Yokeshwaran S
Chennai
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Product Engineer with over 3.7 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA). Expertise in managing the end-to-end NPI process, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition from prototype to mass production. Adept at implementing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) practices to optimize production efficiency and minimize costs. Proven track record of resolving complex assembly issues and improving product quality in high-volume manufacturing environments.My career has been defined by a commitment to operational excellence and cutting edge innovations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Quoting Engineer
Kitron Group
Chennai
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for Calculating labour costs for assigned projects
- Analyzing the technical data provided by customers
- Provide technical support for KAM (Key Account Managers) and quoting specialists for the quoted projects
- Conduct investigations and assess process flows at all global manufacturing sites
- Participate in cross-functional projects and perform delegated tasks from management
- Ensure the quality of work performed aligns with established procedures in the quality system
- Collaboration with site engineers to collect necessary data
Product Engineer
Avalon technologies
Chennai
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Lead the NPI process for new PCBAs, from initial design evaluation to full-scale production
- Collaborate with R&D, hardware, and quality control teams to ensure manufacturability of designs and successful ramp-up of production lines
- Develop and implement DFM and DFA guidelines to improve assembly efficiency and reduce defects
- Manage prototype builds and First Article Inspections (FAI), ensuring design validation before mass production
- Support the transition of products from development to manufacturing, ensuring that technical documentation is accurate and up-to-date
Education
MBA - Systems Management
University of Madras
Chennai,India12-2023
BE-Electrical & Electronics Engineering
PSVPEC,ANNA UNIVERSITY
Chennai,India04-2021
Skills
- Product lifecycle management
- Technical data analysis
- Technical support
- Process flow assessment
- Quality assurance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- End to End product execution
- Process optimization and cost reduction
- APQP,ECN,ICN,DFM,FMEA,CONTROL PLAN,PPAP,8-D,5s,Six-Sigma,CAPA,QMS
Affiliations
- Sports, Surfing articles, Catching up with current political discussions in social media platforms
Accomplishments
- Cost Reduction Initiative: Led a project that reduced PCBA assembly costs by 10% through the optimization of component sourcing and process automation. NPI Ramp-up: Successfully managed the NPI of a high-volume consumer electronics product, reducing ramp-up time by 25% and achieving full production within the targeted timeline.So i received best engineer of the year award in 2024.
Certification
- IATF 16949:2016 certified internal auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent Lean Manufacturing certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent Lean Manufacturing Certification
Timeline
Product Quoting Engineer
Kitron Group
01.2025 - Current
Product Engineer
Avalon technologies
11.2021 - 01.2025
MBA - Systems Management
University of Madras
BE-Electrical & Electronics Engineering
PSVPEC,ANNA UNIVERSITY
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