Pralhad D
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Accomplished manager with over 18 years of experience in manufacturing, tooling, and project management, recognized for driving significant operational improvements. Achievements include a 30% reduction in tooling downtime, a 20% increase in tool life, and a 15% decrease in costs through strategic vendor development. Committed to minimizing expenses by rigorously comparing project costs to estimates and implementing effective cost-cutting strategies. Proven track record in leading global product launches, including the RING ONE Smart Ring, with a strong emphasis on lean manufacturing principles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
TOOLING & Operations Manager
JHY Techserve PVT LTD
01.2025 - Current
- Ensured adherence to the dept. KPI.
- Continuously working and planning for down time reduction.
- Monitored vendor activities through scheduled audits, ensuring alignment with contract requirements.
- Plan and Actualize for spares life Improvement & cost reduction.
- Managed day-to-day communications with multiple vendors simultaneously.
- Analyzed vendor performance data to identify areas for improvement or cost-saving opportunities.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with existing vendors on behalf of the company.
- Weekly and Monthly review about department activities and update it to Management.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) of die failures & Ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented.
- Plan and adhere to preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to meet project requirements involving external vendors.
Project and Tooling Manager
Conzumex Industries Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Company Overview: MUSE WEARABLES.
- Directed international rollout of RING ONE Smart Ring
- Reduced defects by 30% (DFM).
- Formulated yearly objectives for departments using market trend data and competitor insights
- Oversaw inter-departmental efforts, achieving timely project milestones.
Project and Tooling Manager
Inmotech Aerospace and tooling
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed tooling specifications for product launches.
- Assisted with diagnosing and troubleshooting tooling problems during production.
- Achieved balance between quality and cost in tooling processes.
- Executed scheduled checks on instruments and gear to locate malfunction risks.
- Analyzed and resolved equipment-related production errors.
- Recognized cost-saving opportunities via optimal resource utilization.
- Assisted in the vendor selection process by analyzing multiple supplier offers.
Manager - Tooling & Vendor Development
Stanzen Engineering Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Improved efficiency by 15% and cut costs by 10% through advanced tooling designs.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through detailed vendor analysis
- Oversaw consistent correspondence with numerous vendors
NPD and Operations Manager
Apex Engineering
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Review the Designs of In house, handed over by the customer before starting the process. Give Inputs to the designing team based on part condition and Manufacturing ability. Outsource the Machining activities of Machining, Manufacturing activities. Drive Improvement activities (Kaizen) in the department. Manpower allocation in shifts, conduct skill development activities.
- Collaborate with engineers to design and develop new tools. Ensure timely maintenance and repair of tools to prevent
downtime. Implement quality control measures to ensure tools meet specifications. Train tool room team, includes technicians & apprentices. Manage tool room budget, track expenses, and optimize costs. Plan for Stock management and inventory control - Prepare progress reports of projects and share it with the management. Man management of the various operators, die makers and associates of the tool room. Research and identify new materials, manufacturing technologies, and finish options. Participated in all audits and final NC closures. Publish and maintain a live master tooling schedule and review Design for Manufacturing.
Manager - Tooling & Vendor Development
Aisin Seiki Ltd
07.2013 - 03.2019
- Reduced cycle time by 20% and costs by 15%.
- Managed global tooling projects.
- Pinpointed areas needing improvement
- Liaised with vendors to obtain crucial tooling
- Addressed customer complaints concerning quality issues due to faulty tooling
Tooling Engineer
TE Connectivity
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Facilitated troubleshooting of tooling operations during active production
- Assessed existing tooling technologies, proposing necessary enhancements.
- Instructed team members on efficient use of milling machines, lathes, and drill presses
Education
Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University
01.2023
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
KSOU
01.2015
Diploma - Tool & Die Making
G.T. & T.C.
01.2000
Skills
- Project management
- AutoCAD
- ISO Standards
- Tool Buy Off
- Root Cause Analysis
- Breakdown Time Reduction
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Design thinking
- Proto part building
- Unigraphics NX 40
- Tooling Localization
- Reverse Engineering
- Vendor negotiation
- Production troubleshooting
- APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cost Reduction Activities
- Data management
- PPE use
- Lead and conduct CFT reviews
- Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Should Costing
Accomplishments
- Global Product Launch, Led RING ONE Smart Ring global launch, achieving record sales in Asia, USA, and Europe. NFC enabled electronic payment, Heart rate, blood pressure monitoring, with many more multiple functions with the support of electronic devices.
- Cost Saved of 10% through negotiation and process optimization.
- Downtime & Tool Life, Reduced downtime by 30% and extended tool lifespan by 20%.
- Reduced the tooling cost of $1 million by implementing tooling localization, to the company Hanon systems.
- Handled the projects of SEAT BELT LOCKING for multiple 4 wheelers with different component assemblies.
- Handled the SEAT TRACKING for INNOVA CRYSTA and TOYOTA YARIS vehicles.
- Worked in A projects for DOOR LOCKS for Toyota multiple vehicles
OVERSEASE ACTIVITIES
- Handled and Travelled to multiple countries for Tool Manufacturing, Tool Trial and Buy off activities, Cost negotiations as per the planned budget and Tooling standards.
- Countries Visited:
- JAPAN
- THAILAND
- MALAYSIA
- INDONESIA
- SINGAPORE.
Languages
English
Hindi
kannada
Timeline
TOOLING & Operations Manager
JHY Techserve PVT LTD
01.2025 - Current
Project and Tooling Manager
Conzumex Industries Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 10.2024
Project and Tooling Manager
Inmotech Aerospace and tooling
05.2023 - 09.2023
Manager - Tooling & Vendor Development
Stanzen Engineering Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2023
NPD and Operations Manager
Apex Engineering
03.2019 - 01.2022
Manager - Tooling & Vendor Development
Aisin Seiki Ltd
07.2013 - 03.2019
Tooling Engineer
TE Connectivity
07.2010 - 07.2013
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
KSOU
Diploma - Tool & Die Making
G.T. & T.C.
Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University