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Muhammad Riaz

Muhammad Riaz

Senior Quality Inspector - Operations
Dilovası – Kocaeli

Summary

Results-driven Quality Control & Quality Assurance Specialist with over 14 years of experience in the manufacturing industry across UAE, Turkey, and Pakistan. Proven expertise in quality inspections, non-conformance reporting, root cause analysis, and ISO standards compliance (ISO 9001 & ISO 45001). Skilled in conducting audits, calibrating equipment, and ensuring product conformity with UL, FM, and HI standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, risk management, and EHS compliance. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high-quality standards in fast-paced production environments. Holds multiple auditor certifications and trained as a First Aider, Fire Marshal, and Spill Responder.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Quality Inspector

Xylem Manufacturing Middle East & Türkiye
10.2016 - Current

Key Responsibilities :

1. Incoming and In-Process Inspection

• Executed incoming inspections of mechanical components in strict compliance with company standards, engineering drawings, and specifications ensuring zero non-conformities.

• Ensured timely inspection processes to maintain uninterrupted production line efficiency.

• Collaborated closely with production teams to achieve operational performance and productivity targets.

• Coordinated with engineering teams for component approval or rejection based on quality standards.

• Conducted inspections of prototype and under-development parts, preparing detailed dimensional inspection reports.

• Reviewed and validated production shop orders to ensure alignment with customer requirements prior to commencement of production.

2. Final Inspection & Testing

• Conducted final inspections of pumps and spare parts, ensuring full compliance with company procedures and standards.

• Performed pump performance test validations leveraging pump selection tools and adherence to HI, UL, and FM standards to confirm conformity with customer requirements.

• Maintained comprehensive and traceable records of all final inspections, ensuring audit readiness and quality traceability.

3. Non-Conformance Management & Corrective Actions

• Implemented strict non-conformance procedures, including documentation of rejected parts via NCRs to ensure traceability and accountability.

• Addressed internal quality issues across all assembly lines, adhering to established non-conformance protocols.

• Supported manufacturing teams in defining and implementing short-term corrective actions to resolve production and supply chain non-conformities.

4. Audits, Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversaw quarterly UL and FM audits to verify product compliance with applicable industry standards.

• Assisted in the planning and execution of internal and external management system audits.

• Monitored and managed calibration of measuring instruments to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance.

• Participated in risk assessments, toolbox meetings, and EHS reporting, including near-miss tracking, incident investigations, and Gemba walks, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

5. Operational Support & Coordination

• Facilitated issuance of work permits for contractors, ensuring compliance with operational and safety protocols.

• Actively participated in daily operational (Tier 1) meetings, addressing and resolving day-to-day operational challenges efficiently.

QHSE INSPECTOR

K.S.B Pumps Co. Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 12.2015

Key Responsibilities:

1. Incoming and In-Process Inspection

  • Executed incoming inspections of mechanical components in strict compliance with company standards, engineering drawings, and specifications ensuring zero non-conformities.
  • Ensured timely inspection processes to maintain uninterrupted production line efficiency.
  • Collaborated closely with production teams to achieve operational performance and productivity targets.
  • Conducted inspections of prototype and under-development parts, preparing detailed dimensional inspection reports.
  • Verification of pump quality aspects in assembly shop.
  • To ensure all the certificates required have been met and the product is qualifying in all aspects as per relevant QCP.
  • Monitor and analyze the SAP X2 & X3, notifications and communicate with the relative departments for its correct and timely closure.
  • Maintained comprehensive and traceable records of all inspection’s activities, ensuring audit readiness and quality traceability.

2. Final Inspection :

  • Conducted final inspections of pumps and spare parts related to local & export orders ensuring full compliance with company procedures and standards.
  • Verification of pump paint activities regarding epoxy as well as normal paint in paint shop.
  • Verification of pump quality aspects in assembly shop.
  • Verification of quality documents / certificates (2.1, 2.2 & 3.1certificates) as per customer requirement and settled quality control plan.
  • To ensure all the certificates required have been met and the product is qualifying in all aspects as per relevant QCP.
  • Maintained comprehensive and traceable records of all final inspections,ensuring audit readiness and quality traceability.

3. Non-Conformance Management & Corrective Actions

  • Implemented strict non-conformance procedures, including documentation of rejected parts via NCRs to ensure traceability and accountability.
  • Addressed internal quality issues across all assembly lines, adhering to established non-conformance protocols.
  • Supported manufacturing teams in defining and implementing short-term corrective actions to resolve production and supply chain non-conformities.

4. Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepared daily QHSE monitoring reports, improving visibility of safety and quality metrics across operations.
  • Compiled monthly QHSE digests by consolidating departmental reports, streamlining management review processes
  • Verified quality documents and certificates (2.1, 2.2 & 3.1) per customer requirements, ensuring compliance with approved quality control plans.
  • Analyze the customer complaint and coordinated with the relevant department for the resolution of the problem
  • Monitor and analyze the SAP X1, notifications and communicated with the relative departments for its correct and timely closure.

5. Audits, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Verification of vendor process considering high rejection.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of internal and external management system audits.
  • Participated in risk assessments, EHS reporting, including near-miss tracking, incident investigations, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Maintenance technician

Ali Glass Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
07.2007 - 08.2008
  • Examined machinery and mechanical equipment to evaluate performance and identify problems.
  • Cleaned, lubricated, and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
  • Documented work logs and repairs to maintain accurate records.
  • Examined parts closely to detect breakages and excessive wear due to misuse or equipment failures.
  • Used welding abilities to fabricate, assemble and repair metal parts.
  • Protected against accidents by carefully handling tools and chemicals.

Education

Diploma of Associate Engineering/DAE - Mechanical Technology

Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE), Lahore
Swedish Institute Of Technology-Wah Cantt,Pakistan
11-2008

Sciences (Biology,Chemistry,Mathematics,Physics

Board of Intermediate And Secondary Education Rawalpindi
Government Boys High School Hassan Abdal
04.2001 -

Skills

Quality management

Certification

Preparing for 9001 :2015 Training Course Quality Management System / Conducted by: LRQA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

EHS Training 03 Days - Conducted by: QHSE International

11-2023

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) / Internal Auditor Training / Conducted by: TÜV SÜD Middle East L.L.C.

10-2023

ISO 9001 :2015 QMS Internal Auditor Training Course / Internal Auditor Training / Conducted by: LRQA

03-2017

Preparing for 9001 :2015 Training Course Quality Management System / Conducted by: LRQA

02-2017

Senior Quality Inspector

Xylem Manufacturing Middle East & Türkiye
10.2016 - Current

QHSE INSPECTOR

K.S.B Pumps Co. Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 12.2015

Maintenance technician

Ali Glass Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
07.2007 - 08.2008

Sciences (Biology,Chemistry,Mathematics,Physics

Board of Intermediate And Secondary Education Rawalpindi
04.2001 -

Diploma of Associate Engineering/DAE - Mechanical Technology

Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE), Lahore
Muhammad RiazSenior Quality Inspector - Operations