M BASKAR
ElectroChemical Engineer
Summary
Aspiring B.Tech Electrochemical Engineer looking for career in Electrochemical Power Source Industry (Advanced Cell Manufacturing) that paves way for professional growth & development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager-Quality Assurance
Ola Cell Technologies
12.2023 - Current
- Layout Establishment of IQC & IPQC laboratory inclusive of Analytical / Physical Instruments through optimizing Lab Layout / activity reduction
- Implementation of QM module in IQC and IPQC / FQC / OQC process
- Completion of SAT for upcoming new machines in the process
- Stabilization of all process parameters to make 4680 cell – Mixing, Calendaring, Slitting, Vacuum drying, Winding, Assembly, Electrolyte Filling, Charging (2 stage Filling Process, Ultrasonic Sealing, FQC, OQC & Final PDI
- Improve Process Capability in Calendaring Process (dry coating process) to address the mass loading issue while making electrodes
- Recruitment & training associates to upgrade their skill level in the process pertaining to QA Checks in IQC, IPQC to PDI
- Establish Quality System Procedures from IQC to PDI as a part of IATF 16949 requirement.
Senior Manager-Quality Assurance
Exide Industries Limited
07.2011 - 11.2023
- Reducing the warranty failure & improve the outgoing quality of the products
- Co-ordination with R&D team in new product development (NPD) making the product viable for manufacturing & customer friendly
- Reduction in Casting rejection by >50% there by improve metal yield and product output.
- Ensure the laboratory operations done as per control plan
- Handling Customer Audits & inspection. Improved Partner Quality Audit Score of Indus (Telecom) from 59% to 92%.
- Handled many of the industrial business customers like Indus, BIL, ATC (Telecom) Novateur, Eaton, Schneider Electric (UPS) PGCIL, ONGC, Metro (Projects)
- Customer Site Visits to enrich their knowledge in electrochemical power sources, address their queries & any complaint redressal.
- Supplier Audit & ensure supplier rejection within control. Periodic audits at vendor end to improve incoming product quality & consistency. Implementation of QM Pillar activities for TPM in the factory
- Cost reduction / Turnkey Projects in terms of reducing cost through reducing scrap, improve first time Yield across the processes, Metal Savings Projects, Cycle time reduction etc. thereby saving ₹18Crore / Annum.
Deputy Manager
Luminous Power Systems Limited
11.2009 - 07.2011
- Rejection reduction (Recoverable & Non-recoverable) in each stage
- Conducting QA rating Audit on weekly basis & rectification of non-conformity in the process & stage wise through continual improvement
- Coordinating with development team to establish process parameters for new products
- Reduction in Warranty Claim (Manufacturing defects) of our products through coordinating with service team
- Monthly Vendor Audits for last 2 vendors as per vendor Quality rating
- Implementation of TQM activity throughout the process
- Improving the skill level of sub-ordinates through training program
Assistant Manager
Su-Kam Power Systems Limited
01.2008 - 11.2009
- In-Process: Rejection Analysis in each stage & improvements required to reduce the same
- Doing process audit and identifying the deviation/abnormalities in the process
- Process Trouble Shooting
- Assuring the Quality of the product (stage wise)
- Tear Down & Failure Analysis (month wise) of our battery products and enriching the people in shop floor the reason of rejection
- Training the employees / workers by giving them seminars/handouts/pictorial representations/Work Instruction etc
- Reducing rejection in outgoing PDQA stage
- Coordinating with design team in stabilizing the manufacturing process of new product
- Incoming Quality Control: Reducing the incoming rejection level
- Doing Vendor Quality Rating (Monthly)
- Periodic Vendor Audit to improve their outgoing quality level
- Testing Lab: Handling electrical testing laboratory & conducting the electrical tests as per national & international standards
- Simulation of tests conforming to the field conditions
- Customer Assurance: Aiding Product Customer Support – Study of Field Analysis Report and improving the process conforming to the customer requirement.
Senior Executive
Timex Watches Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2008
- SCM planning as per marketing monthly Plan (150 different models & 1 lakh watches)
- Meeting production target as per schedule (100% compliance)
- Generate monthly and weekly plans
- Ensuring output meeting Quality requirements
- Regular audit at Vendor Audit to check process compliance as per defined SOP.
Engineer
HBLNIFE Power Systems Ltd.
- Identifying the cause of failure of the battery and its remedy to overcome it to meet the customer specifications
- Evaluation of new products as per the customer requirements in co-ordination with design team
- Evaluating various performances of the battery as per national and international standards.
Education
B.Tech (Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering) -
Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi.
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XII Std. (State Board) - Bio-Maths
N.S. Hr. Sec. School
Theni DistrictX Std. (State Board) -
Nadar Saraswathi Higher Secondary School, Theni.
Skills
Six Sigma (DMAIC Approach), Yokoten, Jidoka, APQP, TPM, Automotive Core Tools, Customer Complaint Solving through 8D, 12 Step Q Problem Solving Approach, LPA
Certified Auditor for IATF 16949
Ability to work with data analytics and data visualization tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Google Data Studio
Product Life Management through Weibull Analysis
Proficient in Statistical Software like Minitab
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Technical / functional leadership / Client / stakeholder / vendor management
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Top management report writing and presentation skills & Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
Accomplishments
- Hands On Testing Experience on Electrode Manufacturing Process
- Performer of the year 2019 (among 3 plants in Exide).
- Reduction of Warranty by 30% in Industrial VRLA Plant
Certification
Internal Auditor - IATF
Timeline
Internal Auditor - IATF
02-2024
Senior Manager-Quality Assurance
Ola Cell Technologies
12.2023 - Current
Senior Manager-Quality Assurance
Exide Industries Limited
07.2011 - 11.2023
Deputy Manager
Luminous Power Systems Limited
11.2009 - 07.2011
Assistant Manager
Su-Kam Power Systems Limited
01.2008 - 11.2009
Senior Executive
Timex Watches Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Engineer
HBLNIFE Power Systems Ltd.
B.Tech (Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering) -
Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi.
XII Std. (State Board) - Bio-Maths
N.S. Hr. Sec. School
X Std. (State Board) -
Nadar Saraswathi Higher Secondary School, Theni.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: P7196875
- Father's Name: R.MANI
- Date of Birth: 10/06/81
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
References
Dr. Mayavan Sundar, Scientist, Batteries and Fuel Cells Division, CECRI, Karaikudi
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information and facts given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: P7196875
- Father's Name: R.MANI
- Date of Birth: 10/06/81
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
References
Dr. Mayavan Sundar, Scientist, Batteries and Fuel Cells Division, CECRI, Karaikudi
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information and facts given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.