Muhammad Awais

Quality-focused Manufacturing Lead Technician with 3+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing environments supporting product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, non-conformance reporting, inspection systems, and manufacturing documentation control. Strong understanding of GMP-regulated operations, quality systems, statistical analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.

Proven ability to support audits, drive corrective actions, and ensure adherence to engineering specifications and regulatory requirements.

Production Manufacturing Technician - CYTIVA - Hauppauge, NY

(2021-01)

Support manufacturing and quality operations within a regulated production environment, ensuring compliance with engineering, quality, and documentation standards.

• Operate and monitor manufacturing and testing equipment in compliance with internal quality procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications using calibrated inspection tools (micrometers, thread gauges, functional gauges).
• Calibrate and verify measurement instruments to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances in a timely manner to support deviation management processes.
• Perform root cause investigations using DMAIC methodology to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to ensure product compliance.
• Complete batch records, inspection reports, and manufacturing documentation in alignment with quality system requirements.
• Monitor critical process parameters to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Leads, Quality, and Engineering teams to support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal quality audits by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established procedures.
• Assist in supplier coordination and material ordering aligned with production and quality standards.

Engineer-Internship - Visiontron Corp - Hauppauge, NY

(2020-06 - 2020-12)

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues affecting assembly line production.
• Implement safety protocols and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Ensure products meet industry standards and meet customer expectations.
• Respond to equipment downtime as required to support the maintenance and production teams.
• Inspect parts for defects before sending them to the assembly line.

Engineer-Internship - Curtiss Wright - Melville, NY

(2019-04 - 2019-12)

• Review of specifications for compliance with proposed design.
• Assist Engineers to create CAD Drawings and CNC programs in support of manufacturing operations.
• Generates Operation Sheets and Operation Sketches to support all phases of manufacturing.
• Maintain all applicable engineering documentation.

Bachelor of Engineering - Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Farmingdale State College