R. Suresh
Senior Manager - Quality Assurance
Hosur,TN
Summary
Professional summary :
Versatile, Innovative and accurate in Quality Assurance department with over 30 years of experience and certified Diploma in Mechanical engineering.
Committed to implementing creative and cutting-edge quality review processes to improve an organization's customer satisfaction rates and market reputation.
Currently working with TVS Motor Company Ltd., an unit of Future Accessories LLP as Senior Manager Quality Assurance.
Heading Unit 1&2 Comprising of accessories Warehouse and Helmet manufacturing plant respectively.
Expertise in APQP, PPAP documents.
Knowledge in the Quality system & trouble shooting techniques like BB/GB, SQC, DOE, SPC, GD&T. 7QC tools etc.
Knowledge in manufacturing systems, Quality system such as ISO/ TS 16949, 5 Star, Ford Q1, Kaizen etc
Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager Quality Assurance
TVS - Future Accessories LLP, Unit of TVS Motors
04.2022 - Current
- Heading quality department in Unit-1 & Unit-2 focusing Accessories and merchandising products covering new product development, Warehouse in house quality management, Supplier audit, QMS management and Implementation
- Established Unit2 Helmet manufacturing plant, developed and implemented APQP & PPAP systemic approach from Design & Development, NPD, Supplier Management, Logistics, Quality, Operation, test lab etc.
- Established helmet testing lab facilities covering 26 test requirements to meet BIS standard requirements and obtained ISI certification for Helmets mfg.
- Implemented customer handling & warranty management system through online portal system by mobile app facility to ease and satisfy customer.
- DWM management and controls on warehouse, auditing & online 100% inspection for website customers with camera & traceability control systems
- Implemented and developed QMS requirements meeting quality standards, operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Established and developed two wheeler spare parts business to support export business covering multi brand models by inducting suppliers from India & China global sourcing for Pinnacle trade Ventures unit
- Developed 13 clusters and 102 part line items by brainstorming with tea0m, Deloitte survey inputs & external experts and consultants etc
- Supplier evaluation & selection done to ensure quality and delivery requirements at india 55 suppliers & at China 70 supplier for spare parts business project
- Fitment & performance- testing done at vehicle level for 388 parts in 3 months time and provided approval for supplies
- Training material & part level QSP, technical details between spare parts and OE parts considering part quality requirements
- Developed Part number system for parts, tires and oils for more than 3500 SKUs for spare parts business project
Manager – Quality Assurance
TVS Motor Company Ltd.
07.2011 - 04.2022
- Delivered NPD project with quality and approved mechanical proprietary parts like suspension, braking, fuel system, Induction system products for Jupiter 125, Rider & Ronin Projects
- Delivered NPD project with quality and approved parts for transition of BSIV to BSVI emission norms, developed and implemented within 6 months period as special project
- Managed parts development from China as global sourcing project and ensured approval of NPD and mass production parts to support business needs.
- Managed parts improvement by root cause analysis and initiate permanent action to meet Engine & Vehicle direct pass requirements
- Head of Supplier quality section and managed DWM of scheduled inspection, material, dimensional & strip inspection etc
- Product performance improvement & Warranty parts improvement to meet the product level requirements of 1 def/100 vehicles
- Management of Non conformances raised during system audit, Daily work Management audit
- Review and approval on files received from the Capacity expansion, Alternate source development & VA/VE
- Certified in Internal auditor & Green belt project by resolving customer complaints in kick starting system
- Good knowledge in TVS Way of system ,Time management, Automotive materials and improvements
Deputy Manager – New Product Quality Assurance
PHA India (P) Ltd.
09.1998 - 07.2011
- Worked in new program linearization from process concept to customer PPAP lot approval and regular production, under the guidelines of APQP and NPD systems
- Feasibility, support cross-functional team of quality functions and Developing prototype control plan and testing
- Preparing Quality plan, SPC, MSA, gauge design, etc inline with PPAP requirements for new projects
- Successfully implemented 3 new vehicle programs for ford India on time, resulting in best quality deliveries & achieved Q1 certification
- Visited to Korea & Australia for Tool tryout & tool buy off for Ford Territory project & Project kick off
- In OCT’02, achieved 100 PPM certification from Hyundai & In Mar’06, achieved Q1 certification from Ford
- Good Analytical skills, creative knowledge, team work through positive attitude
Quality control in-charge
Talbros Automotive components
09.1997 - 09.1998
- Manufacturer of Engine head gaskets for Maruti, Ashok Leyland, Simpson & Hyundai motors
- Working as the In-charge of incoming quality at stores for supplier parts
- Maintaining the stock level & Quality of product with inspection reports
- Member in cross functional team to meet company internal target & meet delivery requirements
Quality control in-charge
Buhin tech (P) Ltd
04.1997 - 08.1997
- Manufacturer of Throttle & Choke shaft for UCAL fuel systems & Pumps
- Working as Quality control In-charge of inline quality & Customer representative
- Maintaining the Line Quality inspection & attend customer complaints
- On-time submission of Quality documents to customer
Government apprentice trainee
Addison & Co Ltd
03.1996 - 03.1997
- Manufacturer of metal cutting tools like Drill bits, Milling cutters etc
- Worked in Heat treatment, Grinding & Milling section as a line quality inspector
- Knowledge in Vickers hardness & Rockwell testing machine
- Knowledge in CNC milling & Cold forging operations
Trainee Supervisor
Automotive Ancillary services (P) Ltd
12.1995 - 03.1996
- Manufacturer of Clutch cover brkts, suspension arm & Cabin lock assy for Ashok Leyland & Maruti
- Worked in Heat treatment, Grinding & Milling section as a line quality inspector
- Knowledge in Vickers hardness & Rockwell testing machine
- Knowledge in CNC milling & Cold forging operations
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Machine Shop Technology
Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic
Nagapattinam, India 04.2001 -
Secondary School X Std
Findlay Higher Secondary School
Mannargudi, India05-1992
Skills
New Product Development
Timeline
Senior Manager Quality Assurance
TVS - Future Accessories LLP, Unit of TVS Motors
04.2022 - Current
Manager – Quality Assurance
TVS Motor Company Ltd.
07.2011 - 04.2022
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Machine Shop Technology
Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic
04.2001 -
Deputy Manager – New Product Quality Assurance
PHA India (P) Ltd.
09.1998 - 07.2011
Quality control in-charge
Talbros Automotive components
09.1997 - 09.1998
Quality control in-charge
Buhin tech (P) Ltd
04.1997 - 08.1997
Government apprentice trainee
Addison & Co Ltd
03.1996 - 03.1997
Trainee Supervisor
Automotive Ancillary services (P) Ltd
12.1995 - 03.1996
Secondary School X Std
Findlay Higher Secondary School
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Training
- Certified Internal auditor
- Certified in Green belt
- Trained in SQC by ISI Bangalore
- APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 7 QC, GD&T, DOE
- 8D problem solving approach from Ford & Nissan
Present Salary
30.5 Lakhs/Annum
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/14/76
Training
- Certified Internal auditor
- Certified in Green belt
- Trained in SQC by ISI Bangalore
- APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 7 QC, GD&T, DOE
- 8D problem solving approach from Ford & Nissan
Present Salary
30.5 Lakhs/Annum
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