Customs Classification Engineer at EXPERT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (2024-06 – Present)
Working at client location - Atlas Copco GECIA - Pune
- Delivered end-to-end HS classification for 1000+ parts per month across US, EU, India, China, Canada, South Africa, and Turkey, ensuring high accuracy and compliance with regional tariff regulations.
- Managed high-priority myQuest classification requests within strict SLAs, improving turnaround time while consistently maintaining >98% accuracy.
- Performed export control classification, including US ECCN and EU Dual-Use.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, technical datasheets, Bills of Materials (BOM), and regulatory rulings to enhance classification accuracy and reduce rework.
- Applied General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) for HS classification to ensure consistent and compliant tariff determination.
- Gained exposure to classification of a wide range of products, including compressor components, medical devices and equipment, and general-purpose industrial parts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, compliance) to resolve classification queries and enable seamless import-export operations.
- Strengthened knowledge management and SME validation processes at Atlas Copco, improving data quality and standardizing validation workflows.
- Identified gaps in classification logic and drove process improvements, increasing consistency across regions and reducing errors.
- Leveraged tools such as SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel to manage large datasets, track classification outputs, and improve operational efficiency.
Junior Executive Quality at TATA SIKORSKY AEROSPACE LIMITED (2023-03 – 2024-05)
A Joint venture between TATA Advanced Systems Ltd & Sikorsky Aircraft Ltd.
- Executed inspection planning and FAIR documentation for aerospace components, ensuring compliance with AS9102 and stringent quality standards.
- Supported quality engineering activities for major aircraft programs including Boeing (AH-64 Apache, B737, B777), Lockheed Martin (C130J), Airbus (C295 for IAF), and Sikorsky (S92), maintaining adherence to customer and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted NDT inspections (FPI & VI) as a trainee to support defect detection and quality assurance processes.
- Strengthened shop floor efficiency through 5S and TPM practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
