Quality Engineer
Resume:
PRESTIGE BELLA VISTA,
1st FLOOR,
MOUNT POONAMALLE HIGH ROAD,
IYYAPPANTHANGAL,
CHENNAI - 600056.
S.V. MAHESHKUMAR
Mobile No: 91 – 877-***-****
E-mail : *********@*****.***
Summary
Over 20+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, Material management, Supplier Development and Plant Quality.
Exposure in Customer Relation Operations in the Automobile Sector as well as other allied functions.
Having Working knowledge in problems solving tools.
An enthusiastic self-starter and hardworking professional and focused on exceeding organizational goals.
Work experience
1.Wipro Infrastructure Engineering is the Division of Wipro Group, World’s largest independent hydraulic cylinder Manufacturers with 13 state of the art manufacturing facilities across the globe supplying hydraulic cylinders to Construction, Earth moving & Mining equipment’s, Tippers, Tractor Steering’s, Forestry, Loader cranes & Trucks. Major Customers are HIAB, JCB, Caterpillar, Escorts, Mahindra, Kubota, Kobelco, Manitou, Takeuchi, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland John Deere, CNH etc.
Manager - Heading Plant Quality functions in chennai plant from March 2015.
Additional responsibility for Supplier Quality Assurance from Oct 2011 to till date.
TPM-QM pillar chairman to establish defect free manufacturing process.
1)QM & QA matrix methodology
2)4M analysis and survey
3)PM analysis for repetitive defects
4)Zero customer complaint approach
5)Zero Defect approach (In process rejections)
Certified Six Sigma Green belt and Internal Auditor of ISO, IATF Quality Management system.
Undergoing certification training for Six Sigma Black belt in Wipro.
Expertise in handling continuous improvement projects using DMAIC Methodology. Demonstrated ability in core tools like FMEA, PPAP, APQP, 8D Problem solving, 7 QC Tools, Kaizens, Lean concepts etc. Strong knowledge in Sheet metal parts, Plating, Welding, Machining, Forging, Casting, Heat treatment, Tubes & Pipes.
Job Profile:
Ensuring continuous improvement within the quality control system and culture.
Reporting results and project updates to senior management.
Making sure that Quality standards are clearly set up and are communicated within the company.
Planning and conducting System & Process audit at Supplier plant, Review of Non conformances ensure closing them.
Rating the suppliers on Quality and work with suppliers to improve the ratings
Drive corrective actions for the Quality Issues & Monitor the Effectiveness of the same
Monitoring PPAP effectiveness and taking suitable actions to Improvement
Driving Continuous Improvement projects in Sourcing function
Evaluation & selection of suppliers by conducting supplier audits
Work with supplier in preparation & approval of PPAP
Planning & organizing routine system & process audit of existing supplier base.
Visit supplier periodically & review their ongoing process performance
Managing CAPA's & drive for corrective actions on the identified quality issues & monitor the effectiveness of same.
Drive suppliers for continual improvements
Training & Development of Subordinates & Suppliers.
Responsible for DRM and working with all plant functional for Plant Quality improvement.
6 Sigma Projects:
Reduced Rejections due to Less cushioning non conformances from 4000 PPM to <100 PPM level through DMAIC approach
Reduced bore rejections from 10000PPM to <100PPM level through DMAIC Approach Major tool used is Full factorial DOE
Optimization of plating & grinding parameters to meet the customer delight (Enhanced the life of plating in Piston rod by 60%)
Elimination of Bush pressing rejection through DMAIC approach, the major tool used is Binary Logistic Regression
Successfully completed Six Sigma Green Belt training and more than 30 Poka yokes implemented at supplier place.
Noteworthy Milestones:
Reduced the rejections & Rework from 20000 PPM to 100 at one of the Major Supplier through Six sigma approach.
Completely eliminated Thread Problems in all RTA/RTU Parts used in Loader crane cylinders.
PFMEA(Online Portal - for each family created along with Suppliers & Internal team in which all the defects & Process Controls addressed, Same is being used for any new development.
2. Hwashin Automotive India Private Limited is a Leading manufacturer of front and Rear suspension sheet metal parts to OEM s Hyundai & Ford. Hwashin India is a 100% subsidiary of Hwashin.Co, Korea among 5 other in countries where Hyundai is placed. Total Annual Sales US$287 Million.
Senior Engineer - New product Quality Assurance from June 2008 ~2009.
Manufacturing task force leader for ABC pedal lines to improve the throughput and reduction of in process rejections by 30%.
Job Profile:
Responsible for Supplier Quality Activities
Responsible for Supplier Quality Assessment and System audit.
Initiating Corrective & Preventive actions for Quality problems
Supplier Product/Process Quality improvement activities
Supplier Quality Performance monitoring and follow up
Supplier audit & Internal Product/Process audit
Responsible for Quality documents for APQP/PPAP/ISAR
CFT Leader for control plan/FMEA/PFD/Work std
Internal auditor for ISO/TS
Conducting Supplier Quality awareness programmes.
Implementation of Gauges/Error proof for Quality problems.
Improvements done:
Supplier PPM reduced from 1750 to 180 PPM by Continuous improvement and Process improvement.
Idle jig implemented for hardware controlling in body shop lines to avoid nut miss/part miss issues.
Spot counter implemented in i20 car Centre floor line and eliminated customer and In-house rejections.
Auto bar code stickering machine introduced in ABC pedal assy lines to ensure the completion of process.
Frequent nut miss problem avoided by implementing Nut Miss Error proofing at supplier end.
Rivet and clip miss in Heat protector is eliminated by providing counter at supplier end.
3. Thai Summit Neel Auto Private Limited Unit is a joint venture company between JBM Group, India, and Thai Summit Group, Thailand. It is a Tier 1 Supplier to TVS Motor Company. Has obtained ISO/TS 16949: 2002, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:1999. This Unit – Manufactures and supplies Main Frames, Exhaust Systems and Petrol Tanks to TVS Motor Company ltd.
Senior Engineer - Supplier Quality Assurance from April 2006 to June 2008 (2 years)
Selected as a best QA Engineer and sent to Thailand for Tool Study for 3 Wheeler parts and received 50 tools with defects free.
Active Core team members in getting the certification of ISO/TS 16949:2002 in July 2006.
CFT Team member in World Class Manufacturing in TSNAPL and achieved the following
Implemented more than 100 Kaizens Successfully for Quality Issues.
Supplier PPM level reduced 80,000 PPM to 5000 PPM.
Initiated and Implemented 95% ISO Certified Supplier.
Implemented UTM, Hardness tester testing facilities.
Achieved CP, CPk for 15 parts for 3 Wheelers in Projects.
Active CFT Members in getting the benefits towards successful Mass Production of Star Sport with defect free during PPAP trails.
Engineering Change / Value Engineering Implementation.
Responsible for supplier audits and corrective actions.
Responsible for supplier improvements like Part Quality improvements, PPM reduction, Process improvements, Layout improvements, problem solving etc.
4. Bharat Technologies Auto Components Ltd – Hosur is a Manufacturer and supplier of Main Frames, Exhaust Systems to TVS Motor Company ltd.
Junior Executive - Supplier Quality Assurance from April 2004 to April 2006 (2 years)
Supervisor - Supplier Quality Assurance from June 1998 to April 2004 (6 years)
Supplier Process audit
Implementation of Control plans, Operation standards
Implementation of Inspection plans.
Vendor rating / Preparation of monthly reports.
Vendor up gradation.
Handled metrology Std room and maintenance and Calibration of gauges
Handled UTM, Hardness tester, Height master
Documents Control
Daily PDCA for Supplier parts rejections with the team
Verification of Daily Flash report of the Supplier.
Regular Follow-up the Supplier for layout Inspection and Actions
Against Deviations.
Identifying Special Characteristics for the parts and initiating CP, CPk reports at Supplier end.
5. TVS-SUZUKI LTD- Hosur is Manufactures of three wheelers, two wheeler and mopeds, its a 4000 crore turn over company.
Technician Supplier Quality Assurance Sep 1997 to June 1998.
Supplier parts Inspection (Press components, Plastic, Rubber, Machined parts, Fabricated parts, Plated parts, Castings and Forgings)
Sample approval for new product and Development.
Preparation of Control plan, Operation standard.
Metrology lab tests (Destructive, non-destructive tests)
Training Undergone
Training on LEAD INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING FOR IATF 16949,atteneded TPM facilitator training (5 days Programme conducted by CII)
Training on PPAP, SQC, MSA, APQP, and PFMEA conducted at TVS Motor Company Ltd.
Training Programme on Error Proofing System.
WCM Training at in-house,delhi,pune,panthpur,Gurgaeon.
Educational Qualification
B. Tech(Mech)in IGNOUA Chennai
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Govt Polytechnic - Krishnagiri
Career
Milestones
Executed new projects i10 & i20 in Hwashin.
Executed new projects Victor, Star, Star Sport in TSN, Hosur.
Executed new project Victor, Star silencer assly in TSN, Gurgaon.
Executed new project Centra in BTACL, Mysore.
Software
skills
AUTOCAD
MS OFFICE,MINI TAB
Personal skills
Ability to work as individual and in a group.
Impressive Inter & Intra personal skills.
Hard work, manage critical situation.
Notice period
Notice Period : 60 Days
Personal Profile
Date of birth : 20.07.1977
Father Name : S. Venkata krishnan
Sex : Male
Languages Known : Tamil, Telugu, Kanada, English & Hindi.
Marital Status : Married
Passport No : R 6304325 (Valid till 10.12.2027)
Willingness to Relocate : Yes
Declaration:
I hereby declare that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place: Chennai
Date: 12.01.2020
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