Paramita Deb
Engineer
Hamburg
Summary
Lead project engineer with more than 19 years of experience and proven track record of success in Aerospace industry. Utilizes technical expertise in the field of configuration management and change processes, design and development of Aircraft systems. Possess excellent work ethics, highly self-motivated and a quick learner who is continuously driven by new challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
ESI SA Configuration Management Operations
Airbus GmbH Hamburg
02.2022 - Current
- Analysis of late Inflow (MOD/MP, RFC , PD and Re-allocation) and Repercussion on Electrical Deliverable (WD, Harness and Harness Installation).
- Supporting and planning Input Prepa activities
- Coordinating with multiple teams (NewDev, Installation, WD, TCM) to support the below activites:
- Organizing and leading meeting to support creation of New CR
- Monitoring and tracking the workflow for all ESI changes
- Tracking MOD closure activities - Enhanced stakeholder awareness by meticulously documenting project progress and maintaining transparency throughout deliverables.
- Provided training to colleagues on configuration management principles, boosting team expertise.
CM Process Architect for Equipment
ALTEN Technology GmbH
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Partnering with fellow process architects in creating and deploying ICC-ECP tool for Equipment Change Process (ECP) for all Aircraft programs to digitalize the Equipment change process between Airbus and its suppliers
- Collaboration with the Development team to create ECP tool by bringing in the required knowledge of the Change Process to develop the tool incrementally using Agile Methodology
- Creating the Project schedule and tracking the subsequent tasks in iKanban
- Actively collaborating with the Co-Development Partners and Supplier to gather feedback of the tool being developed through Test Cards
- Responsible for creating the Test Cards by testing the functionalities developed per PIs (Product Incremental) and giving the error feedbacks to the development team
- Creating and reporting the KPIs for the test phases for both the internal and Supplier nominated Key users
- Supporting in the Deployment planning and strategy to get the best possibility of deploying the ECP tool on time without endangering the delivery of the Equipment for the aircraft
- Creating the ICC-ECP Assistance website with WorkPress to guide through the Equipment Change Process and the new ICC-ECP tool that manages all the Equipment changes in future for all aircraft programs
SSCI checker -Cabin A320- family
ALTEN Technology GmbH
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Responsible for checking and validating cabin-ATA25 design in DMU
- Preparing the presentation and attending meetings to clarify the UFIDs found
Team Leader
SOGECLAIR Aerospace GmbH
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Team management, Workload estimation and resource planning for internal team members
- Responsible for the Quality checks of TRSs before final delivery to customer
- Monthly Billing and invoicing delivery sheets to customer
- Steering the monthly engagement meeting with the project customer
Change Leader A350/Single Aisle /Long Range- System Configuration Management
SOGECLAIR Aerospace GmbH
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Oversaw the life cycle of Standard Product Change and Product Customization of ATA21 (Air-Conditioning and Temperature Control Systems) through initialization, evaluation, investigation and implementation of Change requests and MPs
- Responsible for development of ATA21 CRs for multi- MSNs via Integrated Change Control (ICC) and Modification Proposal Management System (MPM)
- Analyzing the change request (CR) inputs received from Engineering or Program and defining the impacted change areas
- Formalized CR governance to enable impacted FICs (Functional Integrated Centers) create respective repercussions
- Management and follow-up of MP(s) linked to Change Requests
- Preparation and presentation of executive summary, updating executive summary with costs impact (NRC or NRP) and industrial impacts (POE-HOV, Version splits) for the decision meetings (Kick off Board till DG2)
- Creating TRSs (Technical Repercussion Sheet) and delegating applicable sub TRSs to impacted ATAs for their contribution to the change, compiling the technical changes and officializing the TRS (Technical Repercussion Sheet) for the decision meeting (DG3)
- Responsible for follow up with cross-functional departments to ensure the timely availability of all prerequisite technical documents (one pager, executive summary, TRS, PRS) for all decision meetings
- Integrating and supporting the Aircraft Change Control by illustrating technical dossiers (TD) and initiating Modification Approval Sheet (MAS) for relevant ATA 21 product changes or customization
- Assisting MOD closure Activities of ATA21 changes for A350 program
- Mentored and coached 2 new associates within the period of 1 year
- Appreciated by customer for keeping deliverables at per with quality and on time
- Reduced cycle time from 5days to 3days for TD signature loop by introducing the approach of channelized and centralized flow of communication between key stakeholders
- Chaired the MOD closure activities for 3 MSNs in parallel for both A350-900 and -1000 aircrafts within one Month of joining the team
- Earned formal appreciation from Head of Configuration Management for exceeding stakeholder expectations with respect to quality, on time delivery and proactive involvement in the contribution towards successful achievement of MOD Closure targets
ESI checker and Team Leader A380 Engineering Quality
BPOut GmbH
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Spearheading the quality checks for design activity of Electrical systems (FIH and SIH) performed by suppliers using CATIA V4/V5, DMU navigator and Trend
- Ensuring that the checks are in accordance with technical design directives (TDD) and System Installation design principles (SIDP) guidelines and standards
- Performed checks of all types of ATA92 brackets and their installation principles
- Generating quality report of deliverables, setting the agenda for design review with Airbus Zone leaders to discuss critical issues (if any) found during checks
Configuration Manager - A350 Electrical System Installation Transverse
BPOut GmbH
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Managing the configuration of A350-XWB for -900 and -1000 programs in relation to CR (change requests) and MP (modification proposals) generated for the Electrical Systems Installation
- Highlighting the technical similarities and differences between A350 -900 & A350 -1000 Aircrafts for FAF perimeter
- Investigating, tracking and validating CRs (Change Requests) and integrating all functions (program, engineering, manufacturing and costing) included in the change process
- Tracking TRSs (Technical Repercussion Sheet) change content and MP impacts on CIs, compiling the TRS and identifying the impacts in the PS (Product Structure)
- Validating the TRSs for Technical change contents as per the change requests
- Performing 3D Feasibility analysis of technical solutions in DMU and concept study creation for all pre-customized aircraft for ESI
- Securing the readiness of all TRSs and sub-TRSs for ESI Conf 2 milestones
- Monitored daily status and accelerated flow of CRs, MPs and TRSs in close coordination across program and engineering functions resulting in 100% completion rate of launching all TRSs in ICC to successfully achieve ESI-Conf 2 milestone
- Streamlined the work flow based on priorities of late changes by introducing the approach of centrally tracking late technical changes and delivering a detailed weekly report to stakeholders and process owners
- Reduced the lead time of TRS creation and validation from 15 days to 12 days by setting up regular clarification meetings which resulted in reduction of rework loops and subsequently reducing variability
Head of Design - A380 Customization and Cost Reduction
BPOut GmbH
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Oversaw engineering activities to create standardized techno-commercial solutions and catalogues for customers to choose among available A380 aircraft configuration
- Responsible for E2E lifecycle of catalogues directed towards meeting the needs of 19 customer airlines
- Creation of new customization technical options in DMU and modification of old catalogue already designed in CustoCoRe and later improved in blue sky
- Ensuring technical progression of design proposals for Electrical Systems (FIH and SIH) with respect to quality, cost and delivery requirements
- Reporting project performance by KPIs to stakeholders, visual board management, utilizing WBS to develop project planning
- Building team efficiency and planning of resources including workload estimation
- Coordinating and communicating with various interfacing departments including the customer
- Promoted to the role of engineering head of design after 2 months into the project
- Generated cost reduction of up to 40% by providing feasible standardized technical solutions that imply reusability to multiple customer aircrafts
- Identified 'key' process steps and eliminated bottlenecks and waste
- This resulted in an improved-on time delivery from 78 % to 100 % and subsequently increased operational efficiency
- Supervised a team of 10-12 members and fostered a culture of continuous improvement by empowering employees, providing them further autonomy and authority to be in control of their own work
Interface Manager- A380 Interface and Study Team
Mahindra Satyam
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Single point of contact between aircraft cabin interior (ATA 25) and electrical systems installation (ATA 92)
- Defining and validating interface points to ensure accuracy and precision of electrical systems connection to individual cabin monuments namely Hatrack, Galleys, Lavatories, CAS (Cabin Attendant Seat) and Doorframes
- Coordinating with cross-functional departments across the value chain in order to resolve complex technical issues and queries originating from inter-disciplinary teams
- Proposed feasibility concepts to ensure optimized solution for late change requests (LICR) and real-time aircraft installation issues from Final assembly line
- Improved customer acceptance rate (CAR) of 99% from 85% for technical solutions by introducing systemic design reviews
- Enhanced customer delight by providing optimized technical solutions in compliance to customer design standards and guidelines accompanied by effective interaction with customer counterparts at the front line
Senior Design Engineer
Mahindra Satyam
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Responsible for providing technical solutions to both external and internal engineering functions
- Involved in product design of the Airbus A380 electrical system installation components comprising of harnesses and fins
- Spearheaded the concurrent engineering activities for A380 MSN 003 -SIA at the offshore development center in Bangalore, India
- Ensured quality re-engineered installation drawings and subsequently updating the DMU (Digital Mock Up) to assure end product compliance with respect to aircraft industry standards
- Incorporating design changes raised through Design query notes & Technical Repercussion Sheets into Mockup
- Key role in the continuous Improvement program suggesting new methods to improve & optimize the existing process
- Mentored 6 Entry level trainees resulting in full time integration towards a skilled pool of resources over the course of 3 months for forthcoming projects
- Yielded 100% first time right (FTR) by introducing effective usage of 'quality circle' approach which included empowering and supervising team members to identify and solve work related issues
- Ensured 100 % on time delivery to the customer in the process step during the project lifecycle by regularly monitoring and controlling the progress through in-depth analysis and evaluating project-schedule performance with respect to project the plan
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
3D Modelling
Catia V4/V5
VPM
PDM link
DMU-Trend
ICC-CADB
CMPM
ACC2
Taksy
iAMT
PRIMES
IMADE
MS Visio
ZAMIZ
Configuration Management
Electrical System Installation
Team Coaching
Team Management
Interface Management
Project Management
Work Flow Planning
Process Improvement
Certification
VPM
Personal Information
- Passport Number: C1VHWRZ2T
- Citizenship: Deutsch
- Date of Birth: 03/13/83
- Marital Status: Married
Keyvalues
- Efficient and Trustworthy
- Diligent and Collaborative
- Focused and Ambitious
- Consistent and Committed
- Leadership and Team player
Awards
- Received AIRward award from my team leader for excellent work with exceeding expectation and brining stability and quality for the Late change process, 2023
- Appreciation from company for outstanding work and team mentoring., 2019
- Appreciation feedback from client-Airbus for exceeding stakeholder expectations by ensuring deliveries on time and on quality., 2015
- Appreciation feedback from client-SAFRAN for optimizing design solutions in A380 Custo CoRe., 2013
- 'Integrated Engineering Services Accolades' award for outstanding contribution to A380 Cabin and Electrical Systems Project., 2008
- 'Certificate of Excellence' award for outstanding contribution to A380 MSN 003-SIA project., 2006
Timeline
ESI SA Configuration Management Operations - Airbus GmbH Hamburg
02.2022 - Current
CM Process Architect for Equipment - ALTEN Technology GmbH
02.2021 - 01.2022
SSCI checker -Cabin A320- family - ALTEN Technology GmbH
03.2020 - 05.2020
Team Leader - SOGECLAIR Aerospace GmbH
03.2019 - 02.2020
Change Leader A350/Single Aisle /Long Range- System Configuration Management - SOGECLAIR Aerospace GmbH
05.2016 - 02.2020
ESI checker and Team Leader A380 Engineering Quality - BPOut GmbH
08.2015 - 02.2016
Configuration Manager - A350 Electrical System Installation Transverse - BPOut GmbH
08.2013 - 07.2015
Head of Design - A380 Customization and Cost Reduction - BPOut GmbH
08.2010 - 04.2013
Interface Manager- A380 Interface and Study Team - Mahindra Satyam
09.2007 - 07.2010
Senior Design Engineer - Mahindra Satyam
08.2005 - 08.2007
National Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech), Mechanical Engineering