Veeraraghavan R
Kanchipuram
Summary
Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists D.General managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF MANAGER
Samsung India Electronics Private Ltd
Kanchipuram
02.2017 - Current
- Chief Manager with 9+ years experience in Washing machine development & Production Support.
- Led overall new model development, release, Product testing, and production implementation for washing machines (front load, top load, semi-auto).
- Managed product development processes and timelines effectively.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs.
- Around 1M$ in annual cost savings ideas generated every year through tear down evaluation of various subsidiary and competitor models.
- Market quality defects 2.74% reduced by implementing quality improvement on product.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across procurement, engineering, and production to streamline operations. functional teams like Procurement, Process Engineering, Production, Planning and quality Control.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives.
- Ensuring Project adherence to Time, Cost, Quality & Performance targets at various stages of Project.
- Executed and managed the approval process from ECR initiation to ECN implementation in a timely manner.
- Worked with vendors and cross-functional teams for new model/vendor & mold development.
- Monitored and evaluated full life cycle requirements for product development according to reliability test standards.
- Validated improvement designs for 100% reliability via validation plans, design reviews, and testing.
- Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of product design, materials and parts or injection/press processes, assembly methods.
- Determined root causes of failures in process quality & market quality defects and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or packing methods.
- Ensured factory productivity by addressing product design-related quality and assembly line issues.
- Demonstrated capability in managing projects from initial concept to final product. a project from initial concept to product.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Competent in Design for manufacturing and assembly and Failure mode effective analysis.
DESIGN ENGINEER-PRESS TOOLS
Metal forms Pvt Ltd
Chennai
12.2013 - 01.2017
- Researched and developed ideas for new tools, jigs, and fixtures based on customer drawings.
- Researching and developing ideas for new tools, jigs & fixtures as per customer drawing.
- Provided first-line support for customer technical inquiries.
- Preparation of tool cost estimation as per customer drawing.
- Advising the purchasing department on tooling & product purchase & cost control.
- Advised purchasing department on tooling and product procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective decisions.
- Prepared tool cost estimations based on customer drawings, facilitating informed project budgeting.
- Major Projects done: Project 1: Thunder bolt protective grill & 20 parts. Customer: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt ltd. Work Done: Designed around 10 tools & 2 welding fixtures.
- Project 2 : Side Under Protection Device. Customer : Ashok Leyland. Work Done : Designed around 2 welding fixtures.
GAT
TVS Sundaram Clayton Ltd
Chennai
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Having worked exposure in SAP (Production).
- Co-ordination with Die service and Maintenance department for achieving 100% casting dispatch.
- Planned die spare parts and manpower allocation to meet production targets.
- Coordinated with die service and maintenance department to achieve 100% casting dispatch.
- Prepared monthly production and rejection reports, comparing current results with previous data.
- Guided employees in implementing Kaizen practices to enhance efficiency.
- Conducted time studies focused on quality across different dies to improve processes.
- Facilitate Employees for implementing Kaizen and to be guided for suggestions.
- Carryout TPM activities in machines and Ensuring good 5S at shop floor.
Education
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
SivakasiDME - Mechanical Engineering
P A C Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic College
RajapalayamSkills
- Project Management
- Product Design & Development
- Quality assurance
- DFMEA
- Process improvement
- Siemens NX
- Solidworks
- PLM
- NERP/SAP
- Vendor management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor management
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Telugu, Proficient
- Tamil, Proficient
Personal information
Father's Name : Mr. P.Raju
Date of Birth : 30th May 1990
Marital Status :Married
Passport no : L4150187
Timeline
CHIEF MANAGER
Samsung India Electronics Private Ltd
02.2017 - Current
DESIGN ENGINEER-PRESS TOOLS
Metal forms Pvt Ltd
12.2013 - 01.2017
GAT
TVS Sundaram Clayton Ltd
12.2011 - 12.2012
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
DME - Mechanical Engineering
P A C Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic College