JAYABALAJI BALASUNDARAM
Technical Leader - Advance Manufacturing Engineering BIW
CHENGALPATTU
Summary
Highly skilled B.E Mechanical engineer with over 12 years of experience in leading automotive OEMs. Graduated with a B.E in mechanical engineering and an M.B.A in operational management. Specializes in body shop advanced manufacturing engineering, dimensional management engineering, virtual (digital) verification, BOM management, supplier quality assurance, new project management, and sourcing support on BOP parts development. Proficient in end-to-end supplier management and quality prove out, as well as greenfield project deployment. Demonstrates expertise in advanced manufacturing engineering, new project planning, quality engineering, sourcing, and development operations. Adept at interpreting internal and external business challenges and recommending best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Experienced in managing high potential teams at both operational and managerial levels. Successfully achieved Simultaneous engineering results of OTD & FTR (100%) and ensured 90% accuracy in T2 parts quality validation. Known for effectively managing complaints from customers and suppliers using problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 4M, 5Why, and 7QCtools. Leads the development and implementation of inspection planning, testing, and evaluation standards to verify product reliability. Skilled at building strong business relationships with multiple stakeholders. Possesses excellent analytical skills with a sound technical background. Proficient in the use of computer applications and software such as MS-Office products.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Leader - Advance Manufacturing Eng.
Renault Nissan Technology and Business center India
1 2020 - Current
- Performing Advance Manufacturing Engineering Body Shop activity.
- Actively involved in BOM Management & ECN Tracking.
- Performed Vendor Tooling & Cost management.
- More than 500 Simultaneous Robotic Simulation and Offline Program.
- Performed Supplier Quality Assurance activity.
Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Involved in Parts Quality Engineering PQE activity
- Conducting Supplier Process Audit
- In-House Parts Management
- Issue Management & Reporting
Dimensional Management Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Performing Dimensional Management Engineering
- Preparing Process Flow Diagram for BIW vehicle.
- Measurement point creation for CMM Check
- Co-ordinate cut Planes creation
Graduate Engineer
JBM Auto Systems Private Limited
01.2011 - 01.2013
- New Product Development Engineering
- Involved in Quality Assurance activity
- Performing PPAP & APQP document preparation
- Getting PSW Approval from Customer.
Education
MBA - Operational Management
Madras University Chennai
Chennai, India 08.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tagore Engineering College
Chennai, India 08.2007 - 04.2011
Skills
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
Project Management Tools
Measurement point Planning (MPP) creation of BIW Panels for CMM
Determining 3-2-1 Strategy and Creating Datum locators (Main locators, rest Locators, Primary Hole & Secondary Slot) to BIW panels for Tooling Fixtures & gauge
Cut coordinate plane (CCP) Creation using FIDES and CATIA V5
Feasibility Assessment for BIW panel and Plastic Parts (Validating Design and Manufacturing Aspects)
Team center (Engineering Changes), Catia V6 (3D Experience)
Generating Cost Saving Ideas by using various techniques
Management through Signe documentation tool
Advance Manufacturing Engineering
Robotic simulation check
Offline Robotic Programming
APQP/PPAP Approval
Supply Quality planning and Operation
Six sigma DMAIC concept
TQM, MSA, PFMEA
New Project-Management
Process Audit & Improvement
Strategic sourcing support
Greenfield supplier development
New Project Budget planning
BIW Vehicle Evaluation and Testing Supplier Risk Identification
New Projects Complete Vehicle Teardown & Benchmarking
BOM Management & ECN Tracking
Root cause Analysis
GD&T Management
Panel Divisioning
EV Technology Basics
8D, 4M, 5Why, 7QCtools
Cost Saving Idea Generation
Accomplishments
- 03+ Local Greenfield projects Supplier development
- Handled 200+ Parts & 10+Suppliers - ANPQP/APQP/PPAP/Gauge Approval
- 5+ Global & Local New project Management & Handover
- 500+Parts Global models- Simul Engineering Confirmation
- 150+Parts Robotic Offline Line Programming Created.
Operativetools
- Team center
- Space vision
- PDM Link
- Digital Vis-Mockup
- CATIA V5
- Signe BOM Tool
- Six Sigma concepts
- Validating Design and Manufacturing Concepts and OEM's PLM Software's
Leadershipcompetency
- Conflict Management
- Customer Focus and Service
- Decision-Making
- Ownership Time Management
- Respect and earn trust
- Deliver Results
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Innovative Thinking
- Self Motivated
- Open-Mindedness & Creativity
- Integrity, Flexible
- Problem solving
- Global Collaboration
- Negotiation
Linkedinprofile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabalajibalasundaram-34ab23239
Timeline
Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited
01.2016 - 01.2020
MBA - Operational Management
Madras University Chennai
08.2013 - 12.2015
Dimensional Management Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2013 - 01.2016
Graduate Engineer
JBM Auto Systems Private Limited
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tagore Engineering College
08.2007 - 04.2011
Technical Leader - Advance Manufacturing Eng.
Renault Nissan Technology and Business center India
1 2020 - Current
Similar Profiles
Vijayaragavan SAMPATHVijayaragavan SAMPATH
Assistant Manager at Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center India Pvt LtdAssistant Manager at Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center India Pvt Ltd
Kumaran DurairajKumaran Durairaj
Senior Manager at Renault Nissan Technology and Business center India Pvt LtdSenior Manager at Renault Nissan Technology and Business center India Pvt Ltd
Shivkumar PatelShivkumar Patel
Senior Engineer at Renault Nissan Technology Business Center IndiaSenior Engineer at Renault Nissan Technology Business Center India