Rameshkumar Ganesan
Mechanical Engineer
Guduvanchery
Summary
Experienced professional with 19+ years in Automobile Manufacturing, specializing in Machining, Assembly, Operations, New Product Development, and Supplier Development. Skilled in optimizing production processes, ensuring quality, and driving efficiency and cost improvements. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration, supplier management, and continuous improvement. Committed to delivering high-performance results in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with team leadership and project management. Utilizes strategic planning to achieve organizational objectives. Track record of fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts effectively.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Leader in Machining
Nemak Aluminium Castings India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
- Involved in process design, facility planning, and proving of Powertrain – Cylinder head and Cylinder block machining
- Enhanced the capacity of running production lines to meet customer demand by planning required resources and improving productivity
- Identified suppliers for facility procurement, prepared RFQs, finalized technical agreements, and evaluated suppliers, machines, and production facilities
- Handled decision-making for procurement, negotiations, presentations, and clarifications in project management
- Managed new product development activities related to the machining line, including selection of machines, fixtures, and tools
- Calculated machining costs and provided proposals for product cost development
- Estimated cycle times and calculated tooling requirements for all new products
- Conducted regular reviews (daily and weekly) with suppliers to achieve production, delivery, and rejection targets
- Implemented product modifications and change requirements as per customer demand
- Implemented solutions for customer complaints at the machining line, such as Poka-yoke, tool modifications, and traceability system checks
Deputy Manager
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 01.2023
- Planning, organizing, and prioritizing work
- Supervision experience in engine (cylinder block & cylinder head) and gear (housing, gears, and shafts) machining lines
- Hands-on experience in hobbing, shaving, broaching, and grinding machining processes and problem-solving through root cause analysis
- Hands-on experience in HMC (Mazak, Makino, NTC, and MAG), VMC (Makino, Fanuc, and Siemens), SPM machines, washing, and leak tester machining processes and problem-solving through root cause analysis
- Steering member for product/process change management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Setting up greenfield manufacturing facilities (machining and assembly lines)
- Identifies, develops, and implements safety, quality, and productivity best practices across the machine shop
- Preparation of process flow, planning of facilities, and development of control plans for engine and gear machining
- Rich exposure to implementing IQMS standards, preparation of process mapping and guidelines
- Utilizes product and process knowledge to provide training to direct reports, with a focus on developing a professional and flexible workforce
Senior Engineer
TVS Motor Company
12.2005 - 12.2011
- Manufacturing process planning and process proving for machining engine parts (crankcases, covers, cylinder heads, and cylinder blocks) and vehicle parts (wheel hubs and brake panels)
- Plan and enhance the capacities of existing machining lines in plants to meet customer demand through various productivity improvements (e.g., SMS reduction, tool life enhancements, multi-model machining lines)
- Experience handling vertical machining centers (VMC), horizontal machining centers (HMC), and SPM machines (washing, leak testers, and plug pressing)
- Customer complaint analysis and problem-solving through root cause analysis
Education
Master of Science - M.TECH MANUFACTURING MANAGEMNT
BITS
Pilani, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - B.TECH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
IGNOU
DELHI 04.2001 -
DME - Mechanical Engineering
ARASAN GANESAN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
SIVAKASI, TAMIL NADU 04.2001 -
Skills
- Production Planning & Control
- Engine & Gearbox Machining
- Productivity Improvement
- Gearbox Assembly Process
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Quality Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Heat Treatment
- Supplier Development
Communication & Leadership Skill
Feasibility and Product Development - Mechanical
Significant Contributions
- Led front-end process development for cylinder head, cylinder block, and gearbox housing machining in the powertrain shop.
- Contributed to the development of the process for the electric vehicle gearbox (Renault-China).
- Productivity improvement project: Completed the conversion of gearbox housing machining capacity from 1000 units per day with three-shift production to two-shift production, resulting in a 30% reduction in manpower and manufacturing costs.
- Certified as a GK Expert by Nissan Motor Co. India.
- Certified IMS ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor by Nadhan & Co.
- Successfully completed two new project SOPs, and mass production is running while fulfilling all required documentation and developing the necessary manpower skill levels.
- Completed V-Pilot training and successfully completed two V-Up projects, with one receiving the Best V-Up Project award from Nissan Motor Japan.
- BEST QCC Project (machining rejection reduction) selected within RNAIPL and advanced to the Japan Global Competition.
Certification
Metal Cutting Engineering Program from IMTMA
Timeline
Leader in Machining
Nemak Aluminium Castings India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
V-PILOT
04-2020
GK EXPERT
06-2019
QMS9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 INTERNAL AUDITOR CERTIFIED
06-2015
Deputy Manager
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 01.2023
Metal Cutting Engineering Program from IMTMA
12-2010
Senior Engineer
TVS Motor Company
12.2005 - 12.2011
Master of Science - M.TECH MANUFACTURING MANAGEMNT
BITS
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - B.TECH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
IGNOU
04.2001 -
DME - Mechanical Engineering
ARASAN GANESAN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
04.2001 -
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