Dinesh Nakka
NPD Project Manager
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in product development for thermoplastic and thermoset components across the automotive and electrical industries. Knowledge in injection, blow, and compression molding processes, along with a proven ability to drive results and foster team collaboration. Recognized for strategic planning, adept problem-solving skills, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through effective communication and a strong focus on technical and commercial reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Asst.Manager NPD Thermoplastic & Thermoset Plastics commodity
ARCE polymers
11.2024 - Current
- Initial Part level Design study with respect to 2D and cad data & fit function & Aesthetic & Finalizing
- APQP activities & Co-ordination
- Now taking care of thermoset and thermoplastic.
- Works on a cross functional project team in all phases of development process.
- Responsibility of ECN correction and BOM creation.
- Measuring fixture and insert pressing fixture and SPM development activities.
- Tool buy-off activities and attending tool trials and sample submission for customer PTR.
- Weekly meeting with customer to discuss the open points & update the project status
- Successfully developed and hand over the ACB & MCCB project to production. In this project main parts are circuit breakers like EVO chair,4P lower,3P lower & 4P upper etc, for Schneider electric customer.
- Customer handling and PPAP document readiness.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
Sr. Engineer NPD Plastics commodity & Sourcing
Quantum Energy Limited (Kusalava International Group)
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Supplier’s evaluations &Visits for Tooling, Moulding &painting capability.
- Initial Part level Design study with respect to fitment, Function & Aesthetic & Finalizing
- RFQ data Floating to different suppliers for quote & lead time.
- Finalizing the products internal for awarding to suppliers.
- Tool cost work out & Negotiation with suppliers & finalizing the commercials.
- Responsible for 2D drawings cross verification & finalization to release to suppliers.
- Responsible for tooling feasibility review & resolve the concerns as per DFM & Sign off.
- Sign off with suppliers for time lines as per APQP & visits to suppliers’ end.
- On time parts arrangement for build.
- Involving the vehicle build fitment & validating the concerns.
- APQP activities & Co-ordination.
- Responsible to sign of the fitment & function reports with CFT & Handover to Plant for SOP.
MOTHERSON AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
09.2017 - 11.2022
- APQP & PPAP activities & Co-ordination
- RFQ handling and aligning internal CFT for technical proposals & further aligning external customer & approvals further
- Planning & monitoring the targets as per timing activity chart & ensuring that all activities are executed within the time.
- Devising and implementing various Tracking systems for meeting QDCF.
- Carrying out manufacturing feasibility and solving tooling issues.
- Responsibility for preparing BOM and accountable for all aspects of a project.
- Proposing 2D sections and 3D CAD data and highlighting product issues.
- Designing product interface and ensuring gap and flush.
- Directing and coordinating manufacturing or building of prototype development, facility planning and incorporation.
- Attending Buyoff trials of tools and checking fixtures with mutual coordination with toolmaker for meeting the targeted customer milestone
- Responsible for Customer builds on time supply & getting feedback from customer.
- Responsible for tools installation & open points closing for smooth project handover to production.
- Responsibility for ECN & PCN handling.
- Root cause analysis.
JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER AUTOMOTIVE SPM
AAPSEE CONTROLS AND SYSYTEM Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Creating concept for SPM to leak testing machine.
- Making design for individual inside and outside coupler leak testing machine.
- Creating 2D drafting for manufacturing.
- Creating BOM
- Taking follow up from manufacturing suppliers to complete the work in timeline.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
JNTUK
Tadepallegudem, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Resource allocation coordination
Collaborative team management
APQP & PPAP
Budget optimization
Problem-solving
Time management
Interests
Playing outdoor games, chess, driving bike, visiting places, listening music, playing video games
DECLEARATION
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness for the above-mentioned particulars. Place: Hyderabad, Date
SYNOPSIS
- Professional with over 12 years of experience in the field of Automotive Plastic Trim Design and out door handle and circuit breaker of thermoset parts.
- A budding professional, completed Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from JNTU Kakinada
- Sound knowledge of Plastics and Plastic Injection molding and blow molding
- Knowledge of Thermoset Injection and compression molding.
- Knowledge of GD&T
- Good knowledge of Door trims and thermoplastic parts.
- Good knowledge of plastic engineering features.
- Reviewing Design and development of injection and blow molding tools, and compression, stamping tools.
- Devising and implementing various Tracking systems for meeting QDCF (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Features).
- Conducting spec meeting, Project review meetings with customer.
- Preparing new development parts lay out and maintaining the studying of PFD and PFMEA & CP.
Achievements and Strengths:
- Customer relationship management.
- On time escalation to top management for line stoppage issues.
- Deep study of project for better understanding through incoming to outgoing.
- Quick decision making.
- Maintaining Commercials sheet tracking for avoiding commercials issues in project.
- Revert on time for urgent works to customer as well as internal CFT.
- Cost saving by process re-lay outing.
- Good planning at over load works to complete priority works.
- Assembly sequence of final part.
- Line Balancing & capacity enhancement Project.
Timeline
Asst.Manager NPD Thermoplastic & Thermoset Plastics commodity
ARCE polymers
11.2024 - Current
Sr. Engineer NPD Plastics commodity & Sourcing
Quantum Energy Limited (Kusalava International Group)
11.2022 - 10.2024
MOTHERSON AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
09.2017 - 11.2022
JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER AUTOMOTIVE SPM
AAPSEE CONTROLS AND SYSYTEM Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 06.2017
Mechanical Engineering
JNTUK
04.2001 -