PRADEEP P.R
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PROFILE SUMMARY
A focused professional with nearly 10 years of experience in SCM-Commodity Sourcing/Component Development/SQA/SCM-Procurement & Tool Engineering
Skilled at handling activities related to Plastic (IP, Bumper, Interior & Exterior parts), Rubber & Proprietary Parts Development for Passenger & Commercial Vehicle Projects.
Skilled at handling activities related to Sheet Metal Components Development for Commercial Vehicle Projects & Non-Auto Engines
Hands-on experience in managing new product Development processes like APQP, FMEA,Volvo GDP Gate system, PPAP, RTS, PAA, PHR,SPR& Mahindra Development System(MPDS), etc.
Hands on experience in PLM & SAP
Deft at working with all the vendors for timely deliveries, releasing schedules, quality checks & ensuring timely payments to vendors, etc.
Expertise in coordinating with suppliers in maintaining Vendor managed inventory
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since April’15 Mahindra & Mahindra Limited as Deputy Manager
(Purchasing – Component Development M&M in TRIMS)
Identify and select potential supplier for new development Parts.
New parts development as per APQP and PPAP process
Drive For First Time Right Delivery of all projects
Conducting Design Manufacturing Feasibility, DVP & APQP deliverables sign off with Designer & Supplier
Tool, Fixture, Gauge planning and Commercial Settlement as per project
Handling vendor management (SOB/Alternate Sourcing/Scheduling etc.) activities
Monitor & close all parts PPAP as per APQP time plan.
Trouble shooting of Quality& Delivery issues, Analyze the root
Closely work with the R&D, Styling, and Spares & SCM teams to support projects.
Conducting PFMEA & CP Review with supplier to identify the potential failure proactively
Analyzing the root cause of problems and timely action plan.
Providing feedback to Mfg for early failure defects. & Initiation of improvement & horizontal deployment in similar cases.
Coordinating the entire development activities including requirement analysis, planning, finalizing specifications and prototype development.
Troubleshooting all technical problems till mass production or SOP; conducting various tests & inspections to ensure that products developed are in compliance with pre-set quality specifications
Highlights:
Deftly developed Cock Pit Assy for S101(KUV 1OO) project with all DVP requirement like BSR, Vibration, Gap&Flush, AAR as per intent
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Jan’08 to April ‘15 VE Commercial Vehicles, Pithampur (A Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Joint Venture) as Asst. Manager (Materials-Vendor Development)
Development Related:
RFI & RFQ to suppliers for new product & also for alternate sourcing based on QCD(Quality, Cost & Delivery).
Supplier Evaluation and Selection for New Product development & alternate source.
Techno-commercial discussions and APQP sign-off with Suppliers.
Preparation of micro level road map for tool & part development as per GDP and coordination with vendors for progress tracking till PPAP submission
Gauge Planning for development parts
Ensuring adherence to quality standards for all incoming materials/parts
Ensure all development parts DOL & Fixing of max. & min lot size, ware house agent, inventory norms & after successful pilot lot parts handing over to regular purchase.
Assessing performance of the vendors, vendor rating based on various criterions such as percentage for rejections, quality improvement, timely delivery, credit terms etc.
Strategic Sourcing
Source Selection for current components and new components.
Long terms and short term source planning for commodities.
Based on QCD, SOB finalization and Monitoring.
Capacity planning of Suppliers.
Alternate Source Development
RFQ to Suppliers
Supplier Evaluation and Selection.
Finalization of Tooling and Process and Target cost
Getting Component Approval from Design, Testing/Validation & Quality.
PPAP, Piloting and Implementation of on component on line.
Commercials
Commercial Settlement of NPD components cost and Tooling cost.
Budget initial cost provision based on drawing / specs.
SOB finalization and Monitoring.
Support for E-Bidding Process and award decision.
Monitoring Supplier Business and Spend Analysis.
Overseeing follow-up with vendors for timely deliveries, release schedules, quality checks & ensuring timely payments to vendors.
Key team member for improving line utilization and timely delivery of vehicles to marketing
Co ordination for reducing line stoppages and vehicle defects due to part quality
Driving supplies for resolution of part quality issues with structured approach
CFT member for improving plating and painting quality of sheet metal components
Highlights:
Deftly implemented Proprietary, Plastic & Rubber Sheet metal components through Volvo GDP route of following new generation Pro Series projects:
oPro 2100 (HD Series)
oPro 1102/1103 (LD series)
oCNG BSIII&BSIV (Norms Implementation)
oTERRA25 & Boogie Suspension
Improved part quality leading to 44% reduction in line stoppage also 12% reduction in final vehicle defects
Successfully implemented QRQC at Local Supplier End to Reduce Line Stoppage & DPV Defects
Significantly developed centralised paint plant for Pithampur based vendors
Bagged appreciated letters several times for effective line running
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Nov’06 to Jan’08 Sona Koyo Steering Systems Ltd., Gurgaon as Tool Engineer (Projects)
Job profile & Highlights:
Efficiently worked on Tubular Technology Project (Kind of Technology is first time in India) & successfully made off-tool sample for first tubular product
Developed all cold drawing dies & Swaging tooling for Tubular project
Prepared APQP Documents for Tubular Tech Project
EDUCATION
2015 Completed BE in Industrial Engineering From Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIIE), Navy Mumbai
2005 Advance Diploma (4 Year) in Tool & Die Making from Indo German Tool Room Indore
2001 Pre-degree from MG University, Kerala
1999 10th from Kerala Board
TRAININGS ATTENDED
Others: # Official Trainings for short periods
Completed various trainings on:
oSAP R3 MM module
oVolvo GDP System -
oPLM(Product Lifecycle Management)
oAPQP, PPAP, FMEA,
oG D & T
oStatistical Process Control
oPlastic & their process parameters, defects, causes & their remedies
oMahindra Development System
IT SKILLS
Proficient in:
oMS Office & Internet Applications
oSAP MM Module, MS-Projects, PLM(Product Lifecycle Management)
PERSONAL DETAILS
oMarital Status : Married
oDate of Birth : 2nd April, 1984
oLanguages Known : English,Hindi &Malayalam
WORK AUTHORIZATION IN CANADA
oAuthorized to work in Canada - Have received Canadian PR – No Visa sponsorship needed.