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Balamurugan R

Balamurugan R

Maraimalai Nagar

Summary

Assistant Manager with 20 years in new model vehicle launches and cross-functional project execution.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd
Oragadam
06.2011 - Current
  • Drove Quality Assurance activities throughout vehicle development and launch phases.
  • Defined and implemented a Quality Plan for new models from VC to SOP.
  • Participated in Design Reviews, FMEAs, and DRBFMs to ensure robust design compliance.
  • Led quality checks during VC Lot and Pilot Lot builds at manufacturing plant.
  • Analyzed build issues, validated countermeasures, and ensured feedback loop to R&D and Manufacturing.
  • Monitored fit, finish, gap, flush, and functionality compliance of assemblies.
  • Tracked and analyzed defects using QRQC, 5 Why, and Ishikawa tools.
  • Supported closure of top ten issues, critical incidents, and launch alerts.
  • Implement effective countermeasures in collaboration with Production and Suppliers.

Production Associate

FORD INDIA PVT LTD
MARAIMALAI NAGAR
04.2004 - 07.2011

Inspected final products for compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.

Trained new production staff on safe, efficient procedures and proper machine operations.

Supported production needs by transferring items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.

Education

B Tech - mechanical Engineering

SRM Engineering college
04.2016

B Tech - Mechanical Engineering

SRM University
11.2015

Courses - Automobile service and maintenance Technology

G D Naidu Charities
12.2001

Diploma In Automobile Engineering -

01.2001

Skills

  • New model launch execution & milestone tracking
  • VC Lot / Pilot Lot build planning & coordination
  • Project planning and timeline management
  • Cross-functional collaboration (R&D, QA, SCM, Production)
  • Tooling and fixture planning & validation
  • BOM / EBOM review and control
  • Change management (ECN / ECR processes)
  • Quality gate reviews and Gemba audits
  • Risk identification and countermeasure implementation

Languages

  • Tamil
  • English
  • Hindi

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - Current

Production Associate

FORD INDIA PVT LTD
04.2004 - 07.2011

B Tech - mechanical Engineering

SRM Engineering college

B Tech - Mechanical Engineering

SRM University

Courses - Automobile service and maintenance Technology

G D Naidu Charities

Diploma In Automobile Engineering -

Balamurugan R