Furqan A.
Quality Manager
Experience
Dec 2024 - Present
10 monthsGilching, Germany
HybridQuality Manager
EATON Aerospace GmbH, Gilching, Germany
- Managed Eaton's quality management based on LBA Part 21 regulations and EN9100 standards
- Liaised with the national aviation authority (LBA)
- Represented the company in EASA/LBA/EN9100, customer and supplier audits
- Managed supplier quality (concessions, defects, first article inspection, KPIs)
- Managed customer quality and complaints, ensuring high satisfaction
- Supervised 5 staff (1 customer quality engineer, 1 supplier quality engineer, 3 certifying staff)
May 2019 - Nov 2024
5 years 7 monthsWeßling, Germany
HybridHead of Independent System Monitoring + QA Manager + Lead Auditor
Dornier Seawings GmbH, Wessling, Germany
- Kept the quality management system (processes) compliant with EASA Part 21 regulations and EN/AS9100
- Led weekly quality management system team meetings
- Chaired design assurance system board meetings as head of independent system monitoring (ISM)
- Developed and ran internal and supplier audit programs
- Evaluated, selected, monitored, audited and rated suppliers based on their performance
- Planned and carried out internal and supplier audits and trainings, and was the main contact for regulatory audits
- Addressed nonconformities with corrective actions and managed engineering standards and specifications
- Monitored KPIs for the quality management system as per AS9100 and EASA Part 21 regulations
- Customized SharePoint (set up sites, managed lists, created workflows)
- Customized SAP for automatic vendor evaluation based on quantitative data analysis
- Ensured BAFA regulation compliance (dual-use items, embargoes, sanctions, end user statements)
Oct 2018 - Apr 2025
6 years 7 monthsMunich, Germany
RemoteHead of Independent System Monitoring (ISM)
Stellar Blu Solutions LLC
- Led design assurance system board meetings
- Kept the quality assurance system updated per EASA Part 21 regulations
- Represented the company in regulatory and internal audits
- Acted as liaison between GDC and EASA
Oct 2016 - Apr 2019
2 years 7 monthsMunich, Germany
HybridDirector Quality + Lead Auditor + Head of ISM (EASA Form 4 Holder)
Stellar Blu Solutions LLC
- Tailored company policies, design and quality handbooks, and optimized processes according to EN9100:2016
- Set standards to monitor and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the quality management system
- Helped management define and implement ethics, quality and privacy policies (in line with GDPR), company goals and objectives, and strategic and budget plans
- Defined and implemented processes and tools for effective project risk and quality management
- Evaluated, selected, monitored and rated suppliers based on their performance
- Developed a 3-year audit plan and led audits as lead quality auditor
- Successfully guided the company through a third-party audit to obtain a new EN9100 certificate
- Conducted management reviews, customer satisfaction reviews and quality management system trainings
- Drove continuous improvement (Kaizen) through suggestions, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using 5-Why, 8D, FMEA, Ishikawa diagrams, root cause analysis and lessons learned.
Oct 2015 - Jan 2019
3 years 4 monthsMunich, Germany
On-siteAirworthiness Office / Certification Specialist
Stellar Blu Solutions LLC
- Kept the design organization handbook and staff list (DRE, CVE, AOS) updated
- Created certification programs for STC projects on Airbus A319 and Boeing B787 aircraft
- Applied for EASA validation of foreign STCs (FAA, TCCA) and received approval
- Assessed design organization staff skills and issued authorization letters for airworthiness activities
- Monitored quality management system effectiveness through KPIs
Sep 2012 - Mar 2016
3 years 7 monthsMunich, Germany
On-siteQuality Assurance Co-Ordinator
Stellar Blu Solutions LLC
- Prepared Surveillance Plan for Audits and executed Internal and supplier Audits as per Surveillance Plan
- Conducted Internal Design Review for AIRBUS A350-900 Program
- Prepared Design Organization Interface Documents (DOID)
- SAP Customization, User and Signature Management and Testing of Document Management System (DMS)
- Conducted Training on how to use Document Management System (DMS)
Nov 2011 - Sep 2012
11 monthsMunich, Germany
On-siteConfigurations and Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer
Stellar Blu Solutions LLC
- Change Management of AIRBUS A350-900 for Fuel and wing work packages
- Requirements Administration and Management of Proof of Compliance using Telelogic DOORS software
- Supervision of Design and Product Validation and Verification (V&V) activities for AIBUS A350 Programs
Jul 2010 - Nov 2011
1 year 5 monthsMunich, Germany
On-siteDesign / Software development Engineer
Stellar Blu Solutions LLC
- Developed of Airworthiness Certification Management System software using MYSQL, PHP, HTML
- Compiled Administration and User guide for ACMS to enable staff to use ACMS software efficiently
Summary
Self-motivated, results-oriented mechatronics/mechanical engineer with 16 years of industrial experience in aviation (12 years in quality management and 10 years as head of independent system monitoring) in multicultural organizations. I can lead and manage multicultural, cross-functional teams and coordinate with authorities (EASA, LBA, UK CAA), customers, and suppliers to meet tight deadlines and ensure high customer satisfaction.
Languages
Urdu
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2006 - Mar 2009
University of Siegen
Master of Science in Mechatronics · Mechatronics · Germany
Feb 1999 - May 2003
University of Engineering & Technology Taxila
Bachelor of Science, First Class Honors · Mechanical Engineering · Pakistan
Certifications & licenses
Operational Excellence Foundations
LinkedIn Learning
Managing Logistics
LinkedIn Learning
Job Skills: Supply Chain And Operations
LinkedIn Learning
Leadership Mindsets
LinkedIn Learning
Quality Management Representative QMB-TÜV
TUV SOD Academy
Quality Management Specialist QMS-TÜV
TUV SUD Academy
Internal Auditor ISO 19011
AERO - Education Aviation Training Center · Weßling, Germany
General Introduction to MSG-3 Analyses
GDC Engineering GmbH
Art 21, Subpart J - Awareness Level
Philotech GmbH
Aw-Airbus Airworthiness Awareness
Airbus Group Learning Centre
Doa Awareness E-Learning – Version 1.0
Ecair Tool Training
Configuration Conformity Process Training
Delta 1 Process Training
Cm- Icc Technical Domain
EADS Learning Services
Pdmlink SscI Def.Ph. - Reader
EADS Learning Services
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