Hi, I’m
T. SUTHERSAN
Summary
A competent professional with over 15 years of experience in wind blade mold making and maintenance, blade production, quality and technology development, and new product qualification. Adept at managing qualification activities, streamlining processes, and enhancing smooth qualification. Possess core expertise in the field of wind turbine rotor blades.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LM Wind power blades ind pvt ltd (GE renewable energy)
Advanced engineer
06.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheading New Product Development and qualification processes for Reinforcement materials such as Glass, Carbon, Hybrid, and Carbon planks, Liquids including Resin, Adhesive, and Coating materials, and Core materials
- Developed test methods for Glass roving qualification
- Perform the Infusion test to find the resin consumption per ply (CPT Test), one of the main tests for the Glass fabric to determine the resin consumption
- Facilitating technology transfer by implementing process and test methods at supplier sites
- Leading Supplier Audits and internal audits, focusing on process, safety, and 5S
- Participating in VARTM process trials for new blade profiles, working closely with the process team to meet permeability requirements
- Good expertise in glass fabric qualification, including initial tests, conducting permeability tests, test specimen manufacturing, reviewing all the test results, and preparing the report
- Proficient in conducting resin qualification tests, including reactivity, gel time, spider web, thick and thin laminate, and staircase tests, and analyzing the outcomes against established resin benchmarks
- Demonstrated expertise in core qualification and carbon plank qualification tests, with a strong emphasis on maintaining rigorous adherence to testing protocols and standards
- Planning and executing testing procedures for material qualification, new supplier evaluation, and technology assessment, and preparing test reports and control instructions for non-standard tests
- Planning and execution of testing required in material qualification/Material of new suppliers/Technology
- Ensuring calibration and maintenance of all tools and equipment under AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract)
- Developed an innovative bushing technique (NTI) for blades and process engineering to assess various types of bushing qualifications
- Managing end-to-end responsibilities, from task creation to completion, in line with customer timelines.
Leit wind Shriram mfg ltd
Engineer-Quality
06.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Prepare the necessary documents for the Molding process, including the control plan, control form, and quality instructions
- Perform incoming inspections, calibration, and intactness activities, as well as lab tests such as gel time, density, peak exotherm, viscosity, glass resin ratio, moisture content, LOI for Glass fabric, and Glass transition temperature (Tg) testing for FRP
- Analyze root causes to reduce non-conformance reports (NCR) and conduct daily morning meetings to review product quality issues from the previous day
- Carry out the vendor quality inspection for the nacelle cover (FRP) and its accessories
- Performed quality inspections for wind blade production process (blade in-process, post molding and finishing process)
- Part of cross functional team responsible for achieving the given target on Safety, Quality & Cost through systematic problemsolving method
- Carried out finishing inspection and getting green tag from customers before blade dispatch.
SR Fiber glass auto pvt ltd
Incharge
09.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Analyzed and resolve molding issues by adjusting parameters to optimize product quality and enhance production efficiency
- Delegated tasks and oversee team leaders and technicians, ensuring effective execution and performance monitoring
- Managed daily inventory of raw materials and tools, ensuring availability for smooth production operations
- Provided comprehensive technical guidance and training to empower technicians for improved performance
- Attained production targets in alignment with established production schedules
- Manpower planning for the ASPER production target includes up to 20 production operators
- Reduce the cycle time by using manpower planning.
Win Wind Power Energy Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Junior Engineer
11.2008 - 09.2013
Job overview
- My meticulous process monitoring, thorough cycle time analysis, and detailed time study contributed to achieving the blade cycle time within a 24-hour timeframe
- Handling two mould (50) technicians in blade production and educating them to improve quality and waste reduction
- Conduct daily morning meetings and discuss with technicians the next plan and current work
- Streamlining the production line to reduce manhours can lead to increased productivity and cost savings
- Improved productivity through the development and execution of cutting-edge production methods, resulting in increased throughput and enhanced quality control
- Drive cycle time reduction by strategically managing manpower and focusing on process development
- Cost reduction by managing raw materials usage, implemented by kaizen method
- Demonstrated expertise in rotor blade Mold making & assembly process, Rotor Blade manufacturing
- Employed effective strategies to diminish NCRs through comprehensive Root Cause Analysis
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and kaizen implementations
- Maintained meticulous checklists for ensuring product quality and compliance
- Delegated tasks and responsibilities to technicians while closely monitoring their progress
- Ensured seamless availability of raw materials and tools for daily operations
- Conducted daily morning meetings with the team to review production and address quality issues
- Provided expert guidance and repair procedures to NCR team members for rectifying non-conformity parts.
Education
Tamilnadu Polytechnic college, Madurai
Diploma in Polymer Technology
2008
Government High School, Sekkapatti, Tamilnadu
S.S.L.C
01.2005
Skills
- Good Manpower management and interpersonal skills
- Capacity to mingle with others
- Motivating the employees to improve the KAIZEN activity
- Proficiency in problem solving & Working in the smart way
- Good decision-Making Capability
Languages
English
Tamil
Kannada
Hindi
Passport Details
W4547862, 10/31/2032
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/04/1990
Timeline
Advanced engineer
LM Wind power blades ind pvt ltd (GE renewable energy)
06.2016 - Current
Engineer-Quality
Leit wind Shriram mfg ltd
06.2015 - 05.2016
Incharge
SR Fiber glass auto pvt ltd
09.2013 - 05.2015
Junior Engineer
Win Wind Power Energy Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
11.2008 - 09.2013
Tamilnadu Polytechnic college, Madurai
Diploma in Polymer Technology
Government High School, Sekkapatti, Tamilnadu
S.S.L.C