Automotive Program Management Project Manager

Satish T

Automotive Project Manager

+91-984******* **********@*****.**.** Chennai, India LinkedIn Dob: 02-Oct-1967 SUMMARY

Mechanical engineering professional with 37 years of experience in the automotive and heavy engineering industries, with core expertise in new product development, vendor development, and quality assurance. CORE SKILLS

• Leadership and Strategic Thinking

• Routine Progress Reporting

• Planning & Coordination

• Communication – Written & Verbal

• Conflict Resolution

• Customer Integration

• Risk Assessment & Escalation for Resolution

• Project Review & Audit Preparations

WORK EXPERIENCE

Consultant- Program Management Delphi -TVS Technologies Limited Chennai ( Oct 2025 – Sep 2026) Senior Manager – Program Management Delphi -TVS Technologies Limited Chennai (Dec 2007 – Sep 2025)

• Managed end-to-end project from LOI (Letter of Intent) to SOP (Start of Production) for over 6 vehicle programs, including service readiness and cross-functional coordination.

• Worked closely with 6 key departments: Engineering, Purchase, Quality, PC&L, Marketing, and Finance, ensuring smooth and timely execution.

• Delivered monthly and milestone-based presentations to senior leadership at DTVS, covering risk assessment, program status, and escalations through on site reviews and conference calls.

• Attained 100% on-time delivery for program milestones, consistently meeting customer quality targets and delivery expectations.

• Led the successful launch of major programs, including: Mahindra UPCR systems, Tata Tiago, Tata ULTRA, LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) platform, BS6 Phase 1 & 2 for Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra

• Launched programs for Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland, JCB, VOLVO EICHER, GREAVES COTTON.

• Co-ordinated with 4 Delphi international teams located in the UK, France, Romania, and Turkey for product engineering support and integration.

• Set up and operationalized the Program Management Office (PMO) at DTVS, aligned with Delphi’s global PM methodology after undergoing formal training in the UK and France.

• Successfully implemented delivery of 100+ prototype parts to customers by implementing advanced planning, weekly tracking meetings, and escalations across DTVS and Delphi plant teams.

• Completed and submitted over 20 TRSOs, and full APQP/PPAP cycles, ensuring 100% compliance with customer timelines and launch expectations.

Senior Engineer – Sourcing and Vendor Development Shimadzu India Private Limited (Nov 2003 –Nov 2007) Bangalore & Chennai

• Developed over 300 mechanical parts in a span of 2 years for X-ray and ultrasound scanners assembled at Shimadzu plants in Japan and the Philippines.

• Successfully localized 2 complete X-ray models (table and column) with 60 percent India-sourced components.

• Fulfilled cost savings of up to 30 percent through vendor localization and process optimization.

• Took complete ownership of supplier quality for: 50 sheet metal parts, 80 precision-machined parts, 30 aluminum die-cast components with machining, 40 fabrication and rubber items, 20 extrusions, labels, and PVC parts

• Identified and onboarded 10 new vendors to support local development and reduce costs.

• Established a stable export pipeline for over 300 parts, now regularly shipped to Shimadzu Japan and Philippines.

• Interacted with Shimadzu teams in Singapore and Japan to manage more than 20 non-conformance cases, drive corrective and preventive actions, and monitor their long-term effectiveness. Executive – Purchase & Quality Larsen & Toubro Limited Chennai (Oct 1989 – Nov 2003)

• Managed procurement for two major manufacturing divisions (Tyre Processing Machinery and Injection Moulding Machinery), sourcing parts from 22 vendors.

• Ensured quality compliance for all sourced parts through: In-house inspections, Vendor-site evaluations, and Quarterly vendor performance reviews.

• Procured and quality-checked over 150 different part types, including: Sheet metal parts, Fabrications and machined components - Castings, forgings, hardware, fittings, and steel plates.

• Achieved annual cost reduction targets consistently for 3 consecutive years through vendor negotiations and inventory optimization.

• Maintained tight inventory control over critical production components, minimizing excess stock and improving availability by 20%.

• Facilitated inspections using global standards such as ASME, BIS, BS, ASTM, DIN, and JIS, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.

• Hands-on experience with over 15 types of precision measuring instruments, including 3-coordinate measuring machines

(CMMs).

• Proficient in NDT methods including Ultrasonic Testing (Level-I certified), Liquid Penetrant Testing, and Leak Testing. Project Management Experience – L&T (4 Years)

• Worked in the Special Projects Division of L&T for 4 years, managing high-value industrial and defense equipment projects.

• Executed key cement machinery projects, including: Hydraulic thrust devices, Hammer mills, Sepax separators, dynamic separators, Kiln bearings and hydraulic cylinders

• Drove multiple defense projects for Indian Armed Forces: Helicopter securing and traversing systems, Launching mechanisms, Helicopter landing grids, Aluminum bridges

• Completed nuclear sector project for NPCIL, delivering precision-engineered bearing housings.

• Coordinated with 5 inspection agencies including DGQA, BVQI, DNV, LLOYDS, and NPC-QA for project approvals and certification.

Notable Achievements at L&T

• Implemented JIT in warding for sheet metal parts in injection molding machinery, achieving: o 50% reduction in inventory levels

o 70% reduction in storage space requirements

• Transitioned sheet metal sourcing from conventional suppliers to CNC-based sourcing across all machinery models within 6 months.

• Worked on a defense project valued at 4 crores, covering both inspection and execution of a Helicopter Landing and Traversing System.

• Received a formal appreciation letter from DGQA – Warship Equipment (Indian Navy) for successful project execution as per defense quality standards.

Diploma Engineer Trainee-Steam turbine Servicing The Triveni Engineering Works Bangalore (Nov 1988 – Oct 1989)

• Responsible for servicing / trouble shooting and commissioning of steam turbines at sugar plants and chemical plants. Technician apprenticeship MICO Limited (Bosch) Bangalore (Feb 1988 – Nov 1988)

• Trained at MICO vocational training center and also had implant training at various departments such as inspection, design, machine tryouts, plant engineering and planning. EDUCATION

Symbiosis Institute Pune, India (2011)

PGDBA-CRM Grade A – 67.3%

BITS PILANI Rajasthan (2002)

MS-Manufacturing Management CGPA – 7.0

BITS PILANI Rajasthan (2000)

B.S – Engineering Technology CGPA – 7.6

SJ Govt Polytechnic Bangalore, India (1987)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Score – 65.9%

National Public School (NPS) Bangalore, India (1984) Secondary School (X) Score – 73.4%

LANGUAGES

English Tamil Malayalam Hindi Kannada

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