Rajesh H K
Technical program manager
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Driven Technical Program Manager with a proven track record at Applied Materials, enhancing gross margin improvement through strategic cost-saving programs and re-engineering activities. Expert in project management and problem-solving, leading cross-functional teams to exceed objectives. Skilled in continuous process improvements and achieving significant productivity gains.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Technical Program Manager
Applied Materials
08.2023 - Current
- Lead the cost saving program for specific BU to increase gross margin improvement program
- Lead team size 8 member to ensure specific project and program objectives are defined
- collaborate with multiple stake holder (Mechanical ,Electrical ,Software )to achieve re- engineering activities
- Ensure all stage of design & validation completed (CDR,DDR, Q&R,Proto & FAI, cutting Bu alignments )
- Effective assign work to subordinate staff , providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity
Supplier Quality Engineer
Applied Materials
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for resolving top X BU problem for Start-up, warranty, Field failures
- Work across all the are 5 Pillar approach (Design, Sourcing, Supplier Mfg. Field performance, Capability Runway)
Manager- Engineering NPI
Azad Engineering
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for new product development introduction for precision machining, Casting commodity
- lead team size of 4 members to meet the project timeline by ensuring all the technical requirements are satisfied by review of (process sheet, APQP, PPAP, FAIR – submission to customer)
- Coach & mentor, the team members for their individual development plan
- Align with business development team for costing & new RFQ to win new business
- Problem solving for quality issue from customer complaints (8D,7QC, Root Cause, SPC, GRR, )
Manufacturing Engineer
Rolls Royce
12.2017 - 10.2020
- Accountable for supplier product development and introduction of prototypes for precision machining, casting machining, Brackets, Complex Fabrication Commodity-Welding (UK- ASIA SPECIFC NPI)
- Managed supplier development efforts through engineering design, technical producibility, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions to achieve S, Q, C, D
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve desired output as per business requirements by review of inspection method from RM to Packaging by (APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, MSA, GRR)
Supplier Quality Engineer
Robert Bosch
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Collaboratively work with supplier to evaluation the technical and manufacturing feasibility to meet the design requirements for D C motors for throttle body (Asia & UK region)
- Set-up manufacturing lines for D C motors at supplier place (Igarashi India & Johnson electric China)
- Measure & ensure customer satisfaction, Quality, Cost and Delivery
- Assessing suppliers’ capability for sourcing decision on new business
- Review of quality documents (i.e., APQP, PPAP-PSW sign off, MSA, RUN@RATE)
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Led upper body commodity-related quality warranty issues, correcting functional issues stemming from problematic components.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors for upper body passenger vehicle (Paint, Wind shield, Mechanisms- motors latches)
- Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, by using quality tolls (8D,Pareto chart , Fishbone diagram)
New Product Development–Specialist
INDO-MIM
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with multiple stake holder to develop flaw less metal injection modling component with quality gated process
- Documented each step (Raw material to Finish goods ) process design & validation of process adhering to APQP, PPAP quality standards
- Collaborated with suppliers to outsource product to improve supply chain for smooth production
- Created new methods & Process validation for meeting the critical tolerance by secondary processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
06.2010
High School Diploma -
05.2006
Tool & Die making
Skills
Problem solving
Permanent Address
#1580, 5th cross Raghavendra extension, Mysore, Karnataka-570011
Certification
Six Sigma- Green belt From Qual mind
Accomplishments
Gold Excellence award - Problem solving & yield improvement for supplier quality issue- Rolls Royce
Silver Excellence award - Bracket manufacturing design improvements
Timeline
Technical Program Manager - Applied Materials
08.2023 - Current
Supplier Quality Engineer - Applied Materials
10.2021 - 08.2023
Manager- Engineering NPI - Azad Engineering
10.2020 - 06.2021
Welding & Inspection From BHEL
10-2019
PPAP Care- Rolls Royce
08-2019
Manufacturing Engineer - Rolls Royce
12.2017 - 10.2020
Six Sigma- Green belt From Qual mind
10-2015
Supplier Quality Engineer - Robert Bosch
06.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
01.2015 - 02.2015
New Product Development–Specialist - INDO-MIM
02.2011 - 12.2014
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Government Tool Room & Training Centre - High School Diploma,
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