M.B. Gnanavel
Coimbatore
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing leader with 25+ years of experience, aligned towards Customer Quality and Engineering requirements and Part Development for automotive components. Expertise in APQP, PPAP, process validation, and new part industrialization, especially in casting(PDC,GDC) and machining. Strong exposure to IATF 16949 requirements, and customer-specific quality requirements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager –New Part Development(Machining)
M/s Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2025 - Current
- Managing machining operations with focus on process capability and quality consistency.
- Supporting new part trials, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with customer quality standards.
Assistant General Manager – New part development(Casting and Machining Division)
M/s Integra Automation
Coimbatore
02.2004 - 09.2025
- Led end-to-end part development from RFQ to SOP
- Handled APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plan, and Process Flow
- Prepared and submitted PPAP documents to OEM customers
- Worked in line with IATF 16949 requirements and customer-specific standards
- Participated in VDA 6.3 process audits and internal quality audits
- Coordinated with customers for new product launches and approvals
- Conducted supplier and process audits for quality compliance
- Performed root cause analysis using 8D and Why-Why methodologies
- Improved process capability (Cp/Cpk) and reduced rejection rates
Education
National Trade Certificate -
SSLC -
Skills
- Part Development & Industrialization
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA
- Control Plan
- IATF 16949 Audit Awareness
- Process Validation & Capability (Cp/Cpk)
- New Product Development (NPD)
- Casting & Machining Process Expertise
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, Why-Why)
- Supplier Audits (Process & System)
- Quality Planning & Customer Requirements
- Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
Timeline
Manager –New Part Development(Machining)
M/s Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2025 - Current
Assistant General Manager – New part development(Casting and Machining Division)
M/s Integra Automation
02.2004 - 09.2025