Rubini N

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer with 11+ years of experience in Wind Turbine, Electrical Equipment and Industrial Manufacturing. Experienced in Generator Systems, Electrical Components, Supplier Quality, Incoming Inspection, Root Cause Analysis and Failure Analysis. Skilled in MCCB, MCB, Contactors, Relays, Electrical Panels, Transformers, Control Circuits, APQP, PPAP and Supplier Audits.

Strong experience collaborating with Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing teams to resolve electrical product issues.

Short Term contract Project Opportunity - Tek systems

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Supported data migration and SQL data validation for healthcare applications.
• Successfully completed a short-term contract before returning to Supplier Quality opportunities.

Senior Quality Engineer - Vestas

(2023-04 - 2025-10)

• Investigated field quality issues related to Generator Winding, Rotor, Stator and electrical systems MCCB, Relays, Contactors and Electrical Protection Systems using Root Cause Analysis
• Performed Root Cause Analysis using DMAIC, 8D, Fishbone and 5 Why methodologies.
• Managed Service NCR investigations and ensured effective CAPA implementation.
• Worked with Cross-functional Teams including Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning and R&D to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Conducted failure analysis using warranty claims, CIM data and field performance reports.
• Supported Engineering Change Validation (ECN/ECR) and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyzed warranty trends, service alarms, customer complaints and quality KPIs.
• Supported supplier investigations for electrical components and monitored supplier corrective actions
• Led continuous improvement initiatives to improve product reliability and reduce warranty cost
• Prepared weekly and monthly quality dashboards and management reports.
• Participated in design reviews, risk assessments and cross-functional quality improvement meetings
• Supported global quality initiatives and customer satisfaction improvement projects
• Led critical supplier escalation and quality containment activities for high-risk supplier issues.
• Implemented immediate containment actions to prevent recurrence before permanent corrective actions.
• Reduced Repeated Service NCR's by 5% through structured RCA
• Improved CAPA closure rate from 70% to 95%

Supplier Quality Engineer - Fuji Electric Consul Neo watt

(2019-07 - 2022-01)

• Managed Supplier Quality Assurance activities for electrical and electronic components.
• Qualified new suppliers through Supplier Assessment, APQP and PPAP approval process.
• Conducted Supplier Process Audits, Product Audits and Capability Assessments.
• Managed supplier non-conformance and concession activities, ensuring containment, disposition and timely corrective action closure
• Performed Incoming Quality Inspection for transformers, PCBs, bus bars, electrical panels, sheet metal and bought-out components.
• Reviewed PPAP documents including PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, MSA, SPC and Capability Studies.
• Performed incoming inspection of MCCBs, MCBs, Contactors, Relays, Electrical Panels and Transformers as per engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Verified electrical schematic drawings, BOMs and wiring diagrams during supplier qualification and PPAP activities.
• Ensured compliance with customer electrical specifications and applicable standards.
• Raised Supplier NCRs and SCARs and ensured timely closure using 8D methodology.
• Monitored Supplier KPIs including Supplier PPM, OTD, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and supplier scorecards.
• Conducted supplier performance reviews and quarterly supplier business reviews.
• Supported supplier process validation and new product introduction (NPI).
• Worked closely with Procurement, Design, Manufacturing and Production teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Performed Root Cause Analysis using 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone and 5 Why methodologies.
• Participated in Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECR) and supplier change approvals.
• Supported Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health & Safety Management System (ISO 45001).
• Coordinated Internal Audits, External Audits and Customer Audits.
• Prepared Management Review Meeting (MRM) and Operational Review Meeting (ORM) presentations.
• Maintained Supplier Quality Manual, SOPs, Inspection Standards and Quality Records.
• Drove Supplier Performance Improvement initiatives through supplier audits, CAPA verification, process validation and quarterly supplier performance reviews
• Supported Supplier Change Management activities during engineering and process changes
• Coached suppliers on PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan and CAPA implementation to improve quality performance.
• Ensured product integrity through compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements and quality standards.
• Reduced supplier defects supplier PPM by 20%.
• Improved supplier CAPA closure from 70% to 95%.
• Reduced recurring supplier NCRs through effective root cause analysis.
• Successfully qualified multiple new suppliers through APQP and PPAP.
• Improved incoming inspection efficiency supporting on-time production.

Incoming Quality Engineer (Supplier Quality Responsibilities) - Acetech Heavy Fab Pvt Ltd

(2015-02 - 2019-06)

• Managed Incoming Quality and Supplier Quality activities for fabricated components, machined parts and bought-out items.
• Performed supplier qualification, supplier audits and supplier performance evaluation
• Conducted Process Audits and Product Audits at supplier locations.
• Led supplier APQP and PPAP activities for new component development.
• Reviewed Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagram and Work Instructions submitted by suppliers
• Performed First Article Inspection (FAI) and Process Validation before supplier approval
• Raised Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and verified CAPA implementation using 8D methodology
• Monitored Supplier PPM, rejection trends, on-time corrective actions and supplier scorecards.
• Collaborated with Procurement, Design Engineering and Manufacturing for supplier issue resolution
• Performed Root Cause Analysis using 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why and Pareto Analysis
• Supported ISO 9001 Quality Management System implementation and documentation
• Coordinated Internal Audits, External Audits, Customer Audits, MRM and ORM meetings
• Maintained SOPs, Work Instructions, Calibration Records and Quality Documentation.
• Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs during supplier qualification and PPAP activities
• Supported continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Reduced supplier defects supplier PPM by 20%.
• Improved supplier CAPA closure from 70% to 95%.
• Reduced recurring supplier NCRs through effective root cause analysis.
• Successfully qualified multiple new suppliers through APQP and PPAP.
• Improved incoming inspection efficiency supporting on-time production.

Incoming Quality Inspector - Threye's Srinisons Harness Pvt Ltd

(2013-02 - 2015-01)

• Performed Incoming Quality Inspection (IQC) of wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, relays, sensors, copper conductors and electrical components
• Conducted visual, dimensional and functional inspections as per engineering drawings, control plans and customer specifications.
• Performed First Article Inspection (FAI) and supported new supplier part approval activities

Bachelor of Engineering - EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) - GTEC (2010 - 2013)

Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - RGPC (2010)