RISHI KARTHIKEYAN
Technical Manager - Automotive Coatings
BANGALORE
Summary
A competent and dynamic professional with 18 years of Experience in Automotive OEM surface coatings covering key functions like Research & Development, New technology projects, Paint shop Application process, Technical support, Quality assurance and Business development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
Years of International work experience
3
3
Worked with 3 major Auto Coating Companies
5
5
Proficient in 5 languages
Work History
Regional Manager-Technical
Kansai Nerolac Paints LTD
09.2016 - Current
- In-charge of Research and development site laboratory at Kansai Paint Hosur, handling new product development & Product technical support for all Japanese Auto OEMs across South India
- Responsible for developing new coating recipes, New RM evaluations, Product validation testing, product up gradation and standardization work for Auto majors like Toyota, Honda, ISUZU, Daimler, Yamaha and ancillaries
- Managing work activities for in house R&D team as well as technical support field team covering all Japanese Auto OEM accounts pan South India
- Project coordinator for R&D lab on work assignments in tandem with Kansai Paints Japan team
- Responsible for team development, technical training on new technology platforms for plant team, Tech support team and OEM customer associates
- Lead in new technology projects in coordination with Kansai Paints Japan associates for knowledge sharing
- Maintain ISO TS-16949, ISO-14001 standards along with EHS & RC norms & 5S practices in the lab.
Team Lead - Product Development
BASF India Coatings-Mangalore //BASF Corporation
12.2009 - 09.2016
- Worked exclusively for BASF Corporation, Southfield, MI -as PDL-Team lead at Technical Support Lab, Mangalore to extend technical support for Development, testing and standardization of Automotive Coatings for GM, Ford and Chrysler
- Handling Research and Development activities in PDL-Solvent borne team for BASF Corporation, North America as per requirements of US automotive customers
- In charge of performing line standardization trials and process optimization specific to appearance enhancement, color harmonizing in pilot/launch phase at BASF Corporation, Southfield
- Responsible for daily work management, work allocation and supervision, follow up with cross functional teams related to the PD lab Solvent borne group
- Maintain TS-16949, ISO-14001 records, Equipment control plans and calibration records, carrying out risk assessments, Process safety analysis, safety inspections, ensuring EHS & RC norms & 5S practices in the workplace.
Sr. Technical Officer- Automotive coatings
M/s Asian PPG Industries Ltd
02.2006 - 11.2009
- Offering Technical service in General Motors India - Paint shop, Gujarat
- Monitoring and maintaining the smooth functioning of the Robot application units, Electrodeposition system, and Plastic painting system through proper maintenance of paint parameters
- Responsible for Supplier side technical assistance for overall paint shop process line from Electro coat, primer system, topcoat application to finishing and repair stations
- To synchronize the paint parameters according to B/c and C/C Robot application parameters
- Fine tune the application parameters or paint parameters to solve problems online and optimum quality coating and maintain good finesse-it line performance.
Radial Tyre engineer
M/s JK Tyres Gwalior
07.2005 - 02.2006
- Worked as Technical Engineer-Radial
- Familiar with the tyre manufacturing process overall and radial tyre engineering.
Education
B-Tech Polymer Engineering -
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, IndiaPre degree In Science Group - undefined
Calicut University
Kerala, IndiaSSLC - undefined
GVHSS Kerala
Kerala, IndiaSkills
Rich experience of New product development, Product standardization, Raw material evaluation and Project management - serving variety of Auto OEM customers across USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan and IndiaKnowledge of various coating layers and technologies, Primer/Topcoats/Mono coats/High Solids, Metallic Monocoats along with corresponding raw materials, resins, additives, pigments etcGood Knowledge of OEM coatings Production process, Product validation and testing, OEM application Process, Manual/E-stat/ Robotic painting and Paint shop quality controlEnriching International Auto Business exposure- having worked with American / European /Asian OEM Customers, Business units and cross functional teams for Product development, Technology launch, Project management etc, in various strategic roles across careerSkillful in Technical Problem solving using analytical tools like Root Cause Analysis & Minitab DOE designs, Trained in High Solids technology and low VOC coatings from BASF Corporation USAGood exposure of TS-16949, ISO9001, ISO-14001 standards, Process optimization methods, Responsible care and safety standards, 5-S and KAIZEN, IMDS /HAZ certification proceduresWell versed with R&D lab set up, work management, technical team training & Team mentorship roles, cross functional work organization with various BUsStrong communication and interpersonal skills enabling to work in a diversified atmosphere among teams of different cultural/ ethnic backgroundsProficient in Customer relationship management with good market grasp abilities and growth potential identification
Personal Information
- Family Status: Married, blessed with two kids
- Date of Birth: 05/24/83
Trainings Workshops
- Technical training - High Solids Solvent borne coatings at BASF Corporation, USA.
- Formulation tool Box for Monocoat metallic: KANSAI PAINT JAPAN
- Root Cause Analysis - Asian PPG - Mumbai
- Material shipping and logistics protocols - BASF Corporation, USA.
- TS 16949/PPAP/ PFMEA - TUV Rheinland.
- Hands on experience with SAP, Minitab and DOE designs and familiar with ISO 14001, EHS and RC regulations and 5S Standards.
References
Will be provided on request
Timeline
Regional Manager-Technical
Kansai Nerolac Paints LTD
09.2016 - Current
Team Lead - Product Development
BASF India Coatings-Mangalore //BASF Corporation
12.2009 - 09.2016
Sr. Technical Officer- Automotive coatings
M/s Asian PPG Industries Ltd
02.2006 - 11.2009
Radial Tyre engineer
M/s JK Tyres Gwalior
07.2005 - 02.2006
B-Tech Polymer Engineering -
Mahatma Gandhi University
Pre degree In Science Group - undefined
Calicut University
SSLC - undefined
GVHSS Kerala