Arunbarath Rajaram
Project Quality Manager
Summary
Certified Quality professional ( Lean & Six sigma ) with a post-graduate degree in Quality Management and 14+ years of experience with exposure in the areas of New Product Quality, Production Quality, Program and Quality Management.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Project Quality Manager
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
01.2018 - Current
- Leading a team of 15 members and managing 3 Electric vehicle projects in achieving overall vehicle quality from Design & Development till SoP
- Enhanced project quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and monitoring key performance indicators.
- Managed change requests effectively, minimizing disruption while maintaining focus on achieving overall project objectives.
- Implemented robust supplier qualification processes, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Improved supplier quality by conducting comprehensive audits and assessments.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses for any identified issues, driving process improvements to prevent recurrence.
NPD Quality Manager
Mahindra & Mahindra ltd
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Delivered 4 projects, in the perspective of First Time Right (Quality) and On-Time delivery in New Product development.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Optimized supply chain operations through close collaboration with vendors on quality assurance matters, improving supplier relationships over time.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by monitoring and addressing customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
Asst. Manager-Standardization / Auditing
Tata Motors ltd
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Ensured compliance with all Quality standards and regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations in plant & warehouses
Quality/ Production Engineer
Hinduja Foundries ltd
12.2009 - 04.2011
Engineering Trainee
Enmac systems pvt ltd
06.2009 - 12.2009
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University/ Kongu Engineering College
01.2005 - 04.2009
Master of Science - Quality Management
BITS & Indian Institute of Quality Management
Pune, India 04.2012 - 04.2014
Skills
Quality Management -Product/ Process
Quality System Development
Product Inspection, Statistical process control, GR&R,
Corrective Actions, Data Analysis
Failure mode and effects analysis
Deliverables management
Issue management
Internal/ External Auditing
Advanced Product Quality Planning
Quality Training
Quality Training
Certification
ISO/TS 16949-Internal Auditor 2011-Bueruea Veritas
Timeline
Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I)
02-2023
Electric Cars -Professional Certificate
08-2022
Project Quality Manager
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
01.2018 - Current
NPD Quality Manager
Mahindra & Mahindra ltd
08.2013 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Quality Management
BITS & Indian Institute of Quality Management
04.2012 - 04.2014
ISO/TS 16949-Internal Auditor 2011-Bueruea Veritas
11-2011
Asst. Manager-Standardization / Auditing
Tata Motors ltd
05.2011 - 08.2013
Lean Six Sigma 2011 -MSME DI Chennai
01-2011
Six sigma GB/BB 2010/11-MSME DI Chennai
08-2010
Quality/ Production Engineer
Hinduja Foundries ltd
12.2009 - 04.2011
Engineering Trainee
Enmac systems pvt ltd
06.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University/ Kongu Engineering College
01.2005 - 04.2009