Shamsundar J S
Bangalore
Summary
Expertise in cost estimation, supplier price analysis, and margin optimisation drives competitive quotation submissions. Manages multiple RFQs efficiently, ensuring timely delivery through cross-functional collaboration. Supports business growth with data-driven decision-making and customer-centric engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Quote
Centum Electronics Limited
05.2026 - Current
- Processed customer requests for quotations to ensure timely and accurate responses.
- Ensure timely submission of competitive quotations.
- Performed detailed cost estimation for assemblies, aligning costs with pricing strategy to enhance competitiveness.
- Prepare detailed product costing for PCB assemblies, box-build assemblies, and complete products.
- Calculate: Material cost, Manufacturing cost, Labour cost, Tooling/NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering) cost, Packaging and logistics cost.
- Determine target margins and selling prices.
- Analyze customer BOM (Bill of Materials), drawings, Gerber files, and technical specifications.
- Review customer BOMs for: Component availability, Alternate parts, Cost-reduction opportunities, Lifecycle status (Active, NRND, EOL).
- Conducted analysis of supplier pricing for components.
- Obtain component pricing from suppliers and distributors.
- Compare vendor quotations and optimize sourcing costs.
- Monitor market trends, component shortages, and price fluctuations.
- Perform analysis of customer BOMs for optimisations.
- Work with sourcing teams to propose equivalent components.
- Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Production teams for quotation inputs.
- Collaborated with: Sales team for commercial requirements, Engineering team for manufacturability review, Planning team for capacity assessment, Procurement team for material costing, Operations team for process costing.
- Conducted evaluations of commercial terms and agreements.
- Prepare quotation summary sheets.
- Analyze profitability and business risks.
- Review customer terms and conditions.
- Support contract and pricing negotiations.
- Provided support to customers regarding quotation inquiries.
- Address customer queries related to quotations.
- Provide cost breakdowns and clarification when required.
- Assisted in identifying and pursuing new business development opportunities to drive revenue growth.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction in processes.
- Identify value engineering opportunities.
- Recommend alternative materials or processes.
- Improve quotation accuracy and competitiveness.
- Compiled and maintained reports on RFQ activities.
- Maintain RFQ tracking records.
- Monitor quotation win/loss ratio.
- Prepare management reports on: RFQ pipeline, Revenue opportunities, Margin analysis, Quote turnaround time.
- Ensured compliance with documentation standards and policies.
- Maintain quotation records and costing databases.
- Ensure compliance with company pricing policies.
- Follow ISO, quality, and customer-specific requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company pricing policies.
- Follow ISO, quality, and customer-specific requirements.
Senior Engineer-QUOTE
Centum Electronics Limited
05.2023 - 05.2026
- Managed engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring work was carried out within set time and budgetary requirements.
- Reviewed and approved engineering drawings and specifications, certifying that all technical documentation was accurate and compliant with relevant standards.
- Reviewed and approved high-quality design documentation, including sketches, drawings, calculations, reports and specifications.
- Delivered detailed technical reports and presentations to senior management, providing insights into project progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations to communicate project status and results to senior management and clients.
- Conducted regular team meetings to maintain up to date on project progress, work required to stay within targets and allocate tasks.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, technical skills development, and career progression within the engineering field.
- Implemented new ideas and methods for improving contribution to organisation's goals and enhancing development processes.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked maintenance and operating information for onsite reference.
Process Engineer
Micro Plastics Pvt Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Set up machine lines for SMT and through-hole PCB production, optimising workflow efficiency.
- Developed production tracking system for PCB assembly, enhancing visibility and accountability in manufacturing processes
- Executed soldering processes for PCBs, including surface mount technology and through-hole techniques, to ensure proper assembly.
- Managed rework processes for failed PCBs, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Coordinated with suppliers during new product development to ensure timely delivery and quality standards
- Prepared bills of material for PCB assembly projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Process Formats & Procedures for PCB Assembly
- Conducted maintenance on SMT machines and wave soldering equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Compiled maintenance reports for SMT machines and wave soldering equipment, documenting issues and resolutions.
- Gerber Verification for proper placement of components using View Mate software tool
- Advanced know-how of DFA, DFM, DFT & FMEA (Design, Process, Equipment)
- Electrical Cabling Diagram verification for PCB Assembly Machines
- Identified new benchmark electrical processes and created implementation plan for integration into production line
- Plant Line Set up for PCB Assembly Production
Production Engineer
Sirago Enterprises LLP.
08.2015 - 03.2022
- Executed testing and manufacturing projects at Sirago, including lift call displays, MODBUS board, group indicator board, RMS interface board with USB, fault collection board, car top board, and master control board for SP2, serving regular and commercial buildings such as industries, metro stations, and public buildings, as well as LED indicator board for GSM and SCADA for Delhi Metro and Jaipur Metro, and conducted drive board testing for lifts using NICE 3000+ controller.
- Testing of PCBs related to lift system such as displays, Controllers, Communication Boards.
- Updating test procedures for proper testing of displays, Controllers, Communication Boards.
- Monitored communication signals in RS485 system.
- Voltage testing of PCBs to maintain proper usage of power supply on boards and checking if any failure in components.
- Managed processes for surface mount PCB assembly.
- Component placement and routing verification.
- Handling SMT Machines such as JTU Loader, JUKI Pick & Place Machine, JTU Reflow Oven, JTU Unloader.
- Programming X,Y & Z Data of PCBs in Pick & Place Machine, EPS Selective Coating & Selective Soldering Machine.
- Maintenance of SMT Machines, Wave Soldering Machine, EPS Coating Machine, Automatic Testing Equipment.
- Burning (Programming) IC using programmer tool such as CHIP PROG USB.
- Programming SMD IC using PICKIT3 tool and Software tool such as MPLABX.
- Using Logic Analyser Software tool to check output, Information transmitted and received.
- Repairing of PCB Boards for proper maintenance and report undertaken on site.
- Verified package details of components to ensure accuracy in schematic design for displays and controllers.
- Gerber Verification for proper placement of components using Gerbview software tool.
- Compiled shortage list of components and PCB boards to optimise manufacturing and production process.
- Coordinated internal audits and verified records for process compliance.
- Executed testing and manufacturing projects at Sirago, including lift call displays, MODBUS board, group indicator board, RMS interface board with USB, fault collection board, car top board, and master control board for SP2, serving regular and commercial buildings such as industries, metro stations, and public buildings, as well as LED indicator board for GSM and SCADA for Delhi Metro and Jaipur Metro, and conducted drive board testing for lifts using NICE 3000+ controller.
Apprentice Trainee
BESCOM
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Reported peak voltage readings for 11 kV transmission lines at each station, contributing to system monitoring and reliability.
- Conducted field work to assess and replace electronic digital meters at various locations. in replacing Electronic digital meters with old Electronics meters for proper usage of supply.
- Entered purchase details for transmission lines, ensuring accurate documentation for procurement processes.
- Completed application forms for new customer power-supply connections in new buildings, facilitating timely service provision.
- Completed application forms for new customer power-supply connections in new buildings.
- Generating a BESCOM bill of new entry, existing entry and wrong entry for proper usage of power supply.
Electrical Supervisor
H K Electricals
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Supervised installation and execution of electrical works, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Monitored quality control processes to ensure compliance with standards.
- Conducted hazardous inspections and cleared line and feeder faults to maintain system reliability.
- Voltage regulation & Transmission Losses Calculation.
- Development of single line diagram of LT&HT.
- Planned and prepared work schedules and material procurement to optimise project timelines.
- Motivated team members to enhance productivity and collaboration.
- Generating management reports on performance.
Education
BE - Electrical & Electronics
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, KA01-2012
PUC - PCMC
St. Claret Composite PU College
Bengaluru, KA01-2008
SSLC - SSLC
St. Mary’s High School
Bengaluru, KA01-2006
Skills
- BOM costing and analysis
- Cost estimation
- Cost modelling
- Accurate quotations
- RFQ management
- Supplier analysis
- BOM analysis
- EMS manufacturing knowledge
- ERP/MRP systems
- Strong Excel skills
- Electronic components knowledge
- Process optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team mentoring
- Negotiation skills
- Proposal writing
Languages Known
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
Tamil
Custom
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Interests
- Reading Books
- Playing Cricket
- Listening to Music
Accomplishments
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of [Action].
- Improved [Type] reviews by successfully handling customer complaints and implementing monthly staff training.
- Recognised by management for [Type] behaviours, leading to increased [Result].
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Quote
Centum Electronics Limited
05.2026 - Current
Senior Engineer-QUOTE
Centum Electronics Limited
05.2023 - 05.2026
Process Engineer
Micro Plastics Pvt Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2023
Production Engineer
Sirago Enterprises LLP.
08.2015 - 03.2022
Apprentice Trainee
BESCOM
06.2014 - 05.2015
Electrical Supervisor
H K Electricals
01.2012 - 05.2013
BE - Electrical & Electronics
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
PUC - PCMC
St. Claret Composite PU College
SSLC - SSLC
St. Mary’s High School