Sivakumar B
Quality Manager(Automotive Sectors)
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven quality professional with extensive experience at TVS Sundaram Fasteners Ltd. Expert in IATF 16949:2016 documentation and root cause analysis, achieving significant reductions in rejection rates. Proficient in precision gauge handling and adept at customer complaint management, fostering collaboration to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Quality Manager
Premier Steels Component Pvt Ltd.
07.2025 - Current
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Incoming quality, in-process quality, and final quality team handling and following quality standards.
- Increased efficiency of the QMS by regularly reviewing procedures and making updates based on changing business needs or industry advancements.
- Collaborated with suppliers to improve raw material quality, ensuring consistency across all sourced components.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Maintained IATF documentation, conducted internal audits, and held MRM meetings with the core team.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
Assistant Quality Manager
TVS Sundaram Fasteners Ltd.
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated DWM review meetings, fostering collaboration among core team members.
- Conducted thorough process and product audits on shop floor for compliance assurance.
- Prepared IATF 16949:2016 QMS documentation to adhere to quality standards.
- Reduced in-house rejection PPM through targeted improvement initiatives.
- Managed customer complaints, facilitating effective interactions and resolutions.
- Developed 8D reports to systematically address and resolve operational issues.
- Oversaw quality team for in-process and final inspection work monitoring.
- Analyzed customer feedback and complaints to determine root causes of issues and develop corrective actions.
In Process QA Engineer
Globe Components Pvt Ltd.
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Handled precision gauges and instruments to ensure measurement accuracy.
- Conducted incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes for quality assurance.
- Managed in-house rejection monitors to control defect rates effectively.
- Executed process and product audits on the shop floor to maintain compliance standards.
- Prepared IATF 16949:2016 QMS documentation for certification readiness.
- Reduced in-house rejection PPM through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Compiled 8D reports to address customer complaints systematically.
- Facilitated customer interactions to resolve issues and improve satisfaction.
In Process Quality Engineer
CNENNAICNC SERVOTRONICS PVT LTD
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed inspection processes to ensure quality compliance at all stages.
- Monitored in-house rejections, implementing control measures to reduce defects.
- Prepared in-process inspections, ensuring the setting approval of production parts.
- Achieved a reduction in in-house and customer rejection PPM through targeted quality initiatives.
- Performed in-line and final quality checks for BIW welded assemblies, and pressed components.
- Maintained inspection reports, control plans, and part history records.
- Collaborated with production teams for quality improvements.
- Conducted process and product audits on the shop floor, maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained QA lab instruments and equipment for optimal functionality and accuracy.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
TJS Engineering College
Thiruvallur01-2017
H.S.C - undefined
Municipal higher secondary school
lakshmipuram, thiruvallur01-2013
S.S.L.C - undefined
Municipal higher secondary school
lakshmipuram, thiruvallur01-2011
Skills
Precision gauge handling (CMM, Contour, VMS, Roundness tester, Roughness tester)
IATF 16949:2016 quality management system documentation
Core tools
MIG Welding (Manual & Robotic)
BIW & Press Parts Inspection
Powder coating, plating, Heat treatment parts inspection
CNC,VMC and HMC machined parts Inspection
grinding, honing, gear hobbing parts inspection
7QC Tools, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis
Control Plans & FMEAs
First Off Inspection (FOI)
GD&T Knowledge
MS Office / AutoCAD / Minitab (if applicable)
Measurement accuracy
Problem solving
Statistical process control
Lean manufacturing principles
Six sigma methodologies
8D report development
SOP procedure developments
Process auditing
Root cause analysis
Customer complaint management
Certification
PG Diploma in Industrial Robotics Automation (PGDIRA)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Father's Name: Balaguru.c
- Mother's Name: Lakshmi balaguru
- Date of Birth: 06/11/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Quality Manager
Premier Steels Component Pvt Ltd.
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Quality Manager
TVS Sundaram Fasteners Ltd.
01.2023 - 06.2025
In Process QA Engineer
Globe Components Pvt Ltd.
04.2021 - 12.2022
In Process Quality Engineer
CNENNAICNC SERVOTRONICS PVT LTD
02.2018 - 03.2021
H.S.C - undefined
Municipal higher secondary school
S.S.L.C - undefined
Municipal higher secondary school
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
TJS Engineering College