AutoCAD and CATIA V 5
RENGARAJ PITCHAIMANI
Assembly Quality Lead APAC
Chennai
Summary
I’m an adaptable and qualified B.Tech Polymer Technology Engineer with 20 + year’s of experiences in NAC/HUB/DT Assembly and Manufacturing of Wind turbine Blades, FRP rods used for cable strength (Glass Fiber reinforced Plastic Composites) PREPREG,VARTM Infusion, Pultrusion, Hand layup, Technology using Epoxy and Polyester based resins) PLASTC PIPES based on following raw materials such as UPVC, HDPE, PPR, LLDPE also Acrylic Based PAINTS as an Production and Quality Control Engineer.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
51
51
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Assembly Quality Lead APAC
Vestas Wind Technologies India Pvt Ltd (Mfrs of Wind Turbines)
Chennai
10.2022 - Current
- Data collection of in-process, semi-finished product ,Finished Product in SAP R/3-QM module / QDA system
- Good knowledge in Various Types of RM and Consumables Properties and application used in Blades Composites,NAC,HUB,DT
- Hands on Experience in NPI and TT Projects aligned with Various stack holders and Project Manager.
- Work experience in Handling QBD level 4 cases
- Work experience in PQA and Manufacturing Process Product Audits
- Monitoring Various stages of Fire wall Audit Process
- Sound knowledge of blade manufacturing process like VARIM, HLU and HLU with vacuum and DT,HUB NAC Assembly Process.
- Good strength in In-process & final inspection related activities
- Have a good knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS and VDA Audit Requirements)
- Implement continual improvement projects to enhance the QMS by using 8D, DMAIC & KAIZEN, PFMEA, Control Plan & Inspection Plan
- Good hands-on making WI, SOP, QA formats, Production protocol and Quality documents
- Develop training presentations and conduct on-job training to build quality awareness
- Handling customer complaints (Both Internal as well as external) and Providing Disposition Such as Containment action and analyze CAPA to avoid recurring
- Excellent command over written and verbal communications
- Ability towards positive Attitude, flexibility, quick Learning, good Listener
- Monitoring Preservation and storage Requirements like Blade Handling, Stacking and Transportation Tools of V 155 and V 120 , DT, NAC, HUB as per Vestas Procedure
Senior Process Engineer Technical Support
Vestas Wind Technology India Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Planning and Execution of PPAP Capacity and New Material Trials and bridging Tech lead and Plant Cross Functional Team
- Engineering Change Management –Responsible for implementation of Product and Process Changes and revision of Documents like PWI, Control Plan, PFMEA, PII, IRF Incoming Inspection Process, BOM, Tool,TPS,TSS related updates circulated as Engineering change Order and Change Note from Global Plants by Conducting Cross functional Team Meetings – Through Windchill and ECM software
- Ensuring Process Adherence in various stages of Product and Process throughout the plant.
- Ensuring BOM Accuracy Control, Cycle time reduction and control, Defects, Repairs, Rework, and scrap control
- Document and Data Control and Defining Temporary Process Procedures in the form of communication sheet to Cross functional Team to be followed before approval of controlled documents.
- Successful implementation of Process Tools like Mold, Turners, Jigs and fixtures etc with Signed Site Approval Test (SAT)and Operating Manual Procedures, Drawings, Periodic maintenance plan etc.
- Internal Blade Transportation and blade Handling Process control and Blade Storage Short and long stacking Process Transportation ABF Frames implementation trials by bridging Warehouse and TCM team
- RCA, Problem Report creation and Change Request for Modifying / Changing Process documents / methods based on requirement
Manager - Production
Indore Composites Pvt Ltd (Mfrs of Fiber reinforced Plastic rods (FRP rods) Pultrusion Process, Coated Glass fiber Roving, Tapes & Yarns used as strength members in Cables Manufacturing)
Indore
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Managing a Team of approximately 150 employees, in which 28 of on roll and 132 in off roll basis all working in 3 shifts.
- Shift Schedule Approvals to ensure optimized Manpower utilization with regular monitoring and control over Leave and manpower Absentisam.
- Efficient Production Planning and Control for upcoming 90 days Export Container Dispatches without any detention charges (90 % of export orders and 10 % of Domestic orders).
- Verification and Submission of Production Report consists of Production efficiency, NCR, RM and FG wastage Down Time, Break down etc. Action Plan will be shared along with Production Report for lack of efficiency, Product Defects and wastages not in control.
- Regular Shop Floor Visit/Audit in order to ensure Process Controls like temp and Machine speed etc and for ensuring Documents and Data control, Manpower utilization and also for addressing and resolving issues against manpower, machine, product quality related issues.
- Effective Participation in Brain Storming session to find RCA and Preparation of 8D Report for internal and external customer complaints against Product. Engineering changes and Design and development Validation through CFT meetings.
- Ensuring Safety standards and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment as per requirement in entire Shop floor.
- Tools Design and Development With Regular Discussion with Supplier and along with CFT team , Maintaining Good House Keeping Practices in Shop floor
Manager - Operations
Sree Shankar Chemicals (Mfrs of Acrylic Based Paints and Distempers and Decorative Paints, Aruppukottai, TN)
Aruppukottai
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Managing a Team of approximately 56 employees in busy work environment with Production Plan and control to achieve Production Targets and Goals
- Coordination and control over the activities of various departments concerned with production, quality, maintenance, pricing, sales and distribution of products and services
- Creating, managing, and analyzing performance data and other information
- Ensuring that capacity and capability are adequately planned
- Encouraging, identifying and developing best practice strategy
- Maintenance with periodic calibrations of lab equipment and Production and Process control panels, inspection tools (like gauges, fixers, Jigs etc.) of entire plant
- Preparation and Submission of 8D Report consisting of CAPA to customer end using 7 QC Tools and Six Sigma
- Building and maintaining strong and effective relationship with suppliers and customers
- Preparation of Work Instructions, SOP and Conducting Training & awareness meeting with Production and Quality Control, Sales, logistics and other team members
- Controlling of Non conformities, existing in Management systems, manufacturing process and Product also.
Manager - Operations
Sree Shankar Chemicals (Mfrs Of Acrylic Based Pain
Chennai
04.2008 - 05.2015
- Job allocation and Shift Schedule Preparation for Production Technicians and Engineers based on Production Target.
- Raw materials and consumables purchase requisition, production orders creation through SAP as per the target / Production Plan.
- Maintaining WIP materials are readily available well before to commence production operations.
- Active Participation in brain storming sessions conducted by Quality Control Department to arrive best Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) against Major Non conformities.
- Planning and organizing for completing Repair and Rework related activities against defected NCR Product with QC Approval.
- Conducting Internal Audits as per ISO 9001:2015 QMS and ISO 14001:2015 EMS as well as Maintaining Records Documents and implementation of QMS & EMS systems as per the requirement.
- Improving methods, Cost reduction, reducing wastages, cycle time and down time analysis based on FMEA, and various kinds of quality tools. Designing of Fixtures and Supports, which are essential for process using AutoCAD /CATIA.
- Evaluation and Performance Appraisal of the Technicians.
- Conducting Process, Product and quality issues related Training Program.
- Identifying and Rectifying the Deviations related to product, process, safety and handling in the shop floor.
Asst Engineer Blades Manufacturing
Enercon India Ltd
DAMAN
08.2006 - 04.2008
- Job allocation and Shift Schedule Preparation for Operators and Helpers.
- Planning and Work Allocation in various stages of blade manufacturing process to attain Daily Production Targets.
- Successfully Completing rework and repairing related tasks of NCR Products as per SOP and Work Instructions
- Conducting Quality Management Systems and Manufacturing Process ,Product related Trainings
- Conducting Awareness meetings to Discuss about Deviations in Handling,Methods,Procedures in Blades manufacturing process and Quality Management Systems with production Technicians
- Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) against Non conformities/Complaints (internal and External)
- Conducting of Periodic Internal Audits in various Departments of the Organization as per Audit plan and Document and Data Control of ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 14001EMS and for GL Shop Audits.
- v Submitting Periodic small improvements Plan in order to improve methods, Cost&WastageReduction, Safety.
Asst Engineer Blades Manufacturing
Enercon India Ltd
Erode
02.2004 - 08.2006
- Preparation and Modification of Work Instructions, SOP as per Process Requirements
- Incoming Materials Inspections and Test Certificates Verifications of RM along with Vendor Ratings
- Conducting Product Tests for 5 various ISI Licensed Products as per IS 4985 PVC water supply Pipes, and Casing Pipes IS 4984 HDPE Water supply Pipes IS 12786 Lateral Pipes & IS 13487 Emitters & PPR Pipes
- Laboratory maintenance with periodic calibrations of lab equipment’s and control panels, gauges of entire plant
- Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) against NCR (internal/External)
- Conducting Internal Audits and Maintaining records for ISO 9001 QMS
- Maintaining ISI and ISO records and Documents and handling of Successful ISI & ISO Surveillances Audit
- Vendor development Trials for both Raw Materials and Consumables
- As an MR Conducting Management Review Meeting to achieve organization Goals
- Managing Third Party Inspections for the approval of Government Tenders
- Maintaining RM and Accessories Stock and initiating Purchase Requestion Process through MD Approval.
Education
B.Tech - Polymer Technology
Kamaraj College of Engineering And Technology
Madurai 06.2000 - 06.2024
No Degree - Diploma in Plastic Technology
V.S.V.N Poly Technic College
Virudhunagar 06.1997 - 05.2024
Skills
Handling of NPI and TT Capacity and New materials PPAP Trails and Implementation
Engineering Change Management Process ECO/CN Implementation through Wind Chill
CriCycle Time and Talk Time Optimization and Validation, Submission of Business Case Costing Proposals tical Thinking
BOM Accuracy Maintaining in SAP and Consumption control in Shop Floor, Actual vs BOM
Manufacturing Process, Product, Internal and Supplier Audits, VDA Process Audits
Classification
Confidential
Personal Information
- Passport Number: J9709674
- Date of Birth: 06/21/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
1. Successful completion of QBD Level 4 cases in blades and NAC/Hub Assembly.
2. Successful Implementation of 2 coat water based roller paint process in V 155 and V 120 blades.
3. Introduction of Vacuum Assisted Resin infusion in LE and TE over lamination Process in V 155
Software
Certification
ISO 9001,14001 ,45001 Certified Internal Auditor
Timeline
Six Sigma Yellow belt certified.
01-2024
ISO 9001,14001 ,45001 Certified Internal Auditor
10-2023
Assembly Quality Lead APAC
Vestas Wind Technologies India Pvt Ltd (Mfrs of Wind Turbines)
10.2022 - Current
Senior Process Engineer Technical Support
Vestas Wind Technology India Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 10.2022
Manager - Production
Indore Composites Pvt Ltd (Mfrs of Fiber reinforced Plastic rods (FRP rods) Pultrusion Process, Coated Glass fiber Roving, Tapes & Yarns used as strength members in Cables Manufacturing)
12.2018 - 07.2021
Manager - Operations
Sree Shankar Chemicals (Mfrs of Acrylic Based Paints and Distempers and Decorative Paints, Aruppukottai, TN)
06.2015 - 11.2018
Manager - Operations
Sree Shankar Chemicals (Mfrs Of Acrylic Based Pain
04.2008 - 05.2015
Asst Engineer Blades Manufacturing
Enercon India Ltd
08.2006 - 04.2008
Asst Engineer Blades Manufacturing
Enercon India Ltd
02.2004 - 08.2006
B.Tech - Polymer Technology
Kamaraj College of Engineering And Technology
06.2000 - 06.2024
No Degree - Diploma in Plastic Technology
V.S.V.N Poly Technic College
06.1997 - 05.2024