Aresh Gutta
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Management Consultant specializing in Aviation, Aerospace, and Electronics Manufacturing, with deep expertise in QMS, Documentation, Work Instructions, special processes, and regulatory compliance. I help organizations strengthen certification readiness, optimize manufacturing performance, and elevate supplier quality through risk-based auditing and practical, scalable process improvements. Experienced in AS9100, Nadcap oversight, and cross-functional leadership across global, high-reliability environments.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Management Consultant
ARESH GUTTA QMS AUDIT CONSULTANCY
Canada
06.2025 - Current
- QMS and Regulatory Support for Aerospace, Aviation and Manufacturing Projects:
- QMS structuring and ISO / AS audit support
- Evaluation of compliance to standards like FAA, Transport Canada CAR 561, CAR 573/571 etc
- Risk Assessments (Business, Process and Regulatory)
- ESD and FOD compliance support
- Special Process Support (Nadcap Pre-Audit Support)
- Nadcap audits (Independent Contractor)
- Supplier Audits (Supplier Evaluations based on Standards and Customer Requirements)
- Pre-Audit Preparation & Consultation
- Corrective Actions (8D), Documentation Reviews
- Training of Employees
- Management Consultant with advanced expertise in Aerospace and Electronics Manufacturing Quality Systems, specializing in AS9100-series implementation, Nadcap special process oversight, and regulatory compliance across complex, high-reliability supply chains. Skilled in evaluating and optimizing special processes (e.g., PCB fabrication, PCBA, cable/wire harness, Chemical Processing Paint, coatings, soldering, ESD control) to ensure conformity with AS, IPC, ESD, and FOD standards. Experienced in conducting risk-based audits, validating manufacturing controls, and identifying systemic gaps in process capability, configuration management, and product realization. Proven ability to translate technical requirements into robust, scalable process controls that enhance supplier performance, reduce escape risk, and support OEM certification, production readiness, and continual improvement initiatives.
Quality Assurance Specialist Manager
Celestica
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
07.2014 - 04.2025
- Aerospace and Defense Quality Engineering Support.
- Internal Nadcap and AS9100 compliance auditor.
- Internal ESD ANSI compliance auditor.
- Internal ISO13485 compliance auditor.
- Internal Good Manufacturing Practice regulations with respect to Medical Devices.
- Supporting engineering and manufacturing activities.
- Following up and coordinating corrective actions for non-conformances.
- Tracking and analyzing trends affecting manufacturing activities.
- Updating policy documentation aligning with AS9100 rules.
- Training new folks for post-solder PCBA inspection aligned with IPC-A-610 and IPCWHMA-A-620-A.
- Tracking manufacturing and engineering training.
- Instrumental in coordinating Root Cause Corrective Action using various tools like DMAIC, 5-Whys, Fishbone etc.
- Assessing periodically risk analysis using tools like PFMEA.
- Achieved certifications for the site. Audited various sites and suppliers.
Quality Engineering Technical Support
Celestica
Toronto, Canada
01.1998 - 01.2014
- All aspects of quality operations for manufacturing of system build, box build, mechanically assembled products.
- Random sampling, Quality Control inspection, final product audit, post-pack audit.
- Performed in house audits. Initiated, assessed Corrective Action Reports, Preventive Action Reports.
- Issues with vendor followed with RPIs, RTVRs, SCARs.
- Non-conforming material analyzed with Material Review Boards. Initiated and tracked corrective actions to prevent further NCM.
- Reviewed product specifications for prototypes and updating manufacturing process instructions.
- ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO14001 / OHSAS18001 compliance audits followed regularly. Important roles played in external audit preparation and worked with external ISO teams like BSI, QMI to correct any non-conformances.
- Initiated and tracked training (initial and advanced) for all employees including Adecco contractual employees.
- Use of Analytical tools like UCL/LCL charts, Six Sigma (DMAIC), SPC Systems. To continuously improve the process at lowest of the cost.
- Use of real time automated tools like Real-time charting and alarms. Web enabled user interface and reporting; real time remote process monitoring. 3D rule monitoring and post-defect escalation procedures. To keep the process under control as per allowable tolerance.
Technical Sales
Excel Pharmaceuticals P.ltd.
Bombay
03.1994 - 05.1998
- Brand marketing and development of latest antibiotics and OTC pharmaceuticals.
Quality Control and Technical Sales
National DyeChem Industries
01.1984 - 02.1994
- Brand development, marketing & quality control of Textile auxiliaries, Dyes and Intermediates.
Chemist (Prod Foreman)
Amar DyeChem Ind
Bombay
04.1978 - 11.1984
- Chemical Processing of various dyes like Reactive Dyes, Acid Dyes, Vat Dyes etc
- Prototyping of new intermediates and dyes.
Education
AS9100D LEAD AUDITOR - ISO AUDITS
AXEON
Salt Lake City, UT09.2025
Cost Accounting For Engineering -
Durham College
Toronto03-2004
Dip.Ph.B.A - Business Management for Pharmaceutical Industry
Bombay Institute of Technology
Bombay01-1987
CWPMMT - Wet Processing and Chemical textile Engineering
The Silk And Art Silk Mills Engineering College
Bombay01-1984
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry,
University of Bombay
Mumbai, India05-1978
Skills
- ISO13485
- AS9100 / AS9110 / ISO 9001 audits
- Nadcap and Pre-Nadcap Audits
- TCCA CAR 561,573/571
- AS9146
Websites
Accomplishments
Accomplished Certification for my past tenures with Celestica Mississauga.
Certifications include AS9100/AS9110/ISO9001, ANSI ESD S20.20, AS9146, TCCA Regulatory Certifications etc
Structured Quality Manuals, Quality Plans, TCCA Manuals and achieved certifications.
Achieved customer certifications from Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed, etc.
Trained the employees and established recurring training on mandatory requirements.
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
- AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 LEAD AUDITOR
Languages
English
Timeline
Independent Management Consultant
ARESH GUTTA QMS AUDIT CONSULTANCY
06.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist Manager
Celestica
07.2014 - 04.2025
Quality Engineering Technical Support
Celestica
01.1998 - 01.2014
Technical Sales
Excel Pharmaceuticals P.ltd.
03.1994 - 05.1998
Quality Control and Technical Sales
National DyeChem Industries
01.1984 - 02.1994
Chemist (Prod Foreman)
Amar DyeChem Ind
04.1978 - 11.1984
AS9100D LEAD AUDITOR - ISO AUDITS
AXEON
Cost Accounting For Engineering -
Durham College
Dip.Ph.B.A - Business Management for Pharmaceutical Industry
Bombay Institute of Technology
CWPMMT - Wet Processing and Chemical textile Engineering
The Silk And Art Silk Mills Engineering College
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry,
University of Bombay