Karthikeyan M
Kulithalai
Summary
Manufacturing professional with strong background in optimizing production processes and implementing cost-effective solutions. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, with expertise in lean manufacturing and process improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing engineer
Bull Machine Private Limited
Coimbatore, India
06.2022 - Current
- Led overall process design and implementation for new Backhoe Loader and Skid Steer Loader products.
- Created and maintained Manufacturing Bill of Materials (M-BOM) and production routings in SAP.
- Planned and implemented new manufacturing layouts to improve material flow and productivity.
- Drove process optimization initiatives resulting in machine cost reduction and improved operational efficiency.
- Conducted cycle time studies and implemented improvements to reduce assembly and manufacturing cycle times.
- Designed and developed welding fixtures to improve quality, repeatability, and productivity.
- Coordinated new product industrialization activities from concept to production launch.
- Applied Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve shop-floor performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and improve workflow.
Design Engineer Trainee
Titan watch Case Plant
Coimbatore, India
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and released new watch models using PTC Creo 7.1.
- Performed FMEA, PFMEA, and SAP documentation.
- Managed SS documentation and audits.
Team Leader
TVS Brakes India Private Limited
Chennai, India
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed production targets and quality.
- Handled a team of 10 members.
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented countermeasures.
- Practiced lean manufacturing, Poka-Yoke, and cycle time reduction.
Trainee
Ford India Private Limited
Chennai, India
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Operated robotic MIG, spot welding, and hemming.
- Conducted time studies, line balancing, and skill matrix updates.
- Implemented lean manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - B Tech - Mechanical Engineering,
Prist University
Thanjavur, India06-2029
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic College
Trichy04-2014
No Degree - Basic School eduction
Vivekananda Higher Secondary School
Trichy04-2011
Skills
- New Product Industrialization (NPI)
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Production System Design
- Lean Manufacturing
- Operational Excellence (OpEx)
- Continuous Improvement (CI)
- Process Capability Improvement
- Waste Elimination
- Value Engineering / Value Analysis (VA/VE)
- M-BOM Management
- Takt Time Analysis
- Standard Work Development
- Production Routing Development
- Cycle Time Optimization
- Work Measurement & Time Study
- Line Balancing
- Capacity Planning
- PFMEA
- Assembly Process Development
- Manufacturing Automation
- Tooling Engineering
- Poka-Yoke Implementation
- SAP PP (Production Planning)
- Digital Manufacturing Systems
- Auto Cad
- Creo
- Microsoft office
Projects
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Integration
- Integrated production processes with the company's in-house manufacturing software.
- Enhanced production traceability and process compliance through BOM, routing, and quality checkpoint integration.
- Developed PLC-based oil filling automation linked to production orders.
- Improved filling accuracy and significantly reduced oil filling-related customer complaints.
- Conducted line balancing and layout optimization studies.
- Achieved 2% reduction in manufacturing conversion cost and reduced manpower dependency.
- Implemented Line Side Logistics (LSL) across assembly operations.
- Improved line feeding efficiency by approximately 10% and reduced material handling delays.
- Led implementation of ASRS-based material storage system.
- Improved material traceability and optimized storage space utilization.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/28/95
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Manufacturing engineer
Bull Machine Private Limited
06.2022 - Current
Design Engineer Trainee
Titan watch Case Plant
12.2021 - 12.2021
Team Leader
TVS Brakes India Private Limited
09.2016 - 05.2019
Trainee
Ford India Private Limited
06.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - B Tech - Mechanical Engineering,
Prist University
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic College
No Degree - Basic School eduction
Vivekananda Higher Secondary School