Simon Chacko
About Simon Chacko
Simon Chacko is a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Supervisor at Emerson in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in quality management across various industries.
Current Role at Emerson
Simon Chacko is currently employed as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Supervisor at Emerson in the Houston, Texas Area. In this role, he is responsible for the calibration of gages, managing ISO 9001 certification, and conducting internal, customer, and supplier quality audit activities. He designs and implements training programs for quality assurance staff and internal auditors, and collaborates closely with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams for product and process improvement plans.
Previous Experience in Quality Management
Simon Chacko previously served as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Supervisor at Emerson from 2014 to 2017. Before that, he worked at AAR Aerostructures & Interiors as a Senior Quality Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama from 2013 to 2014. He also held the position of Quality Manager at Curtiss Wright Surface Technologies, where he worked from 2008 to 2013 in both Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth regions. His responsibilities in these roles included managing quality assurance activities, implementing quality metrics, and reporting systems.
Early Career Responsibilities
Simon Chacko's career began with roles in quality engineering and management. He was a Quality Manager/Senior Quality Engineer at AMD INDUSTRIES, INC. in Cicero, IL from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, he was a Quality Engineer at NU-WAY INDUSTRIES, INC. in Des Plaines, IL from 2004 to 2005. He also worked at Gulf Consolidated Contractors Company (GCC) in Saudi Arabia as a Quality Engineer/Project Quality Manager from 1997 to 2003, and at Naval Aviation Industry and Aircraft Repair Stations in India from 1986 to 1997.
Educational Background
Simon Chacko holds a Master of Business Administration from the CJ Institute of Health & Management. He has also studied at the Institute of Welding Technology and the Foremen Training Institute. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Arts degree. Simon is certified as an ASQ Auditor, adding to his extensive qualifications in the field of quality assurance.
Areas of Expertise
Simon Chacko has a significant background in managing quality assurance activities in the aerospace manufacturing and special process industries. He has extensive experience in project management, ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standards. His professional expertise covers precision metal stamping, electronic boards assembling, oil and gas petrochemical components, and naval aviation industries. Additionally, he manages the RGA or RMA process on parts returns, conducts weekly MRB disposition meetings, and oversees various product and process performance monitoring systems.