for customer specifications and internal procedures.
- Planned daily workload, allocated tasks, and reported status to the quality manager.
- Managed procurement and calibration of instruments and gauges for the quality team.
- Qualified processes and certified manpower for manufacturing and quality processes.
- Monitored inspection practices through ERP and tracked shop-floor quality performance and COPQ.
Quality Engineer
Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed all inspection activities and final assembly approval with DA Representative.
- Performed NDT inspections on aircraft components per customer specs and internal procedures.
- Interpreted NDT results and prepared inspection reports.
- Set up equipment and conducted quality checks as per specifications.
- Coordinated with SCM for timely calibration of NDT instruments. Prepared and approved NDT documentation with Responsible Level 3.
- Compiled lists of required NDT instruments and accessories with Responsible Level 3.
- Collaborated with manufacturing engineering to resolve production issues.
- Conducted FAI for new assemblies and secured customer product approval.
- Supported MRB activities and managed non-conforming product dispositions.
- Assisted quality manager in developing quality system processes and document control.
- Initiated root cause analysis and corrective actions for complaints and non-conformances.
- Implemented customer feedback, corrective actions, and engineering changes.
- Developed and approved new Process Descriptions and Work Instructions with DA DGQT.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans to meet organizational objectives.
- Qualified processes and certified manpower for manufacturing and quality processes.
- Attended and conducted weekly project meetings.
- Conducted and coordinated internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Junior Executive - Quality
Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd
08.2012 - 10.2019
- Developed quality procedures, inspection instructions, and formats.
- Conducted fit checks and demos for interchangeable items, seeking Lockheed Martin customer approval.
- Addressed customer feedback and queries with CAR, SCAR, and PPT, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Prepared and submitted First Article Inspection reports per AS9102 for customer approval.
- Generated non-conformance reports for MRB and managed disposition.
- Implemented customer feedback and drawing changes via the Configuration Implementation Board (CIB).
- Coordinated with Lockheed Martin-SQE and GSI for Certificate of Conformance (COC) of final products.
- Validated manufacturing processes and products.
- Ensured FOD prevention and addressed escape-outs during final inspection and customer deliveries.
- Certified and released products for delivery, verifying final product quality and build documents.
- Participated in corrective and preventative action teams to resolve non-conformances.
- Monitored and controlled documentation and records.
- Oversaw calibration activities for jigs, NDT tools, and measurement equipment.
- Coordinated with FAA for commercial aircraft final assembly documentation and approval.
- Prepared and conducted internal audits as per schedule.
- Worked with production and corrective action teams to address and resolve non-conformances.
- Provided quality management system training to employees.
Education
Technical Diploma (3 Years) - DAE
Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic College
Chennai04.2012
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Quality Management System
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Supplier Quality
- Lean manufacturing operations
- Quality Tools (7QT,8D,5why)
- AS9100 Rev-D Internal Auditor
- AS9102 (FAI)
- RCCA & CAPA
- NDT (NAS 410)
- SAP (QM)
Certification
- Certification course of Aircraft Structure Quality Inspector for hands-on learning experience in Aircraft assembly manufacturing processes, from CODIFOR, France.
- Certification in AS 9100 Rev D Internal Auditor by ASMAAc, India.
- NAS 410/EN4179 Level 2 in Penetrant Testing from Aerotech Inspection & NDT (India).
- Completed NAS 410/EN4179 Ultrasonic Testing Classroom (80Hrs) and on the job training (800 hours) from NDT Consultants (UK).
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineer
Tawazun Precision Industries (EPI)
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Quality Manager
PMI Global Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 03.2023
Quality Engineer
Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2022
Junior Executive - Quality
Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd
08.2012 - 10.2019
Technical Diploma (3 Years) - DAE
Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic College
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