Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Interests
Personal Information
Timeline
Generic
R SURAJ KUMAR

R SURAJ KUMAR

Industrial Valves - Development Manager
Sulur, Coimbatore

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 15 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.


Experience in procurement management; development of sourcing strategies and vendor development

Expertise in handing entire gamut of activities related to SCM such as sourcing , vendor development, techno -commerical negotiations, quality control, Logistics,etc.

Compete Process knowledge of new product development of valve.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Deputy Manager -New Product Development

McWane India Private Limited
Coimbatore
02.2015 - Current
  • Leading Manufacturer of industrial valves which is used for potable water service application.
  • Resilient seal Gate valve (RSGV), Resilient seal check valve (RSCV), Hydrants, Air release valves, Double eccentric butterfly valves, concentric butterfly valves ,UL/FM RSGV,ARV, SEWAGE ARV.
  • Preparation of Project funnels every year based on the sales/market/design requirements.
  • Eliminated functional bottlenecks by streamlining communication channels between management and employees.
  • Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Working on the Costing for the complete product and getting budgetary approval from management to start the development activities based on priorities
  • Working on the forecasted budgetary approvals for the investment for any machinery, test rig, special purpose machinery based on the project funnel
  • Review the feasibility for the New Products and Prepare the RFQ's with Quality, delivery, Cost and identifying the Supplier’s as per the Our Supplier Audit Process
  • Prepare the New Product Projects scheduling and from Pattern developments to Product handover to Production
  • Responsibility for the New Product developments and Complete BOM Parts developments as per the target Cost
  • Responsible to develop the New fixtures and testing accessories for the New Products and existing Products for the Productivity Improvements
  • Responsible of development of samples and its pilot lot
  • Responsible to Prepare the SOP for the Machining operations and Complete Valve assembly to Testing Process
  • Responsible for the Product cost working and review the feasibility to meet the Target cost
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Coordinate with the Supplier to meet the OTD 95% for the Machined and Bough outs.
  • Functioned as point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on timely and successful completion of full life cycles of assigned projects.
  • Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders
  • ISO Products and AWWA (UL/FM) Products Testing Special Testing
  • AWWA Fitting Product design and tooling design
  • To execute the testing projects /tasks of the Product Testing/Validation during and after development
  • Testing of ARV Double Chamber, ARV Single Chamber, ARV ISO RSGV, ARV AWWA RSGV (UL/FM), ARV ISO SCV, ARV ISO DEBFV
  • Executing Product certifications for the complete range of products by coordinating with TPI agency like UL/FM, CE, API & BVQI inspection agency
  • Assistance in Prepare testing schedule and execute as per the schedule
  • Making the parts and accessories required for testing & Validation
  • Maintaining testing accessories and measurement
  • Calibration of Test rig and Measuring instruments
  • Assistance in Preparation of Test Reports as per the test output
  • Coordinate and plan with Design, Quality, and planning and to ensure the availability of testing accessories for any NPD valves
  • Coordinate with design and quality and to plan for new test machines based upon the requirements and to follow-up with vendor for its readiness till erection and commissioning and successful trial test
  • Responsible to follow and maintain EHS in the workspace.

Sr.Engineer – QA/QC

Cesare Bonetti India Private limited
Vapi
12.2011 - 10.2014
  • QA - Leading Manufacturer of High-Class Rating Valves to Various Projects orders (Waaree Group) (Gate, Globe, Check, Piston, Ball, level Gauges)
  • Procurement of all measuring instruments and machines required related to testing and inspection
  • Section Quality In charge and Responsible for incoming, in process, testing & final inspection activities including inspection of Fasteners of different grades as per standard
  • Reviewing & Approving of MTC’s & relevant reports pertains to components/Raw material for it correctness as per codes and standards
  • Section In charge for Sample approval of Forging/Casting/Pattern/Plaster cast/Heat treatment
  • (Visiting to vendor premises for inspection all over India)
  • Directly handled various auditors, Customers and IBR
  • Project orders QA/QC coordinator, approval authority of ITPs and special testing procedures authority
  • Preparing all SOP’s & Work Instruction related to shop floor activities
  • Preparing WPS & PQR as per ASME code and get it approved by TPI agency
  • Providing technical support for project order execution
  • Responsible for preparation of various testing procedures such as pressure testing, cryogenic testing, hydrogen testing, Low temperature testing, fugitive emission testing etc
  • Co-ordination and getting inspection clearance of product from External Inspection agency
  • (IBR, NPCIL,EIL,NTPC,PDIL,BVIS,TUV,DNV,Lloyds,TPL,SGS,MOODY etc.)Responsible for special testing like Helium leak testing, Fugitive Emission, Low temperature / Cryogenic testing
  • Responsible for NDT activities – MT, PT, UT, RT & LT
  • Responsible for In process & Final welding inspection
  • Very good knowledge in ASTM, ASME, EN, API, NACE & MSS standards
  • Having good leadership in involving team members for inspection activities and implementation of new ideas
  • Ensuring all activities are in line with requirements of ISO 9000 for quality system and working for Quality objectives and management information network and periodic monitoring of all QC checks / audits through system monitoring chart
  • Responsible for Final painting inspection according to customer requirement
  • Good Knowledge in Indian Boiler Regulations
  • Responsible for vendor audit program / vendor quality improvement
  • Vendor Evaluation and rating using Statistical Quality Tools
  • Implementation of 7 QC tools in various inspection activities.

Engineer -QC

AUDCO INDIA LIMITED
Chennai
06.2007 - 12.2011
  • Leading Manufacturer of High Class Rating Valves to Various Projects orders (F&S Gold award winner, ISO 9000 / 14001 Company) collaborated with Flowserve Flow control (FFC) Ltd, United Kingdom (Gate,Globe,Check – Cast & Forged, High pressure GGC, Plug valves), Worked as a team member in the green field project and got IMS certified by Lloyds registers
  • (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, and OHAS 18001)
  • Section Quality In charge and Responsible for incoming, in process, testing & final inspection activities including inspection of trims & fasteners of different grades as per standard
  • Section In charge for Sample approval of Forging/Casting/Pattern/Plaster cast/Heat treatment
  • (Visiting to vendor premises for inspection all over India)
  • Directly handled various auditors, Customers and IBR
  • Project orders QA/QC coordinator, approval authority of ITPs and special testing procedures authority
  • Providing technical support for project order execution
  • Responsible for preparation of various testing procedures such as pressure testing, cryogenic testing, hydrogen testing, Low temperature testing, fugitive emission testing etc
  • Co-ordination and getting inspection clearance of product from External Inspection agency
  • (IBR, NPCIL, EIL, NTPC,PDIL,BVIS,TUV,DNV,Lloyds,TPL,SGS,MOODY etc.)
  • Responsible for special testing like Helium leak testing, Fugitive Emission, Low temperature / Cryogenic testing
  • Responsible for NDT activities – MT, PT, UT, RT& LT
  • Responsible for In process & Final welding inspection
  • Very good knowledge in ASTM, ASME, EN, BS, DN, API, NACE & MSS standards
  • Having good leadership in involving team members for inspection activities and implementation of new ideas
  • Ensuring all activities are in line with requirements of ISO 9000 for quality system and working for Quality objectives and management information network and periodic monitoring of all QC checks / audits through system monitoring chart
  • Responsible for Final painting inspection according to customer requirement
  • Good Knowledge in Indian Boiler Regulations
  • Central Flaw less Start-up initiative (FSI) coordinator to entire organization.
  • Responsible for vendor audit / vendor quality improvement
  • Vendor Evaluation and rating using Statistical Quality Tools
  • Implementation of 7 QC tools in various inspection activities

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Pacific Institute of Engineering And Management
New Delhi
01.2009 - 01.2011

Diploma - Mechanical Engg

Panimalar Polytechnic College
Chennai, TN
07.2005 - 01.2007

HSC -

Dharam Hinduja Matriculation Hr. Sec.School
Chennai, TN
06.2004 - 01.2005

Skills

    Problem Solving

undefined

Accomplishments

  • Thorough knowledge in special testing – Optical spectrometer/X-ray analyzer (NitonXL2 gold latest machine, Innox (Used to check base material of Casting, forgings, Bars Etc)
  • Certified PMI inspector from TII techno instruments, Pune
  • Basic knowledge of FARO laser scanner arm to inspect all kind of geometry of the job with 2D & 3 D
  • Throughout knowledge of SAP R/3 quality module and Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Throughout Knowledge in all kind of instruments and machines related to inspection activities
  • Training program on 7 QC tool, 5 Why analysis, 8D analysis etc
  • Training on Advance Excel and MS Visio software

ACHIVEMENTS:

  • Reducing the LOFT (Leak on first time) report from 35% to 5%
  • Improvements in Documentation
  • Best Problem-Solving Team in Final Inspection Area
  • Reducing Customer Complaints from 12% to 2% by implementing PDI and Checklists
  • Outsourcing of various activities
  • Reduction of Defects level at supplier end up to 20% from current level
  • Self certification of BOF suppliers
  • Worked as department team leader
  • On Deputation visited to DUBAI office to train our sales employees about our product and its application
  • Visited Dubai Electricity and water authority office, Petronas, and major oil and gas EPC related office and given product presentation
  • Taken a new order for ball valves from Petrofac Malaysia within 26 days of my Dubai Visit(Cesare Bonetti India Private Limited)


Software

MS OFFICE

SAP R3

WINDCHILL

EPDM

SHAREPOINT

MICROSOFT D365

Interests

WATCHING MOVIES

WATCHING CARTOON

PLAYING CARDS

LISTENING MUSIC

Personal Information

PERSONAL DETAILS

FATHER’S NAME : Mr. T.RAJAN

DATE OF BIRTH : 26.11.1987

AGE : 35

GENDER : MALE

MARTIAL STATUS : MARRIED

PASSPORT NO : J7406141

Timeline

Deputy Manager -New Product Development

McWane India Private Limited
02.2015 - Current

Sr.Engineer – QA/QC

Cesare Bonetti India Private limited
12.2011 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Pacific Institute of Engineering And Management
01.2009 - 01.2011

Engineer -QC

AUDCO INDIA LIMITED
06.2007 - 12.2011

Diploma - Mechanical Engg

Panimalar Polytechnic College
07.2005 - 01.2007

HSC -

Dharam Hinduja Matriculation Hr. Sec.School
06.2004 - 01.2005
R SURAJ KUMARIndustrial Valves - Development Manager