Summary:

Senior Engineer with 10 years of rich experience in automotive sector, focusing on project management and process optimization. Experienced in enhancing project outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and innovative design solutions. Skilled in technology implementation and staff supervision, driving efficiency and productivity. Dedicated to delivering business requirements.

Experience:

Senior Engineer - Mercedes-Benz Research & Development | Sep 2023 – Present

1. Spot Repair Booth Installation and Commissioning in Mercedes-Benz Plant | Kecskemet, Hungary:

*Pre Planning phase – Detailed scheduled preparation - Supplier technical assessment and Cost management

*Planning phase – Validation of design - Proposed and changed the design of entry and exit of the car – Additionally 2 JPH increased

*Execution Phase – Change Management - Proposed and changed equipment technology - Avoided ergonomics and improved the quality

*Closing Phase – Documentation Validation - Training provide for operation - Completed the Project 100% as per approved timeline

2. Lidar Scanning of the conveyor in Mercedes-Benz Plant | Sindelfingen, Germany:

*Innovative Idea to eliminate the time taken for collision checking to new model - Time Reduction from 6 months to 1 week

*Major Accomplishment – 100% Global level project approval for future new model validation

3. Process Improvement at Topcoat Painting line in Mercedes-Benz Plant | Pune, India:

*New idea for continuous improvement – Proof of concept validation - Achieved compressed air 5 bar/car to 3 bar/ car

*Major Accomplishment – 100% project approval for all the global CKD paint shop.

4. New Electric Model in Mercedes-Benz Plant | Pune, India:

*New Electric car – 90% of Aluminium panel - Current Baking mode not efficient - Air flow modification with saving 5% of energy saving

*Floor panel seating validation – Modification of Skid design - Implemented with simple lean technique

Engineer - Stellantis (Brown Field Project) | Chennai, India | Feb 2020 – Aug 2023

1. New Car Models Launch:

*3 New models launched from trial car to SOP – 100% Successfully launched within approved timeline

*Destructive test for cabins and body to achieve the recommended specification - Achieved within 3 of 5 car model allotted

*Supplier selection, RFQ preparation, RC Finalization - Supplier Technical Assessment - Cost Management

*Multiple Supplier Handling – Project planning & Master schedule - Change Management - ECR

2. JPH Ramp up:

*5 JPH to 10 JPH increase – By using Lean Six Sigma process - With 0% investment by modifying the process

*Sealer and Topcoat Robot process optimization - Cycle time and Ideal time reduction - Program modification with supplier

3. New Colours Launch:

*7 New Colours Launched – Pre planning to SOP - Inline process and product level Validation - Achieved through Agile methodology

Junior Engineer – Daimler India Commercial Vehicle | Chennai, India | Sep 2016 – Jan 2020

1. New Truck Model and Colours Launch:

*1 New models launched from trial car to SOP in paint shop - 100% Successfully launched 2000 INR/Truck Cost saving

*7 New Colours Launched – Pre planning to SOP - Inline process and product level Validation - Achieved through Agile methodology

Technician Apprentice – Renault Nissan Automotive Private Limited | Chennai, India | Jun 2015 – Jun 2016

1. Bumpers Defects Reduction:

*2 bumper damage in 10 bumper load – Analysis the root cause with fish bone diagram - Implement the action plan - 0 % defect rate

Skills:

Sap
PLM
7 QC Tools
Power BI
Agile
MicroStation
Excel
PowerPoint
Lean Six sigma

Certifications:

Project Management Professional
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Language Proficiency:

English – Fluent
Tamil – Fluent
German – Intermediate