Quality & Project management professional with 18 Years in Quality Assurance management of Software development (SDLC), Engineering services (Automotive, Industry 4.0, Oil &Gas, Aerospace & healthcare), and 5 years of Design, Manufacturing &Operations. Overall, 23 years of Experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager (Quality Lead)
Petrus Technologies Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
02.2023 - Current
Practice
Major Customers: LMW, Chakradhara (ISRO)
Responsible for QMS and developing quality culture across the organization
Define the process of each type of project identified internally for IIOT (SDLC) and Engg Services
Train the teams on QMS, Processes, Quality methodologies, and Project Management
Perform internal audits and coordinate external process audits, drive the CSAT (customer satisfaction survey), and present to the senior Management.
Quality System Specialist (Plant Quality Lead)
Methode Electronics India Ltd, Methode Electronics India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2022 - 01.2023
The engineering center of Methode Electronics Inc., which provides embedded software and engineering design services to global customers of the automotive industry across the globe
Responsible for Quality Management System implementation and management (MR)
Ensure quality delivery and engineering support to Global counterparts – US, UK, Middle East, and China the end customers are Vinfast, Toyota, Linda (Volkswagen), Ferrari, Ford, Stellantis
Etc.
Coordinate internal external audits of all the practices across the Organization and enable certifications of ISO9001, ISMS, IATF 16949, and CMMI L5
Provide training to the project teams on QMS, Processes, and Quality methodologies, (7QC Tools, FMEA, RCA, CAPA) IATF, CMMI, and ASPICE
Handle quality issues/escalations received from customers/counterparts & guide the project teams to perform RCA, and CAPA and present the same to the Director., Drive CSAT periodically, analysis and present.
Manager-Quality, Project Manager
ITC Infotech India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2007 - 01.2022
Customers: GE (healthcare, oil-gas, energy, Sourcing), Honeywell, KONE, Fisher dynamics, Steelcase, ABB, Smith, Schlumberger, MIC Group, Kohler, Harman, M&S, Havel’s etc.
Coordinated internal, and external ISO audits (Yearly) and CMMI Certifications (L3 and L5)
Accountable for the project-specific quality process, implementing delivery excellence framework
Closely worked with the pre-sales teams in giving presentations on quality processes, and demos during client visits, responsible for implementing QMS, Delivery excellence framework works, and CMMI in Engineering services and software development projects
Generate Delivery excellence reports, and quality-specific dashboards, and update the reports to the senior management and project-specific stakeholders at various levels
Integrated ISO & ISMS for Customer specific governance structure (for GE GDC)
Process documentation, perform periodical Process compliance audits, and publish reports
Train personnel on quality methodologies (7QC tools, VE, Metrics, RCA, CAPA, FMEA) and organizational quality management system
Work closely with project team to identify process gaps and derive action plans for process improvements, perform product quality Checks (engineering models &detailing), and implement Quality methodologies
Initiate, implement, and validate corrective actions resulting in improvement
Process definition of various types of projects like Reverse engineering, new product development, and Legacy data migration projects
Regular communication with US counterparts on project status and conduct weekly and monthly Reviews
Process & sub-process definition and conduct periodical process compliance audits for SDLC projects across the PLM, TCM, BFSI, GIC, and Engineering services verticals
Onsite experience twice on B1 and L1, (H1b Stamped but not travelled)
Handled projects from concept level to Optimization
Modeling and drawing creation from the concepts, design and detailing of Sheet metal, jigs& fixtures, press tools, molds, tools, and gauges, validate generated Drawings w.r.t GD&T
Modifying the designs from cost saving point of view and ease of manufacturing – Lean manufacturing
Involve in Q Circles, QCT, Poka-yoke, 5s, Kaizen, TQM and TPM activities
Tool try-outs, R &D
Quality check, inspecting supplier products and in-house manufactured parts with respect to requirements and supplier quality management
Guide the project team in manufacturing of press tools, jigs and fixtures, and cutting tools, Provide technical skill support to operators of precision tool room machines
Planning and estimation of new tools, procurement of standard items and supplier products, budgeting and generating purchase orders., Actively participated during the Deming quality award to the organization
Languages known English, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi & Kannada
Thanks, and regards
Siva.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech - Mechanical engineering
Vinayaka Missions Deemed University, Chennai
Advanced diploma - tool and Die making
CITD- Central Institute of Tool Design
Diploma - tool and Die making
CITD
Machinist
Govt Industrial Training Institute, Srisailam
Skills
QMS implementation, coordinate Internal and external audits, enable Quality Certifications, Process compliance audits, Value engineering, Lean, Operations management, trainings, supplier management, Customer interaction & CSAT analysis
Profile Summary:
Managed quality and responsible for implementing delivery excellence framework, QMS
Coordinate internal and external audits, and enabling certifications of ISO9001, IATF, and CMMI for the Organization
Good in People Management, Stake Holders Management, and business growth Strategies
Onsite exposure twice on B1 and L1 (H1B Stamped but not travelled)
Experience in Product development, Engineering, purchase, sub-contracting, TPM &TQM implementation, Process compliance audits and Process improvement
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Budget Administration
Cross-Functional Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Influencing and Negotiating
Managing Employee Relations
Managing on Boarding
Managing Program Activities
RFP Responses
Managing RFPS
Organizational Improvements
Industrial Engineering
Configuration and Management
Operations Planning
Scheduling and Coordinating
Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Plan Projects
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Managing Communications Channels
Administration and Reporting
Accomplishments
QAG Involvement in project phases:
Accomplishments:
Quality management: Handled 100+ projects of team around 150 of software development, Support and Engineering services projects, ODC’s of GE, Honeywell, Fishers, Kone, of team size 250+
Implement Delivery Excellence framework, QMS and CMMI, perform process compliance audits, internal CSAT surveys, Audit support functions like Training department, SMG, HR
Admin facilities
Provide training on QMS and processes to the project teams
Respond to RFQ’s and involve in client engagement
Project management: Time and team Management, Project planning, SOP’s, metrics identification, train personnel on project specific skills
Team building
Operations management: Planning, budgeting, and procurement of professional services like Audits, Automations, Vendor management, negotiation, Resource planning and allocation, PO releases
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