KARTHIK M
Product Engineering Manager
Coimbatore
Summary
An achievement oriented professional with over 18 years of extensive experience in the field of Product Engineering | Project Management in Modular design variants, Customization, Complaints resolution and Cost optimization. An effective Project Leader with strong relationship management with CFT to improve the Business. Self driven professional in project management and Scheduling, conducting reviews with Manufacturing to ensure DFM and coordinating with Supply chain management to ensure productivity and Daily roll out of products. Highly skilled in Standardization, Variety reduction, Engineering change management and Cost optimization. Delivering design and BOM as per Customer requirements within project timeline with enhanced Quality. Skilled in Crisis management by providing alternate design solutions in Manufacturing and Long lead bought out parts. Providing solutions for Customer complaints by adopting problem solving techniques like DOE and QC story.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager – R&D
Messer Cutting Systems India Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Currently working as an Incharge of Continuous Product development by handling projects on Product development, Continuous improvement, ECO management and Complaints resolution in R&D with a designation as “MANAGER “ in Messer Cutting systems pvt Ltd| Coimbatore
- Directed multiple concurrent projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budget guidelines, demonstrating exceptional time-management skills and adaptability under pressure.
- Identified and addressed technical bottlenecks, ensuring timely completion of critical projects.
- Championed a proactive approach to problem-solving within the R&D team, fostering an environment of creativity and innovation that led to numerous breakthroughs in product development.
- Optimized internal communication channels between R&D and other departments, promoting a unified organizational vision and efficient decision-making process.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing products or future developments, staying ahead of industry trends and maintaining a competitive edge for the organization.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with external vendors for specialized R&D services, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality standards.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D efforts, resulting in improved overall performance.
- Enhanced product development by streamlining R&D processes and implementing innovative strategies.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Project Lead / Team Lead – R&D Product Engineering
Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd
11.2007 - 12.2023
- Worked as a Project Lead / Team Lead – R&D Product Engineering in Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd from November 2007 to December 2023 (16+ years)
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and increasing overall team efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- Managed change requests effectively by evaluating impacts on scope, timeline, or budget before approving them in a timely manner to avoid delays or escalations in costs.
- Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
- Led team of engineers in providing design and engineering solutions to various clients and market sectors.
Assistant Engineer
Flow Link system (P) Ltd
01.2006 - 11.2007
- Worked as Team member in Design with Designation as Assistant Engineer in Flow Link system (P) Ltd from January 2006 to November 2007(1 year 11 months)
Education
BE Mechanical Engineering - B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Sri Krishna College of Engineering And Technology
Coimbatore 07.2001 - 04.2005
Skills
Domain experience in Machine Tools – Product Engineering
Product Bench marking and creating Modular design variants
Product Specification and Standardisation
Process and Continuous improvements
Cost Optimisation
Total Quality Management
Project management and Scheduling
Team Management and Leadership
Cross functional coordination
TQM
DFMEA
DOE
QC Story
KAIZEN SIT CFT projects
Creo Parametric
AutoCAD
Oracle
PLM Team center
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Teamwork and Collaboration
Jobobjectivestatement
A goal-oriented professional, targeting challenging assignments by leading Product Engineering team with an organization of high reputed Design and Manufacturing Industry; preferably in Coimbatore or Bengaluru.
Languages
English
Tamil
Timeline
Manager – R&D
Messer Cutting Systems India Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Project Lead / Team Lead – R&D Product Engineering
Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd
11.2007 - 12.2023
Assistant Engineer
Flow Link system (P) Ltd
01.2006 - 11.2007
BE Mechanical Engineering - B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Sri Krishna College of Engineering And Technology
07.2001 - 04.2005