Sonia Thomas Glory

Aerospace Quality & Audit Professional with 20+ years of experience in AS9100, Nadcap, ISO 9001, avionics, machining, and special process manufacturing environments. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor & Practitioner certified with extensive hands-on involvement in internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits across aerospace and industrial sectors. Proven track record in achieving zero major non-conformances, leading audit readiness programs, and driving effective corrective actions.

Strong expertise in process auditing, QMS implementation, supplier quality, and continuous improvement.

Seeking Contract

Auditor, Associate Auditor, or Technical Expert roles within certification bodies.

Quality Manager at T7 Aerotech (2024-01 – Present)

Aerospace Special Process

• Lead QMS implementation and continuous improvement aligned with AS9100 and aerospace customer requirements
• Plan and execute internal audits and support external and customer audits
• Conduct audit readiness assessments, gap analysis, and documentation review
• Manage audit findings, NCRs, and CAPA closure with effectiveness verification
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
• Lead quality issue resolution across incoming, in-process, and final stages

Quality Manager at UMS Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Machining

• Conducted internal audits and supported certification and customer audits
• Led audit preparation activities including gap assessments and corrective actions
• Managed First Article Inspection (FAI) for new product introduction
• Performed supplier audits and improved supplier quality performance
• Acted as primary quality interface for customer audits and compliance matters

Quality Manager / 3PL Logistics Manager at Honeywell Aerospace Avionics / Advance Manufacturing Corporation (2008-01 – 2020-12)

• Supported aerospace QMS compliance and internal/external audits
• Managed CAR, NCR, and CAPA processes ensuring timely closure of audit findings
• Collaborated with supplier quality engineers for supplier audits and improvement initiatives
• Led continuous improvement initiatives aligned with audit outcomes and KPIs
• Managed logistics operations ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements

Senior Quality Supervisor at Schott Glass (M) Sdn. Bhd. (2003-01 – 2008-12)

• Conducted internal audits and supported external certification audits
• Ensured QMS compliance and audit readiness across manufacturing operations
• Developed KPI dashboards for quality monitoring and decision-making
• Managed incoming, in-process, and final inspection systems

Master of Business Administration in MBA – Asia e University

Diploma in Quality Management – Universiti Technology Malaysia

Certificate in Optics – Institute of Technical Education