Sanda (Thirumala) S.
Quality Engineer
Experience
Sep 2022 - Present
3 years 1 monthBremen, Germany
Quality Engineer
AKKODIS (client: AIRBUS - work package project)
- Strong understanding of qualification process and aerospace standards (ABD0100, RTCA DO160, JAR 25)
- Successfully managed supplier progress reviews and product conformity in accordance with aerospace standards including ABD0100, RTCA DO160, and JAR 25
- Led product non-conformance containment and disposition activities across external supply chains, ensuring compliance quality standards for high-lift and hydraulic systems
- Led product non-conformance management (NCR) and applied APQP, FMEA, and 8D problem-solving (CAPA) in coordination with suppliers and OEMs, achieving a 15% reduction in process cycle time
- Monitored production project KPIs (quality, timeliness, customer satisfaction) and implemented continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma techniques
- Maintained and expanded certification scope for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ensuring alignment with both regulatory and customer-specific quality requirements
- Supported the configuration management and change control process, including MODs, MPs, TRS, SBs, and validated changes as part of certification and verification deliverables
- Authored and reviewed technical documentation (e.g., SDD, SRD, SID, PTS, V&V Summary, System Design Modification Plan, Flight Test Requests, Technical Notes), ensuring engineering definition compliance and traceability
- Engaged in product safety reviews and risk-based disposition decision-making processes, contributing to proactive quality assurance across the value stream
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
8 monthsAugsburg, Germany
Junior Project Manager
Rocket Factory Augsburg
- Delivered multiple space projects with combined budget of €1.5M, achieving 100% compliance with time, cost, and quality parameters
- Active stakeholder communications across 5 international teams, maintaining 98% milestone adherence
- Provided technical leadership in development and implementation, reducing delivery timeline by 20%
- Implemented a comprehensive project tracking system using Wrike and Microsoft Project, improving resource utilization by 30%
May 2021 - Jan 2022
9 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Junior Technical Project Management Trainee
DLR Aerospace, ARENA2036
- Defined and planned technical scope for high-TRL aerospace solutions, ensuring alignment with engineering definitions and product safety requirements
- Conducted mechanical component validation through lab testing, supporting root cause analysis, problem-solving, and quality assurance
- Optimized composite and polymer material designs for weight, cost, and performance, contributing to continuous improvement and process compliance
Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
6 monthsJena, Germany
Intern
Schott Technical Glass GmbH
- Managed and standardized technical documentation across 5+ industrial projects using MS Project and Excel, improving process efficiency and ensuring compliance with quality standards
- Led cross-functional coordination across engineering and design teams to implement a PDM system, enhancing configuration management and documentation traceability by 40%
- Developed and maintained 30+ engineering specifications for aerospace support structures in CATIA V5, achieving high first-pass approval and reducing rework through continuous improvement practices
May 2017 - Jul 2017
3 monthsHyderabad, India
HybridIntern
Maruti Suzuki Pvt Ltd
- Supported quality assurance activities during smart hybrid vehicle prototype development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate designs and ensure engineering definition compliance
- Gained hands-on experience in vehicle and component development using CAD tools, contributing to non-conformance detection, testing, and continuous process improvement
May 2016 - Jun 2016
2 monthsHyderabad, India
Intern
Central Institute of Tool Design (F1)
- Supported product and manufacturing development with a focus on special machinery, ensuring adherence to quality standards and supporting process compliance
- Monitored the operation of 3D printers and led post-processing parameter optimization, contributing to defect reduction and process improvement initiatives
May 2015 - Aug 2016
1 year 4 monthsHyderabad, India
Intern
Innovative Design for Go-kart Vehicle F1, Osmania University
- Provided project and administrative support for engineering teams, managing high-volume data to ensure traceability and compliance with quality processes
- Delivered methodical support for prototype development, focusing on process optimization and automation to enhance product quality and reduce cycle time
Languages
Telugu
NativeEnglish
AdvancedHindi
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
Ernst Abbe Hochschule Jena
Master of Science, Mechanical · Scientific Instrumentation · Jena, Germany
Sep 2014 - May 2018
University College of Engineering Osmania University
Bachelor of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Hyderabad, India
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