SURESH MURUGESAN

• Product owner, responsible for part 3D modeling and supplier drawing creation referencing ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to use appropriate GD&T symbols, performs stackup analysis to verify static and dynamic interference uses top down design approach.
• Responsible to prepare supporting documents to present with CFT and stack holders for their inputs ans suggestions.
• Work along with CAE team for structural and component level FEA analysis, and verifies the report.
• Work along with concept designer, product strategy, ID for any required modification on the design to improve its performance based on FEA results.
• work along with Homologation/supplier team for the required regulatory approval for different market region.
• work along with supplier for proto builds.
• Responsible to validate vehicle level fitments of proto parts.
  work along with vehicle testing team to validate tooling build samples in pave test, on-road durability, vibration shaker, two poster, bump rig.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications (Creo, Windchill) .
• Responsible for ECN completion, performed required model design, drawing modification and evaluates static and dynamic interference.
• perform VAVE activities.
• Responsible to work along with sourcing, quality and supplier team to evaluate DFM's and make final decision on the implementations,along all stages (Quotation,Tooling, and Development Complete).
• Responsible for ECN completion, performed required model design and drawing modification with evaluating static and dynamic interference .

Team Leader , Carried out same work profile as a freelancer.

• Perform Product design, Product Development, 3D Part Modeling, Assembly, Blank Developments.
• Reverse Engineering, Design Feasibility Study, GD&T, worked with both ISO and ANSI standards.
• Perform feasibility study of Engineering change requirements.
• Perform ECN /ECO activities, updating drawings and process.
• DFM (Design for manufacturing) / Technical Query Document preparation based on customer drawing with respect to In-house capability and process stack-up tolerances.
• Prepare 8D / CAPA (Corrective action preventive action), preparing PPAP documents.
• Costing sheet preparation, Perform VAVE activities.
• Sourcing equivalent LLM and other standard fasteners when in need for cost reduction / to improve lead time.
• Project planning and scheduling with planner, Document preparation for product manufacturing process includes Gantt Chart, Router, Auto Cad drawings, Work Instruction & Packaging standards.
• Manage, Guide and Mentor team, evaluate and develop their skills.
• Working with vendors to create prototype of product.
• On site supports to customers.
• Sound Possess Knowledge on fabrication Process like CNC turret punch, Laser Cut, Air Bending, Levelling, TIG & MIG weld, Laser welding, Spot welding, Clinching, riveting, Thermal forming and assembly process.
• Been as Process cum Equipment Engineer as additional responsibility.
• In-House Press tool maintenance support and supervise maintenance activity (TPM, Preventive, proactive).
• Process Improvement activity, especially in stamping, CNC turret punching & laser cut.
• Responsible for New machine procurement, Installation coordination and buy-off.
• Training Operators and technician on new machine handling.
• Document preparation like SOP(Standard Operating procedure) /WI.

• Job planning and Work allocation to subordinates.
• Shift Relieving and handover , Documentation works.
• Perform feasibility of Engineering change requirements implementation in product.
• Carrying out engineering changes in product.
• Production follow-up and support for achieving SQCT.
• Managing resources to achieve desired Productivity & Quality
• Spares Management and Supplier Follow up.
• Ensuring meeting targeted production as per daily plan.
• Improve process to reduce production cycle time & improve productivity & quality of products
• Planning and coordinating CNC machining activity for In-house and Engineering change activities.
• Impart training to workmen & maintain discipline on shop floor.
• To improve work efficiency through 5S, TPM, IMS, Kaizen, Manpower training, POKA-YOKE
• Improving the Quality of Manufacturing Process
• Online Trouble Shooting of Dies.
• New Dies prove out and Die Handover follow-up
• Offline Maintenance and servicing of Dies.
• SQCT Targets controlling and achieving.
• Preventive Measures activities follow up.
• Standard Operation Sheets (SOS) preparation and revision.
• TPM, 5S and Safety standards implementing and monitoring.
• Shop floor Audits Preparation and follow-ups.
• Training and motivating members for Hiyari Memo & Kaizens.
• Implementing Cost saving through Yield Improvements.
• Training members for Die skills to G1 and G2 Grades.

Team Leader , Press Tool Maintenance - Stamping

Press Tool Design, Development , Manufacturing and Maintenance .

Press Tool Development , Manufacturing and Maintenance .

Press Tool Development , Manufacturing and Maintenance .