Nandhakumar Yuvaraj
Summary
A Dedicated, versatile & result oriented professional specialized in Operations & Quality management seeking a challenging role to drive for organization excellence.
18 yrs of exp in auto OEM - Ford & Renault-Nissan manufacturing plant. Work exposure in Supplier quality, In-house quality, Audits, New projects & Production engineering functions.
Knowledge in manufacturing process of stamping, Body assembly, paint shop, plastic shop.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager, Production Engineering, BIW
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Planning & designing the methods to improve or enhance the existing programs
- Development and Implementation of manufacturing engineering work processes (Quality, Facility, Cost, Time Kpi's) in BIW domain
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Lead BIW Geometry accuracy, analyze & solve vehicle dimensional issues by adopting short/long term engineering solutions their by achieving the process capability
- Recommend changes in parts specifications, manufacturing processes, and production methods
- Strategy planning & execution for future want to be condition project – 3year plan
- Developed best practices & innovative solutions to improve production rate & quality of output
- Drive lean principles & reduce mfg cost per unit through cycle time improvement, line balancing, Headcount reduction, Localization, layout optimization etc
- Lead & Implemented online 4M Change management software as Digitalization project
- Raw material (sealer) cost saving through localization
- V-Up Project done on BIW Quality Fit & finish & achieved 50% dphu reduction target
- Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
- Supervised and motivated [7] production engineers.
Asst. Manager, In-House Quality Assurance
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd
07.2009 - 04.2017
- Plan, execute and oversee quality confirmation & inspection of in house product & process
- Incharge for product & process audit of Stamping, BIW, Paint & plastic shop
- Developed effective QA/QC plan by understanding customer needs & requirements
- Prioritize the defects and drive mfg, engg, SQA for corrective & preventive actions
- Analyze vehicle geometry fit & finish issues with portable Faro 3D measurement
- In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 as well as experience in internal audits & face external audits
- Co-ordinate with dealer network, Drive Field failures analysis & Quality survey items improvement with CFT
- Provide training & support to quality assurance team on systems, policies, procedures & core processes
Asst. Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance
Ford India Pvt Ltd
06.2004 - 07.2009
- To investigate & manage all in plant supplier quality concerns by implementing appropriate containment and corrective actions with supplier to improve product quality
- Review supplier G8D for content & to decide on acceptance or rejection
- Compute & publish monthly supplier PPM performance ratings and maintain supplier performance statistics
- Co-ordinate supplier Q1 endorsements and assess Q1 suppliers
- Lead new model launch programs with suppliers for part development quality functions & PSW Approval.
- Facilitate all resident engineers for onsite analysis / rework / segregation & line protection.
- Charge back against suppliers for the Cost of Poor Quality (line stoppages & rework)
- Liaise with overseas ford plants & suppliers for imported part concerns.
- Provide efficient feedback to MPL to resolve packaging / transit issue which will affect product quality.
- Control engineering changes through (WERS) Worldwide engineering release system.
- Department level NVA reduction competition - 1st prize in seven forms of waste elimination
- Plant level competition - Won Six sigma Project competition award for problem solving & quality improvement
Education
MBA - Production & Operations Management
Alagappa University
IndiaB.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
SRM University
IndiaDiploma - Mechanical Engineering
TPEVR Polytechnic
IndiaSkills
- Operational Efficiency
- Lean Manufacturing
- New project management, PMP
- Product, Process, System audit
- Analysis & problem solving
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Task Delegation
- Quick Decision-Making Abilities
- Corrective Actions
- G8D, QC Story, APQP, PPAP
Accomplishments
- Received Outstanding V-up project certificate from Nissan CEO for cost saving
- Benchmarking Business trip to Japan, Thailand, Romania & adopted best practices
- Digitalization - Implemented 3 new software application (QA concern mgmt, 4M, POS)
- Quality - Improved BIW geometry, achieved vehicle Fit & Finish targets
- Won 1st prize in NVA reduction competition
- Won Six Sigma project awards in Ford india plant wide competition for problem solving
Certification
Six sigma Green Belt - Benchmark six sigma
ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor - TUV SUD
Timeline
Deputy Manager, Production Engineering, BIW
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 01.2023
Asst. Manager, In-House Quality Assurance
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd
07.2009 - 04.2017
Asst. Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance
Ford India Pvt Ltd
06.2004 - 07.2009
MBA - Production & Operations Management
Alagappa University
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
SRM University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
TPEVR Polytechnic
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