FAIZAL KHAN A
49B, Murugan Kovil Vattam, Mottankurichi, Kannankurichi, Salem
Summary
Mechanical Engineer | 6 Years of Experience
- Focus on integrating software solutions within the automotive industry from mechanical engineering background.
- Proven ability to convert complex technical requirements into user-friendly software designs and functionalities boosting user satisfaction by 20%.
- Skilled in working with global cross functional teams across engineering, software development, IT, product management, UI/UX, business analysis, marketing, etc. to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality products.
- Extensive experience in ECM (ECR, ECO, ECN) and BOM (EBOM, MBOM, SBOM) management within automotive OEMs, including change workflows, impact analysis, and release management.
- Expertise in PLM principles, including PDM and variant configuration management.
- Strong communicator committed to continuous improvement and delivering measurable value in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Management Engineer/Senior Product Owner
Ford Global Technology and Business Centre (payroll - RLE India)
Chennai
2024.04 - Current
Product Management Engineer/Product Owner
Ford Global Technology and Business Centre (payroll - RLE India)
Chennai
2021.01 - 2024.03
- Led a global team, transforming products per customer requirements, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction by analyzing feedback and identifying improvement areas.
- Created marketing strategy reports and authored new group features, leading to the timely release of supplier part orders 12 months before vehicle launch, improving operational efficiency by 15%.
- Managed project prioritization, product planning, IT product backlog, product enhancements, product roadmaps, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Developed user stories, acceptance criteria, and mockups for new features, enhancing user engagement by 30%.
- Collaborated with program management, marketing, capacity, and finance teams to analyze and capture market volumes by milestones.
BOM/PLM Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (payroll - Segula Technologies)
Chengalpattu
2019.09 - 2020.12
- Created part numbers and PCNs in alignment with PCR and managed EBOM specifications and modifications in PLM - SIGNE with ECN across BIW, Chassis, Trims, Electricals (including PCBA), and Powertrain.
- Executed the release of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as per designer requirements, in conjunction with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
- Conducted BOM Audits, detected errors, and efficiently resolved defects, ensuring swift reactivity.
- Led product development across all phases, from prototype to mass production to End-of-Life (EOL), adhering to project milestones and Serial Lifecycle criteria.
- Maintained regular communication with Design, Plant Engineers, and cross-functional teams to offer technical support during ECO processes and meet milestone requirements promptly.
- Reviewed and authorized the release of technical documents (2D, 3D, and IMDS) in PDM - ENOVIA NPDM.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Lear Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
Chengalpattu
2018.07 - 2019.09
- Created part numbers and the development of MBOM and SBOM with modifications in ERP - SAP.
- Coordinated with product and design engineers to develop EBOMs and release Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for Engineering Release via PLM - TEAMCENTER.
- Conducted BOM Audits, identified errors, and swiftly resolved defects.
- Led product development across all phases, from prototype to mass production to End-of-life (EOL), while adhering to project milestones and Serial Lifecycle standards.
- Executed NPI & NPD for new program launches and production engineering changes, conducting Engineering change trials and validation reviews with cross-functional teams (CFT).
- Generated VAVE ideas and implemented cost-saving measures.
- Established Part, BOM & Routings, and labels on ERP - SAP to accurately reflect current manufacturing processes for product transfer.
- Maintained Product data drawings, master lists, and engineering change documents using PDM.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
Namakkal2018-04
HSC -
St. John's Mat. Hr. Sec. School
2014-04
SSLC -
St. John's Mat. Hr. Sec. School
2012-04
Skills
- Product Management
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Engineering Change Management (ECM - ECR, ECO, ECN)
- Bill of Materials - EBOM, MBOM, SBOM
- Lean Six Sigma
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum Framework
- Product Roadmapping
- User Story Development
- Project Management
- Backlog Management
- Customer Feedback Integration
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Communication Skills
- Product analytics
- Digital Transformation
- Software Development Process
- Product launch planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Analysis
- Product Data Management (PDM)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Variant Configuration
Accomplishments
- Major Tool Transformation at Ford Motor Company: Led the development of critical tools for next-gen integrated and cross-functional business automation, achieving "First Time Right" and "On-Time Delivery" product planning through integrated predictive analytics, enhancing overall process efficiency by 70%.
- Churn Metric Evaluation: Developed a metric to improve Change Management efficiency by 25%, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Product Definition Offer Facilitation: Managed vehicle content changes in line with program timelines, reducing redundant work by 20%.
- Rate Values Management System: Created a secondary system to manage rate values for vehicle features in Australia, saving $900,000 in operational costs.
- Market Strategy Report Improvement: Led a team to identify and rectify process gaps, enabling the release of supplier part orders 12 months before vehicle release, increasing efficiency by 30%.
- VAVE Implementation: Generated and implemented Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) ideas, saving $11,000 annually.
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) & Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) - IMC Institute, accredited with IASSC Council.
- JIRA Fundamentals Badge & Confluence Fundamentals Badge - Atlassian University
- Statistical Process Control - Training given at Lear Automotive India by Omnex Inc.
- Labor & Material Workshop - Lear Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
Software Skills
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Siemens Teamcenter, SAP
- Product Data Management (PDM): ENOVIA NPDM
- ERP: SAP
- CAD Software: PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor 2016, CATIA
- JIRA, Confluence: Atlassian tools
- Minitab
- MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, etc.
Personal Traits
- Positive thinker
- Socially interactive
- Flexible
- Adaptability
- Team player
- Resilient
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- Gaming
- Playing cricket
Timeline
Senior Product Management Engineer/Senior Product Owner
Ford Global Technology and Business Centre (payroll - RLE India)
2024.04 - Current
Product Management Engineer/Product Owner
Ford Global Technology and Business Centre (payroll - RLE India)
2021.01 - 2024.03
BOM/PLM Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (payroll - Segula Technologies)
2019.09 - 2020.12
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Lear Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
2018.07 - 2019.09
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
HSC -
St. John's Mat. Hr. Sec. School
SSLC -
St. John's Mat. Hr. Sec. School
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) & Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) - IMC Institute, accredited with IASSC Council.
- JIRA Fundamentals Badge & Confluence Fundamentals Badge - Atlassian University
- Statistical Process Control - Training given at Lear Automotive India by Omnex Inc.
- Labor & Material Workshop - Lear Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
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