Subramaniam SP
Singapore
Summary
An accomplished and results-oriented industry professional with over 24 years of extensive expertise in product quality management and supplier development, predominantly within the manufacturing sector. Adept at providing strategic leadership and driving operational excellence to achieve corporate goals and deliver tangible value to the organization. Actively seeking challenging leadership opportunities to leverage diverse skills and contribute to exceptional organizational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
SLB Reda Production System
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Implement QMS requirements and Quality policies of the company.
- Generate waiver for supplier deviation via SAP and follow up for closure.
- Set out company Quality objectives, establish monitoring tools, and monitor the progress of these objectives.
- Extensive expertise in First Article Reporting across multiple industries, demonstrating a strong foundation in quality assurance.
- Successfully established quality departments in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, ensuring operational excellence.
- Recognized as an ACA FAI Master Trainer for Flex, with a track record as FAI Senior Engineer at Altum, FAI Lead at M Fischer Malaysia, FAI Leader at MCE, and FAI Advisor for Celestica.
- Deliver and execute strategic plans to improve systems and monitor customer satisfaction.
- Respond and communicate with external QMS Auditors, prepare and submit documents promptly, according to requirements of the ISO/TS standards.
- Carry out monthly inspections and audits to verify company Quality policies & procedures, and requirements of QMS to ensure.
- Set up QA/QC teams and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for managing performance and standards.
- Prepare checklists to ensure adherence by company employees to QMS standard requirements, including but not limited to NCRs, Inspection Reports, Monitoring & Equipment Plans, Quality Control Plans, etc.
- Ensure timely closure of all NCRs with a detailed analysis report (RCA) shared with all concerned.
- Develop & drive continual improvement processes and improve Quality control processes to meet quality objectives.
- Prepare/review standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Quality department, and maintain SOP’s effectiveness.
- Conduct Supplier risk mitigation workshops annually and identify high-risk and high-impact suppliers.
- Develop a strategic plan to ensure supply chain sustainability to protect company revenue.
- Participate in R&D work for new Product Development, and validate processes from a quality perspective.
- Conduct Supplier Risk Mitigation (SRM) workshop annually with R&D and procurement team. Tools used B&D, Resilinc Supplier Capability Matrix.
- Strategic Supplier and Quality Management Responsibilities
- Supplier Deviation Management- ECR,ECN and ECO approval
- Corrective Action & Compliance Oversight- Shop floor activities
- Manufacturing & Supplier Coordination and Shop floor support
- Audit & Regulatory Compliance.
- First Article (FA) Review & Qualification. Hand on working with FAI and advisor For FAI. Support FAI inspection to expedite for submission
- Product & Process Improvement Initiatives.
- Critical Component Assessment
- Global Supplier Management
- Supplier Performance & Risk Mitigation.
Senior Supplier Development Engineer
Sciex Pte Ltd Singapore
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Strategic Supplier and Process Management Responsibilities
- SRM 4.0 Score Monitoring, Power BI, Smartsheet, MS Teams
- Engineering Change Management: Change Request (ECR) process, Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Change Order (CO) releases, facilitating implementation via 3D experience (Enovia).
- Supplier Engagement & Change Order Execution
- Technology Transfer & Industry Collaboration/ Inductor Development & PACT Program Execution
- Supplier Development & Qualification – FAI Part Qualification, RFQ and Training at supplier sites
- Process Optimization & Training. - shop floor activities at supplier sites
- Strategic Supply Chain Development.
- Supplier Performance & Risk Mitigation
- Supplier Audits & Compliance.
- Manufacturing & Quality Coordination – shop floor activity at supplier site
- Training & Development Initiatives
- SCM Collaboration for Revenue Optimization
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Ultra Clean Technology Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Supplier Development & Quality Management Responsibilities
- Strategic Supplier sourcing and audit
- Design Review & Supplier Qualification- High level meeting with customer for presentation.
- Supplier Quality & KPI Management - Supplier management
- Material Review Board (MRB) Oversight- shop floor activities at internal and external
- Supplier Performance Monitoring. Monthly meeting with suppliers
- Manufacturing Document Review
- FAI Sample Submission & Process Qualification.- shop floor activities at supplier sites
- Training & Knowledge – shop floor activities at supplier sites
Senior Supplier Development Engineer & Operation Specialist
Celectica Electronics Malaysia
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Supplier Development, Product Qualification & Quality Management Responsibilities
- Production Readiness & Productivity Optimization- shop floor activities and process / line audit
- Customer Management & Compliance.
- FAI Compliance & Approval Process.- shop floor support for FAI Submission in ACA FAI /GMOX / CE training
- Collaborated with developers and vendors to deliver system enhancement aligned with business needs
- Supplier Sourcing & Qualification
- Supplier Performance & Audit Management
- Manage the Approved Vendor List (AVL)
- Define and monitor Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Schedule and execute audits for QMS compliance, process validation, and supplier performance assessment.
- Implement corrective actions and improvement strategies based on audit findings- Shop floor activities
- Support production and Operation Advisor, support hand on re-work and process enhancement
- Product Qualification & Quality Assurance
Quality Department Head for Oil & Gas Machining Operation.
Flextronics Manufacturing Singapore
04.2006 - 01.2014
- Quality Assurance, Supplier Management & Operations Setup for Oil & Gas Production
- Setup Machining Operations for Oil & Gas segment – Support for installation and operational process
- Quality Department Setup (Overseas).
- Recruitment & Training Initiatives.- internal shop floor activities
- Customer Audit & Compliance Management
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Material Review Board (MRB) Oversight- Support internal shop floor
- Customer Product Qualification
- First Article Inspection (FAI) & First Pass Yield (FPY) Monitoring- Support and advisor for FAI team
- Technical Training & Knowledge Development. - shop floor activities internal
- Internal & Supplier Audit Management.
- Customer Technical Representation.
- Supplier Training for Semiconductor Industry Standards.
- Product FAI approval and qualification – Internal support
- CAPA & 8D Methodology Implementation. Support internal Shop floor
- Team Leadership & Quality Management
Automotive Quality Engineer
Fischer Tech Pte. Ltd Singapore
01.2004 - 04.2006
FAI Engineer
Altum Precision Engineering Pte. Ltd Singapore
01.2002 - 01.2004
Quality Department Head (Manager)
Vietnam Allied Precision Co. Ltd.
01.2001 - 01.2002
Asst. Quality Engineer
Metal Component Engineering Pte. Ltd Singapore
03.1998 - 01.2001
Senior Set up Technician
WINK HAUSE GMBH KO,KG
02.1993 - 03.1998
Education
Master’s Degree in MBA - General Management
Asia E University
Malaysia01.2017
Precision Engineering Higher Nitec NTC2 -
12.2000
Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology -
NCC
12.1995
Skills
- Quality Control / Assurance
- Quality Planning
- Quality Inspection
- Supplier Development
- Supplier Risk Mitigation (SRM)
- ISO Certification
- Lead Auditor
- D&B Report Analysis
- Internal & External Audits
- Supplier Process Audits
- 3rd Party Audits
- Supply Chain Management
- Operation Management
- Documentation & Reporting
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Liaison & Coordination
- SAP Basic
- Team Building & Leadership
- CMM
- GD&T
Certification
- APICS Professional Supply Chain Management certificate, CSCP, Singapore Manufacturing Federation, 2014
- WHMA A620 B CIT Certified, 2017
- GD&T
- ITE NTC 2 in Tool Room machining tool making
- ITE NTC 2 in Precision Machining
- NCC Diploma
- MITUTOYO STATPAK 3
- MITUTOYO CMM
- LEAD AUDITOR
- INTERNAL AUDITOR TS16494, ISO900, AS900
- TS 16949 MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
- FIRST AID / CPR
Executive Profile - Summary
An accomplished and results-oriented industry professional with over 24 years of extensive expertise in product quality management and supplier development, predominantly within the manufacturing sector. Adept at providing strategic leadership and driving operational excellence to achieve corporate goals and deliver tangible value to the organization. Actively seeking challenging leadership opportunities to leverage diverse skills and contribute to exceptional organizational success.
Leadership Strength
- Brings extensive cross-functional expertise and in-depth knowledge of precision manufacturing processes and technologies. Expert in driving quality competitiveness by implementing industry best practices, adhering to relevant standards, and meeting regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates a strong customer- and product-centric approach, with substantial experience in supplier QA/QC. Proven ability to lead unit-level QA/QC initiatives and efficiently manage Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Skilled in establishing and leading quality departments, including supplier quality teams. Experienced in managing the complete product lifecycle, from concept and New Product Introduction (NPI) to End-of-Life (EOL).
- Adept at designing and optimizing processes, effectively allocating resources, establishing robust QC procedures and critical checkpoints, setting and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), resolving complex challenges, and fostering a sustainable quality-driven culture.
- Proficient in aligning quality plans and procedures with business processes, customer expectations, and strategic quality objectives. Committed to driving continuous improvement and ensuring the effectiveness of quality systems.
- Exemplifies outstanding leadership, strategic management, and decision-making skills. Highly effective in communication, stakeholder engagement, networking, and delivering impactful presentations. Skilled in performance management, including coaching, mentoring, and training teams to excel.
Excellence Sphere
- Quality Control / Assurance
- Quality Planning
- Quality Inspection
- Supplier Development
- Supplier Risk Mitigation (SRM)
- ISO Certification
- Lead Auditor
- D&B Report Analysis
- Internal & External Audits
- Supplier Process Audits
- 3rd Party Audits
- Supply Chain Management
- Operation Management
- Documentation & Reporting
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Liaison & Coordination
- SAP Basic
- Team Building & Leadership
- CMM
- GD&T
Previous Assignments
- Automotive Quality Engineer, Fischer Tech Pte. Ltd Singapore, 01/04 - 04/06
- FAI Engineer, Altum Precision Engineering Pte. Ltd Singapore, 01/02 - 01/04
- Quality Department Head (Manager), Vietnam Allied Precision Co. Ltd., 01/01 - 01/02
- Asst. Quality Engineer, Metal Component Engineering Pte. Ltd Singapore, 03/98 - 01/01
- Senior Set up Technician, WINK HAUSE GMBH KO,KG, 02/93 - 03/98
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- Bahasa Malaysia
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Vietnam
References
- James Tan, Manager, Company Name, +6590118449, gsc3319@singnet.com.sg
- Ciaran Murphy, Senior Development Manager, Celestica Electronics, +15034889383, Ciaranmurphy@gmail.com
- David Shin, VP, Ultra Clean Technology Pte.Ltd, +6591242120
Personal Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in MBA - General Management, Asia E University, Malaysia, 2017
- Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology (NCC), 01/92 - 12/95
- Precision Engineering Higher Nitec NTC2, 01/95 - 12/00
Personal Information
- Relocation: anywhere Globally
- Notice Period: 2 weeks
- Date of Birth: 10/18/72
- Nationality: Malaysian / Singapore Permanent Residence
- Marital Status: Separated
Timeline
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
SLB Reda Production System
08.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Supplier Development Engineer
Sciex Pte Ltd Singapore
03.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Ultra Clean Technology Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2019
Senior Supplier Development Engineer & Operation Specialist
Celectica Electronics Malaysia
01.2014 - 05.2017
Quality Department Head for Oil & Gas Machining Operation.
Flextronics Manufacturing Singapore
04.2006 - 01.2014
Automotive Quality Engineer
Fischer Tech Pte. Ltd Singapore
01.2004 - 04.2006
FAI Engineer
Altum Precision Engineering Pte. Ltd Singapore
01.2002 - 01.2004
Quality Department Head (Manager)
Vietnam Allied Precision Co. Ltd.
01.2001 - 01.2002
Asst. Quality Engineer
Metal Component Engineering Pte. Ltd Singapore
03.1998 - 01.2001
Senior Set up Technician
WINK HAUSE GMBH KO,KG
02.1993 - 03.1998
Master’s Degree in MBA - General Management
Asia E University
Precision Engineering Higher Nitec NTC2 -
Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology -
NCC