K MUTHUKUMARAN
N */***, MGR Street, JJ Nagar, Singaperumal koil,
Kanchipuram district, TN, INDIA - 603204, Mobile-+91-984*******, Home +91-729*******, *************@*****.***
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER /QUALITY– AUTOMOBILE/MECHANICAL An Enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer towards reaching company objectives with significant engineering experiences in Automobile OEM’S like DAIMLER, TATA Motors, in the work area of Supply chain management quality, Metrology, Quality control, Problem Solving, Manufacturing of Engine, Transmission, Axles and Commercial Vehicles.
Executive Summary:
Over Fifteen years’ rich experience in Quality Assurance Division of OEM Automobile Manufacturers,
Since Aug’2012 associated with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited (Bharat Benz/Fuso)
Functional expertise in Supply chain management quality, Supplier up gradation and Supplier Quality assurance, In process quality, Metrology & Handling Overseas customers for KD Kit’s Problem resolution.
Technical expert in Engine Assembly, Transmission, Commercial vehicles, Machining & Measurements.
Gauges and measuring equipment’s Plan & Calibration, and doing Internal audit as per ISO/IEC 17025- 2005 (as per the requirement of NABL).
Conversant with TS 16949, VDA 6.3(Process auditor) and ISO/IEC 17025-2005 (NABL Internal auditor) standards.
Proficient on SAP-QM Module and developed 5 special T-Codes for Quality system for Rejection handling.
Overseas customer service (over 14 countries) on KD Quality topics for MFTBC (Japan) from March’2016 to May’2017 and developed a portal for tracking and documentation with IT support. AREA OF EXPERTISE
Supply Chain Management - Quality:
Diesel Engine’s Parts and Axle parts development through APQP, PPAP approval and SOP implementation,
VDA 6.3 Process audit for our suppliers,
Quality and delivery confirmation for production without any loss and within targets,
ICA and PCA confirmation for Issues related to parts in line
Cost reduction through best in class system and continues improvement on parts quality and delivery, Metrology Laboratory:
Managed Metrology Lab for five years and converted all the manual measurements to Automation, by this we changed our TAKT Time target from 2 Weeks to 8 Hours.
Calibrations on Gauges and testing equipment as per ISO/IEC 17025-2005 standard.
Product audit plan & Execution on all engine components, Rear Axle, Front Axles, Cab and Cowl and other truck parts
Guidance to production team for problem resolution based on inspection reports
Responsible for CAPAX and planning, designing and procurement of all gauges and equipment. Process Quality:
Daily review on Product Audit reports,
Determine root cause for quality problems and implement corrective actions.
Interface with production personnel to resolve problems and facilitate improvements.
Identify and reduce costs of non-conformance such as scrap, warranty, and rework. 2
Supplier Quality / Incoming quality:
Daily review on Line complaints and Execution of CAPA,
Ensure all the corrective actions taken are sustained at supplier end through frequent audit.
Co-ordinating with the vendors for improving the incoming materials.
PPAP validation,
Conducting Product and Process audits to enhance quality of products and identify the improvement opportunities for continual improvement processes.
Supplier up gradation through training (Poke yoke, Kaizen, SPC etc.) and effectiveness monitoring,
Ensure and control the Incoming parts quality.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DAIMLER INDIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PVT.LTD - Manager–QA, Since Aug’2012
Controlling & Confirming Incoming parts quality within TAKT time,
Control of inspection records as per audit requirements,
CAPA Validation at supplier end and follow-up its effectiveness,
Gauge control and gauge planning activities,
Monitor the non-conformity parts handling,
Support to vendor development for Localizing parts.
Day to day problem solving’s in assembly line through technical analysis.
Continuous improvement in Inspection process and finding the best way of measuring process
Training others for continuous improving of efficiency and effectiveness of work.
Support and solution provider for KD quality issues for MFTBC KD plants (Over 14 Overseas customers) since March’2016 and Got 6 Months On job training in Japan.
Since May’17, working in Supply chain management quality, handling 6 suppliers, Achievements:
Q Flag parts inspection within TAKT time reduction from 18 Hrs to 5.0 Hrs.
Improved the Trim, Chassis & PTI component’s Quality through Product Audit.
Achieved Zero complaints on Measurement results and Problem analysis report.
SAP Implemented for Incoming Inspection and its disposal activities.
I added my support to localize 80% of truck parts in India.
New team developed for preventive quality department and work system implemented for every role.
Improved the 20 worst suppliers in 2014-2015.
90% of KD quality issue solved in with in time, (increased by 60% in 6 months) in 2016 for FUSO
15 Parts developed in 2017,
TATA MOTORS LTD - Officer–QA /Metrology Dec’06 – Aug’12
Conversion of Manual measurement process to Automation.
Day to day problem solving’s in assembly line through technical analysis.
Continuous improvement in Inspection process and finding the best way of measuring process
Training others for continuous improving of efficiency and effectiveness of work.
Internal auditing for our Metrology Lab as per ISO/IEC 17025, for to get NABL Certification. Achievements:
NABL Accreditation for 36 Parameters of Gauges and Equipment’s for Calibrating as per NABL ISO/IEC 17025-2005 Standard.
Improved the Engine and Axle Component’s Quality through daily Product Audit.
Achieved Zero complaints on Measurement results and Problem analysis report.
Registered on Value Engineering for 15 Lakhs in 2010-2011 financial years.
Developed Various complicated programs in Calypso(Zeiss), Adcole, Rondcom. 3
MM Forgings Ltd - Supervisor–Process quality Jul’05- Nov ‘06
Process control monitoring.
Analysis daily rejections & customer’s complaint and coordinate with respective sections for solving of problems
Maintaining all quality records & documents.
Layout inspection as per the planned frequency,
SPC and MSA study.
Coordinating TPM & 5S activities,
Achievements:
Improved in house machined parts quality and achieved 100 PPM.
Achieved Zero complaints on Measurement results. Wellwin Industry LTD - Supervisor–SQA Jun’03- Jul ’05
Working in Incoming, in process and Final Inspection individually,
To Develop New vendor when production Increased,
Control of in process and Final Rejection.
Handling of Customer Complaint,
Murali Machine Works (P) LTD - Diploma Trainee, Jun’02- Mar ‘03
Improving my knowledge to do Programming, setting and Process planning in CNC Machines, Improving Quality and Productivity and achiving Zero PPM.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Sri Balaji Polytechnic, affiliated with D.O.T.E. Tamil Nadu, India. Completed in the period of 1999 – 2002, scored 89% with honors. TRAININGS
Internal Auditor - NABL ISO/IEC 17025
Vehicle knowledge (LDT, MDT and HDT)
SAP – QM Module
VDA 6.3 Process auditor
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : K Muthukumaran,
Date of Birth/Age : 27th March’1983 / 34 Years,
Father’s Name : Mr. S. Kanagasabai,
Mother’s Name : Mrs. K. Kasthuri,
Present and Permanent Address : No 6/241, MGR Street, JJ Nagar, Singaperumal koil, Kanchipuram district,
Tamil nadu – 603204, INDIA.
Contact No : +91-984******* / 909-***-****/729-***-****
Marital Status : Married
Spouse Name : Mrs. M Kalaiselvi, Msc (Chemistry)
Languages known : Tamil, Hindi & English.
Current CTC : 8.8 LPA(INR)
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information’s given here are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Yours faithfully
K Muthukumaran
27th Dec’2017