SANTHOSH KUMAR .K

A Six Sigma &certified professional with over 16 years of experience in: Product Design& Development Product Management Evolution & Testing Value Engineering Multi Project Coordination People Management Budgeting/ Cost Optimization QMS Currently associated with Amara raja Batteries Ltd., Tirupati as Deputy Manager Attended different trainings on APQP, PPAP, FMEA, QFD, MSA & SPC and gained knowledge of NPD, teamwork, leadership, managerial skills and stress management in the organization Possess knowledge of CAD Packages like CATIA V5, AutoCAD and SAP Application Proven track record of leading the organization to increase revenues and profitability, streamline workflow and create a team environment to increase productivity Expertise in design and development of batteries through the application of APQP methodology which covers DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP & PPAP Proficient in AGM VRLA Batteries & its allied Tooling Design and Development Saved Rs. 300 Million through implementing ‘Value Engineering Concepts’ in New Product Development in a span of 10 years Skilled in managing operations involving product designing, conceptualization to execution ,in-process inspection, team building in co-ordination with the internal departments Possesses excellent interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills with proven track record of utilizing process-oriented approach towards the accomplishment of cost, profit, service and organizational goals

• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, QFD, MSA and SPC
• First Time Managers Program in collaboration with Great Lakes Institute, Chennai
• Teamwork, Leadership, Managerial Skills and Stress Management
• Technician Apprentice Training from Visakhapatnam Steel Plant for 1 year (09/01/04 - 09/01/05)

• Resolved Product issues through consumer testing
• Promoted from Manager to Sr. Manger through the company's switching lanes program
• Successfully acquired Two Design Registrations through The Patent Office, Government of India