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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

Quality assurance

Defect identification

Dimensional inspection

Equipment operation

Sampling methodologies

Documentation skills

Measurement techniques

Results documentation

ISO standards

Materials testing

Strong mechanical aptitude

Process control

Calibration procedures

Production streamlining

Quality assurance controls

Excellent mathematical skills

Excel data modeling

Test equipment operation

Visual inspection

Measuring skills

Product inspection

Production monitoring

First-article inspection

Sampling methods

Process validation

Sampling protocols

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Recordkeeping

Reporting and analysis

Non-conformance reporting

Quality control planning

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