Asim Niazi

About Asim Niazi

Seasoned Production Leader with Proven Expertise.As a seasoned aerospace professional with over a decade of experience, I specialize in Supplier Quality Engineering, Senior Production Leadership, and Quality. I have a proven track record of scaling high-performance teams and driving complex projects from R&D through full-rate production.My expertise spans avionics production, harnessing, and testing, where I consistently deliver results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. I am a Certified IPC Trainer and highly proficient in Calypso CMM operation, with a strong foundation in AS9100 and Lean Six Sigma. Passionate about innovation and operational excellence, I thrive at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and aerospace engineering.

Experience

1. Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Ii

   Rocket Lab

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Lead supplier audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with AS9190 and IPC-Class 3 standards. •Drive source inspections, control plans, and PPAP/NPI execution cross-functionally. •Own supplier escapes—lead triage, RCCA, and corrective actions. •Improved FPY from 60–70% to 90–98%. Across multiple product lines •Reduced rework cost and cycle time through supplier inspection strategies. •Built supplier production and quality programs aligned to Class 3 standards. •Reduced tribal knowledge by building knowledge transfer processes, improving hardware/process understanding, and enabling stronger problem-solving.

Education

• Long Beach City College

  Associate of Science - AS

• Long Beach City College

  Associate of Science - AS, Aviation maintenance

  2007 — 2010

• Cerritos College

  Composite manufacturing

  2012 — 2013

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Technical managment