Arun Kumar

Experienced professional with 10 years in the Defence & Aerospace sector, specializing in product testing and test development. Skilled in NPD test process setup, system integration testing, test programming, aircraft looms testing, and failure analysis.

Experience in circuit design, PCBA development. Hands-on expertise in functional testing, ICT, JTAG, and process improvement activities. Experienced in Ethernet protocol testing, flash programming for BGA arrays, and microcontrollers. Experienced in automatic tester programming (DIT-MCO, CKT MK tester, Microtestetc). Passionate about taking challenging projects, optimizing processes, and contributing to organizational success. Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) for IPC-620-WHMA-A Rev F.

Operations head, EWIS lead - WH Technology Pvt Ltd - Bangalore

(2025-11)

• Leading end-to-end manufacturing operations for aerospace and defense wire harness assemblies, panel assemblies, and EWIS integration activities.
• Managing production planning, scheduling, manpower allocation, and on-time delivery of customer requirements.
• Coordinating with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Stores, and Supply Chain teams for smooth production execution.
• Implementing 5S, process discipline, and continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor.
• Process Improvement Initiatives
• Problem Solving Under Tight Timelines
• Audit Support & Compliance Management

Senior Testing Engineer - Rossell Techsys Ltd - Bengaluru

(2018-10 - 2025-11)

• Setting Up Testing for NPI/NPD
• Creating Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP)
• Developing Automated Test Programs: Designing and implementing DIT-MCO, CKT, MKTest CIRRIS, DSX and Micro-test automated test programs for both NPI/NPD and production test execution.
• Designing & Setting Up Test Stations
• Supplier Coordination for Test Equipment
• Proposing & Implementing New Test Methods
• Automating Processes Using Microcontrollers & Arduino
• Kaizen Implementation for Process Improvement
• Testing of Signal Cables and Coaxial Cables

Production Technician - Centum Electronics Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru

(2016-05 - 2018-10)

• Hands-on experience with PCBA and component soldering.
• Performing testing like Functional Testing, ICT, JTAG and ESS to ensure PCBA functionality and reliability.
• Ethernet protocol testing tools, flash programming BGA arrays, and programming microcontrollers for PCBA.
• Debugging and performing tests on PCBA, identifying and resolving test issues.
• Kaizen and 5S Activities: Implementing continuous improvement initiatives in the work area and ensuring the maintenance of 5S

Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering - NRAM Polytechnic Nitte (2013 - 2016)

PUC - Science - Shri Bhuvanendra PU College Karkala (2011 - 2013)

High School - Jyothi High School Ajekar (2008 - 2011)