Darshini R.Letchumanan
About Darshini R.Letchumanan
Darshini R. Letchumanan is a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in supplier chain management and quality assurance across various industries.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Darshini R. Letchumanan currently serves as the Principal Supplier Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific. She has held this position since 2017 and operates from the company's facility in Batu Kawan. Her role involves overseeing supplier quality and ensuring compliance with industry standards. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her position, particularly in quality management processes and supplier audits.
Past Experience and Roles
Darshini has a comprehensive background in supplier quality and engineering roles across several industries. She previously worked at St. Jude Medical as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer from 2014 to 2017 in Penang, Malaysia. Prior to that, she was with First Solar as a Senior Project/Materials-NPI Engineer from 2011 to 2014 in Kulim, Kedah. Her earlier roles include positions at Jabil Sdn. Bhd as a Supplier Quality Engineer from 2005 to 2011 and at ISO Technology Sdn. Bhd as a Quality Assurance Engineer from 2004 to 2005 in Penang, Malaysia.
Educational Background
Darshini R. Letchumanan holds a Bachelor's degree with Honors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Lincoln, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She also has a Diploma in Telecommunications, Electronics & Computer Engineering from College Damansara Utama, obtained between 1997 and 1999. Her early education includes secondary schooling at St. George’s Girls School, where she completed her SPM with a focus on Science from 1991 to 1996.
Expertise in Quality and Compliance
Darshini is recognized for her expertise in ISO22442 standards, specifically related to Animal Tissue. As a global auditor, she supports audits in various regions worldwide. She also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Bovine Tissue. Her experience includes setting up Supplier Quality Management and Incoming Receiving inspection in startup environments. Additionally, she conducts both supplier audits and Animal Tissue audits as a qualified lead auditor.
Industry Experience and Projects
Throughout her career, Darshini has worked across multiple industries including Manufacturing, Automotive, Wafer, Semiconductor, Solar, and Medical. She has a strong background in supply chain management and has been involved in several transfer projects within the medical devices industry. Her roles have frequently involved collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality and compliance, thereby bolstering the company's supply chain efficiency and reliability.