Balaji Mahalingam

Technical Manager, Quality Assurance, Internal Auditor (ISO 17025), Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) & SAC-SINGLAS Approved Signatory with an aptitude for detail, quality, and technical knowledge of safety and standards in QMS (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, AS 9100, AMS 2750 , API ) and calibration & testing field. Looking for a challenging role in QMS, calibration, electrical & electronics testing and instrumentation industry with potential to grow professionally and contribute to the success of the organization.

Trescal (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore                                         16 Aug 2021 – 20 Mar 2023

DESIGNATION       :   Technical Manager, Head of Department (Pressure Lab, Volume Lab, Temperature Lab, Mechanical Testing and On-Site)

•    Responsible for Maintain the calibration Laboratory in the Division of Pressure, thermal , Volume, Mechanical Testing and On-Site according to ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001  regulations (both lab & onsite)
•    Responsible for Maintain the Branch Laboratories accreditation (Trescal c/o Goodrich Aerospace Singapore Pte Ltd & Trescal c/o Rolls Royce Singapore Pte Ltd)  in the Division of Pressure, thermal and On-Site according to ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001  regulations (both lab & onsite)
• Directly supervised and Leads a team of up to 12 people across Pressure, Volume, Temperature, Mechanical Testing and On-Site.
• Prioritizing, optimizing and adjusting overall Laboratory and staff workloads to maximize operational productivity.
• Responsible for modification, development and validation of Technical Procedures as per standards.
• Responsible for test planning, calibration and evaluation of test results 
• Responsible for  testing, measurements, replacements, adjustments and repairs
• Responsible for modification, development and validation of new calibration procedures as required by the customer specific requests
• Responsible for job monitoring and training my assistance 
• Conduct intermediate checks and preventive maintenance monitoring to ensure the accuracy and functionality of all reference standards.
• Directly interfaced with small, medium and large customers to rapidly and effectively deliver the work product per customer specified requirements 
• In-charge of the periodic inspection and calibration of all reference test equipment including responsibilities to prepare status reports and update quality/technical manager 
• Maintained calibration data in both hard and soft copies and evaluated it for accuracy to satisfy audit requirements and also preparing additional documents 
• Responsible for “CMC and uncertainty calculations of all Divisions”, which are provided to accreditation bodies and to customers, when requested 
• Implements 5S in the workplace.
• Answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the internal team members, client, Site engineers and contractors
• Develop strategies for resource planning and utilization.
• Authorized SAC-SINGLAS approved signatory for Temperature Metrology and Mechanical Testing (Safety Relief Valves, Control Valves and Industrial Valves) 
• Performed calibration of Electrical, Thermal, Mechanical, Volume, Dimensional and Mechanical (Force & pressure) equipment at both lab & onsite locations (local and overseas) according to ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001 regulations 
• Coordination with Operational/Quality/Sales manager for any revisions, specifications, Procedures related to QMS, Metrology, and Calibration & Testing. 
• Prepare reports of Calibration result history, Non-Conformity, Calibration certificates of Standard equipments, and etc. For SAC-SINGLAS audit.
• Participated in both internal and external quality audits conducted by customers and suppliers for verification of quality conformance standard
• Participated in Proficiency test Conducted by National Metrology Centre, Singapore.
• Participates in improvement projects. Also contributes to the Goals and Targets of the company, especially in cost reduction.

OPUS Precision Instruments Pte Ltd, Singapore                          15 Mar 2017 – 13 Aug 2021

DESIGNATION       :   Assistant Quality Manager, Head of Department (Electrical, Pressure & Temperature Lab)

•    Responsible to setup the New calibration Laboratory from the beginning stages in the following Division of electrical, thermal, and pressure according to ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001 regulations(both lab & onsite) and got a SAC-SINGLAS accreditation in our first submission
•    Purchasing equipments and consumables.
•    Coordinating a cost analysis project to ensure the most effective testing regime for OPUS
•    Authorized SAC-SINGLAS approved signatory for Electrical ,Temperature, Dimensional and Mechanical (Force & Pressure) Metrology 
• Responsible for modification, development and validation of QMS as per standards.
• Responsible for test planning, calibration and evaluation of test results 
• Responsible for  testing, measurements, replacements, adjustments and repairs
• Responsible for modification, development and validation of new calibration procedures as required by the customer specific requests
• Responsible for job monitoring and training my assistance 
• Conduct intermediate checks and preventive maintenance monitoring to ensure the accuracy and functionality of all reference standards.
• Directly interfaced with small, medium and large customers to rapidly and effectively deliver the work product per customer specified requirements 
• In-charge of the periodic inspection and calibration of all reference test equipment including responsibilities to prepare status reports and update quality/technical manager 
• Maintained calibration data in both hard and soft copies and evaluated it for accuracy to satisfy audit requirements and also preparing additional documents 
• Responsible for “CMC and uncertainty calculations of all Divisions”, which are provided to accreditation bodies and to customers, when requested 
• Assists in Sales and marketing of test, measuring and calibration instruments (Electrical, Electronic, Temperature, Pressure, Calibrators, and Physical/Mechanical).
• Assists in developing sales and promotional instruments for customers.
• To support sales and after sales activities. E.g. to Prepare Quotation, Sales/ work order, Purchase order, Tax invoice and Delivery orders. 
• Implements 5S in the workplace.
• Responsible for test planning, calibration and evaluation of test results 
• Responsible for  testing, measurements, replacements, adjustments and repairs
• Responsible for modification, development and validation of new calibration procedures as required by the customer specific requests
• Responsible for job monitoring and training my assistance 
• Conduct intermediate checks and preventive maintenance monitoring to ensure the accuracy and functionality of all reference standards.
• Directly interfaced with small, medium and large customers to rapidly and effectively deliver the work product per customer specified requirements 
• In-charge of the periodic inspection and calibration of all reference test equipment including responsibilities to prepare status reports and update quality/technical manager 
• Maintained calibration data in both hard and soft copies and evaluated it for accuracy to satisfy audit requirements and also preparing additional documents 
• Responsible for “uncertainty calculations”, which are provided to accreditation bodies and to customers, when requested 
• Responsible for Maintain the calibration Laboratory in the Division of electrical, thermal, Dimensional and Mechanical (force & pressure) according to ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001  regulations(both lab & onsite)
• Performed calibration of electrical, thermal, mechanical, Dimensional and Mechanical (Force & pressure) equipment at both lab & onsite locations (local and overseas) according to ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001 regulations 
• Responsible for Maintain the calibration Laboratories Quality Management Systems according to ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001 regulations.
• Coordination with Technical/Quality/Sales manager for any revisions, specifications, Procedures related to QMS, Metrology, and Calibration & Testing. 
• Prepare reports of Calibration result history, Non-Conformity, Calibration certificates of Standard equipments, and etc. For SAC-SINGLAS audit.
• Participated in both internal and external quality audits conducted by customers and suppliers for verification of quality conformance standard
• Participated in Proficiency test Conducted by National Metrology Centre, Singapore.
• Participates in improvement projects. Also contributes to the Goals and Targets of the company, especially in cost reduction.

Honeywell Aerospace Singapore Pte Ltd (OEM)                             30 Nov 2015 –21 Jan 2017

DESIGNATION       :   QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR (CALIBRATION LAB)

• Responsible for Maintain the Internal Calibration Laboratory according to AS9100C, ISO/IEC 17025 ,  ISO 9001      & Calibration Monitoring System (PC-TOOLCRIB).
• Managing teams of calibration lab for effective job execution related to Certification & Calibration of different Engineering & Precision measuring/Monitoring Instruments related to Pressure, Temperature, and Mass, Torque, Dimension & all electrical/electronic parameters in Honeywell Aerospace.
• Maintain accurate and updated equipment/instrument history files and calibration records for all equipments and calibration standards.
• Monitors the required frequency of calibration, maintenance and performance check as well as supervises simple trouble-shooting of all laboratory instruments to ensure that they are working to its optimum capacity.
• Liaise to external calibration service provider, both local and abroad regarding calibration, quotations, schedules, specifications and purchase of new instruments.
• Responsible for modification, development and validation of new calibration procedures
• Preparing & Issuing of Calibration Certificates, Quality Reports, Job forms/Cards/Orders, Documentation/Filing related to Metrology/Calibration & Engineering official and submitting those to the QA Manager for review.
• Maintaining and update all process calibrations related to platform functions for designing inspection programs.
• Advised End user regarding proper use of equipment and new equipment purchases (PO&DO).
• Recommend improvements in process operations to improve quality and minimize the production costs. 
• Coordination with Quality manager/Officer/Inspector for any revisions, specifications, Procedures related to Metrology, Calibration & Inspections. 
• Prepare reports of Calibration result history, Non-Conformity, Calibration certificates of Standard equipments, etc. For DNV, FAA & AS9100C audit.
• Participates in improvement projects. Also contributes to the Goals and Targets of the company, especially in cost reduction.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities relevant to the position and other tasks that may be assigned by superiors.
• Implements 5S in the workplace.

BS Tech Pte Ltd, Singapore                                                                03 Sep 2012 – 27 Nov 2015

DESIGNATION       :   Research Engineer/Calibration Engineer, Division of Electrical, Pressure, Mechanical & Temperature

• Performed calibration of electrical, thermal, mechanical and pressure equipment at both lab & onsite locations (local and overseas) according to ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001   regulations 
• Participated in both internal and external quality audits conducted by customers and suppliers for verification of quality conformance standard

Participated in Proficiency test Conducted by National Metrology Centre, Singapore

B.Eng. (Electronics and Communication Engineering), First Class Honors, 7.68 CGPA

Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India                                           2008 – 2012