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SIVAKUMAR T

SIVAKUMAR T

PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Chennai

Summary

Dedicated Manufacturing & Production Engineering Specialist with advanced experience in various manufacturing processes in all Level. Production, Manufacturing & Quality.

Seeking a challenging role for 20 years Experience in MNC.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Manufacturing Manager

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted feasibility studies, defining project goals, assessing value propositions, and creating comprehensive project plans. Implemented projects, including new product introductions, product capacity increases, machine replacements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • In-depth understanding of process design, product specifications, Bill of Material, Quote Analysis, identifying and onboarding strategic suppliers and implementation of Engineering Changes in Assembly Line.
  • Prepared Capital budget forecasting sheet, work instructions sheets, process sheets, MODAPTS for New projects.
  • Improved space utilization in manufacturing during new project implementation, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. Designed and developed manufacturing layouts with optimized flow, adhering to the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) principle.
  • Developed customized dashboards using PowerBI for Budget Monitoring, Torque Reception status monitoring, FTT Monitoring.
  • Design and Developed specialized jigs, fixtures and pallets using CATIA and AutoCAD.
  • Initiated and implemented a BOM optimization strategy for Hyundai by developing a multilevel BOM dashboard, leading to the identification of commonizable bolts. This resulted in a cost-saving opportunity of approximately 2 Crores by transitioning to more economical bolts without compromising strength.

Production Manager

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED
12.2011 - 09.2021
  • Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire product development process.
  • Streamlined the product development process for faster time-to-market and improved efficiency.
  • Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
  • Projects: HCI (Verna), SU2i (Creta), PS7i (Alcazar), QXI (Venue) & Bi3
  • Sequence follow-up, ensuring Docked condition engine delivery to Vehicle assembly.
  • Achieve zero-line stoppage. End of line 100 % Quality.
  • Quality improvement Projects for inline Quality confirmation
  • Productivity improvement A/T tool installation, Sequence feeding
  • Projects Work standard / Process sheet Implementation
  • Spec Team co-ordination; EO implementation & Facility management
  • Modapt study. Quality stations (DWIS & GOT) implementation
  • Project, Supplier identification, Spec for Quote
  • Budget handling (Supplementary & Project budgets)
  • Supplementary & Aging Projects.
  • New Project handling. (Diesel & Petrol RDE)


Production Engineer

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED
04.2004 - 11.2011
  • Participated in safety audits, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
  • Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
  • Evaluated existing systems for opportunities to upgrade or implement new technology, boosting productivity levels in key areas.
  • Production in charge to achieve 100 % efficiency & inline pass ratio 99.6% & FFT 99 %
  • Manpower handling, Manpower optimization.
  • UPH (unit/hr) reduction/ Increase activity. Negotiation / discussion with union
  • Audit Internal/ External (ISO 9001, 14001,45001) & IMEA audit co-ordination.
  • OS & D reduction and Consumables reduction
  • Process & Quality machine machines handling.
  • Engine Performance final testing & management.

Service Advisor

Sundaram Motors
04.2002 - 02.2004
  • Passenger Car service
  • Customer satisfaction, timely service.
  • Store Management
  • Overall work shop management

Supervisor

SOUTHERN ROADWAYS LIMITED
04.1995 - 03.2001
  • Transport vehicle service Management
  • Tyre Maintenance.
  • Spare Parts consumption monitoring.
  • Drivers & General Manpower mangement

Education

B.TECH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ANNA UNIVERSITY, Chennai, India
04.2012

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

TAMILNADU TECHNICAL EDUCATION, VILLUPURAM
04.2001 -

Skills

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Additional Information

Engineering Projects

Inline Pass ratio -

- (Sealant NG Reduction)

New Sealant Machine installation. Minimized sealant wastage and Eliminated Down time due to System Airlock. (Yr-2013)


- (Part damage Reduction)

Test Bed new clamping system installation to avoid part damages in Engine clamping. All 6 Nos Test beds (Yr-2014)


- (Piston Press NG ↓)

Servo Based Piston pin press for accurate confirmation con rod oversized/under size (Yr-2014)


- Fatigue reduction

REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) projects in docking line Lifter, conveyors, Electrical Gun system implementation & Manpower reduction. (Yr-2015)


- Automation/ method

New Tool installation for A/T Bolt tight. (Yr-2016)


Inline Pass ratio (Torque Miss↓)

CKP Sensor Torque confirmation system & PLC interlocking. (Yr-2017)

Dust cap detection sensor installation. (Yr-2018)

Spark plug pick sensor confirmation system (Yr-2020)


Digitalization

DWIS system installation –Docking 4 stations (Yr-2019)

Auto CO2 Dumping Hot Test bed ( Fire safety )

Auto detection of flam and heat and Auto Co2 dumping system installation and in fire test bed. (Yr-2015)

Vehicle project

(Docking)

-Training to NEX

-Trial,

-Tool study,

-Implementation.

-100 % quality delivery to Vehicle assy.

Kappa 1.0 (Project implementation) -2014

IB 1.2 I20 (Project implementation) -2014

GS 1.5 Creta (Project implementation) -2015

HCI Project (Cross plant implementation), Battery cable feeding area implementation. Systematic selection of parts, Clutch cover & battery cable feeding. (2017)

QXi, SU2i & PS7i Project successful implementation in A1 Docking. -2019 & 2021

ME

-New Project RDE Implementation

- Supplementary & Aging Project handling

IPT-3 (In Process Tester) Fuel masking modification to improve pass ratio.

Fuel (Diesel) Purity improvement to eliminating Injector struck up field issue filtration system improvement in Cold Test Bed.

Quality enhancement project Electrical tool installation

New Engine RDE Implementation Petrol & Diesel, System improvement entire Line,

Major Projects & Achievements

Software

MS OFFICE, EXCEL, POWER POINT

AUTO CAD

MES

Timeline

Senior Manufacturing Manager - HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED
04.2022 - Current
Production Manager - HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED
12.2011 - 09.2021
Production Engineer - HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED
04.2004 - 11.2011
Service Advisor - Sundaram Motors
04.2002 - 02.2004
TAMILNADU TECHNICAL EDUCATION - , DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
04.2001 -
Supervisor - SOUTHERN ROADWAYS LIMITED
04.1995 - 03.2001
ANNA UNIVERSITY - , B.TECH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SIVAKUMAR TPRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING