Muthukumaran S
Chennai
Summary
Diligent and ambitious deputy manager with several years of industry experience. Possesses exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Committed to ensuring that all associates deliver the utmost level of customer service. Pursued continuous development opportunities to advance expertise and enhance support for internal and external customers. Driven leader with excellent problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Analytical and results-focused in addressing organizational issues and implementing corrective actions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager - New Product Development
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
Sholinganallur, Chennai
07.2017 - Current
- Body exterior program integration lead B515 ICA and Bxxx India program.
- Lead and track the exterior commodity cost, quality, and attribute targets are meeting the program targets.
- Track the program risks and get the mitigation plan from the team to meet the program targets and timing.
- Lead and track the program deliverables to meet the GPDS timeline.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders, such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance, to ensure program deliverables are achieved on each gateway.
- Lead and track the design verification and validation plan as per schedule.
- Lead and support the DCV build parts supportability plan for exterior components.
- Facilitate the training of outsourced engineers to deliver the engineering gateways requirements of quality documents, SCCAF, DPA, CAD, and CAE.
- Track and coordinate with engineers to meet design standards in the E2ks system.
- Lead and track the DCV and new program launch open issue action plan until closer.
- Lead the launch readiness for TT, PP, MP, and Job-1 Builds.
- Coordinate and track the change management concerns during the build events.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of activities.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Collaborated with fellow employees, vendors and other parties to achieve smooth coordination of activities, risk remediation and follow-up.
- Provided guidance and support to team members to help them achieve goals.
- Organized meetings, events, conferences, workshops for staff members.
- Maintained records of all operational activities for future reference.
- Prepared monthly progress reports detailing achievements against set targets.
- Provided necessary technical assistance and advice to subordinates when needed.
- Participated in regular brainstorming sessions with senior management team regarding strategic initiatives taken by the organization.
Senior Engineer - Plant Vehicle Team
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2010 - 06.2017
- Responsible for Body Exterior Components warranty management - Lighting system, Fixed & movable Glass, Moonroof system, Wiper & washer system.
- Responsible for improving customer satisfaction through JD Power and GQRS survey, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
- Led quality assurance efforts, establishing metrics and procedures to maintain high standards across projects.
- Implemented rigorous testing protocols to ensure product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and secure high-quality materials within budget.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to inform the development of new engineering solutions and product improvements.
- Developed innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency and reduce project costs.
- Led team in the design and implementation of complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality and budget constraints.
- Streamlined project workflows by introducing agile methodologies, reducing time to market.
- Lead the warranty agreement sign-off from the supplier for the warranty recovery process.
- Lead and coordinate with STA for Supplier on-site audit of new product development.
- Interaction with the global core team for issue resolution and support for other region launches.
- Initiate engineering changes for cost reduction, new programs, freshening, and quality improvement through concern release in WERS system.
- To take the lead in providing engineering support for the localization of components and implementation.
- Designed infrastructure solutions that meet customer requirements with high availability standards.
- Implemented best practices in engineering standards and procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to acquire necessary supplies.
- Generated detailed reports on system performance data.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and support to facilitate professional growth and project success.
- Presented project updates and technical findings to stakeholders and executive leadership, effectively communicating complex information.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
Team Leader - Trim & Final Assembly
Ford India Pvt Ltd
Chengalpattu, Chennai
05.2005 - 12.2009
- Led a team of 12 individuals in achieving quarterly sales targets, exceeding goals.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the team metrics documents.
- (SQDCME) Ensure continuous improvement in the team (in safety, quality, cost, productivity and Efficiency) and promote safety.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
Madras Institute Of Technology
Chennai, Tamilnadu06.2011
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Latha Madhanvan Polytechnic College
Madurai, Tamilnadu05.2003
Post-secondary (technical & Vocational) - Bio-Mathematics
Vallal Pari Higher Secondary School
Piranmalai, Tamilnadu05.2001
Skills
- MS Office - Outlook, Excel & Power Point
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Statistical Process Control
- Microsoft project planner
- Mini-tab
- DFMEA / PFMEA
- Problem Solving Methodology
- Catia V5 (Basic)
- DVP
- PPAP
- APQP
- Global Product Development Process (GPDS)
- Program Management
- Teamcenter
- GD&T
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Y2876497
- Date of Birth: 03/06/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Shuttle
- Badminton
- Cricket
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Deputy Manager - New Product Development
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - Current
Senior Engineer - Plant Vehicle Team
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 06.2017
Team Leader - Trim & Final Assembly
Ford India Pvt Ltd
05.2005 - 12.2009
Bachelor Of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
Madras Institute Of Technology
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Latha Madhanvan Polytechnic College
Post-secondary (technical & Vocational) - Bio-Mathematics
Vallal Pari Higher Secondary School
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