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Rajesh.C

Rajesh.C

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven management professional with over 18 years of experience leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable outcomes. Proven expertise in strategic planning, process improvement, and driving operational efficiency. Known for fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Highly adaptable, with a track record of meeting evolving organizational needs and exceeding performance goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager- Supplier Quality

PCA motors
03.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Unit of Stellantis
  • Responsible for the material receipt date(MRD) which was cascaded during the project kick off with Right Quality, Right Quantity &Right time.
  • Part development through APQP methodology and closing the each phase grids through PLM.
  • Once project is approved, Conducting the official kick off meeting with all key suppliers SQA's and explain them the key milestone.
  • Conducting NSA audit/periodic Mass production audit/Progressive process audit as per the time line.
  • Working with the supplier for continuous improvement, preventing defect Reduce the variation, eliminate waste and improve the productivity.
  • Responsible for export quality of Latam region parts, Resourcing parts and refurbishment of tools.
  • Coordinating with suppliers for new part introduction, ensuring timely completion of PCAT/PTR(capacity assessment) and PPAP.
  • Conducting the VAVE activities at suppliers and implementing the same.
  • Taking RCA &corrective action for the problem arises at plant & Latam.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and achieve project objectives.
  • A Unit of Stellantis

Deputy Manager-Quality Assurance

Royal Enfield
10.2014 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: A Unit of Eicher Motors
  • Responsible for Sheet Metal & Fabrication, Experienced in Stamping process, Spot& seam welding, MIG Welding, Brazing Process
  • Working for the new product / Process development- in house/Supplier products like Frame(Chassis), swing arm and tank, for Himalayan, classic BS VI Twins,Meteor,J1A by APQP approach and approving the same through PPAP.
  • New source initial evaluation study for joint venture between POLARIS-ENFIELD-Vortex project.
  • A Unit of Eicher Motors

Senior Engineer-SQA / STA

Lear corporation India pvt ltd
07.2011 - 09.2014
  • Company Overview: It's a fortune 500 company, With headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Lear maintains 221 locations in 36 countries around the globe and employees approximately 122,000 employees. Here it's a Tier 1 company supplying car seats to Renault Nissan India pvt ltd.
  • Parts development Seat Tracks, Seat Recliners, Seat Frames, Seat Trims, Seat Foams & Plastics from drawing to PPAP approval.
  • Participation in cross-functional team for 'Supplier Selection' process to ensure that based on audit data.
  • New product & periodic audit, consolidation and following up on the corrective actions.
  • Supplier change management control and ECN management control.
  • Assisting, guiding the suppliers to make PPAP documents, verifying, validating & approving the same.
  • Monitor suppliers PPM and track quality rejections through supplier score card systems and drive suppliers for reducing the PPM & Making the AOI to ensure all CTQ's and its frequency were captured in their process.
  • Analysis of customer complaints through CAPA & 8D approach. Implementation of corrective actions and monitoring effectiveness.
  • Prepare & maintain the TS Documentation procedures, manuals, standards and specifications.
  • Review with Supplier top management for Worst Quality issues on monthly basis.
  • Creating the incoming standard and gauges during development.
  • Assisting suppliers for process validation during development.
  • Conducting PTR (Production trail run) at supplier end.
  • Work with program and purchasing for VAVE activities and implement in the Supplier end.
  • Educating the suppliers on requirements of gauges, fit, function and approving the gauge & welding fixtures Design.
  • It's a fortune 500 company, With headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Lear maintains 221 locations in 36 countries around the globe and employees approximately 122,000 employees. Here it's a Tier 1 company supplying car seats to Renault Nissan India pvt ltd.

Executive-Quality Assurance

IFB Automotive pvt ltd.
05.2010 - 07.2011
  • Company Overview: It's a automotive sector of IFB group (IFB home appliance, agro products etc…) A ISO/ TS 16949, ISO 14001 company manufacturing and supplying automobile accessories like seating systems comprising of Seat recliners, Seat sliders, Height Adjuster and latches to Tier 1 suppliers of Maruti Suzuki India limited, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, toyota , Hyundai Motors India Ltd for various vehicle models.
  • Conduct daily rejection review meeting along with CFT members from Production, Process and Initiate necessary disposal actions along with corrective and preventive actions through G8D.
  • Planning for periodic Inspection and testing.
  • Making corrective action report for the weekly top five process complaints.
  • Attending customer complaints and making 8D reports.
  • Conduct Process and Product audit line wise on monthly basis & Take corrective action for NonConformance.
  • Preparing the process inspection procedure & standards.
  • Conducting the monthly quality review for the customer complaints and taking effective actions.
  • Verifying adequacy of supplier G8D & follow up until action completion.
  • It's a automotive sector of IFB group (IFB home appliance, agro products etc…) A ISO/ TS 16949, ISO 14001 company manufacturing and supplying automobile accessories like seating systems comprising of Seat recliners, Seat sliders, Height Adjuster and latches to Tier 1 suppliers of Maruti Suzuki India limited, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, toyota , Hyundai Motors India Ltd for various vehicle models.

Engineer (QA)

Daebu Automotive Seat India Pvt. Ltd
12.2006 - 04.2010
  • Company Overview: It is a MNC company & one of the main supplier manufacturing the Car Seat Mechanism (Recliners, Rails & Tracks) for all Hyundai models except santro & sonata embera, We are supplying 1700 Cars per day(all Models) & we have 6 branches all over world.
  • Initiation and implementation of Process flow, FMEA, Control plan & to ensure all the activities with in line with the design records.
  • Working for New Product Development (NPD) as per the APQP approach.
  • Preparing bill of material (BOM) & receiving the AOI,ISAR from the suppliers& approving the same.
  • Supplier assessment, evaluation, auditing &Preparation of Quality Standards.
  • Working with suppliers to identify root causes of quality problems. Develop and implement action plans to improve supplier quality performance.
  • Conducting In-house quality audit as per the derived plan.
  • Conducting the weekly supplier presentation.
  • Managed a team of 6 people; assigning them the tasks, and motivating them to meet deadlines.
  • Initiate corrective and preventive action(Counter measures) based on in-house rejection and Customer complaints & making the poke yoke for the same.
  • Testing the parts for engineering specification (ES) as per the standard.
  • Responsible for the small group activity (SGA) and Kaizen.
  • Making weld penetration report as per the plan.
  • It is a MNC company & one of the main supplier manufacturing the Car Seat Mechanism (Recliners, Rails & Tracks) for all Hyundai models except santro & sonata embera, We are supplying 1700 Cars per day(all Models) & we have 6 branches all over world.

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Madha Engineering College(Anna University)
Chennai, TN
04-2006

Skills

  • Expertise in APQP methodology
  • PPAP compliance management
  • Risk assessment through FMEA
  • Certified expert
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma black belt
  • Expertise in design of experiments
  • Proficient in DFM principles
  • Statistical process control
  • Corrective and preventive actions
  • 8D problem-solving
  • Creative brainstorming
  • Problem analysis
  • Error-proofing techniques
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Kaizen
  • SGA
  • DAP - Design approval process
  • Certified TS 16949 Internal auditor
  • NSA
  • Product & Process Audit
  • Identifying CTQ's
  • Formulation
  • 7QC Tools
  • Risk Management
  • Process improvement
  • Waste reduction
  • Data Analysis
  • Creating Dashboards
  • Weld quality evaluation
  • Decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Relationship building
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Shift scheduling
  • Workforce management
  • Performance evaluations
  • Emergency response
  • Contract management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Multitasking
  • MS office
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Received dual appreciation from IAP Head for exceptional quality problem-solving and line protection efforts, ranking #1 across IAP.
  • Earned the prestigious Basalt Development & Launch Award from the Chief Engineer - Projects.
  • Cost Savings Achievement: Earned 5-star rating for saving ₹25 lakhs by optimizing EVAP tube design, eliminating one operation, and resolving low-pressure complaints at Vehicle assy.
  • Received appreciation from Senior Vice president for field failure Frame(chassis) engine mounting crack issues resolved by correcting the frame mounting dimension in the fixture at supplier end.

Languages

Tamil
English

Personal Information

  • Age: 40
  • Date of Birth: 03/12/84
  • Marital Status: Married

Certification

* Achieved the prestigious Diamond Award, securing 1st place in the competition

ABK/AOTS/QCFI CHENNAI CHAPTER

* Certificate of appreciation for the outstanding contribution @ stellantis, Issued Mar 2024

* Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)

Benchmark X 360 (Benchmark Six Sigma)Benchmark X 360 (Benchmark Six Sigma)Issued Oct 2021Issued Oct 2021Credential ID 39703681

* TS 16949:2009 Internal auditor

Nathan & Nathan Consultants Pvt Ltd, Issued Nov 2009

Timeline

Manager- Supplier Quality

PCA motors
03.2022 - Current

Deputy Manager-Quality Assurance

Royal Enfield
10.2014 - 02.2022

Senior Engineer-SQA / STA

Lear corporation India pvt ltd
07.2011 - 09.2014

Executive-Quality Assurance

IFB Automotive pvt ltd.
05.2010 - 07.2011

Engineer (QA)

Daebu Automotive Seat India Pvt. Ltd
12.2006 - 04.2010

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Madha Engineering College(Anna University)

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