ASHWIN ANANDAN
COIMBATORE
Summary
Dynamic New Product Development Engineer at M/s GREEN CAST INDIA, adept at driving cost reduction and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in tool development and materials management, achieving 80% first-time approval on projects. Strong project management and strategic planning skills ensure client satisfaction across over 500 successful projects since 2015.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
New Product Development Engineer
M/s, GREEN CAST INDIA
COIMBATORE
05.2015 - Current
- Exposure in managing the overall operations of new product development enhanced operational efficiency by meeting on-time targets and achieving cost reduction through vendor development, curbing rework and rejection, materials management, and inventory control.
- On-hand experience in gravity die casting tool development, sand casting pattern development, mold preparation, tool assembling, and choosing appropriate metal grades for various ferrous and non-ferrous castings and machined components.
- Procurement leader with excellence in obtaining and implementing various innovative procurement processes and procedures; creating a vision for objectives and translating ideas into clear and actionable business requirements and recommendations.
- Successfully directed numerous cost-saving projects, provided strategic consultancy to the procurement team, which assisted in meeting year-over-year saving targets.
- The way we cooked and traveled along the parts from scratch results in 80% first-time approval, as per the requirements.
- Single-handedly managed a 250 kg load of a 36 kW electric furnace, working according to the daily schedule for the employers.
- Successfully worked and satisfied our clients in more than 500 projects since 2015.
- In-depth knowledge of selecting and implementing material grades, flow analysis of each non-ferrous metal, and ferrous metal, and also developed parts from 20 g to 45 kg in gravity die casting. 100 g to 220 kg in aluminum sand casting. 50g to 200 Kg in Copper Alloy sand casting .
- Ensured on time delivery and improved purchasing quality through setting up quality check procedures for suppliers and on-site personnel.
- Knowledge in simulation tool mounting, modeling, methoding, and gating systems to enhance NDT success.
- Proficient in ensuring sufficient human, financial, technological, informational, quality, and process enhancement, and actively participated in Production System Efficiency.
NEW PRODCUCT DEVELOPEMENT & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
CASTING INDIA
COIMBATORE
07.2012 - 03.2015
- Performed regular reviews of existing contracts to negotiate better terms or reduce costs where possible.
- Drafted contracts between vendors and the organization; monitored contract execution progress.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
- Evaluated supplier quotations to determine best value for money products or services.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing, and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
Education
Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Institute of Technology
Coimbatore04-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Product design
- Materials management
- Cost reduction
- Tool development
- Flow analysis
- Procurement strategy
- Vendor management
- Client satisfaction
- Strategic planning
- Manufacturing processes
- Cost reduction strategies
- Simulation software
- Supplier management
- Product lifecycle management
- Material selection
- Teamwork
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
kannada
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
New Product Development Engineer
M/s, GREEN CAST INDIA
05.2015 - Current
NEW PRODCUCT DEVELOPEMENT & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
CASTING INDIA
07.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Institute of Technology