S. DHAKSHINAMOORTHY
Deputy Manager - Additive manufacturing
Chennai,TN
Summary
To work in a professional environment that provides opportunities for career growth and to contribute to the productivity and effectiveness for the organization.
Diligent and dedicated Deputy Manager with 21 years of experience in the Automobile industry. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Dynamic and determined with exceptional leadership qualities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager - VOME PVT
Ford Motor Private Limited
Chengelpattu, Tamilmadu
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering PVT lead for India (Chennai & Sanand).
- Interior, Powertrain & Chassis Co-Lead for Field/Customer process issue.
- Support EOL issue resolution ongoing production
- Co ordinate with EOL plant & ME engineers for DTC related issues & Software trials
- Guide & Support Electrical connector failures due to process error and mishandlings
- Engineering change concern lead for Manufacturing assessment.
- Internal plant quality issues resolutions for FTT improvement.
- New Facility/Process implementation lead for assembly shop.
- Ford Global Standards & Procedure implementation and adherence lead for Assembly shop.
- Mini/Micro programs lead including feasibility study, costing, process flow, facility, material feeding requirements.
- Process sheets (GSPAS) developments for new & modified processes.
- Assembly lead for Incapable processes.
- Lead for TCF Control plan development.
- FMEA development for new process & Modification.
- Global quality process defect resolutions horizontal deployment lead for TCF.
- Ergonomics issue resolutions.
- Regional plant contacts for quality issue resolutions & Horizontal deployment of best practices.
- Quality issues resolution with structured approach using quality tools like G8D,5D,Six sigma.
- Teamcenter process study for new & current process.
- Error proofing implementation for current process with low cost solutions.
- Leadership/Management meeting updates on quality issues.
- Planning & Forecast on people, costing, facility requirements.
- Regional plants process/facility support on unresolved quality issues.
- Conduct cross functional meetings for quality issues resolutions & New program updates.
- Manufacturing lead for Automated Issue Management System (AIMS).
- Cost saving ideas support & Implementation along with PD.
- Efficiency improvement projects support along with Industrial engineering team.
- Interface engineer between TCF, Product development and Material feeding team.
- Maintain Special characteristic communication form (SCCAF) for all new processes.
- Adhere Work station readiness standards for new & Modified work stations.
- Mandatory compliance Inspection report adherence for North America vehicles & Report outs Non Conformances.
- Critical To Quality audits on process related to repeated field quality issues.
- Cycle line layout development for mini/Micro programs.
- Process issues containments/Resolutions lead for issues raised during audits like Vehicle quality & Fresh Eye Reviews.
- Assembly shop Score card development for new program launch on every build phase TT,PP,MP.
- Vehicle Modification Center lead for new process setup & Facility development.
- Bill of Process/Process flow management.
- Meet QPIP requirements & Adherence.
- Verify Global Manufacturing Requirements (GMR) for all new process & Change management.
- Training requirements identification for peoples & develop classroom/On the job training Achievements:.
- Asia Pacific Recognition Awards.
- 2.0L Engine Oxygen sensor FER issue resolution.
- B515 Hub & Knuckle Judgement error resolution.
- B515 Hand brake/Gear shifter stud broken issue resolution.
- B515 MCA AC Condensate leak issue resolution.
- B515 MCA Canister Retainer stud spinning issue resolution.
- B515 MCA Swingate water leak reduction.
- B515 MCA Trim2 JPH constraint elimination.
- B515 MCA 2.0L Engine mount not align issue resolution.
- Ford Ecosport South America launch new market addition.
- Ford North America Emission improvement program.
- Ecosport Realignment program Phase 1 & Phase 2.
- Ecosport In Cycle action program.
- Wheel alignment capability improvement.
- Ecosport Fly Audio introduction.
- Ecosport South Africa new variant Ambiente launch.
- AWD – Rear deflector unit quality issue resolution.
- Ecosport Liftgate water leak issue resolution.
- APA/IMG awards & Certificates.
- Six Sigma Black belt trained.
- Functioned as point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on timely and successful completion of full lifecycles of assigned projects.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with mentoring
VOME Implementation Engineer
Ford motor private limited
Chengelpattu, Tamilnadu
10.2012 - 10.2018
- Develop cycle line layout(CLL) for all process verifying CAD, Illustration, Process sheets, Engineering release.
- Identify tooling & facility requirement for each process.
- Assembly tools selection & Tools power source based on the engineering requirements.
- Develop connector mapping using wiring diagrams,Teamcentre CAD
- Resolve & Monitor EOL paynter charts on process related issues and software trials
- Develop SOW for Tooling & Facility.
- Verify VBOM & Ensure all parts are captured in CLL.
- Develop error proof for each process & Complexity management matrix.
- Develop torque and Non Torque control plan, Reaction plan.
- Lead Installation of Automated Fastening System (AFS) & Quality leadership system(QLS).
- Plan, Forecast & Execute Electrical and Network accessories.
- Team center CAD study on process flow, collision & Interference.
- Execute Delta Audit comparing WERS,GSPAS,CLL to identify missed process, parts on CLL.
- Plan & Execute TPPS,P1 and P2 Joint study.
- Plan Ergo study for all process & Meet Ergo standards.
- Plan for Safety Risk Assessment for all new process & Resolutions for any safety risks identified.
- Follow Protag & Layout SRA for all new facility installation.
- Develop Placards for all new equipment's with energy source.
- Develop AutoCAD layout for parts, racks, facility on each work stations.
- Complete Work station readiness verification sheet to meet work station standards.
- Engineering release tracking & Any new cost requirement to be implemented.
- FMEA development for all process inline with vehicle systems.
- Issue resolutions lead for concerns raised during different phase of builds (AIMS).
- Provide feedbacks for Scorecards on build readiness at each build phase.
- Develop WBDM templates based on requirements.
- Identify Bulk materials requirements on new process.
- Conduct CFT discussion on material feeding & Kitting requirements.
- Develop Special tools requirements on each new process.
- Develop change management process check sheet.
- Implement Component Data Capture system (CDC) for Engineering requirement parts inline Global standards Achievements:.
- Asia Pacific Recognition Awards.
- Endeavour Implementation of Cobot for Glazing cell.
- Ecosport Sunroof implementation.
- Ecosport ABS module S/assy and Waste Elimination.
- Engine dress line Low cost Auto Transmission Indexing Facility implementation.
- Fiesta Body Ext outstanding support during launch.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certified -B515 MCA 60% Seat Striker Rattle.
- B299 Global Fiesta freshening.
- Fiesta Classic freshening program.
- Ecosport launch.
- Ecosport Mid Cycle Action & North America program.
- Endeavour Launch.
- Endeavour In Cycle Action program.
- Spare wheel, Seat, Fuel tank manipulator installation.
- Wheel cover facility implementation.
- Error proofing Pick to lights.
- FMCSA Team leaders training.
- New Pilot build area development & Installation.
- Handling aids/Manipulators installation & Implementation (Seat, Fuel tank, Battery).
- Ecosport Europe program.
Engineer - Plant Launch
Ford India Private Limited
Chengelpattu, Tamilnadu
01.2011 - 10.2012
- Develop New program build readiness check sheet
- Verify tooling and Facility implementation status
- Conduct CFT meeting on New Program build readiness
- Support Electrical failure investigations on module failures,DTC error codes
- Conduct issue management meeting on issues raised during build on every phase TT,PP,MP
- Validate & Follow up on actions taken on build issues for timely closure
- Program tracking on new facilities, Tools & Process
- Provide people Training on new process & Facilities
- Develop Job Certification sheet or Moon chart for new process
- Track Vehicle handover from manufacturing to Quality for audits & Reviews
- Track & Monitor quality issues
- Support Campaigns & Repairs on launch vehicles
- Follow & Adhere camouflage requirements for new programs
- Plan & Forecast people, cost requirement on multiple programs
- Plan & Forecast launch loss of vehicles during builds on every build phase
- Verify Control plan & Ensure all SC/CC process are captured
- Support & Performed P1& P2 torque study for all new joints
- Communicate build plans & Readiness to manufacturing on new programs
- Provide offline/Online training to people on new processes
TCF Team leader
Ford India Limited
Chengelpattu, Tamilnadu
06.2007 - 12.2010
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Master trainer for assembly shop on ISPC, Quality tools, FPS
- Versatile in Trim assembly process & Trouble shootings
- Skilled in vehicle diagnostic test process
- Involved 8D approach for solving Quality issues in line side.
- Expertise in Instrument panel & Headliner Quality issue
- Expertise in people management
- Develop Control plan, Reaction plan & FMEA for each zones
- Best team leader & Best zone awards
- Handled 52 manpower’s in single line for production
- Established Multiple torque application facility in DC nut runners.
- Implemented error proof process on IP decking to avoid AC hose damages
- Implemented process improvement on HVAC drain hose breakage
- Implemented lean manufacturing process
- Implemented Kitting process in Trim line
Production Associate
Ford India Limited
Chengelpattu, Tamilnadu
02.2000 - 06.2007
- Skilled in Trims, Door & Instrumental panels assembly process and Trouble shooting techniques.
- Trained in Quality operating system and Ford production system.
- Rewarded as team member for outstanding contribution in maintaining Safety Management System in shop floor.
- Implementation of 5’s in assembly line.
- Resolution of Top repeated issues which resulted into 25% defect reduction.
- Natural Work Groups lead for resolving Quality issues & Kaizen Versatile/Trained:.
Deputy Manager - Additive Manufacturing
Ford Motor Private Limited
Chennai, Tamilnadu
09.2021 - Current
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (CDP)
B.S. Abdhur Rahman University
Vandalur,Tamilnadu 10.2009 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Madras University
Chennai,Tamilnadu 04.2003 - 07.2006
Skills
Manufacturing engineering
FMEA
GSPAS/Process Sheets
Teamcenter
Engineering release validation
G8D/Six Sigma
Team Management
Accomplishments
- Error Proofing Techniques.
- Ergonomics.
- ISO – QS.
- Statistical Process Controls.
- Value Stream mapping.
- Quality Leadership system.
- ECPL.
- Protag.
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Additive Manufacturing
Ford Motor Private Limited
09.2021 - Current
Deputy Manager - VOME PVT
Ford Motor Private Limited
01.2018 - 10.2021
VOME Implementation Engineer
Ford motor private limited
10.2012 - 10.2018
Engineer - Plant Launch
Ford India Private Limited
01.2011 - 10.2012
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (CDP)
B.S. Abdhur Rahman University
10.2009 - 11.2010
TCF Team leader
Ford India Limited
06.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Madras University
04.2003 - 07.2006
Production Associate
Ford India Limited
02.2000 - 06.2007