Krishnanand T
Assistant Manager - NPI | Engineering Operations | Project Management
Chennai
Summary
A technically astute, meticulous and ardent professional with over 19 years of prodigious experience in the arena of Engineering Operations, NPI/New Product Development, Project Management, Engineering Services, Engineering Change Management, Product Life Cycle Management and Document Control.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager – Engineering Services
Flextronics Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
2013.10 - 2023.11
- Managed and evaluated the resources to ensure productivity and utilization
- Overseen a workforce of 30+ employees including the Team Lead
- Managed Projects through Customer interactions and collaborations
- Executed Process Transitions from Mfg
- Sites to GBS
- Set the goals for Operations and communicate them to key personnel
- Established workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency
- Created schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels
- Liaise with departmental managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
- Organized workflow to meet specifications and requirements
- Conducts regular Performance Evaluation/Appraisal
- Ensured output meets quality standards
- Reported to upper management - Daily Meetings, Weekly, Monthly Reviews for Initiating, Planning, Executing, Progress Review, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing
- Conducted the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) Meetings
- Identified business opportunity and challenges into APAC and EMEA sites
- Created new solution through IKW and EKW projects to ensure customer satisfactions with help of Business/Operation Excellence
- Developed and drove the Continuous Improvement Processes that improves methods of operation and work standards and improves productivity and profitability
- Approached risks proactively and ensure the deliverables as committed
- Coordinated with Factory Business Heads and Front-End Team to understand and fulfil their business requirements within timelines and scope
- Worked with Customers, Vendors and Other Departments to implement the Quality Improvements, Productivity Improvements and Cost Reduction Programs
- Built a diverse team of talented, motivated professionals with the capability to support the transformational aspirations of the business
- Inspire and motivate others by communicating passion for the organization’s mission, vision and values
- Led and managed Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Implementation Project in Product Data Management Function
- Implemented RPA solution for Product Data Management (PDM) processes for 50+ flex factories
- Managed project scope (schedule, cost, quality), change and technical management of the project
- Accomplished RPA implementation by coordinating with CFT including RPA Development, Business (Operations), Center of Excellence (CoE), IT and Business Excellence (BE) Teams.
Engineer – Product Support
Vestas Technology R&D Chennai Pvt. Ltd.
2011.07 - 2013.09
- Developed and maintained Documentation Processes and Procedures for the efficient Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Master Data Management (MDM), etc
- Validated Engineering Change Orders and initiated changes for updated document releases
- Managed Service Document Distribution Packages for product work instructions
- Addressed technical inquiries from customers and collaborated with product and engineering teams to resolve issues.
Document Controller
Nokia India Pvt. Ltd.
2010.10 - 2011.07
- Developed and maintained document control processes for efficient management and recording of all documentation
- Managed material creation and changes in SAP, including Material Master Data Management
- Spearheaded Bill of Materials (BOM) Management and Engineering changes for existing products
- Oversaw all aspects of document control process for entire factory.
Engineer – Operations Support
SCM Microsystems India Pvt. Ltd.
2007.01 - 2010.10
- Coordinated among respective departments like Hardware, Software, Testing and Product Engineering and verified the correctness of the inputs
- Ensured availability and correctness of datasheets, specifications, RoHS declarations, test reports, and drawings of components and Mechanical products
- Initiated ECOs for new products and engineering changes for existing products
- Managed Manufacturing status by coordinating with Manufacturers.
Junior Engineer
Avalon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2004.03 - 2007.01
- Steered End to End activities of New Product Development of Electronic Products, Box Build/System Integration, PCBAs, Wiring Harnesses and Cable Assemblies starting from Generating Bill of Materials, RFQ, Material Readiness until Product Shipment to Customers with FAI & PPAP Documentation
- Executed the projects based on Project Charter agreed with the Customer and CFT
- Led project participants through motivation, detailed execution and objectives
- Ensured that projects are executed with expected quality level and at the cost level agreed
- Keeping key stakeholders (Head/Director, Steering committee, Projects group) informed about project related information
- Highlighted risks and develop mitigations
- Suggested alternate components and implement the changes in the Product with Customer Approval
- Initiated the new tools and test fixtures
- Spearheaded Bill of Materials (BOM) and ECO Management
- Implemented the engineering changes in the appropriate locations
- Led the Engineering Change Board (ECB) meetings.
Education
BE - ECE
Sathyabama University, Chennai
2009.07 - 2012.05
Diploma - ECE
Central Polytechnic College (CPT), Chennai
2000.06 - 2003.05
Skills
NPI/New Product Development
Engineering Operations
Electronics Manufacturing
Product Data Management (PDM)
BOM Management
Product Life Cycle/ECO Management
Document Control
Project Management
Team Management
Continuous Improvement
APQP
PPAP
FMEA
First Article Inspection
QMS (ISO9001 & IATF16949)
Certification
Lean Green Belt (LGB)
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Engineering Services
Flextronics Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
2013.10 - 2023.11
Engineer – Product Support
Vestas Technology R&D Chennai Pvt. Ltd.
2011.07 - 2013.09
Document Controller
Nokia India Pvt. Ltd.
2010.10 - 2011.07
BE - ECE
Sathyabama University, Chennai
2009.07 - 2012.05
Engineer – Operations Support
SCM Microsystems India Pvt. Ltd.
2007.01 - 2010.10
Junior Engineer
Avalon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2004.03 - 2007.01
Diploma - ECE
Central Polytechnic College (CPT), Chennai
2000.06 - 2003.05
Lean Green Belt (LGB)
Gateway Leadership Program
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