Venkata Vinay Trinath Kalluri
Greenville,NC
Summary
Results-driven Industrial and Continuous Improvement Engineer with a strong background in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Proven expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI), process design, tooling/fixture development, equipment specification, and ramp-up from concept to production. Skilled in Six Sigma, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, and high-precision assembly systems, with cross-functional experience collaborating across design, production, and quality teams. Experienced in leveraging data analytics, visualization, and KPI reporting to drive data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Airbus (Capgemini Engineering Consultant)
Kinston, North Carolina
01.2025 - Current
- Led NPI initiatives while executing process validation plans through the CATIA 3DX platform, confirming compliance of tooling and fixture designs for new clip production lines, and minimizing risks across production stages.
- Applied 8D, DOE, and Lean tools to resolve out-of-tolerance issues, eliminating scrap and enhancing FPY by 18%.
- Developed and qualified tooling for KUKA automation robots, achieving a 10% improvement in dimensional compliance.
- Developed interactive dashboards (Power BI/Excel) to monitor quality metrics and production KPIs, enabling real-time decision-making and reducing quality escapes by 15%.
- Applied 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone Diagrams in identifying root causes of ongoing defects.
- Executed dimensional inspections using CMM to ensure quality process validation and directed process qualifications for FAI compliance.
- Performed Gage R&R studies, improving measurement accuracy by 10% for informed quality decisions.
- Analyzed production and quality data using Excel and visualization tools to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Leveraged data analysis and visualization techniques to translate complex operational data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Dassault Falcon (ALTEN Technology USA Consultant))
Little Rock, AR
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Executed Lean transformations and time studies, reducing cycle time by 15%, and labor waste by 10%.
- Implemented 5S and line balancing projects, improving production flow and reducing idle time by 20%.
- Led data-driven continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging KPI analysis and root cause insights to reduce rework by 12% and improve process efficiency.
- Utilized CATIA V5 and 3DX for manufacturing layout design, aligning with Lean principles.
- Performed design reviews using CATIA, improving manufacturability, and reducing design errors by 15%.
- Created detailed 3D models for production processes, facilitating communication, and expediting approvals.
- Supported NPI and tooling design reviews using CATIA/3DX to ensure manufacturability and quality compliance.
- Utilized Excel-based data analysis and reporting tools to track cycle time, labor efficiency, and production KPIs.
- Created visual performance dashboards to support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement decisions.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Collins Aerospace (L&T Tech Services Consultant)
New Berlin, WI
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Led supplier development and APQP initiatives, reducing PPM defects by 20%.
- Led the incoming inspection team to review FAI, PPAP, and GD&T-based inspections for complex aerospace components.
- Conducted PFMEA and CAPA implementation, decreasing nonconformance rates by 15%.
- Analyzed design discrepancies using CATIA simulations, achieving a 10% reduction in non-conformance rates.
- Developed corrective/preventive action reports through engineering drawings analysis and part inspections.
- Prepared PPAP documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Employed APQP frameworks to enhance communication and collaboration for new product launches.
Quality Engineer
Wallace Electronics Inc.
Dallas, TX
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted product inspections and documented errors, failures, and non-conformance issues.
- Led resolution of critical supplier quality issues to ensure timely corrective actions.
- Monitored effectiveness of incoming quality control systems for enhanced reliability.
- Executed Hi-pot testing on cable wiring assemblies to verify extreme condition performance.
- Delivered corrective actions through root cause analysis, providing permanent solutions to customer order issues and enhancing quality with 8D reports.
Assistant Quality Manager(Terminal Operations)
GMR Delhi International Airport Limited
New Delhi, Delhi
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitated process improvement teams, utilizing Lean tools, including Pareto charts and Value Stream Mapping.
- Monitored supplier quality activities to ensure compliance with Quality System and contract requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis for airport operations, implementing corrective actions for identified issues.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance aviation production performance, and proactively address potential schedule disruptions.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University
Kingsville, TX12.2020
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kakinada, India05.2017
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Design Software: AutoCAD, CATIA V5, SolidWorks
Supply Chain: SAP, MRP, JIT
Microsoft Office Suite
Data & Analytics Tools:
Power BI (Dashboard Development, Data Modeling, DAX)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced Formulas, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis)
Tableau: Data Visualization & KPI Reporting
Lean Manufacturing: Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, 5S, 5 Whys
Six Sigma Tools: DMAIC, DFMEA/PFMEA, Gage R&R, Kaizen
CERTIFICATIONS
- Mistake Proofing, ASQ , April 27 2021
- Project Management Professional, Texas A&M University, Dec 11 2020
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Udemy, Sep 10 2020
Affiliations
- Planned, organized and implemented a project on Lean Six Sigma (cost reduction) and 5S resulting from new orders and new product/process development or changes.
- Worked on a Lean Six Sigma (Mistake Proofing for LOT tracking) project.
- Finished and Achieved results in Takt time with a supplier development project for "Receiving Wrong Part".
- Uses of Artificial Intelligence for Design Optimization on Aviation/Aerospace Project Management.
- A review of the current status of flood modeling for urban flood risk management in the developing countries.
- Mechanical behavior of layered silicate Nano-composite materials.
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Airbus (Capgemini Engineering Consultant)
01.2025 - Current
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Dassault Falcon (ALTEN Technology USA Consultant))
05.2023 - 12.2024
Quality Assurance Engineer
Collins Aerospace (L&T Tech Services Consultant)
10.2021 - 05.2023
Quality Engineer
Wallace Electronics Inc.
04.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Quality Manager(Terminal Operations)
GMR Delhi International Airport Limited
07.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University