Ignatius Valantin MARIADOSS

Head of Costing – Chassis & Body in White (BIW) Current Responsibilities

• Expert in BIW Costing, capable of building cost structures from Greenfield to SOP and F4 changes.
• BOM Management for Kwid and Duster projects, ensuring cost control variant-wise and providing weekly fluctuation reports to management.
• Cost Optimization & Engineering Collaboration, providing insights to align financial goals with engineering teams.
• Plant Added Value Cost Pilot for the AMIE region under Renault Corporate, with deep expertise in cost structuring and financial analysis.
• Added Value Cost Models developed for multiple AMIE region projects, including France-based vehicles, from Greenfield to contract execution.
• Chennai RNAIPL Cost Analysis, deriving an Added Value Cost structure for Kwid manufacturing, ensuring cost accuracy and efficiency.
• Cost Benchmarking Expertise, conducting comparative analysis between Chennai RNAIPL and Nissan UK to identify cost-saving opportunities and propose strategic reductions.
• Costing & Benchmarking Tools developed for Plant Added Value calculations, enabling plant-to-plant and vehicle-to-vehicle comparisons.
• Vehicle Benchmarking Specialist, analyzing cost structures at platform and vehicle levels, identifying cost gaps, and recommending cost reduction strategies.
• BOM Analysis Tool Development, enabling management to track cost variations week-to-week and model-to-model, with a detailed gap breakdown.
• Digitalization & Process Automation, optimizing regular costing processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and robustness.
• Quality System Digitalization, creating an Excel-based validation system ensuring 100% quality compliance from team members to department heads.

Current Responsibilities

• Leading Chassis & BIW Team, managing workload, workforce planning, and business requirements.
• Project Management & Supplier Quotation Analysis, providing detailed cost reports and insights.
• Driving D2C & Cost Reduction Initiatives, guiding teams to generate cost-saving ideas and compare market vehicle costs.
• Strategic Business Expansion in Japan, stayed for a month to develop offshoring business strategies and collaborate with customers for the upcoming year.
• Managing a Team of 18 Members, including 2 team members deployed in Japan for the NPTP process.

• Specialized in mechanical stamping presses and ABB robot programming (certified programmer).
• Expertise in preventive & corrective maintenance, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
• Hands-on experience in new production line installation and layout optimization for efficiency improvement.
• Specialized in utility equipment maintenance, including forklifts and diesel generators.
• Successfully implemented cooling tower layout modifications to enhance efficiency.
• Strong background in continuous process improvement and cost-effective maintenance strategies.
• Certified ISO and EOHS Auditor, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.