Qaswar Abbas

**** *** ****** *********** **, H*K 1J4

Cell : 1-438-***-****

ab0nd0@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

. Experience in LRUs and Systems qualification and developmental

testing, validation and verification of design requirements,

maintenance, servicing, repairs, defect diagnostics and completing

bench checks for fighter and commercial aircraft electrical,

avionics and electro-mechanical systems and sub-systems and

components

. Experienced in electrical and avionics systems integration

involving conceptual designs, systems architecture, highly

integrated systems interfaces and risk management

. Skilled in electrical systems schematic diagrams of aircraft

systems interfaces design, voltage drop analysis, wire gauges

optimizations and interconnects definition and selection

. Evaluate and review new electrical systems designs with reference

to DO 160F certification requirements and load characteristics and

analysis against quality, reliability, safety and maintainability

related industry standards

. Collaborated with cross functional design and production

departments and vendors to ensure required quality and schedule of

deliverables and datasets, record and analyze data in order to

identify possible causes of rising trends and remedial measure to

pre-empt concern and risks

. Having adequate knowledge on applications of ARINC 429 and 604,

RTCA DO 178 C, DO 254 and corresponding EUROCAE governing documents

and avionics / electrical MIL standards, FAA, TCCA and EASA.

. Skilled in Catia V5 / Enovia VPM environment along with

Nomenclature documentation requirements to support design and

datasets approval and release process

. Recommended process optimization, reengineering and evaluated

training needs to improve quality and cost effectiveness for

systems design and development. Trained engineers and technicians

to carry out their functions effectively related to systems

engineering and integration

. Carried out dimensional, operational, functional and assembly

conformance checks and performed bench testing of systems and

components

. Expert in quality, manufacturing and maintenance auditing and cost

analysis and control

. Knowledgeable and skilled on project management life cycle with

process groups and knowledge area from initiation to closing and

from integration to procurement management

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

. Project Management Professional (PMP)

. Professional Engineer

EDUCATION

. Masters of Business Administration (Gold Medal stood first in

University)

. Bachelors of Engineering Degree in Aerospace

. BSC (Hons) Strategy Sciences

. Diploma in Information Technology

. Certificate in Programming (FORTRAN, C++)

COURSES

. Quality Assurance Course

. 5 S Workplace Organization

. Aircraft Technical Investigations

. F-16 and Mirage Aircraft and systems maintenance courses

. Engineering supervisors leadership course

. Catia V5 Designer and MBD course

. Team Center Requirement Management Tool Course

. 1309 Design Requirements Course

. Achieving Excellence System (AES) Gold Course

EXPERIENCE

Engineering

Avionics - Electrical Systems Integration Specialist - (Bombardier

Aerospace CSeries) Mar, 11 to to-date

. Effectively managed cockpit and interior systems interfacing

architecture requirements and integration activities involving cross

functional areas for Windshield Heating defogging / anti icing system,

flight deck door remote access system, flight deck door surveillance

system, cabin and emergency lighting system, Interiors electrical

systems for galleys, lavatories, monuments etc. Also supported In

flight entertainment (IFE) and water and waste systems

. Skillfully supported design, qualification, requirements validation

and verification, development of highly integrated systems embedded

software, hardware and LRUs

. Ensured harmonization of technical sub work packages into global

program level milestones. Also provided status reports besides leading

and supporting systems reviews

. Skilled in Electrical loads analysis and systems schematic diagrams

design, analysis, modification and approval

. Supported customer requests and prepared technical proposal reports

and feasibilities

. Formulated systems functionalities testing procedures and data sheets.

Also supported Integrated systems testing stations operations to

verify technical requirements

. Supported systems safety and function hazards analysis to achieve

adequacy of systems reliability, safety, integrity and maintainability

. Supported formulation of ground and flight certification test

procedures and pass / fail data sheets. Also recorded posttest problem

reports in FRACAS tool for effective investigations and resolutions /

redesigns

. Formulated systems specifications and technical requirements, logged

and linked in Team Centre requirements management tool with higher

level requirements

. Evaluate technical impacts for product change requests on other

systems and ensure their implementation after change board approval

. Participated in MSG-3 analysis for systems failure modes, risk

analysis and adequacy of pilot annunciations

. Meticulously performed risk analysis to identify complex systems

integration concerns at conceptual design, development and testing

stages. Also track risk mitigation actions and lead those towards

closure

. Formulated and evaluated systems LRUs qualification test plans and

procedure. Also analyzed qualifications test reports against DO 160 F

and MIL-STD-202 F standards.

. Handle full life cycle of product development for avionics and

electrical systems including concept design, systems architecture,

definitions and management or requirements, modeling and simulation,

managing suppliers, managing cost and schedules, sub-system and

aircraft integration, qualifications and developmental, integrated

systems level verifications and flight testing

. Prepared, reviewed and approved electrical and avionics systems

engineering deliverables and datasets for development life cycle.

NDT Technologist - (ALCOA Power and Propulsion) Oct, 08 to

Feb, 09

. Effectively managed servicing, inspections and operation of NDT

machines and apparatus

. Meticulously handled radiographic processes, markings and stamping,

updates on system

. Managed liquid penetrant inspections of aerospace and automotive

aluminum post-cast parts

. Performed Baroscopic inspections of the inner areas and bends of

aluminum parts

. Participated as a team member in production cost estimating initiative

. Formulated and implemented inspections process improvement strategy to

reduce cost and support future growth

Production In charge - (Celestica Inc) Jan, 08

to Oct, 08

. Performed electrical, electro-mechanical and electronics assembling,

quality checks and functional tests of various printed circuit boards

and related documentation and effectively supervised the processes

. Performed hand on solder operations with their quality check and

supervised team of operators

. Performed prepping of parts and assembling for wave solder operations

. Handled all major work bench processes and took over the role of

training and mentoring of newly hired employees

. Scheduled processes, carried out teams tasking and monitored progress

against targets

Support/Operation Engineer / Manager - (Air Engineering Depot)

Jan, 89 to Jul, 95

. Enhanced and sustained systems serviceability to 20 % of the previous

level and reliability to 26 % of the same

. Reduced the cost of maintenance to 18 % of the previous level and

sustained it thru effective controls

. Carried out aircraft systems electrical integration upgrades and

modifications involving reconnaissance cameras, missiles systems,

environmental controls systems, lighting systems and pneumatic systems

. Enhanced skill level of the engineers and technicians of all

specialties involved thru regular training schedule

. Through effective implementation of occupational safety culture, 15 %

decrease in occurrences was achieved

. Implemented 5S housekeeping international standards which contributed

to overall improvement in organizational performance

. Undertook feasibility study, overhaul and refurbishment of 43 aircraft

and made those fly worthy leading to a cost saving of $ US 9 millions

. Managed procurements through suppliers selection, evaluation of their

performance and effective interaction

Project Management

Projects Management - Sedonyx Inc Feb, 09

to Mar, 2011

. Participated in IT infrastructure projects initiation and planning,

requirements analysis, preparation of work breakdown structures,

estimation of resources requirement, time, cost and resources

estimation, change management, monitoring and control and closing

procedure

. Prepared PMO checklists and gate procedures, instituted project

controls and performed trend analysis

. Maintained projects files i.e. project documents, approvals and

agreements, meeting minutes, status reports, third party contracts,

risk/issue/action logs, dependencies, assumptions and constraints

. Maintained the projects budgets, tracked internal and external costs,

reviewed time reports, ensured correctness of invoices, managed

completion of forecasts and reconciled budgets

. Consolidated project status reports including variance and earned value

analysis, performance reporting and forecast of estimate at completion

. Handled provision of project facilities including power and cooling

. Managed installation of web, application and data servers including

desktop, blade and rack mount servers

. Managed change procedures, cut over plans and back out plan

. Controlled project cost (Capex/Opex), time and quality of the work

. Participated in process improvement initiatives by applying quality

control and six sigma tools and techniques

Projects Engineer / Manager - (Environmental Tectonics Corp) Mar, 07

to Jan, 08

. Led the team of six specialists to accomplish $ US 5 Millions project

within stipulated time and budget

. Managed excellent communication with project team, management, sponsors

and third party contractors/vendors.

. Managed project team buildings, WBS, CPM and ensure timely delivery of

projects.

. With their communications requirements, reported periodic performance

of the project to stakeholders along with managing their expectations

. Monitored and coordinated project activities and regularly compared

against scope, time and cost baselines to control variations

. Trained, developed and motivated the team to exhibit superior

performance

. Carried out risk identification, risk analysis, response planning and

risk control

. Ensured smooth installation and commissioning of high-tech pilots

training dynamic simulators projects and their timely handing over to

the customer

. Effective and efficient maintenance and operations procedures

established before handing over the project to the customer

Program Manager - (Aeronautical Engineering Complex) Jun, 01 to

Mar, 07

. Lead a cross functional team of engineers, sales, finance and

procurement team for timely delivery of project scope

. Managed project initiation, planning and execution of reconnaissance

systems upgrades project on aircrafts within stipulated cost and time.

The project saved US $ 3 million to the performing organization.

. Successfully managed and completed upgrade of missile systems

capability project on 32 aircraft. The project saved US $ 8 million to

the performing organization.

. Heading a team of 5 operational experts, managed and completed a

project on formulating, validating and training of concerned staff on

contingency plans of a maintenance department of an air base. The

project mitigated the risk of operational breakdown and elevated the

confidence level of the concerned staff.

. Estimated cost for the infrastructure projects and its approvals from

management

. Coordinated with external service provider, vendors, Contractors for

out source of work and managed cost, procurement and invoices

. Managed project team building, coordination with them for project

status, discussed strategies for implementation and also provided

status to the management

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Engineer / Manager - (Aeronautical Engineering Complex)

Jul, 95 to Jun, 01

. Implemented Investigation program for components failures like FMECA

and suggested remedial measures for improvement of quality and

reliability

. Developed Quality Control Plans for new integrated systems, components

and upgrades

. Reviewed Quality Audit procedures and improved Quality checklist for

internal audits

. Reviewed suppliers contracts, performed suppliers inspections, non-

conformances and material review boards

. Managed PPAP approvals for new, modified and upgraded parts

. Spearheaded an operational excellence initiative and led cross

functional team to implement statistical control for monitoring

manufacturing processes

. Led a team of 4 quality members on manufacturing process improvement

using PDCA cycle and fishbone diagram and reduced the rework and

rejection to 40 %

. Assisted 13 different maintenance sites by undertaking QA audits

leading to 15 % annual maintenance cost reduction

. Developed 260 quality control checklists and procedures for various

manufacturing processes

. Undertook quality audit of manufacturing process of a vendor location

and recommended improvements in the processes and technical drawings

which reduced the product development cycle time to 5 % and cost by 9 %

. Applied six sigma tools to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the

processes

. Led a team of 6 engineers to reduce discards due to quality defects

that reduced PPM (parts per million) from 5,000 to 200 and resulted in

saving of $50,000 per year

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