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JITHINRAJ P.M

JITHINRAJ P.M

Calicut,India

Summary

A sterling professional trajectory spanning over 20 years of excellence in the field of injection molds, press tools, and industrial engineering.


Proficient in all aspects of mold/press tool making, maintenance, and production, consistently delivering exceptional results and ensuring seamless operations.


Engaging leader with proven success applying project management techniques to execute plans. Talented at resource management, budget governance and staff development.


Evaluates processes critically to identify areas of improvement and implement detailed action plans for positive results.



Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Method & Process Engineering Manager

VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
Chonburi, Thailand
05.2020 - 08.2023
  • Driving operational excellence and leading a cross-functional team in the successful implementation of a revolutionary industrial plan, propelling Valeo Comfort and Driving Assistance to the pinnacle of automotive innovation and setting new industry benchmarks.
  • Trained manufacturing operatives on machinery and equipment best practices to increase team efficiency.

Upstream Process PTM

VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
Chonburi, Thailand
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
  • Produced project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and meetings.
  • Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.

Tooling Engineering Manager

SUNNINGDALE TECHNOLOGIES
Jalisco, Mexico
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • Planned and allocated resources to ensure optimal production schedules, effectively balancing capacity and demand to meet business objectives.
  • Managed planning and execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to minimize production disruption and machine downtime.
  • Collected project information and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders.

Tool Room Supervisor

AMLEX TECHNOLOGY
Penang, Malaysia
04.2013 - 04.2016
  • Maintained and optimized Hot Runner and Injection Molds, ensuring their peak performance and reliability to meet production demands.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Senior Toolmaker & Shift in charge

KNIGHT AUTO
Singapore
06.2006 - 05.2012
  • Led the shift as an exceptional shift in charge, collaborating with a highly skilled team to drive optimal productivity and ensure seamless production of moulding components.
  • Assembled tools and associated parts, verifying quality and safety ahead of use.
  • Tested dies and tools to assure practical use ahead of final production runs.

Tool Maker

FCI OEN CONNECTORS Ltd.
Kochi, India
12.2004 - 07.2006
  • Assembled parts to make and repair jigs, fixtures and gauges.
  • Measured and cut patterns accurately to limit faults and discrepancies.
  • Inspected completed tools and dies, reporting faults quickly to reduce repeat issues.
  • Resolved line issues quickly through close collaboration with production teams.

Tool Maker Trainee

O/E/N India Ltd.
Kochi, India
06.2003 - 12.2004
  • Increased production efficiency by preparing machinery and materials in good time.
  • Determining work processes and sequences to optimize productivity.
  • Enforced conformity with specifications, removing non-conforming parts from production.
  • Assembled parts to make and repair jigs, fixtures and gauges.

Education

Mechanical Engineering (Dip) -

LIT
Kerala, India
05.2003 - 05.2006

Certificate in Tool & Die Making -

NTTF
Kerala, India
04.2001 - 04.2003

Skills



  • Program & Project Management
  • Injection Molds, Press Tools and Industrial Engineering
  • Method and Process Engineering
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Team and People Management
  • Industrial process optimization
  • Product development
  • Engineering feasibility studies
  • Business Development
  • Process experiments


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Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Benchmark Six Sigma (2023)
  • Certificate in Tool & Die making (2003) | NTTF ONTC, Cochin
  • Safety Orientation Certificate for Metal Working | Singapore Manufacturers Federation, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Languages

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Cricket

Timeline

Method & Process Engineering Manager

VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
05.2020 - 08.2023

Upstream Process PTM

VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
08.2019 - 04.2022

Tooling Engineering Manager

SUNNINGDALE TECHNOLOGIES
05.2016 - 08.2019

Tool Room Supervisor

AMLEX TECHNOLOGY
04.2013 - 04.2016

Senior Toolmaker & Shift in charge

KNIGHT AUTO
06.2006 - 05.2012

Tool Maker

FCI OEN CONNECTORS Ltd.
12.2004 - 07.2006

Tool Maker Trainee

O/E/N India Ltd.
06.2003 - 12.2004

Mechanical Engineering (Dip) -

LIT
05.2003 - 05.2006

Certificate in Tool & Die Making -

NTTF
04.2001 - 04.2003
JITHINRAJ P.M