• Gender: Male
• Age: 61
• Designation: Department Head
• Highest Education Level: Diploma
• Preferred Country: India
• Preferred Location: Anywhere
• Work Experience: 39.4 Year(s)

Education

Diploma in Automobile Engineering from Hindustan Institute of Engineering, Madras, India in 1983-1985 with First Class.
Innovative Practices in Manufacturing Management from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India

Skill Sets

Engineering:
Automotive switch design development and manufacture
Automotive bulb manufacture
Electro-mechanical component assembly
Plastic injection moulding
Sheet metal stamping

Project Management:
Business planning
Budget preparation and monitoring
Problem analysis and resolution
Building strategic partnerships

IT Knowledge and Experience:
2D & 3D design software
Microsoft & Linux based operating system.

Communication:
Proficient with both written and oral communication
Leading, training and motivating staff
Preparation of reports
Negotiation
Customer service

Work Experience

Design Head (Switch Division)
Since 2006 to till date
Presently working with a leading automotive component manufacturing company
Job Profile:
To head a world class design team of 34 designers for automobile switch, two wheeler lever holder and handle bar assembly.

Plant Head (Switch Division)
Since 2004 to May 2006
Worked with Varroc Engineering Pvt Ltd, Engineering Division.
Job Profile:
Establish a new division to design, develop and manufacture automotive switches
Create a business plan with the appropriate technology selection
Select and recruit a team of professionals to design switches at world class standard
Establish the design and validation facilities for electromechanical and mechatronic products for the automotive market in India
Establish a manufacturing facility for switch and handle bar assembly for motorcycles
Ensure all systems are in line with TS 16949.

Head of Product Development
Since 1994 to 2004.
Worked with Shutham Electric Ltd.
Job Profile:
Build a team of engineers and train them in the essentials of automotive switch design, tool making and manufacturing engineering
Establish a system for design, development and documentation as per ISO 9001
Establish an in-house tool room assisted by mould and press tool engineers
Develop a close working relationship with Lucas Body System (UK) on the basis of technology licensing agreement
Formalise strategic partnerships to allow development capacity without additional capital investment.
Assessment Manage a team to assess the various types of customer requirements including product conceptualisation and cost.

Technical Partner
Since 1988 to 1994.
Worked with Connectra.
Job Profile:
Establish and operate a small profitable company providing electro-mechanical component assembly, plastic injection moulding and sheet metal stamping
Select highly profitable niche products
Select appropriate machinery and develop a low cost supplier base
Recruit a small team to run the business

Trainee Engineer
Since 1985 to 1988
Worked with Perfect Miniature Lamp Industry
Job Profile:
Develop and manufacture incandescent bulbs for head lamp and tail lamp applications for heavy commercial vehicles and two-wheelers

TRAINING:
ISO9000: The Internal Auditor Course - Teams Training Services