P SHANMUGAM
Hosur
Summary
20 years of experience as a dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at Sundaram Clayton Limited, excelling in new die development and vendor management. Proven track record in optimizing design workflows and enhancing productivity metrics. Skilled in online breakdown analysis and fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving significant cost reductions and operational improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - R&D
SUNDARAM CLAYTON LIMITED
CHENNAI
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated with marketing to obtain customer purchase orders for replacement die requirements.
- Collaborated with suppliers to acquire quotes, negotiate terms, and release purchase orders.
- Coordinated with designers to ensure timely release of die designs.
- Reviewed and submitted supplier timelines to management on a weekly basis.
Assistant Manager Die Development Engineer
SUNDARAM CLAYTON LIMITED
HOSUR
07.2019 - 02.2025
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, Projects, Supply Chain) to meet project milestones.
- Conducted feasibility studies to assess design viability and production techniques.
- Evaluated material selections to ensure durability and performance standards.
- Led training sessions for junior engineers on die design best practices.
- Collaborated with tooling engineers to verify die suitability for customer applications.
- Coordinated with the Purchasing Department to enhance cost management strategies.
- Evaluated supplier capabilities to identify vendors meeting quality, and cost efficiency.
- Proven cost-reduction experiences of cost-reduction targets.
- ECN changes are to be incorporated in running parts as per the customer's timeline.
- Familiar with IATF 16949, ISO systems, and automotive standards.
- Proven experience in NPD, APQP, and PPAP execution.
- Ability to lead customer interactions and manage multiple new product launches.
SENIOR ENGINEER (HPDC Die Maintenance)
TVS SUNDARAM CLAYTON LTD
Hosur
05.2010 - 06.2019
- Managed shift activities through the shift in charge and guided the team through repeated breakdowns and daily management activities.
- Coordinate with the PPC team to prepare a weekly and monthly die loading plan; based on that, I will arrive at die PM activities and improvement activities.
- Drove improvements in die quality and productivity metrics.
- Facilitated initiatives to enhance uptime within department operations.
- To attend the new product and repeat the product design review, and give input to ensure first-time right.
- To provide a design solution to eliminate major losses due to die breakdown.
JUNIOR ENGINEER – TOOL ROOM
UCAL MACHINE TOOLS PVT LTD
Maraimalai Nagar
02.2005 - 05.2010
- Responsible for Total die manufacturing and manpower Control.
- Responsible for die modification and productivity improvement.
- Responsible for monitoring and measuring of die Breakdown Time by statistical methods.
- Responsible for corrective and preventive action for repeatable Die breakdowns.
- Responsible for preparing tool maintenance budget.
- Responsible for Planning and Executing Breakdown Maintenance and preventive maintenance of dies.
- Team member of Cross Functional Team.
Education
Diploma in Tool Engineering - TOOL AND DIE
Govt. Institute of Tool Engineering
Dindigul01.2004
HSC -
St. Antony’s Hr. Sec. School
Kosavapatty01.2000
S.S.L.C -
St. Antony’s Hr. Sec. School
Kosavapatty01.1998
Skills
- Die development and maintenance
- Automotive industry support
- Tool maintenance and management
- Breakdown analysis
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Vendor management
- SMED implementation
- Quality control circles
- Cross-functional team projects
- System integration testing
- Computer applications proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite
- SAP expertise
In Plant Training
1 Month, M/S GANAPATHI ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING PVT. LIMITED, Coimbatore
Languages
- Tamil
- English
Personal Information
- Age: 42
- Father's Name: V. Palanichamy
- Date of Birth: 03/06/1983
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
Regards
P Shanmugam
Timeline
Assistant Manager - R&D
SUNDARAM CLAYTON LIMITED
03.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant Manager Die Development Engineer
SUNDARAM CLAYTON LIMITED
07.2019 - 02.2025
SENIOR ENGINEER (HPDC Die Maintenance)
TVS SUNDARAM CLAYTON LTD
05.2010 - 06.2019
JUNIOR ENGINEER – TOOL ROOM
UCAL MACHINE TOOLS PVT LTD
02.2005 - 05.2010
Diploma in Tool Engineering - TOOL AND DIE
Govt. Institute of Tool Engineering
HSC -
St. Antony’s Hr. Sec. School
S.S.L.C -
St. Antony’s Hr. Sec. School