Vishnu Narayanan
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-driven Quality Assurance Manager with strong expertise in quality systems, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor and Internal Auditor for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301, and ISO 50001. Skilled in internal auditing, root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement, aligned with international standards. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance product and service quality, and foster a culture of operational excellence, and accountability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
SOLV Group
Abu Dhabi
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: SOLV Environmental is part of the SOLV Group and is a prominent environmental services company based in Abu Dhabi. The company offers comprehensive waste management, cleaning, and environmental solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of urban and industrial clients. Known for its innovative approaches and commitment to sustainability, SOLV Group ensures high standards of service, contributing significantly to the region's environmental and public health.
- Oversees the daily workflow and devises procedures to inspect and report quality issues.
- Monitor all operations that affect quality, identify, and set appropriate quality parameters for services.
- Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that services meet required specifications.
- Supervise and guide inspectors, workers, and other staff.
- Assure the reliability and consistency of services by checking processes and final outputs.
- Appraise client requirements, and make sure they are satisfied.
- Report all observations to operation executives to ensure immediate action.
- Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and all other relevant documentation.
- Carrying out site inspections and preparing quality documentation and reports.
- Trains and motivates employees to ensure that quality standards are met.
- Conducting the internal audit.
- Performed activities in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements to support quality management system objectives.
- Supported the HSE department in activities aligned with ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards to enhance environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
Sr. Quality Engineer
Hira Walraven AC Industries
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Hira Walraven Metal Industries is a leading provider of innovative mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) solutions, specializing in high-quality fixings, support systems, and fire protection solutions. The company combines cutting-edge technology with industry expertise to deliver reliable, efficient products. Known for its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Hira Walraven Metal Industries plays a pivotal role in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
- Conducting and supervising the incoming, in-process, final inspection, and pre-dispatch inspection.
- Conducting all third-party tests for in-house production.
- Preparing the inspection reports, MTCs, and proper documentation control as per company policies.
- Technically supporting the project and sales teams.
- Preparing NCRs, Kaizen, and proper follow-up for the same.
- Supervision of 5S Methodology, 4M Methodology, and proper implementation of 7QC tools and 5Y Analysis.
- Taking responsibility for the Quality Department during the ISO, FM, and UL audit.
- Performing internal audits and supporting MR for all the audits.
- Evaluated customer feedback and complaints to identify areas of improvement in product quality.
- Performed auditing activities to verify adherence to established quality standards.
Quality Engineer
Dubai Metal Industries (Grankraft Industries LLC)
Sharjah
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Grankraft was established in 2000 as an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in the creation of bespoke structures, architectural glass, and metal works. The Company specializes in architectural steel, weathered steel, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, special alloys, and brass, bronze, and copper, expanding its portfolio of fit-out works to bespoke fixtures, furniture, and equipment (FF&E).
- Organize, implement, conduct, and manage the QA/QC programs as per the company's quality policy.
- Coordinate all inspections, monitor the required tests, and record inspections and tests made as per the Contract Plan and Contract Specifications.
- Carry out inspection and checking for all quality-related procedures on the site, and ensure activities at the site are as per the approved method statement and inspection test plan.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager regarding work performance, and hold the authority to stop work in any area where discrepancies remain uncorrected, and/or cancel the stop work order upon satisfactory correction of noted deficiencies.
- Provide technical support to the Project Manager, and guidance to site staff in the submission of materials for approval, requests for inspection, shop drawings, and As-built drawings.
- Coordinate with the consultant's representative and site in-charge for inspection and a meeting about quality problems, including the closure of the Non-Compliance Report.
- Taking care of QA/QC documents for the entire project, including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, non-compliance reports, site instructions/observations, permanent materials delivered, and other QA/QC documents.
- Recognized and resolved time and quality issues through corrective actions.
- Daily inspection of fabrication, welding, and installation of steel/glass.
- Maintaining an updated log for MIR, WIR, NCR, material submittals, drawings, RFIs, etc.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization based on best practices from industry standards.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Coordinated with external quality auditors during annual audits and assessments.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into customer complaints or other sources of information.
- Performed data analysis to identify root causes of quality issues and developed corrective actions.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
Education
B.TECH - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
University Of Kerala
06.2010
DIPLOMA - COMPUTER APPLICATION
BSS Computer Center
09.2014
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Internal auditing
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Document control
- Root cause analysis
- Inspection techniques
- Corrective actions
- Analytical problem solving
- Product Inspections
- Statistical analysis
- Team building and motivation
- ISO standards
- Customer focus
- Audit reporting
Passport Validity
08/09/29
Visa Type
Resident Visa
Availability
One Month
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z5060401
- Date of Birth: 10/11/87
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 IRCA/CQI Certified Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) Internal Auditor
- ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) Internal Auditor
- ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management) Internal Auditor
- ISO 50001 (Energy Management) Internal Auditor
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
SOLV Group
10.2023 - Current
Sr. Quality Engineer
Hira Walraven AC Industries
09.2021 - 01.2023
Quality Engineer
Dubai Metal Industries (Grankraft Industries LLC)
06.2017 - 08.2021
B.TECH - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
University Of Kerala
DIPLOMA - COMPUTER APPLICATION
BSS Computer Center
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