FASIL PALATHINGAL
Senior Quality Engineer
RIYADH,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Mechanical Quality Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, supplier quality, inspection, NDT, nonconformance management, and continuous improvement within highly regulated aerospace and defence manufacturing environments. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, and ASNT NDT Level II qualified in UT, PT, MT, and RT. Strong experience in QMS implementation, ITPs, FAI, NCR/MRB, CAPA, root cause analysis, calibration, dimensional inspection, GD&T, SPC, and quality audits. Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements while working closely with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers. Demonstrated success in reducing nonconformances, improving manufacturing performance, and delivering measurable cost and quality improvements.
Overview
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Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Quality Engineer
Stelia Aerospace North America (AIRBUS ATLANTIC)
Lunenburg
2025.05 - 2026.07
- Led quality execution for three major aerospace programs, including defence and export-controlled programs, coordinating 14 cross-functional workstreams to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and on time program delivery.
- Manage planning and approval of internal and supplier first article inspection process in accordance with AS 9102 specifications.
- Review and approve SOPs, ITPs, ODS, Travelers, engineering changes, purchase orders, CMM/CNC programs, cure tooling documentation, technical specifications, and manufacturing procedures by interpreting highly complex aerospace OEM and military standards to ensure regulatory compliance and product conformity.
- Manage supplier and customer quality issue, quality escapes through non-conformance review, disposition, and corrective action implementation.
- Serve as primary Quality Assurance liaison between Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Suppliers, Customers, and Senior Leadership to resolve quality issues and support operational objectives.
- Eliminated 100% of DMRs aged over 30 days within 60 days by leading MRB coordination and disposition activities, contributing to $2M improvement in program profit margin through reduced rework and scrap exposure.
- Supported and drove seven annual internal and customer audits, identifying systemic gaps, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Lead multidisciplinary Root Cause Analysis investigations utilizing 5 Why, Fishbone, and CAPA methodologies to eliminate recurring quality issues.
- Developed and delivered quality training programs that improved inspector competency and strengthened quality ownership throughout production.
- Monitor Cost of Poor Quality metrics and operational KPIs, providing performance analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
Quality specialist
Formula Solutions Inc.
Burlington
2023.10 - 2025.02
- Led implementation and continual improvement of AS9100 Quality Management System across manufacturing operations.
- Managed supplier quality, customer complaints, SCARs, CAPA activities, and non-conformance investigations while maintaining strong supplier performance.
- Reduced Non-Conformance Reports from 12% to below 5% within six months through structured Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions.
- Conducted internal audits, External audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer quality requirements.
- Led Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects that increased First Pass Yield by 15% and contributed approximately $750,000 in additional monthly sales.
- Directed Material Review Board (MRB) activities, containment actions, and disposition of non-conforming material while minimizing scrap and rework.
- Oversaw calibration program, coordinating third-party providers and maintaining calibration records to support equipment reliability and compliance.
- Performed FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R, and process capability studies supporting manufacturing validation.
- Prepared executive quality dashboards, KPI reports, and operational performance metrics.
- Developed and delivered quality training programs covering inspection techniques, work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and quality standards.
Process Engineer
Mubea Cyclone Manufacturing
Mississauga
2022.01 - 2023.09
- Analyzed customer drawings, BOMs, ECNs, COS, TPS, CATIA Model definitions and part lists, ensuring alignment with process design and production plans for major clients such as Airbus, SAAB, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, GE Aviation, MHI Aerospace, Spirit AeroSystems, FACC, and Triumph Aerostructures.
- Conducted quality gap analyses and implemented corrective actions supporting customer and regulatory compliance.
- Developed SOPs, technical work instructions, and process documentation for chemical processing, coating, and painting operations.
- Approved masking procedures and production documentation for military aerospace components.
- Coordinated customer returns and cross-functional rework activities to support production continuity and customer satisfaction.
Quality Engineer
Micron Precision Plastics
Bengaluru
2018.09 - 2020.06
- Supported New Product Development through APQP, PPAP, process validation, and production launch activities.
- Developed Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, inspection plans, and manufacturing quality documentation.
- Performed receiving, in-process, and final inspections supporting precision manufacturing operations.
- Conducted SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R, and process capability studies to validate manufacturing performance.
- Supported Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process improvement activities to improve productivity and product quality.
Education
PGDM - Quality Engineering Management
Lambton College
Ontario, Canada 2020.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kannur University
Kerala, India 2014.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- Quality Management: ISO 9001, AS9100D, QMS Implementation, Quality Plans, ITPs, Inspection Procedures, Quality Documentation
- QA/QC: Incoming, In-Process & Final Inspection, Dimensional Inspection, Manufacturing Quality Control, Product/Process Verification
- Nonconformance Management: NCR, MRB, DMR, SCAR, CAPA, Corrective Actions, Containment, Quality Escapes
- Root Cause & Improvement: RCCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement
- Inspection & Measurement: GD&T, MSA, Gauge R&R, SPC, Process Capability, Calibration Management, Precision Measurement
- Supplier & Customer Quality: Supplier Audits, Supplier Corrective Actions, Customer Complaints, FAI, Customer Inspections
- Technical Documentation: ITPs, SOPs, Work Instructions, Inspection Plans, Manufacturing Procedures, Technical Specifications, Quality Records
- Audit & Compliance: ISO 9001 Audits, AS9100D, NADCAP, Customer & Regulatory Audits
- Manufacturing Engineering: Chemical Processing, Machining, Composite Manufacturing
- Quality Analytics: KPI Dashboards, Cost of Poor Quality, Minitab, Statistical Process Control
- Software: CATIA, SolidWorks, CAD, Microsoft AX, Epicor, NetSuite, Discus
Certification
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)- American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, ASNT NDT Level II – Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Radiographic Testing (RT)
Accomplishments
- Implemented and enhanced the Quality Management System (QMS), contributing to the successful achievement and maintenance of AS9100 and NADCAP accreditations.
- Improved program margin by approximately $2 million by eliminating aged DMRs and strengthening MRB processes.
- Reduced Non-Conformance Reports from 12% to below 5% within six months.
- Increased First Pass Yield by 15% through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
- Generated approximately $750,000 in additional monthly sales through manufacturing process improvements.
- Eliminated a two-year backlog of 200+ controlled quality documents, significantly improving document control and audit readiness.
Affiliations
Member- American Society for Quality
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
Stelia Aerospace North America (AIRBUS ATLANTIC)
2025.05 - 2026.07
Quality specialist
Formula Solutions Inc.
2023.10 - 2025.02
Process Engineer
Mubea Cyclone Manufacturing
2022.01 - 2023.09
PGDM - Quality Engineering Management
Lambton College
2020.01 - 2022.01
Quality Engineer
Micron Precision Plastics
2018.09 - 2020.06
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kannur University
2014.01 - 2018.01