Arunraj Rajan

Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with 15+ years of international experience across manufacturing, quality assurance, project management, MEP engineering, construction, and continuous improvement. Proven record of improving quality performance, delivering projects ahead of schedule, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence. Experienced in ISO 9001, root cause analysis, GD&T, supplier quality, welding quality, auditing, process improvement, and stakeholder management.

MBA-qualified with strong commercial awareness and a history of supporting business growth through quality and operational improvements.

Quality Inspector - Industrial Tractor Ltd - UK

(2024-09)

• Ensure compliance with QMS requirements and customer specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and CMM reports.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Support operations contributing to £1.0–£1.5 million monthly turnover.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve quality and efficiency.

Quality Inspector - Vandemoortele - UK

(2023-10 - 2024-03)

• Performed quality inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Supported HACCP, BRC, and ISO compliance requirements.
• Maintained quality records and implemented corrective actions.

Associate Consultant (O2C & P2P) - EGC – EWIE Group - India

(2022-01 - 2023-02)

• Supported procurement and supplier management projects for Rolls-Royce, Ford, GM, and BP.
• Developed procurement policies, vendor evaluation processes, and compliance controls.

Project Manager - Silver Building Solution - India

(2020-05 - 2021-12)

• Managed project schedules, resources, budgets, and stakeholder coordination.
• Monitored project risks and implemented corrective actions to ensure successful delivery.

Design Engineer - MEDAC - India

(2019-02 - 2020-03)

• Designed HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems.
• Prepared BOQs, technical drawings, and coordinated with consultants and contractors.

QA/QC Manager - FK Construction LLC - UAE

(2016-12 - 2018-12)

• Developed QA/QC plans and inspection procedures for airport construction projects.
• Improved workmanship quality and reduced rework through effective quality controls.
• Completed project activities ahead of schedule.
• Outstanding performance resulted in additional work being awarded by the client, increasing project value and company turnover.

Project Engineer & QA/QC - Lakesmere LLC - Saudi Arabia

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

Project & Maintenance Engineer - Khalid Ali Al Saleem Contracting Est. - Saudi Arabia

(2010-01 - 2013-12)

Manufacturing & Quality Engineer - Micro Engineers India - India

(2009-01 - 2010-12)

Manufacturing & Quality Engineer - FCG Power India Pvt Ltd - India

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

MBA - University of Worcester

CMI Level 7 Diploma - Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - Anna University

Postgraduate Diploma - Piping Engineering

Postgraduate Diploma - MEP Design Engineering