Vikesh K Gowda

About Vikesh K Gowda

Supplier Quality & Supplier Development professional with 8+ years of aerospace experience supporting OEM-driven, AS9100/EN9100 and EASA-regulated environments.Currently working with GE Aerospace, leading supplier capability improvement, risk reduction, and performance excellence for aerospace machining and special process suppliers.1.Strong expertise in Supplier Audits, AS9102 FAI, APQP/PPAP, NADCAP compliance, RCCA/8D2.Hands-on experience with OEM quality requirements and regulatory audits (EASA / FAA)3.Proven track record of driving supplier performance improvements, reducing NCRs, and improving FPY & OTDPreviously with Collins Aerospace and Maini Global Aerospace, working across manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance. Open to Supplier Quality / Supplier Development opportunities in Germany, France, and EU Visa sponsorship required (EU Blue Card / Talent Passport eligible) Happy to connect with aerospace professionals, hiring managers, and recruiters across Europe.

Experience

1. Deptuty Manager

   GE Aerospace

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Manage supplier quality assurance and development activities for aerospace components, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance monitoring, supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier capability and delivery performance.• Provide Nadcap special process oversight with strong expertise in Chemical Processing (CP), Heat Treatment (HT), and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), ensuring suppliers maintain compliance with Nadcap and aerospace standards.• Ensure adherence to AS9100 Quality Management System, EASA Part 21G, and FAA regulatory requirements across supplier manufacturing processes.• Perform supplier audits, process capability evaluations, and root cause analysis to drive corrective and preventive actions.• Utilize SAP MM and SAP QM modules to support procurement quality processes, supplier quality management, and material traceability.• Apply core quality tools such as PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, and PFMEA to ensure robust process control and defect prevention.• Provide technical support to suppliers for manufacturing processes including Machining, Laser Processing, Forming, Welding, and Assembly.• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives through structured development programs, process optimization, and risk mitigation strategies.• Support implementation and monitoring of Safety Management System (SMS) practices within supplier and manufacturing environments.• Leverage Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies to improve process capability, reduce defects, and enhance overall product quality.

Education

• DVS INDEPENDENT PU COLLEGE SHIVAMOGGA

  PUC

  2012 — 2014

• Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering

  BE - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• C
• Sql
• Html
• Databases
• Windows
• Security
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Project Planning
• Team Management
• Program Management
• Microsoft Excel