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GOPI SELVARAJ

GOPI SELVARAJ

CHENNAI

Summary

24 Years of rich experience in New Product Development encompassing Business Strategy, Technology / Innovation Management, Program / Project Leadership, Product Life-cycle Management and Change Management. Documented success in managing multi-disciplinary, multi-location & multifaceted new product programs / projects for end-customers located across USA, Italy, Turkey, Germany & Denmark. Skilled in heading end to end new product development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, design, prototype development, testing, production support, failure mode design analysis, field quality & field failure improvement, vendor management and quality management. Detail driven with inclusive leadership style and proven success in interfacing with customers & co-workers; holding excellent negotiation & analytical skills with solid background in supply chain management. Successfully streamlined complex logistics operations and improved supplier relationships. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory control and demand forecasting. Decisive Supply Chain Supervisor skilled in managing productivity and overall performance of 20+ team members while meeting business and customer service objectives. Proficient in supplier negotiation and conflict resolution strategies. Strong leadership and organizational talents. Decisive Supply Chain Supervisor skilled in managing productivity and overall performance of 25+ team members while meeting business and customer service objectives. Proficient in supplier negotiation and conflict resolution strategies. Strong leadership and organizational talents.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

AGM/Specialist- SCM /Integrated Product Development

Vestas Wind Systems A/S
01.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: Manufacturer of Wind turbine systems.
  • Responsible for developing the Integrated Product Development organization for handling platform projects in regards to Technology and Global Sourcing, introducing "Design for Sourcing". Key results are obtained through front loading providing the benefits of reduced product cost, faster time to market/volume and finally improved quality.
  • Responsible for establishing and developing a global Integrated Product Development organization for handling Platform projects in Technology and Supply Chain Management of Nacelles, Blades & Towers
  • As Part of the Global procurement core team that develops the new platforms for On-shore and offshore wind turbine, with responsibility for IPD (Integrated Product Development) and being the interface between NPI (New Product Introduction) and Global Sourcing. Primary goal is to secure design for sourcing of the 2MW, 3MW turbines & Blades. This happens through keeping the cost and investments at the agreed KPIs on the BOM (Bill of Material) for production of various platforms, production facilities and transport equipment.
  • Areas of responsibility: Working along with Technology for design to manufacture related to handling and transport equipments ,Securing the agreed development cost framework, Consolidation and control of CAPEX investments, Establish and execute sourcing plans incl. LLL (Long Lead Items), Risk Management covering Global Sourcing, Secure agreements with sub suppliers are in place (like NDA, PA, etc.),Make or Buy decisions, Secure supplier evaluations are carried through and that second source suppliers are identified, Secure components for building of prototype turbines

Senior Manager- Product Design & Development

Stanadyne Amalgamations Pvt. Limited
11.2007 - 12.2015
  • Company Overview: Manufacturer of Fuel Injection Equipment for Automotive Segment
  • Managing end to end program life cycle from the stage of system design including integration, test planning, and verification via requirements-based execution, quantitative risk management, and formal change management
  • Leading cross-functional teams to help them identify program capabilities, assess resources, and for ensuring projects delivered on time & within scope of budget
  • Projects Managed:
  • Low Cost Compact Rotary Pump Project, as Project Manager, aimed at placing the company in a stronghold in the below 50 HP market for the next emission level, involving:
  • Redesign of Transfer Pump Group and Advance Group of the Rotary Pump aiming at reducing the number of parts/machining operations without compromising on functions or results as like current product range in market with additional functional capability
  • Developed the prototype and generated favorable results, aimed at entering the market at mid-2015
  • Lead a team of 12 members involved in completion of the project, in a record time of just 20 weeks, including concept generation, proto building, prototype testing and final submissions; this resulted in expected additional revenue of over 100 Million $ over next 3 years
  • Design of 1st Ultra Compact Advance System on Mechanical Rotary Pump for Tractor Application, involving:
  • Established the prototype and completed DFMEA, thereby facilitating production of the pump incorporating the new advance system
  • Reduced smoke and improved the emission results, by incorporating captured speed advance and light load advance in the Ultra Compact Advance System
  • Design support for Stanadyne USA, Italy & China. Earned more than 4+ crores as revenue through offshore and on-site design support.
  • Accomplishments:
  • Resolved the issue of collision during mounting of Engine, by introducing Ultra Compact Advance System
  • Set up the Engineering Design Center for India Manufacturing Unit from scratch
  • Participated actively in:
  • Lean Manufacturing and Concurrent Engineering (APQP) alliance of the company since its inception, with accountability of providing design support and coordinating experts from USA & Italy for various projects
  • PPV & Localization of all imported components; achieved PPV savings worth Rs. 15 Crores+ and VA/VE savings at Rs. 5 Crores+ in 2013

Dy. Manager – Engineering

Indrad Auto Component
02.2007 - 10.2007
  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of Radiator Cooling Systems
  • Identified new projects & clients and managed end to end design & development of new products
  • Participated actively in up gradation of engineering facilities and technologies
  • Developed Customer & Supplier PPAP, APQP, Control Plan, Process Documents & FMEA as per TS systems
  • Led & mentored an Engineering Team of 6 members
  • Projects Managed:
  • In-house Manufacturing of Fan Motor Assembly (Localizations), involving design, development & validation of fan motors for various applications
  • Production of armatures of various products such as fan motor, wiper motor, etc.
  • Accomplishments:
  • Played a pivotal role in resolving issue of:
  • Air flow performance faced during introduction of Fan Motor Assembly to the Turbo Engine Vehicles of Indica & Indigo models, through detailed analysis & subsequent design changes
  • Warpage during shroud development for B376 Ford
  • Successfully reduced product cost by 20 % of the original cost through execution of various values engineering & localization projects. Carried out execution of Value Engineering projects worth INR 120 Lakhs
  • Achieved a product FPY of 95% against a target of 100%
  • Successfully resolved field issues such as Fan noise and improper cooling

Product Engineer – Research & Development

Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems Limited
08.1999 - 01.2007
  • Projects Managed:
  • Mechanical Unit Pump, Common Rail Unit Pump and High Pressure Rail (Single Cylinder to Four Cylinder)
  • Fuel injection Systems for On-road and Off-road Vehicles
  • COMMENCED CAREER: Aug’99 – Jan’07 worked with Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems Limited, Chennai as Product Engineer – Research & Development

Education

Diploma - MECHANICAL

MURUGAPPA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
Avadi, India
04-1999

AMIE - Mechanical

Indian Institute of Engineers
Kolkatta
05-2002

MASTER OF LOBOUR MANAGEMENT - LABOUR MANAGEMENT

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
Madurai, India
04-2005

Master of Philosophy - LABOUR MANAGEMENT

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
Madurai, India
05-2007

Skills

  • Proficient in Pro/Engineer Wild Fire, Catia, SolidWorks 2010 & above and AutoCAD 2d and 3d
  • JD-Edwards, SAP , Valmon & Infor-XA
  • Program/Project Management, VA/VE, Reverse Engineering
  • Supplier development and Inventoy Management
  • New product development - Concept to Production
  • Quality Management - DFM/DFMEA/DFA/APQP

Languages Known

English & Tamil

Timeline

AGM/Specialist- SCM /Integrated Product Development

Vestas Wind Systems A/S
01.2016 - Current

Senior Manager- Product Design & Development

Stanadyne Amalgamations Pvt. Limited
11.2007 - 12.2015

Dy. Manager – Engineering

Indrad Auto Component
02.2007 - 10.2007

Product Engineer – Research & Development

Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems Limited
08.1999 - 01.2007

Diploma - MECHANICAL

MURUGAPPA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

AMIE - Mechanical

Indian Institute of Engineers

MASTER OF LOBOUR MANAGEMENT - LABOUR MANAGEMENT

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

Master of Philosophy - LABOUR MANAGEMENT

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
GOPI SELVARAJ