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KULASEKHAR KASTURI

Senior Engineering Manager
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Dynamic engineering leader with over 21 years of experience driving transformation in the medical devices & automotive sectors. Expertise encompasses program management, process improvement, and the development of high-performing teams, all while ensuring strict adherence to industry standards. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, fostering CFT collaboration, and leveraging advanced technologies for insightful decision-making. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that elevate operational efficiency and product quality, aligning closely with customer needs and strategic organizational objectives. A proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineering professionals, cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Work History

Senior engineering Leader

  • Lead cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Program Managers, and AI/ML specialists, to drive project success.
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders across Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure alignment and efficiency.
  • Build and execute strategic road maps at the enterprise level, aligning business leaders and resource planning effectively.
  • Establish governance mechanisms to ensure consistent execution of road maps through meticulous management practices.
  • Develop and monitor annual operating plans, focusing on talent acquisition, skill gap assessment, and budgeting for travel and lab operations.

Product Quality Leader / Green Belt

  • Champion Site Product & Process Quality - X-ray Generation - Coach Engineers on Problem solving, FMEA, DFM, Lean 6σ, ISO13485.
  • Drive X-functional engagement for flawless execution of PQ/ IB Projects & delivery NPI programs consistently with Customer needs.
  • Develop Strategy for Quality Metrics reporting, analyse trends, initiate & drive appropriate actions involving X-functional teams.
  • Deploy & simplify QMS Procedures in Manufacturing and ensure strict adherence to QMS & Regulatory compliance.
  • Drive Lean 6-Sigma Projects - Process design, Product Quality & Transactional Processes. Train & mentor, enable data driven Culture.

Senior Engineer–New Product Introduction

  • Led inter-plant product transfer projects between Italy and India, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Conducted capacity and bottleneck analysis, driving investment planning initiatives.
  • Optimized facility layouts and implemented workplace improvements to maximize productivity.
  • Established and qualified production lines while managing customer audits effectively.
  • Mentored a team of four engineers, fostering skill development and collaboration.

Senior Engineer – Procurement Leader

  • Supply Global chain establishment for new CRDI Production line.
  • Engaged in localization of child parts to optimize the overall product cost and improve the margins.
  • Part of SAP implementation.
  • Led material storage, material from logistics to production.
  • Defined min and max of material in inventory.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing, supplier, Supplier quality and logistics.

Engineer – Process Planning

  • Project Engineer – Inter plant Product Transfer, Italy to India.
  • Capacity Planning, Bottleneck analysis, Investment Planning.
  • Facility: Optimized Layout planning & workplace improvements.

Education

MBA - GENERAL MANAGEMENT

MBA
TIRUPATHI, ANDHRA PRADESH
04.2001 -

Mechanical Engineering

BE Engineering
Chennai, India
05-2003

Skills

Program Management

Certification

SIX SIGMA

Accomplishments

5+ Large Programs - X-Ray tube, User interfaces, PC repairs, Power supply

10+ M euro Productivity delivered in 1 year

Global supplier establishment

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Timeline

SIX SIGMA

01-2011

MBA - GENERAL MANAGEMENT

MBA
04.2001 -

Senior engineering Leader

Product Quality Leader / Green Belt

Senior Engineer–New Product Introduction

Senior Engineer – Procurement Leader

Engineer – Process Planning

Mechanical Engineering

BE Engineering
KULASEKHAR KASTURISenior Engineering Manager