Mallikarjun Awarad
GDTP Senior Certified | AS9100 Qualified Internal Auditor | Manufacturing | Aerospace | Mentor
- Role
- Principal Engineer at Collins Aerospace
- Location
- Bengaluru, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mallikarjun Awarad
Provide production support for LRUs manufactured at Indian operations, addressing…
Experience
Principal Engineer
Apr 2017 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Led the design, development, and quality assurance of aircraft cargo systems for key customer programs including Boeing (Passenger to Freighter conversions), and the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter.Served as Lead Quality Checker for Cargo Systems, responsible for the review and sign-off of detailed and assembly drawings across multiple aircraft platforms.Developed and implemented procedures, standard work instructions, modeling and drafting checklists specifically for Hoist & Winch systems, ensuring consistency and design compliance.Provided hands-on production support for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) manufactured at India operations — including support for assembly issues, First Article Inspection (FAI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and technical feasibility studies.Reviewed and approved work transfer packages, Engineering Technical Quality Plans (ETQPs), resolved Supplier Request for Information (SRIs), and clarified supplier queries as part of the Build-to-Cost and Capability (BCC) initiative.Played a key role in supplier development and process improvement initiatives, collaborating with global teams to ensure seamless work transfers and compliance with quality standards.Led the establishment of MRB (Material Review Board) procedures for Cargo Systems at Bengaluru Operations and GETC-India, supporting disposition of conformance products.Actively coached and mentored junior engineers across Global Engineering and Technology Centers (GETCs), promoting a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
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