Gokulakannan Balakrishnan
Assistant Manager
Coimbatore
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven engineering professional with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in the automobile industry, specializing in New Product Development (NPD), Quality Control (QC), and Quality Assurance (QA). Proven track record of driving improvements in product quality, reducing lead times, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Known for strong analytical abilities, independent thinking, and a proactive attitude toward achieving business and quality objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Process Engineer – Wire & Cable Manufacturing
C.R.I. Pumps Private Limited
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and optimized manufacturing processes for flat and spark cables, ensuring compliance with Indian Standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement quality control measures for housing wires, auto cables, and specialized solar D.C. cables.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced production efficiency by 100% while reducing material wastage.
- Monitored and analyzed production metrics to troubleshoot process inefficiencies and maintain consistent output quality.
- Developed SOP and technical documentation for machine setup, calibration, and routine maintenance of cable extrusion and insulation lines.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and environmental standards during cable manufacturing operations.
- Trained operators and technicians on best practices for wire drawing, insulation, sheathing, and testing procedures.
Quality Engineer With Supervisor
Advanced Chrome Technology PTE Ltd
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Analysis for NPD parts process and product critical parameters, and GRANT chart preparation.
- Lead suppliers through advanced product planning for new product development.
- Monitored supplier non-conformance, corrective action performance (CAR).
- Work on PFD-PFMEA-GAUGE, Measurement Protocol, PPAP documents.
- Developing quality plans including incoming, in-process, and final inspection.
- Monitored SPC, X&R charts, developed R&R studies and capability studies for process and production control.
- Implemented SPC and capability studies for critical dimensions of the final product assembly to ensure a stable and consistent process.
- Control plan development and implementation as per customer requirements.
- Identified audit parameters to comply with quality standards.
New Product Development / Parts Quality Engineering
Craftsman Automation Limited
06.2014 - 04.2018
- Develop and implement improvements to product flow using Kanban, demand management
- Support new product introduction, new process development, product qualification, single failure mitigation
- Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction
- Proficient in developing configurations to automate the process of part number and respective bill of material
- Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective action
- Document and report Quality assurance Activities
- Conduct 5s & ISO audits to ensure standardization, efficiency, and safety in the workplaces
- Development and maintenance of the new product process flows, process failure mode effect and Analysis (PFMEA)
- Product development responsible for Crank shaft, Connecting rod, Crank case, and engine parts, panels, bushes, piston rings approval
- Responsible for Part testing, Gauge Reviews, Gauge R&R
- Perform failure analysis and recommend solutions with corrective action, as required
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Maharaja Prithvi Engineering College
Coimbatore, India 04.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Rapid vision
- Surface finish testing
- Contour tracing
- Roundness testing
- Plating thickness testing
- Rockwell Hardness testing
- Communication skills
- Reporting skills
- Document maintenance
- MSA
- 8D
- Control plan
- PPAP
- APQP
Certification
ISO 9000:2008
Timeline
Process Engineer – Wire & Cable Manufacturing
C.R.I. Pumps Private Limited
01.2023 - Current
Quality Engineer With Supervisor
Advanced Chrome Technology PTE Ltd
06.2018 - 10.2022
New Product Development / Parts Quality Engineering
Craftsman Automation Limited
06.2014 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Maharaja Prithvi Engineering College
04.2010 - 01.2014
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