KANNAN K
Supplier Performance, NPI And Manufacturing Engineering
Pondicherry
Summary
Deputy Manager in Supplier Performance Engineering drives zero-defect PCBA manufacturing across EMS supplier networks. Leads APQP/PPAP, Cp/Cpk reviews, PFMEA validation, and 8D corrective actions to close launch risks and stabilize supplier process control. Advises NPD teams on DFMA and feasibility to improve ramp readiness and vendor capability.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Sona BLW Precision Forgings
07.2024 - Current
- Process Development: Develop and deploy advanced PCBA manufacturing process technologies across EMS supplier facilities to ensure strict zero-defect automotive compliance.
- Standardized assembly procedures for PCBA and cable assemblies, establishing repeatable process controls across primary vendor networks to enhance quality assurance.
- DFMA & Technical Advisory: Advise New Product Development (NPD) teams on DFMA principles, supplier process capabilities, and design feasibility during early launch phases.
- Executed supplier DFM reviews, evaluated process capability (Cp/Cpk), and verified vendor PFC, PFMEA, and control plan documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- APQP / PPAP Management: Lead PPAP submissions, first-article inspections, and cross-functional validation with internal quality and supplier engineering teams.
- Diagnosed complex product defects using 8D methodology, guiding vendors in implementing permanent corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce defect recurrence.
- Global automotive systems manufacturer (EV Hub, drive motors, starter motors, controllers).
- Dept: Supplier Performance Engineering
Deputy Manager
Salcomp India Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 07.2024
- NPI Execution: Led NPI activities for high-speed SMT and Box Build lines dedicated to power adapters and smartphone charger products.
- Optimized manufacturing processes, enhancing line yield and reducing cycle times, which expanded overall factory production capacity.
- Served as technical lead and primary interface for OEM customers throughout engineering prototype builds, pilot runs, and volume ramp-up, ensuring alignment with customer specifications.
- Analyzed daily statistical process data, removed line bottlenecks, and led engineering teams in technical troubleshooting to improve process reliability.
- Global market leader in power supplies and smart charger manufacturing.
- Dept: Process Engineering
Sr. Engineer
Sanmina SCI, Chennai
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Technical & Feasibility Review: Evaluated customer documentation packages, Gerber files, and drawings to identify technical gaps and ensure full closure prior to build initiation.
- RFQ Feasibility: Conducted product feasibility and capacity studies for incoming RFQ proposals during early project quoting stages.
- CFT Leadership: Led cross-functional teams on NPI milestones, tracking NPI micro build plans from kickoff to mass production release, ensuring alignment across departments.
- BOM & System Setup: Structured Bill of Materials (BOM), Approved Material Lists (AML), SFDC shop floor routings, and standard time routings in enterprise PLM.
- Process Architecture: Defined complete manufacturing line architectures from SMT board level to final Box Build integration.
- Tooling & Fixture Engineering: Partnered with tooling vendors to conceptualize, design, and validate precision SMT stencils, wave solder pallets, and assembly fixtures.
- Project Lifecycle Tracking: Prepared macro and micro project timelines capturing all development stages from kickoff meeting to mass production sign-off.
- Automation & Process Innovation: Developed process improvement projects focused on automation technology, new equipment concepts, and advanced processing methods to enhance production capabilities.
- ECN / ECO Implementation: Coordinated ECN/ECO implementations across shop floor management systems and active production lines without line disruption.
- Mass Production Transfer: Managed transfer of qualified NPI products to mass production lines, achieving customer technical KPIs and maintaining internal quality metrics.
- Premier global Tier-1 EMS provider for defense, aerospace, telecom, medical, and automotive sectors.
Assistant Manager
East India Technologies, Bangalore
11.2019 - 08.2020
- R&D Collaboration: Partnered with customer R&D teams to establish manufacturing strategies and launch timelines for complex electronic builds.
- Tooling & SMT/THT Setup: Developed process programs, stencil aperture designs, wave pallets, and specialized fixtures across multi-configuration SMT/THT lines.
- Capex & Budgeting: Identified project capex requirements and evaluated financial feasibility, ensuring adherence to project budgets.
- Yield Enhancement: Investigated root causes of SMT and Through-Hole yield loss, resulting in increased first-pass yield (FPY) across multi-product lines.
- Plant Expansion: Managed relocation, installation, and commissioning of assembly line during factory expansion to new facility.
- AS 9100, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949 certified electronic manufacturing company.
- Dept: NPI / Process Engineering
Sr. Engineer
Rising Stars Mobile India Pvt Ltd (Foxconn), Chennai
04.2018 - 10.2019
- DFM & Criticalities: Analyzed product designs, delivering DFM reports and criticalities that informed customer design engineers' decisions.
- Reflow Profiling: Established SMT parameters, stencil designs, and thermal reflow profiles for CTQ compliance.
- RF Calibration: Managed Mobile RF power calibration and verification using Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 equipment.
- Package Verification: Validated assembly drawings, BOM structures, Gerber files, and work instructions prior to line introduction.
- Client Engagement: Led daily internal CFT meetings and weekly progress reviews, ensuring alignment with customer technical managers on project milestones.
- World's largest electronics contract manufacturer, assembling smartphones for Xiaomi and Nokia.
- Dept: Product Engineering
Engineer
Flextronics India Pvt Ltd., Chennai
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Process Optimization: Ensured reproducible process parameters for SMT printers, reflow ovens, wave soldering, and Ultrasonic Welding (USW) machines, enhancing manufacturing consistency.
- Lean & Kaizen: Executed Lean Kaizen projects to improve assembly throughput, reduce scrap rates, and optimize operator productivity.
- Troubleshooting & RoHS: Applied 5-Why analysis and SPC charts to resolve SMT and assembly line defects, maintaining daily RoHS compliance.
- Capex & Line Layout: Developed capex budget requirements, calculated standard process times for RFQs, and designed optimized production line layouts to support operational needs.
- Documentation: Established comprehensive documentation including Process Flow Charts, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions to standardize processes and facilitate training.
- Fortune 500 global supply chain and manufacturing solutions company.
- Dept: Process Engineering
Engineer
Avalon Technologies Pvt Ltd., Chennai
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Machine Programming: Programmed and maintained SMT pick-and-place machines (Yamaha, Assembleon), DEK printers, Heller reflow ovens, and SAKI AOI.
- Stencil & Profiling: Designed stencil apertures per IPC 7525A standards and validated thermal reflow profiles using KIC Explorer.
- Monitored daily SMT first-pass yield (FPY) and implemented corrective measures to enhance line capability.
- Supported global contract manufacturing of PCB assemblies, cable harnesses, and metal products.
- Contributed to process development initiatives.
Engineer
Vnet Technology Pvt Ltd., Pondicherry
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Authored SMT/TH process flow charts and incoming/in-process Quality Plans; operated Datapaq9000 profiling instruments to enhance quality assurance processes.
- Resolved quality issues through 8D methodologies and PFMEA control charts, contributing to consistent high yield delivery.
- Regional EMS provider specializing in SMT and Through-Hole board assembly.
- Dept: Process / Quality
Education
B.E. - Electronics & Communication
Mailam Engineering College
Tindivanam01-2009
Diploma - Electronics & Comm.
Mothilal Nehru Govt Polytechnic
Pondicherry01-2006
SSLC (Class X) - undefined
Deepa Oli High School
Pondicherry01-2003
Skills
Supplier development
Supplier audit
Process capability analysis
First article inspection
Supplier quality engineering
Root cause analysis
Supplier qualification
New product introduction
DFM review
ECN/ECO control
Cross-functional leadership
Capacity planning
Manufacturing transfer planning
Program governance
Production ramp-up planning
Process validation
Change control management
Agile PLM
Reflow profiling (KIC Explorer, Datapaq9000)
Accomplishments
- 1st Dist.
- 1st Class
Certification
IPC-A-610J Certified Specialist
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Father's Name / DOB: Kandasamy A. | 01.05.1987
- Permanent Address: No: 14, Mettu Street, Karasur, Kadaperikuppam post, Pondicherry – 605 502
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Sona BLW Precision Forgings
07.2024 - Current
Deputy Manager
Salcomp India Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 07.2024
Sr. Engineer
Sanmina SCI, Chennai
08.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager
East India Technologies, Bangalore
11.2019 - 08.2020
Sr. Engineer
Rising Stars Mobile India Pvt Ltd (Foxconn), Chennai
04.2018 - 10.2019
Engineer
Flextronics India Pvt Ltd., Chennai
05.2014 - 03.2018
Engineer
Avalon Technologies Pvt Ltd., Chennai
06.2012 - 05.2014
Engineer
Vnet Technology Pvt Ltd., Pondicherry
10.2009 - 06.2012
SSLC (Class X) - undefined
Deepa Oli High School
Diploma - Electronics & Comm.
Mothilal Nehru Govt Polytechnic
B.E. - Electronics & Communication
Mailam Engineering College