Syed H. Ala
Whitby, ON L1R 3E8 | --| https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-ala-meng-p-eng-b-
Senior-Level Quality Control Engineer
Supplier Auditing | Technical Assistance | Project Maintenance
Top performing quality supplier and engineer with extensive experience combining technical research, project management,
quality assurance, and systems maintenance along with 12 years within aerospace and automotive environments. Reputation
for assessing and evaluating client’s technical and equipment needs and providing innovative solutions Ability to streamline and
improve manufacturing processes, enhance productivity and implement sound technology solutions. Possess current clearance:
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), USA Canada Goods Programs (CGP). Technical proficiency in MS Office, Visio,
CATIA V5, FMEA, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SPC Tools, QMS Standards.
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Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Project Management
Quality Assurance
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Team Leadership & Development
Vendor Relations
New Business Development
Process Implementation
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Regulatory Compliance
Conflict Resolution
Assessments & Evaluations
Customer Service & Support
PR OFE S S I ONAL E XPE RI E NCE
Amphenol Canada, Toronto
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
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Jan – 9 Dec 2020
Developing supplier quality department
Writing up supplier quality manual, level 2 and 3 documents pertaining to supplier quality department
Provide support to purchasing, engineering and operation teams in accordance with Amphenol guidelines and
requirements of AS9100
Drive and lead supplier quality improvements in supply chain
Manage SCAR's
Manage supplier performance, reporting and identification of underperforming supplier
Work with purchasing to review T&C of the P.O. to ensure quality requirements are defined
Assist senior team to present supplier compliance data and report are accurate
Perform supplier quality audits (on site and virtually)
Work with project teams to define deliverables and support to supply chain
AMMROC, Abu Dhabi, U. A.E.(Joint Venture of Lockheed Martin & Sikorsky MRO Facility)
2015 – Nov 2019
Senior Supervisor Supplier Quality
▪ Assist in management and enhancement of supplier qualification process that utilized risk-based tools for
classification, qualification and monitoring.
▪ Perform audits of and manage audit closure for suppliers: contract labs, service providers, and specialty couriers.
▪ Develop and review supplier performance matrix and establish a process to assure key quality expectations are
reflected in supplier’s operations and updates for changes are managed.
▪ Collaborate with spec development team to execute specification development process to create/change
specifications and associated item master for testing material specifications.
MESSIER BUGATTI DOWTY, INC. – SAFRAN GROUP, LANDING GEAR DIVISION, Ajax, Ontario
Supplier Quality Engineer
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2005 – 2015
Conducted supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning.
Consulted with design and manufacturing engineers to define process parameters and criteria which ensured supplier
process capability was effective in meeting product and process requirements.
Provided ongoing support throughput the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology
capabilities through the first article inspection process, and safety and environmental risks.
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Encouraged the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma and FMEA
(Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
MAGNA, Brampton, Ontario
Quality Systems Lead/Supplier Quality Engineer
▪ Served as quality contact for supplier issues and discrepancies, and managed the resolution process.
2001 – 2005
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Managed all aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, quarterly and annual reporting, and revenue recognition using
sound business acumen.
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Assisted in maintaining the audit schedule, approved supplier list, and collaborated on QMS development.
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Generated supplier quality monthly reports, and created plans to evaluate supplier quality and delivery performance.
Peoples Steel Mill, Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan
1994 - 1998
Manufacturer of Hi-Tech alloy and special steels
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Worked with Austrian engineers on BMR (Balancing Modernization and Rehabilitation) project of Melting shop of
Peoples Steel Mills Ltd., which includes upgrading of electric arc furnaces (E.A.F), installation of ladle furnaces
(L.F), vacuum degassing/vacuum oxygen decarburizing (VD/VOD), continuous caster and Electro Slag Remelting
(E.S.R) plants.
Participated in installation and erection of EAF and E.S.R plant
Headed commissioning of state of the art E.S.R plant and achieved full production; 15 days after start
Represented PSM during hot and cold commissioning of E.A.F & E.S.R
Managing production and a team of technicians
Advance planning and budgeting for the procurement of raw material and tools to support production demand
and for Bolan Castings Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan from 1992 to 1994.
E DUCAT I ON & CR E DE NT I AL S
Master of Engineering – Metallurgy & Materials Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Engineering – Metallurgy, N.E.D. University, Karachi, Pakistan, Honors – 1st Position
License, Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Professional Engineers of Ontario-Canada, Ontario
Professional Training, Digital Product Definition / Model Base Definition (MBD), Boeing, Canada
ISO/TS 16949 Lead Auditor Training Omnex, Canada.
Train the Trainer from ISO Edge Toronto
AS9110 auditor
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