Sridhar Ravindran
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Quality Senior Engineer with extensive experience at Zimmer Biomet, specializing in SPPA/PPAP processes and supplier qualification. Proven track record in driving cost savings projects and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Adept at statistical analysis and fostering team collaboration to achieve regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in quality management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Sr Engineer I
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Lead independent SPPA/PPAP for critical back order products pertaining to Heat Treatment process.
- Train team members on the SPPA/PPAP process as part of continuous improvement process.
- Drive and manage SCNs pertaining to Brexit Labeling Regulation with suppliers across USA.
- Assess supply chain, perform impact assessment, and drive the supplier production qualification process for critical resorbable Lactosorb implants.
- Independently lead and facilitate with impacted cross functional teams to certify supplier for cost savings project pertaining to high volume persona Knee instruments.
- Collaborate with supplier to determine inspection methodology for Porous plasma critical features to meet Gage R&R requirements.
- Work with SPPA review board to identify gaps, deficiencies, and need for adequacy/ clarity to streamline SPPA process.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Perform dry runs and run test scripts on ALM to test the functionality and robustness of Supplier Quality and Materials modules, user interface of ETQ.
- Determine the required number samples for PQ, worst case sample for OQ to perform cleaning validation pertaining to high risk instruments (Knee Cut Guides).
- Run statistical analysis for cleaning validation results and subsequently formulate validation report for OQ and PQ activities.
- Set up durability test protocol for AlTiN coating process to evaluate supplier process robustness and risk control to certify supplier to perform coating on ZB products.
- Perform FAL measurements and verified associated documents for critical IFUs to actively meet customer demand.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Liaise with suppliers to facilitate and execute SPPA process on cost savings transfer projects from start to finish.
- Interface with suppliers on daily basis to check the status on the project deliverables and run through critical items to ensure timeliness.
- Build exemption cases/ rationale based on product/ process historical data to avoid redundancy in testing activities & qualification and to leverage existing tests if applicable.
- Extensively review process validation files and communicate gaps & assist supplier to align with the requirements.
- Coordinate with cross functional teams up front for scope consolidation and determine the task ahead of time that needs to be prepped up to support project activities.
- Work with supplier and Internal team to outline plans for cleaning activities to demonstrate the desired level of part cleanliness.
- Assess PFMEAs, Control Plan and Inspection plan for products and process associated with Knee and Trauma based instruments.
- Support/ Participate in audits to clarify the concerns/ queries related to records and reports posed by Audit team.
- Work closely with project managers to build timelines, identify any potential risk/ challenges prior to project execution.
- Brainstorm ideas with cross functional teams and management review board and propose plans to define path forward for corrective actions.
- Gap analysis, Impact analysis, Risk benefit analysis, Supplier change notification in relation to supplier and manufacturing transfers.
Internship Program
CPCL
Chennai, India
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Optimization of Distillation Column using Aspen Hysys Simulation tool.
Education
MBA -
University of Campbellsville
01.2021
Master’s in Chemical Engineering -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01.2015
Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering -
Anna University
Chennai, TN01.2013
Skills
- SPPA/PPAP process
- Supplier qualification
- Statistical analysis
- Risk assessment
- Process validation
- Quality management
- Project coordination
- Supply chain optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Technical training
- Stakeholder relations
- Key performance indicators
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute,
Credential ID 4049125
ASQ CQE
Credential ID 102855
Credential ID 4049125
ASQ CQE
Credential ID 102855
Awards
Zimmer Biomet Impact Award for actively addressing customer feedback, 11/01/20
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
References
R. Scott Elsten
Quality Director, Supplier Quality
Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, IN, USA
Cell: 574-527-4115
Direct: 574-385-3552
Timeline
Quality Sr Engineer I
Zimmer Biomet
08.2021 - 12.2025
Supplier Quality Engineer
Zimmer Biomet
03.2020 - 07.2021
Supplier Quality Engineer
Zimmer Biomet
07.2016 - 03.2020
Internship Program
CPCL
01.2013 - 02.2014
MBA -
University of Campbellsville
Master’s in Chemical Engineering -
Lamar University
Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering -
Anna University