SIVAGURUNATHAN S
Project & Product Quality Lead
Hosur
Summary
Project & Product Quality Lead with extensive experience in NPD,Supplier quality and manufacturing quality across automotive, industrial, and aerospace domains. Skilled in driving design quality, risk mitigation, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement using DFMEA, PPAP, APQP, and Six Sigma tools. Proven ability to enhance supplier performance, improve product reliability, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Project & Product Quality Lead
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
11.2023 - Current
- Drive Voice of Customer (VoC) integration across all offer development stage gates, and acted as the quality gatekeeper during reviews.
- Ensured full adherence to the Offer Creation Process (OCP) from specification, through design, industrialization, and deployment.
- Accountable for technical, quality, and business performance for assigned offers.
- Led key quality analyses, including AFMEA, DFMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
- Supported deployment of Quality Plans, DFQ practices, and Risk Management processes.
- Ensured compliance with all safety rules, constraints, and design documentation requirements.
- Defined and executed the Offer Quality Plan to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Led structured problem-solving (8D), coordinating with engineering, and managing global customer communication.
- Ensured compliance with Quality Alerts, Safety Alerts, and organizational risk management processes.
- Analyzed product issues, customer cases, and field returns to drive preventive actions.
- Developed and implemented the Annual Offer Quality Roadmap and Digital Preventive Plans.
- Represented quality in the Board of Change and Offer Safety Committee to drive safety and compliance.
Senior Engineer -NPD & Supplier Quality
Hical technology Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Managed supplier assessment, qualification, approval, and performance monitoring; supporting SCM in onboarding decisions; and ensuring supplier readiness.
- Led supplier quality and process improvement through audits, on-site visits, and structured problem-solving activities.
- Supported NPD by reviewing and approving PPAP and AS9102 FAI submissions and validating gauges, fixtures, and inspection methods for critical parameters.
- Developed quality project plans and execution strategies aligned with phase-gate requirements for new product launches.
- Drove supplier corrective actions (SCAR) and validated effectiveness to eliminate quality escapes.
- Collaborated with major aerospace customers, including Collins Aerospace, Honeywell, HAL, Eaton, and ISRO.
Senior Engineer - Plant Quality
Neo Axis Aero Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Led APQP and plant launch readiness activities across manufacturing, quality, and supplier processes.
- Managed supplier PPAP/UPPAP approval, NPD support, and resolution of supplier quality issues through audits and corrective actions.
- Supported implementation of AS9100D quality systems and coordinated gauge, equipment, and calibration planning.
- Collaborated with key aerospace customers, including Hical, JAI, and Collins Aerospace.
Quality Engineer - NPD & Metrology Engineer
Avtec Ltd
Hosur
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Performed teardown-based warranty failure analysis and collaborated with suppliers, CFT, to implement long-term preventive actions.
- Supported NPD by validating supplier readiness, reviewing PPAP/FAI documents, and ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
- Led supplier issue resolution using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone, driving effective corrective actions to reduce PPM, and warranty claims.
- Reviewed and approved PPAP submissions (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Dimensional Reports) for critical automotive components.
- Conducted dimensional inspection of mechanical parts using CMM, VMM, height gauges, form and roughness testers, ensuring GD&T and critical feature validation.
- Created and validated CMM/PC-DMIS measurement programs, and conducted MSA (GR&R) and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) for PPAP approval.
- Designed and validated gauges, fixtures, and checking aids, resolving dimensional deviations through cross-functional collaboration.
GET Engineer
UPASANA Engineering (T.V.S Group -Hosur)
Hosur
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Interpreted engineering drawings, GD&T, and gear specifications (involute profile, lead, pitch, runout) to ensure accurate product conformance.
- Performed dimensional inspection of gears, shafts, and machined parts using CMM, VMM, and precision metrology tools.
- Supported root-cause analysis for dimensional and assembly issues, helping reduce in-process rejections and customer complaints.
- Raised 8D reports for nonconformities, and coordinated with suppliers for timely corrective actions; completed GR clearances in SAP (QM module) within target lead time.
- Customers: Valeo, Eaton, Comstar, and Danfoss, etc.
Education
M.Tech - Manufacturing Management
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Rajasthan01.2021
BE - Mechanical
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering And Technology
Hosur04.2014
Skills
Project Quality Management: Stage‑gate reviews, quality gatekeeping, risk assessment, and cross‑functional coordination
Product Quality Leadership: Driving design quality, FMEA (DFMEA/AFMEA), Control Plans, and quality plan deployment
Customer Focus (VoC): Capturing, translating, and integrating Voice of Customer into product requirements and development activities
Quality Tools & Methodologies: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, APQP, FTA, PDCA
Process & Performance Management: KPI tracking, process capability improvement, corrective & preventive action (CAPA)
Compliance & Standards: Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, safety requirements, and regulatory documentation
Continuous Improvement: Kaizen, Lean tools, problem-solving workshops, lessons-learned deployment
Supplier & Field Quality: Issue investigation, field feedback analysis, SCAR management, and product reliability improvement
Documentation & Reporting: Quality plans, safety documentation, Stage‑Gate presentations, and management reporting
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 7th August 1993
- Permanent Address: Plot no:53, Abhirami garden, Mathigiri, Hosur-TN-635110.
Timeline
Project & Product Quality Lead
Schneider Electric
11.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer -NPD & Supplier Quality
Hical technology Pvt Ltd
08.2020 - 11.2023
Senior Engineer - Plant Quality
Neo Axis Aero Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 08.2020
Quality Engineer - NPD & Metrology Engineer
Avtec Ltd
09.2015 - 08.2019
GET Engineer
UPASANA Engineering (T.V.S Group -Hosur)
10.2014 - 08.2015
M.Tech - Manufacturing Management
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
BE - Mechanical
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering And Technology