• Gender: Male
• Age: 47
• Designation: Manager
• Highest Education Level: Masters - Degree
• Preferred Country: India
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 25.4 Year(s)

Education

M.B.A (Operations) From Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai. 

B.E. (Mechanical) From Shanmugha College of Engineering Thanjavur, Affiliated to 
Bharathidasan University in 2000

Skill Sets

Experience in, New Product development, Process Engineering & Quality Management Systems 
Component Development of Plastic parts - Injection molding Interiors/Exteriors, Trims, Reservoir Tanks, gear shift knob, BSPM, Air guide parts
Proprietary parts for Oil seals, clutch, Bearings, Polymer Bush, Compact Cabin projects in FMCEL, Seat Assay development with Polar Auto Casting Proprietary parts like Front fork, Shock Absorbers.
Fabrication parts of Tube frame, Head Pipe, XL Frame, and Crash Guard. Side Tube, Brackets.
Experience in Special Process of Painting, powder Coating and Plating  
Development of Fixtures and Gauges with suppliers as per the drawing requirement.

Self Confidence
Positive approach
Adaptable to changes
Ability to learn new Technologies
Good team player

Work Experience

Manager – QA & NPD
Since Jul 2013
Company Profile: Manufacturer of automotive component & exterior lighting systems, powertrains, electrical-electronics, body and chassis parts to leading passenger car and motorcycle segments.
Job Profile :
Preparation of Timing plan for New Product development Development for Interior and Exterior Trim Products Greenfield Project Experience for Injection Moulding and Seat Assy systems
Development of Suppliers like Plastics, Sheet metal & Pressed Components Development of Suppliers for Plating, Brazing & Powder Coating Process and approve the Special Process.
Developing Obey a Hall with confidence for all projects and meeting as per the time line
Preparation of PV Plan& adhering the ES Requirement as per time line.
Supplier Process audit and coordinating with NC Closures as per time line
Complete planning of process sequences for the assemblies’ viz., automotive parts, sub- assemblies & manpower planning for new projects.
Yearly budget preparation for the project and plant requirements and CAPEX processing
Efficiency improvements and profit increasing through optimum use of man, machine and materials.
Assembly concept creation & SPM development for assembly
Tool design and checking fixture concept review.
To make PFMEA study for new projects &New mould trials and process stabilization.
Developing Fixtures required for Post molding operations.
Product feasibility study in terms of secondary operation & assembly.
Foresee the failure modes and support production department to streamline the new part production.
New Supplier Evaluation for parts, Fixtures& Gauges Development
Incite CAM, Sudharshan, YSI Plating, Dolan Tech Standson Rubber products, Trident Coatings etc…

Manager – QA & NPD
Feb 2012 to Jun 2013
Company Profile: Manufacturer of cars, commercial vehicles and tractors.
Job Profile :
Development of Clutches with Valeo & Luk and Bearings with FAG, NRB & NBC & Bushes with M/s Igus India Seat Development with Polar auto
LO- Feedback from supplier and SOR & DFMEA sign off.
Supplier DVP& Vehicle level validation follow up as per timeline
Preparation of Quote synthesis with various suppliers
Material Master Creation, Raising Purchase Order / STO thru SAP
Supplier CAPA /G8D, Audit Preparation and NC Closures as per timeline
Seat Development with Polar auto
Development of Electrical parts like Starter Motor,Alternator,headlamps,FLS& Wiring Harness etc
Ensuring Planning, scheduling and procuring the materials based on the production plan
Verifying shortage of materials based on report and approval of monthly purchase
Monitoring and analyzing the inventory according to the classes (ABC) of the material
Monitoring monthly Vendor rating and further actions towards Vendor improvement/Rationalization
Supplier Payment Issues resolving as per PO Terms.
Supplier Auditing & NC Closures
Ensure the PPAP documents during development as per AIAG Requirement.
Leading supplier CAPA FOR ORC ‘ Issues.

Manager – QA & NPD
May 2008 to Jan 2012 
Company Name: MATE
Company Profile: Manufacturer of Injection Moulding Components Like Bumpers, Door Trim, Interior Exterior Trim Parts to OEM’s like Ford, Hyundai, Maruti, GM, Renault – Nissan &Diamler etc.,
Job Profile:
Preparation of Timing plan for New Product development, Coordination with Engineering, Design, Procurement & Purchasing Team
Preparation PV plan and adhering the standards As per customer requirement (NDS, MES, Etc.)
To conduct ANPQP/PPAP status review for New Projects
Internal Auditor For Quality Management Systems and Monitoring ASES Requirements
Experience in 8D, QRQC, PDCA, FTA,LLC, FMEA, SPC tools
To Prepare PDR/TGR/TGW 
Conducting Trials In-house & Suppliers and Supplier quality system audit
Prepare Process & Quality Instructions (Work Instruction, SOS RIS, Etc.)
Prepare SPC Plan & Conducting MSA Studies for New Products& Suppliers
Planning & Procurement of Gauges for New Products with a proper validation of CMM Report
Set up an efficient and effective Quality Control System to continually monitor and test the product performance strictly, distinguish the potential non-conformance trend through statistic method
Handle customer complaint proactively by taking preventive and corrective actions to improve our product quality and meet customer requirements. 
Ensure all the products and incoming goods to be tested in terms of quality on right way and right time. 
Work together with purchasing department to control the quality of supplier’s product and help them to improve quality system continuously. 
Work on ISO 14001, ISO 9001, TS 16949, OHSAS 18001, SHE (Safety Health and Environment) systems according to requirements.

Asst. Manager –QA & Warranty Handling
June 2005 to May 2008
Company Name: Gabriel India Limited
Company Profile: Manufactuer of Front Fork & Shox Assemblies for Two Wheelers to the Esteemed Customers like
Jobs Profile: 
Development of New shock absorber Products( job includes development of Sheet metal/Forged components/Turned components and making it assembled) in line with customer Requirements 
Approval of process flow chart, control plan, Process FMEA& PPAP
Implementation of new systems and process improvement measures like Kaizens ,Pokayoke, 5S etc. at the Plant
Formation of CFTs in the Plant to address specific issues or to undertake improvement projects in the Plant to ensure cross- functional participation in process/product improvement
Adherence to safety norms by all personnel in the department so as to achieve the zero accident goal.
Conduct Problem Solving Techniques – KAIZENS 
To Evaluate and recommend for selection of Supplier. Conducting quality system audit
G8D analysis & Submission to Customer Complaints & Warranty Returns.
COPQ Reduction Review AQM, Zero Rework Plant QRQC and Using FTA, & 5W 2H 
Implementing & maintaining ISO 9001, TS 16949 quality systems, Process, Product and System Audits & Corrective Actions follow up
Implementing World Class Mfg techniques like 5S, Kaizen, Quality Circles, Clue Generation Tech. etc.,
Packaging: Developing internal and external packaging like bins, collapsible crates, PP boxes, trolleys, pallets and Carton boxes with best stackable quantities and qualities.
Communication: Well communication in verbal and written with different levels like operators to VP, Directors. 
Negotiation: Bottom neck negotiator for the capital items from spec preparation,RFQ floating to suppliers and quote comparison and good supplier sourcing and bench mark the prices
Costing: Guiding the costing through the investments of machines, axillaries, assemblies, assembly equipment and process selections like machine tonnage, cycle times and packaging. Internal/ in group costing and development from RFQ to launch.
Approval of supplier inspection standard & responsible for supplier evaluation activity
Follow up and support suppliers to meet part development milestones in line with Project Schedule
Proving Fit & Functional Trial at Customer end and getting fit ability Report of Products
Verification and approval of complete PPAP document 
Conduct Onsite Supplier assessment and release of observation sheet with audit score

Engineer - QA
Dec 2000 to May 2005
Company Name: Fiem Industries Limited
Company Profile: Manufacturer of Welding of sub-assemblies, Sheet metal pressed components & Plastic Injection Moulding Components. 
Jobs Profile:
Guide & Supervise Inspectors in Process Quality / Final Inspection
Preparation of process flow chart, control plan& maintaining stage wise inspection reports
Conduct statistical process control (SPC) study and report to QC - Head
Maintaining quality control documents, record regularly& Monitoring of layout inspection
To inspect the supplier products in various parameters as per standards (RIS) and Inspection plan.
Maintaining  TS 16949 - 2002 Quality Systems
Prepare  PPAP for New component approvals&Reporting to Manager – QA on the performance of quality management system and improvement action needed
Follow up and support suppliers to meet part development milestonesin line with Project 
Proving Fit & Functional Trial at Customer end and getting fitability Report of Products
Verification and approval of complete PPAP document 
Conduct Onsite Supplier assessment andrelease of observation sheet with audit score
Follow – up for timely CAPA actions identified during audits
To Approve supplier control plan with concurrence of Engineering & Mfg. CFT Team

Future Goals

Self-driven and result oriented individual looking forward to play a Challenging career in the Professional industry.