Vadivel S
Powertrain Project Leader
Summary
Passionate mechanical Engineer having 18+yrs of experience in multiple domains like Engine /Transmission Design & development, Cost reduction, Project management in automobile industry for domestic & global markets.
Looking for a challenging role in the esteemed organization to utilize my technical & management skills for achieving the best results
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Powertrain Project Leader
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India
Chennai
07.2008 - Current
- Effectively managed Upstream & Industrialization projects of SXX transmission for the Alliance applications (Kwid, Triber, Kiger & Magnite) following Alliance way with Agile mindset to pass the milestones on time
- Successfully Managed the first application of low cost Reducer (RE0) for EV application globally (Dacia Spring)
- Successfully implemented the Quality improvements in gearboxes to resolve the quality crisis (from ~65> 0 R/1000) post SOP to be within the GMF/PIMOF Targets
- Over-Achieved the Cost reduction targets applying different levers & also on CAPEX & OPEX expenses during the critical financial times
- Highly Experienced on the design & development of Engine & Gearbox mechanical parts as per Alliance way of development
- Got the first delegation to manage global Projects of Renault Diesel Engine applications (K9K & M9T) after gained good experience in Renault Spain for 1year
- Very dynamic in working in cross-functional & multi-cultural teams in India & globally (France,Spain,Turkey, Romania, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, etc)
- Good level of knowledge on Design for Quality tools & also on related software
Engine Design & Development Engineer
Tata Motors Limited
Pune
02.2007 - 07.2008
- Deployed parts standardization across the applications which resulted in diversity reduction in all LCV applications
- Successfully applied Poly V drives for the Diesel engines for LCV applications with different FEAD configurations
- Effective in deploying QC Story for all the field & testing failures during BS4 evolutions
- Successfully developed gaskets for the new gen 5L engine with the optimized design based on competitor benchmarking ideas
- Good knowledge on design & development of FEAD drive mechanical parts & Air Intake system parts
Senior Application Engineer
Rane Engine Valves Limited
Chennai
01.2004 - 02.2007
- Acquired high knowledge on the Design & development of Engine Valve train parts based on the Customer design inputs & prepared the Design manual with regular updates on the technical innovations.
- Developed various Engine Valves for different global applications /regulations for all kinds of fuels including Ethanol
- Defined the development process with periodic design reviews to meet Customer milestones on time (from Upstream till SOP& further)
- As Quality module leader for 1 year, Highly involved in the continual improvement on the process & also a key TQM Team member on achieving Deming Award in 2005
- Successful in maintaining 100% FTR at Customer end on the new product developments through deploying the stringent quality control in each station
- As a Certified Internal Auditor , played a key role in monitoring & continual improvement in the system adherence
- Led several QITs(Quality Improvement Teams) for reducing the rejections in the process & also in the field deploying QC Story approach for problem solving
Education
MBA - Operations
ICFAI University
Hyderabad 04.2013 - 08.2015
BE - Mechanical
College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University
Chennai 07.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
Team Leadership & Development
Project Management
Design Tools (CATIA, Pro-E)
Resource Management
Powertrain Development
ANPQP & Process knowledge (Casting, Forging,etc)
Multi-cultural Skills
Hobbies
- Travelling to explore many new locations
- Learning new Languages & cultures
- Listening to music & motivational speeches
- Cycling & some sports like Badminton, table-tennis, Cricket
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MBA - Operations
ICFAI University
04.2013 - 08.2015
Powertrain Project Leader
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India
07.2008 - Current
Engine Design & Development Engineer
Tata Motors Limited
02.2007 - 07.2008
Senior Application Engineer
Rane Engine Valves Limited
01.2004 - 02.2007
BE - Mechanical
College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University
07.1999 - 06.2003