Sonia Ethakkan, BS, MBA

Quality & EHS Systems Leader | Entrepreneur | ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100D Expert | Chemical Engineer | Creative Problem Solver | Artist at Heart

United States

About

Experience

  • Senior Quality Operations Engineer at RTX
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • North America EHS (SHE) Coordinator at Unilever
    Feb 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Led safety training programs and compliance protocols across 12 factories, reducing high‑hazard incidents by 38%. - Standardized operations by updating 20+ SOPs and creating scalable templates, ensuring OSHA audit readiness across North America. - Improved contractor onboarding efficiency by 20% through streamlined construction safety initiatives. - Delivered actionable insights via KPI analysis and monthly reporting, strengthening risk management and sustainability performance. - Drove data‑driven safety campaigns that cut incident recurrence by 50% and enhanced stakeholder awareness across sites.

  • Supplier Quality Engineer II at Hologic, Inc.
    Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 · 2 mos

    - Conducted technical reviews of raw material suppliers to evaluate manufacturing and quality capabilities. - Oversaw supplier performance in process control, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and First Article Inspections. - Defined and approved PPAP requirements for new and revised parts, ensuring timely completion. - Partnered with suppliers and internal R&D/Design Assurance teams to exceed fit, form, function, and reliability standards. - Managed supplier quality metrics (SCARs, SACAs, NCEs) and drove resolution of global non‑conformities. - Strengthened supplier relationships and improved compliance through proactive monitoring and issue resolution.

  • Art Instructor at Pinot's Palette
    Oct 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Instruct customers during events in an energetic, clear, and well-paced manner. Create and develop paintings to be taught in classes and used for promotional items including lesson plans.

  • onsemi (Full-time · 9 mos)
    • Probe Equipment Maintenance Manager
      May 2023 - Sep 2023 · 5 mos

      - Directed logistics and installation schedules for high‑value toolsets, improving warehouse flow and capacity planning. - Implemented vendor management protocols for AS9100D readiness, strengthening supplier processes and performance tracking. - Led cross‑functional project management with procurement and operations to optimize tool movement and reduce delays. - Negotiated logistics contracts that boosted capacity planning by 20% and exceeded annual cost‑reduction targets.

    • Quality and Controls Engineer II
      Jan 2023 - May 2023 · 5 mos

      Onsemi acquired East Fishkill GlobalFoundries site. Continuing same roles and responsibilities from Global Foundries.