Karthikeyan S
Manager- New Product Development
Puducherry,PY
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished power backup and power conditioning products development and validation with over 16+ years of extensive experience in leading product development and enhancing processes for energy-related products. Diverse background in innovative technology with a proven track record of aligning technical solutions with business objectives and successfully leading projects from start to finish, contributing to organizational growth and success. Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance of energy products. Strong focus on optimizing manufacturing workflows, reducing time-to-market, and delivering high-quality products that meet customer demands. Possess strong leadership abilities in building and nurturing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Deep knowledge of product selection, project execution, production, process engineering, testing & validation, and best practices in manufacturing. Dedicated to driving excellence, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols. Results-oriented professional dedicated to advancing organizational objectives and achieving utmost customer satisfaction in the energy sector.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager
Eaton Power Quality Pvt Ltd, India
09.2023 - Current
- Reduced time-to-market for new products by implementing agile project management methodologies.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by working closely with production teams to optimize processes during new product introductions.
- Built long-term partnerships with key industry players, enabling access to cutting-edge technology and enhancing overall value proposition of new products.
- Streamlined communication among departments during development stages, enhancing collaboration and reducing miscommunication errors.
- Established strong vendor relationships to ensure efficient supply chain management during new product development phases.
- Launched successful marketing campaigns surrounding new products which led to increased brand visibility.
- Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives for product development projects, optimizing resources and streamlining processes.
- Developed innovative products by collaborating with cross-functional teams and conducting extensive market research.
- Increased revenue with successful new product launches, managing all aspects of the development process.
- Enhanced product performance by implementing design improvements and utilizing advanced materials.
- Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.
- Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
Senior Manager
Fuji Electric India Pvt Ltd
5 2010 - 09.2023
- Having 14+ years of diverse background in design, testing, and validation of UPS, Solar Inverter, Active Harmonics filter, Static Transfer Switch, Servo Controlled Voltage Stabilizer, Isolation Transformer and Lithium Ion Battery module integration with UPS
- Strong ability to identify & develop processes to improve Safety, Quality & Productivity and ensure obtaining advanced technologies in day-to-day operations
- Launched high-frequency transformer-less UPS from 1kVA to 500kVA with overseas Sub-Supplier team support
- Interacting with overseas sub-suppliers to incorporate the customer requirements in the trading products and ensure the ECR and ECN progress
- Good knowledge in finding the process capability, Stability and set the control limit to ensure the process & product quality using continuous improvement tools 6S, DPMO, 4M, Pareto, and lean 3M
- Implemented SAP-based MES system which results, in the tracking of manpower & material consumption
- Implemented production ease app in the shop floor for live tracking of unit flow from store kitting to delivery
- Handling 37 Testing Engineers with key skills of Team Management, Team Structuring ( Sub-Group), Work Delegation, Collaboration, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Motivation & Recognition, Empathy and Support
- Improved the direct labor utilization from 65% to 89% within 4 months period by effective plan, capacity scaling, measuring N.V & E.N.V, improving cycle time and resource allocation
- Handled FAT and successfully completed 670 Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) in just 3 years
- Managed such a significant number of FATs with organizational skills, dedication, efficiency, complex testing processes management, and customer coordination
- Good knowledge of BOM, WI, SOP, Work Order & Ageing impact, SFG, FG, and Inventory of Raw materials & Inventory of FG
- Introduced the Make to Sell process with standard-setting parameters to reduce the manufacturing cycle time, reduce product lead time and have better SFG & FG inventory control
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
- Capable of converting Business/company requirements into functional specifications and tracking of implementation effectiveness
PCBA Testing Engineer- Contract
Consul Consolidated Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 05.2010
- PCBA testing for the three-phase UPS System
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends
- Developed and implemented comprehensive test plans and strategies for PCBA testing based on product specifications and customer requirements
- Performed various testing procedures on PCBA assemblies, including functional testing, electrical testing, and performance testing, to identify defects and ensure proper functionality
- Identified and documented the defects, errors, and issues found during testing, and work closely with design and manufacturing teams to resolve the same
- Daily Plan Vs Actual report generation and submission to the team leader
Testing Engineer
Sri Ramana Enterprises
07.2008 - 09.2009
- Testing of Power systems as per test procedure and quality standard
- To provide proper feedback to the operator/supervisor/technician for problems that occurred in pre-testing with line balancing
- To monitor and maintain testing records as per quality standard
- Closely work with sub-contractors to implement production testing and training of local support personnel
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications Engineering
A.V.C College of Engineering (Anna University)
05.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Design thinking
Product innovation
Competitive Analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Product issue resolution
Test Methodologies
Planning & Execution
Team Leadership
Time Management
Quality Assurance (QA) Standards
Problem-Solving
Risk Assessment
Technical Proficiency
Product Validation
Project Management
Certification
07/01/23, Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt
Accomplishments
- Achieved 'Best Internal Customer' from the HR team for the competency matrix module creation in the performance monitoring portal.
- Achieved 'Best Employee of the Quarter FY17-18 Q4' by completing the 100+ Customer Factory acceptance test.
- Achieved 'Excellence Award' for the contribution to making 13000 no's 1kVA UPS for the PM care ventilator project during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Collaborated with a team of 5 nos in the development of 3Phase H bridge UPS.
- Achieved 'Best internal customer award' by effectively helping the Sales team with product sizing based on tender requirements.
- Achieved 'Best Initiative award' by introducing regenerative load for UPS burn-in test.
- Collaborated with a team of 3 in the development of the Production Ease application to get the product status, process status, and TAT time from store to dispatch stage.
- Implemented SAP-based MES system which results, in tracking of manpower & material consumptions.
References
- Mr. Senthilmurugan, AVP, Fuji Electric India Pvt Ltd.
- Mr. Sundara Moorthy, General Manager Operation, Fuji Electric India Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Ganesh Kini, Sr. General Manager, Reliance New Energy
- Mr. Santhosh Mandala, General Manager, Eaton.
Timeline
Manager
Eaton Power Quality Pvt Ltd, India
09.2023 - Current
PCBA Testing Engineer- Contract
Consul Consolidated Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 05.2010
Testing Engineer
Sri Ramana Enterprises
07.2008 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications Engineering
A.V.C College of Engineering (Anna University)
05.2004 - 05.2008
07/01/23, Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt
12/01/08, Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing Level-1
Senior Manager
Fuji Electric India Pvt Ltd
5 2010 - 09.2023
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