K. Palanivel
Bathalapalli
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Quality Engineer with over 19 years of expertise in supplier quality assurance, process improvement, Customer and supplier management in the manufacturing industry. Proficient in developing and implementing quality standards and methodologies, while fostering effective supplier partnerships. Committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality - SPQD Lead
Alstom Transport India limited
Coimbatore
07.2022 - Current
- Developed Iron and steel casting components for India and Europe projects (SG 400, ASTM A27, G20Mn5+QT)
- Special process training and validation – Casting, Heat treatment, MPI, Forging, Welding, Painting, Brazing, Winding & VPI.
- Support sourcing to identify potential sources and qualifications for Copper Ring, Copper Bar, Forged Shaft, Toothed Wheel, Iron Casting Frame, Clamping Plate, Aluminum Casting End Shields, Fan, Gears, Axle, etc.n, Gears, Axle, etc.ars, Axle & etc.
- 1st Aluminium casting development has been successfully qualified at Alstom India (Shreenath metal-Gr AL356).
- Working with global development team (Engineering, Sourcing, Supplier quality) and developed components in India as well as Global for metro and locomotive application motors.
- Established and managed a new supplier quality organization, leading a team of more than 5 people to successfully achieve the desired results.
Deputy Manager – SQD
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited
Chennai
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Developed SGRE Generator 2.1 MW laminations, conductors, machined frame, rotor shaft, slipring, carbon brush, terminal box and machining child parts at India.
- The coordinated TQM department participated in the DEMING audit, and SGRE India won the DEMING MEDAL.
- Build to specification on-shore generators developed 2.1, 3.4, 5 MW with Flender (China, Germany, Serbia), Elin (Austria), EMC (Turkey), Indar (Spain, US).
- Off shore generators developed with Shanghai electric and CRRC.
SR Engineer – Quality
WEG Industries India Private Limited
Hosur
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Successfully developed casting, machining, forging for energy sectors (Oil&gas, Hydro projects)
- Developed UT suppliers for forged shaft & rotor brazing joints inspection in NTPC & NPCIL projects
- Poka yoke method gauges were implemented for slip ring field complaints
- Handling Customer witness inspection & ITP approval with NTPC, NPCL, ARAMCO, VOITH, CAIRN ENGERY, LINDE, SYMAMINING, SUZLER, ROYHILL, HOWDEN, KNPC, ALSTOM, TRIVENI, GE, FLOWSERVE, ABB & BFL ETC.
- Site complaints related to Generator Bearing and Slipring unit successfully eliminated.
Engineer- Quality
Esterline Souriau India Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
10.2011 - 12.2012
- FAI for Airbus components successfully completed
Jr.Engineer – Supplier Quality
Suzlon Electricals Limited
Coimbatore
02.2008 - 09.2011
- Product Handling: Wind Generator (1.5 MW & 2.1 MW)
- Completed the DMAIC project that eliminated the 2.1 generator vibration issue. Developed a 100% quality inspection plan, control plan, work instructions, and checklist from the project stage.
- Acted as a core team member and implemented PFMEA, PFD, QCP, and process capability studies.
- Developed new products and standardized processing methods at the plant and with suppliers.
Jr. Engineer - Quality
Rane NSK Steering Systems Limited
Chennai
05.2004 - 01.2008
- Participated in the Deming Journey
- Key customers handled - Ford, Toyota, Ashok leyland, Honda and Tata
Education
BE - Mechanical Engg - PT
Karpagam university
Coimbatore01.2012
Diploma - Mechanical Engg
Goverment Polytechnic
Aranthagi01.2004
Skills
- Supplier Quality development
- Project Management
- Quality Control/Assurance
- EMS14001
- OHSAS45001
- EN15085-2
- ISO 9001
- TS16949
- Inspection & Documentation
- Six Sigma
- CE
- CSA
- ATEX
- API
- Ex Products
- APQP
- PPAP
- AS9001
- NCR Handling
- 8D
- SAP
- Power BI
- PLM software
- Auto CAD
- MS Office
- SAP GEP
- RBP
- Team centre
- QSYS
- NDT Level II
- UT
- RT
- MPT
- GD&T
- CMM
- Mechanical instruments
- IRCA Lead auditor (ISO 9001,45001, 14001)
- APQP4wind Specialist by BVQI Denmark
Native Place
Trichy
Disclaimer
I (K. PALANIVEL) hereby declare that the above information given by me is true to the best of my knowledge.
Place
Coimbatore, India
Personal Information
- Age: 40
- Passport Number: K2710894
- Date of Birth: 01/07/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Supplier Quality - SPQD Lead
Alstom Transport India limited
07.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager – SQD
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited
08.2016 - 06.2022
SR Engineer – Quality
WEG Industries India Private Limited
01.2013 - 12.2015
Engineer- Quality
Esterline Souriau India Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 12.2012
Jr.Engineer – Supplier Quality
Suzlon Electricals Limited
02.2008 - 09.2011
Jr. Engineer - Quality
Rane NSK Steering Systems Limited
05.2004 - 01.2008
BE - Mechanical Engg - PT
Karpagam university
Diploma - Mechanical Engg
Goverment Polytechnic
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