This summary outlines Vijaya Pilly's work experience in quality engineering roles, primarily in the electronics and medical device industries. She has over 30 years of experience supporting quality functions such as supplier audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and failure analysis. Recent roles included quality engineering consultant positions at OSI Electronics, Edwards Life Sciences, and Parker Aerospace where she assisted with PPAP, PRD, and FAA activities.

1. VIJAYA PILLY
(626) 482-0753
SUMMARY:
OSI Electronics, Hawthorne, CA
3/16 – 7/16
Quality Engineering Consultant (Electronics Contract Manufacturer
• Supporting PPAP activities for Aerospace, Medical, Commercial Programs
• Root Cause Analysis (RCCA), Supplier Audits, Resolving Product / Process issues
• Process Qualifications (PQ)
• Member of MRB Team and reduction of MRB inventories and NCMR resolutions
Edwards Life sciences, Irvine, CA
10/15 – 2/16
Manufacturing Engineering Consultant (Heart Valve Center)
• Supported the PRDs, FAIRs, and TFIQs for the Heart Valve products in a clean room
environment. Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions. Supported Manufacturing.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) A Johnson and Johnson Company, Irvine, CA
07/15 – 08/15
Supplier Quality Engineering Consultant (External Manufacturers)
• Supported the external Manufacturers on the Quality Issues, worked on the SCRs
Parker Aerospace (A Parker-Hannifin Company), Irvine, CA
02/14-02/15
FAA Quality Engineering Consultant, Product Support Group
• Supporting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Repair Service Depot) activities for
World Wide Airlines in a Quality Engineering Role for Fluid Management Units (FMU),
Pneumatic Valves, and Actuators.
• 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementations.
Working with multiple Suppliers as a Team to resolve incoming product issues (Quality,
Delivery and PPM reductions using Lean and Six Sigma Tools). MRB and Scrap
material reductions.
Bio-Sense Webster Inc. (A Johnson & Johnson Company), Irwindale, CA
10/13-01/14
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineering Consultant (Plastics, Metals, Injection Molding
products, Medical Test Equipment)
• Supporting the External Suppliers on certification of the components and the raw
materials used in the manufacturing of Heart Catheters. Used JDE System for Product
Management. Member of PET, MRB Team.

2. • Closed (65) Non-Conformances (NCRs), (15) SCARs and CAPA (Corrective and
Preventative Actions) implementations in (3) months conforming to ISO 13485
Specifications. Visited Suppliers for CA closures.
Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems Company, El Segundo, CA
08/13-10/13
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineering Consultant (Rigid & Flex PCBs, PCBAs, Cables,
Mechanical and Electronic Components)
• Supporting the external supplier teams for (3) Raytheon facilities in CA,AZ, TX on
certifying the Rigid & Flex PCBs, PCB assemblies, Cable assemblies, Electronic and
Mechanical Components.
• Conducting FAI approvals, RCCA, MRB activities, Supplier Product / Process Audits.
Supplier Surveillance and Development
Space Exploration Technologies, Hawthorne, CA
03/13-06/13
Supplier Quality Engineering Consultant
• Supported the Supplier Quality Engineering group and Supply Chain functions by
conducting Product and Process audits with the PCB/ PCBA and Electronic Component
Suppliers.
• Supported the PCBs, PCBAs, Electronic / Mechanical Component Commodities building
Space Hardware (Rockets, Propulsion Systems and Structures) working towards
successful launches to ISS.
Honeywell Aerospace Electronic Space and Defense Systems, Glendale, AZ
10/12-01/13
Product Quality Engineering Consultant
• Supported the Quality functions for Military and Space Satellite Communications
products (RWA, CGM). Provided manufacturing operations support and participated in
MRB, FRB (Failure Review Board), and FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and
Corrective Action System).
• Performed failure analysis and implemented corrective actions after conducting the root
cause analysis of the failure modes using Lean tools such as 5Whys, Fish-bone,
Ishikawa, 8D, PDCA and Value Stream Mapping.
• Worked on (3) Kaizen Events.
Kimball Electronics Group (Contract Electronics Manufacturer)
08/11-07/12
Supplier Quality Engineer
• Supported the Supplier Quality Engineering & Supply Chain group in the selection of
PCB /Electronic/ Mechanical Component vendors.
• Conducted product /process audits and worked with both current and developed new
suppliers.

3. • Performed First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis, written and reviewed Failure Analysis Reports (FARS)
from the Customers on the PCBAs manufactured by Kimball Electronics Group (Both in
Domestic and International locations in Thailand, China, Poland and Mexico).
• Manufactured circuit boards for medical device products such blood analyzers.
• Followed all applicable regulations such as ISO 13485, GMP and QSR requirements.
• Worked with Cross Functional Teams (Design, Manufacturing, Test, Field Service and
Program Engineering) to improve the Final yields to reach to (Zero Defects) progressing
towards a Goal of meeting 100% Customer Satisfaction.
• Over (30) years of experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Support and Test
Engineering primarily within an Electronics / Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing
environment.
• Provided manufacturing operations support and participated in MRB (Material Review
Board), FRB (Failure Review Board), and FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and
Corrective Action System).
• Reduced MRB Inventory from $1M to $20K.
• Conducted PFMEA, DFMEA and PPAP reviews and approvals.
• Performed both Internal and External Supplier Audits per ISO 9000:2008 and AS9100C
QMS Systems.
• Trained in Six Sigma Green Belt and CQE classes.
• Reviewed and interpreted customer and engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints
and purchase orders. Responsible for improving the printed circuit board assembly
(PCBA) manufacturing and test processes on multiple new and existing products in
compliance with IPC-600 & 610E STD, and performed lead roles on multiple cost saving
projects.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610E and J-STD-001 inspection and soldering standards.
Curtiss Wright Controls, Embedded Computing, Chatsworth, CA
04/09-07/09
Hardware Test Engineering Consultant
• Generated /Modified Acceptance Test Procedures/Assembly Instructions for VME, PCI
and PMC Memory Modules.
• Executed a complete product Manufacturing / Test process transfer effort along with
compiling complete Data Packages from U.S.A. to CANADA.
Cal Quality Electronics (Contract Electronics Manufacturer), Santa Ana, CA
11/08-03/09
Test Engineering Manager
• Lead a Test group of (12) including Test Engineers, Test Technicians and Rework
Personnel. Managed various Medical Device Companies (Johnson & Johnson, Terumo,
St. Jude Medical), Military (Rockwell, Raytheon, L-3 Communications), NASA and
Commercial Programs conducting In-Circuit test (ICT), Functional test (FT) and JTAG

4. testing at the Electronic Modules (PCBA)s, Sub-Systems and Final System Level
conforming to Customer Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP). Managed the repair of
Customer returned RMAs and F.A.
• Manufactured circuit boards for Medical Devices such as sterilization and implantation
products.
• Followed all applicable regulations such as ISO 13485, GMP and QSR requirements.
• Assisted the Technicians and Junior Engineers on several Hands - On Troubleshooting
Test Failures.
• Generated an additional revenue by repairing faults on difficult to troubleshoot PCBA
Bone Piles.
L-3 Communications, CA
01/08-09/08
Sustaining Engineer
• Supported Multiple Programs generating a record number of Failure Analysis Reports
(525+) on both the Production and Field Returned systems and sub-systems.
• Member of Failure Review Board (FRB) analyzing the test yield trends and product
failures on Power systems / Static Transfer Switches for U.S. Surface, Nuclear Navy and
Commercial customers.
• Supported the New Product Teams on DFM and DFT analysis working with the Program
Management. Trained the Test Technicians and Test Engineers on Fault Isolation and
Troubleshooting Techniques in the Production / FAA Repair Depot areas.
• Consolidated the feedback data from field returns and alerted the production floor on a
real time basis in detecting the root cause of the failures and implemented immediate
corrective actions(FRACAS), thereby preventing the reoccurrences of the field failures.
Donate, Mission Viejo, CA
09/07-10/07
Senior Test Engineer
• Supported in the diagnosis of test failures and implemented Corrective Actions on SBC
and VME Memory Modules.
DRS Technologies, Cypress, CA
08/07-09/07
Quality Assurance Engineering Consultant
• Conducted PCB Supplier visits and audited the internal processes.
• Participated in MRB activities.
• Provided manufacturing operations support and participated in MRB, FRB (Failure
Review Board), and FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action
System).
• Performed failure analysis and implemented corrective actions after conducting the root
cause analysis of the failure modes using Lean tools such as 5Whys, Fish-bone,
Ishikawa, 8D, PDCA and value stream mapping.

5. Goodrich Corporation, Diamond Bar, CA
06/07–07/07
Senior Quality Assurance Engineering Consultant
• Created and modified the Work Instructions and Quality Process Procedures in Quality
Manual for the Quality Department personnel to be used in the repair of Helicopter
Hoists and Winches.
• Provided manufacturing operations support and participated in MRB, FRB (Failure
Review Board), and FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action
System).
Teledyne Microelectronic Technologies, Marina Del Ray, CA
11/06-02/07
Quality Assurance Engineer
• Supported all the Quality functions leading a group of (15) Q.A. personnel on Solid State
Relays & Power Devices Product Lines in compliance with MIL- PRF -38534, MIL- PRF
-28750 , MIL-STD 883 STD including interfacing with DSCC.
• Manufactured board assemblies for medical devices such as implantation devices.
• Followed all applicable regulations such as ISO 13485, GMP and QSR requirements.
• Conducted Product, Process Audits, FAI and ROHS. Saved ($50K) by eliminating the
scrap on the Relay products by controlling the false failures.
• Used the Optical Microscopes, XRF equipment, Micro-Probing Station and X-Ray
Machines in the failure analysis of HYBRID MICRO CIRCUITS, DC to DC Power
Hybrid Modules, and Solid State Relays and Flex Circuit card assemblies.
Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems Company, El Segundo, CA
10/03-08/06
Principal Multi-Disciplined Engineer
• Supported the Test Engineering Group developing the Automatic Test programs on
Cirrus CH+ Easy-Wire Series Cable Test Equipment for all the Cable Assemblies (STE
and FLIGHT) testing used on Multiple Programs/Projects (AVALON, PLUTO, S2E, ROA,
TMOS, STSS /SBRIS) in the Space Products Manufacturing Lab (SPML).
• Supported the Special Test Equipment (STE) projects as a STE Project / Test Lead
managing (6) Test Engineers on Multiple DOD and Space Programs (APL-5 & MP-RTIP)
interfacing with IPT and the Program Management Team.
La Gard Inc. (A MASCO Company), Torrance, CA
09/02-07/03
Sr. Manufacturing Electronics Engineer
• Improved the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) Manufacturing and Test processes
(SMT & PTH) on Multiple New and Existing Products (200 types) in compliance with
(IPC - 600 & 610 STD) used in the manufacturing of Smart Security Electronic Modules
and Mechanical Locks for the Hospitality and Banking Industries.

6. • Performed the failure analysis on the customer returns (RMAs) and implemented the
corrective actions after conducting the root cause analysis of the failure modes.
• Worked with New Product Introductions (NPI) from the Designed phase to Final
production and managed product manufacturing / test transitions from Michigan to
California.
• Interfaced with Multiple Cross Functional Teams (Design, Manufacturing, Test,
Component and Quality Engineering) to maximize product test yields and improve
overall product quality.
Simple Technology, Santa Ana, CA
04/01-08/02
Sr. Quality Engineer / Failure Analysis Lab Lead
• Improved the new and existing product production test yields by analyzing the failures on
the customer's returned Multiple Semiconductor SRAM, SDRAM, DDR, Flash Memory
PCB Modules (1000 types) and the FLASH DRIVES.
• Conducted the On Going Reliability tests (ORT) on the products.
• Generated the internal corrective actions (ICAR) for both Manufacturing / Test processes
to continuously improve the production / test flows and product test yields.
Rockwell Collins Inc., Pomona, CA
01/99-03/01
Sr. Manufacturing Project Engineer (NPI) / Sr. Test Engineer
• Improved the Manufacturing / Test processes in the Manufacturing facility (Mexicali,
Mexico) maximizing the test yields and minimizing overall product / project costs.
• Worked with radio frequency components used for board assemblies used in flight
entertainment systems.
• Participated in Company's Lean Electronics Initiatives to minimize waste and maximize
productivity resulting in significant product cost savings.
• AS 9100C compliance related products and systems.
EDUCATION:
Completed 30/45 Quarter Units - M.S.E.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.), Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Six Sigma Green Belt Trained
Certified Six Sigma Specialist, Raytheon
Certified IPC-A-610 E Specialist
Member of American Society for Quality

7. • Performed the failure analysis on the customer returns (RMAs) and implemented the
corrective actions after conducting the root cause analysis of the failure modes.
• Worked with New Product Introductions (NPI) from the Designed phase to Final
production and managed product manufacturing / test transitions from Michigan to
California.
• Interfaced with Multiple Cross Functional Teams (Design, Manufacturing, Test,
Component and Quality Engineering) to maximize product test yields and improve
overall product quality.
Simple Technology, Santa Ana, CA
04/01-08/02
Sr. Quality Engineer / Failure Analysis Lab Lead
• Improved the new and existing product production test yields by analyzing the failures on
the customer's returned Multiple Semiconductor SRAM, SDRAM, DDR, Flash Memory
PCB Modules (1000 types) and the FLASH DRIVES.
• Conducted the On Going Reliability tests (ORT) on the products.
• Generated the internal corrective actions (ICAR) for both Manufacturing / Test processes
to continuously improve the production / test flows and product test yields.
Rockwell Collins Inc., Pomona, CA
01/99-03/01
Sr. Manufacturing Project Engineer (NPI) / Sr. Test Engineer
• Improved the Manufacturing / Test processes in the Manufacturing facility (Mexicali,
Mexico) maximizing the test yields and minimizing overall product / project costs.
• Worked with radio frequency components used for board assemblies used in flight
entertainment systems.
• Participated in Company's Lean Electronics Initiatives to minimize waste and maximize
productivity resulting in significant product cost savings.
• AS 9100C compliance related products and systems.
EDUCATION:
Completed 30/45 Quarter Units - M.S.E.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.), Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Six Sigma Green Belt Trained
Certified Six Sigma Specialist, Raytheon
Certified IPC-A-610 E Specialist
Member of American Society for Quality