Nagappan L

Results-driven engineering leader with over 10 years of experience in new product development, process improvement, and technology transfer. Proven expertise in ramping up production, optimizing processes, and implementing APQP management practices to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing technology transfer projects from prototype to mass production, and driving continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives. Strong background in troubleshooting, quality control, and harmonizing global testing standards. Known for reducing downtime, enhancing productivity, and fostering innovation within teams.

BASF Catalysts India Pvt Ltd., Chennai, New Product Development & Radiation Safety, 07/2022, 

• Responsible for Technology transfer from Parent company, following the steps of quality systems like PPAP, FMEA and Control plan.
• Validation of the technology by prototype production and scale up to mass production., Responsible for preparation, implementation, monitoring and continuous up gradation of quality documents as per TS-16949 / ISO-14001 / ISO-18001.,
• Responsible for the sample lab and meet the customer requirements in term of quality of the proto parts produced and submitted to the customer and getting the positive feedback,
• Responsible for the overall Engineering change management and validating the process, Monitoring and Managing of Precious Metal control in all the stages of manufacturing, Drive inventory control initiatives; establish inventory levels at all stages of manufacturing,
• Responsible for the overall New Product development to New Launch to meet the Customer requirements PPAP, implementation of the plan to achieve the desired results, monitoring of production activities to ensure timely delivery of quality products, Draw up, implement and execute the best practices in manufacturing and work towards the increase in productivity and reduction in the manufacturing cost.,
• Instrumental in maintaining Chennai site as a benchmark site in terms of productivity and Scrap rate amongst BASF Catalyst sites globally.,

BASF Catalysts India Pvt Ltd., Chennai, Quality Control & Radiation Safety, 09/2019, 06/2022, 

Quality Control,

* Approval of incoming, In-Process and Finished Goods as per Inspection plan, Monitoring & Controlling Non- conformances at all stages of Product Realization,

* Targeting to achieve Nil defects both In-house and at Customer end., Ensuring improved Product and Process Capability by implementing C.I initiatives, Support Region in Supplier Quality Performance monitoring process.,

 Lab / Analytical Testing,

* Lab Resource Management, Evaluation, Review and Improvement of Skill sets of the lab personnel, Harmonization of test equipments with global sites through Round Robin tests, Calibration and maintenance of Lab equipments, 

*Perform MSA and Gauge R&R studies for lab equipments, Played a Significant role in attaining approvals from all OEMs as per the project timeline for the Green Field Catalyst Manufacturing Facility, 

*Handled several customer audits and took a major role in PPAP approvals, Spearhead in implementing SAP QM for Incoming & In-process, Instrumental in setting up lab in new site by timely commissioning, building equivalency., 

* Maintaining Quality 5 PLUS STAR status with Hyundai, successfully completing customer specific audits such as Nissan ASES, Daimler OSA, Volvo SEM, Tata MSA, Harley Davidson Site assessment audir etc..,

Integra Automation Pvt Ltd, SQA Lead and Radiation Safety, 03/2017, 09/2019, 

*Working in Radiography Safety Officer and working in Real Time Radiography advanced Radiography technique., 

*Working in Film Interpretation using image viewer in systems, 

*Handling the product quality team, Dimension inspection of castings, Analysis the variations in the casting dimension and finding its root cause, Conducting the paint inspection of the castings as per customers requirements, Daily monitoring the process in green sand molding, 

*Handling the Supplier Quality, Daily monitoring the rejection trend in supplier end, 

*Analysis the rejection using the defect mapping layout, Conducting the DQRM (daily quality review meeting) analysis the root cause of the rejection, *Analysis the rejection using 7 QC tools, Handling the customer compliant, Finding the real root cause for the customer compliant, Handling the customers at the of customers visit

Test Rays Inspection and Engineering Service, Radiation Safety, 12/2013, 03/2017, 

*Worked as Radiography Safety Officer, looking for the radiation safety for the employs and cordon off the area for doing radiography work as per AERB regulation and doing Regulatory work as per requirements, 

*Performed as a Radiography Film Interpreter., Marking the Valves as per Requirements and Dimensional Marking for the Valves, Involved in Radiography testing and management for the testing for casting materials,

*In charge for the onsite inspection in INTOL CAST, VEEYES ALLOYS AND VIRGO VALVES for, Interacting with the customer for understanding their requirements., 

*Involved in Magnetic particle testing and Liquid penetrate testing as per requirements by the customers and the section, Involved in ISO Documentation work, elora Documentation work

Arise NDT Pvt Ltd, Radiation Safety, 06/2013, 12/2015, 

*Performed as a Radiography film interpreter., Involved in Radiography testing and management for the testing for casting materials and Welded joints., Involved in Liquid penetrant testing, 

*Involved in Magnetic Particle Testing., Interacting with the customer for understanding their requirements., Executing Inspection and managing work force for inspection.