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Job Objective

Seeking Leadership assignments in Quality Assurance/Quality Control/QMS/New

Product Development with growth oriented organization.

Professional Management Skills

. A result oriented Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years' rich

experience in Total Quality Functions including Quality Management

systems, Quality Assurance Systems, Quality control systems & New

Product/Project Development in Aerospace/Automotive TS 169149 Tier I

industries (OEM Manufacturers). Wholly responsible for Quality Index

of the company

. A keen planner, strategist & implementer with expertise in Quality

Assurance and Control, Manufacturing and Process control using Lean

Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma tools and Analytical tools for

problem solving at shop floor level.

. Effective communicator with excellent relationship management &

negotiation skills to maintain harmonious industrial relations and

discipline.

. Proficient in use of personal computers and relevant software's.

Organizational

Experience

Tenure Organization Place Designation

Feb 09 to Universal Flexibles Pvt Bangalore Head-Manufacturing\Q

April 2010 Ltd uality

ISO/TS 16949

Apr 99 to Nov KE Mechanical System Bangalore Head-Manufacturing,

2007 Ltd, Quality, Design

TS 16949,Automotive Ind

QCS Pte Ltd Singapore Design Engineer

Jan 96 to Oct Fine Sheet Metal Works Quality Engineer

98 Maxtor Peripherals Pte Singapore Product Engineer

Ltd

Singapore

Jan 94 to Jan Micro Energy India Ltd Bangalore Deputy Manager-

96 Design

And

Engineering,Quality

Aug 84 to Dec Siemens VDO(Formerly Bangalore Superintendent

93 International -Production/Quality

Instruments Ltd)

ISO 9002,Automotive Ind

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Key Result Areas & Responsibilities

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Quality

. Directing, leading and managing Plant Quality Functions( Internal Plant,

Customer & Suppliers).

. Directing the preparation of Quality Assurance initiatives and strategies

for improving the present bench marks and Reliability including Suppliers

Quality Assessment and capabilities.

. Development of detailed and effective QUALITY Programs, Objectives and

QMS through the appropriate results driven application of Quality

Principles .

. Ensuring the Application of ISO 9001/TS 16949/AS9100 Quality Management

Systems at all levels.

. Decision Authority on ship/no ship. Conducting 5S Training and ensure

compliance of the same.

. Conducting Internal and External Audit programs and facing Customer

Audits

. Preparing Annual Quality Plans including targets for PPMS, Audit

schedules and Cost of Poor Quality. Monitoring and reviewing quality

trends to ensure reduction in impact on customer needs.

. Planning department budgets for equipments/instruments and managing

staff/employees count.

. Identification of continuous Improvement projects and teams for

implementation and providing the inputs and resources to accomplish the

savings and rewarding the team members through application of Six Sigma

methodology and tools like DMAIC, DFSS, QFD, DFM, DOE.

. Establishing,Review, approve and monitor Plant performance against

Customer Quality standards. Evaluating and recommending changes in methods

and procedures that impact the Quality of product and Quality System by

conducting internal & Suppliers scheduled and surveillance Audits...

. Preparation of Standards Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions

for all the process.

. Responsible for Customer Score Cards(PPMS), Corrective action response

time and effectiveness, Document control and accuracy .Using 8D Principles

for resolving customer complaints. Ensuring reduction in Quality trends

through use of appropriate Analytical and Quality tools

. Management of Control of Nonconforming material and records. Generating

process measure metrics & trends on rejection & rework, COPQ. Conduct

RCAs,implement action plans for NC closure .

. Setting priorities, establishing work schedules and monitor the work of

direct reports. Coaching, developing and evaluating staff time to time for

competence mapping.

. Establishing Acceptance criteria for instruments/gages/equipments using

Measurement System Analysis and calibration. Ensuring the calibration

activity is performed as per scheduled plans

. Generate Quality metrics on supplier performance and establish measures

to monitor Quality costs and cost avoidance. Ensuring effective and timely

closure on all Supplier corrective action requests.

. Decision making in the approval & validation new/changed supplier

production process. Scheduling APQP with selected suppliers and manage

process capability studies and Run-at-Rate at suppliers.

. Developing supplier capability in risk assessment using PFMEA. Developing

and implementing SPC inspection points and control plans at the supplier

that will provide STS status.

. Participate in trial production and preparation of PPAP documents for

customer approval.

Design, Engineering and New Product Introduction/Development

. Directing, leading and managing Designing process & concepts, developing

detail & assembly drawings of products to meet product Quality as per

customer specification using AutoCad & GDT .

. Designing and developing all Mechanical systems & parts, Sheet Metal

enclosures, Plastic & Rubber parts, Heat Sinks, Special mounting brackets,

provision for cabling & other electronic parts.

. New Products Development using APQP & PPAP standards and developing

FMEA,CONTROL PLANS,PSW,MSA,SPC and Material testing reports, Mechanical

properties .

. Facilitating New Product Development initiatives with key focus on

QCD(Quality, Cost, Delivery). Coordinating with customers for

understanding their technical requirements and facilitating the internal

Designing process by capturing Voice of Customer using QFD.

. Cost estimation of New Products/Assemblies and generating Bill of

Materials(BOM). Interface and document MOM with suppliers/customers on

engineering specification and Quality requirements decision making in

finalizing and approving the suppliers.

. Preparing & floating of tenders to suppliers, evaluation of offers,

techno-commercial discussion and finalization of contract in view of

project schedule and work within Budgeted cost.

. Identification of continuous Improvement projects and teams for

implementation and providing the inputs and resources to accomplish the

savings and rewarding the team members.

Certifications/Trainings Attended

a) AutoCAD and Advanced Modeling Extension (AME-3D) & Pro-E b) Training

in MTM (Method, Time and Motion)

c) TQM, ISO 9000 and TS16949/ISO d) Personal

Administration & Self Leadership

e) Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Lean Manufacturing f) Six

Sigma Green Belt Certified

g) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt candidate and Lead Auditor certification

course.

IT Skills

o Well versed with Autocad, ERP/MRP software, MS Office 2000 & SPC & BOM

Software.

I had the opportunity to lead and Architect the development of ERP

Software & Implementation

Academic Credentials

* BE (Mechanical) from Mysore University in High Second Class in 1984.

* Pre University(12th) from St Josephs college Bangalore in First class in

1979

* Matriculation(SSLC)(10nth) from RBANMS High School,Bangalore in First

class in 1977

Personal Details

Present Address : No 1, ILpay Thope " C " Street, Ulsoor, Bangalore-

560008, India

Telephone : +91-80-255*****, +91-962*******

Date of Birth : July 07, 1961

Passport : No. G0023690 Issued at BANGALORE, Date of Expiry: September

26th, 2016

Note- Visited the countries UK, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Italy, France

for Customers Technical,Quality and Process requirements and participation

in Fairs/Exhibitions .Having US Business Visa till 2016

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