Ganesh Rajendran Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tn, In

India

Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Responsibility - :Process Planning lead for EV- BUS and EV - Truck segmentsFacility planning for EV BUS & Truck segments from Structure, Panelling, Trim, Paint shop, Chassis line & PDI lines Handling Green field & Brown project of Olectra green tech limitedSimultaneous Engineering study for manufacturing feasibility.Coordinate with PD team to achieve product modularity based on manufacturing aspect.Work closely with product engineering teams to drive DFM, DFA & DFQ.Capacity expansion study to implement 3 per bus to 5 per bus in existing facility. RFQ preparation, compiling, negotiating and presentencing business case to finance for approvalsDesign approval and Tool Kick off for In house facilities.In-house facilities trials and Buy off at supplier end and ensures the Quality, Delivery, Safety requirements are achievedHome line Installation and commissioning of in-house facilities Prepare process documentation PPS,PFMEA, PFD, Control Plan, WIS and standardizationLayout creation based on Process,, logistic flow and optimization of space utilization & Lean manufacturing.Coordinating with Unit Project, Production, Maintenance and Quality Team for completing the project activitySang points closer based on home line trials & line hander overImplementation of Continuous Improvement to obtain better Productivity, Quality, Delivery & safetyProject budget proposal, budget management.Project Management Responsibility - :Project review with all stakeholders based on project milestoneProject Road map, Gantt chart, project dash board preparation and maintain based on plan Vs. actualcontingency plan based on project status and reschedule the priority work as per new plan

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Technical Responsibility - :Providing Body shop- Manufacturing Engineering & Process planning service support to PSA-Car Projects in India Lead engineering activity for different Body in White projects of PSA-Car Projects in IndiaPlan entire weld facilities for brown field project of PSA-Car Projects in IndiaBody in White Simultaneous Engineering study for manufacturing feasibility on existing weld line setup.Work closely with product engineering teams to drive DFM,DFA & DFQ solutions related to Body in White issuesKey input to Plant weld line facility and tool manufacturing engineering to suit existing weld line.Working on RFQ preparation, compiling, negotiating and presentencing business case to finance for approvalsDesign approval and Tool Kick off for weld line facilities like Weld fixtures, Spot weld gun, Robots and Hemming cellWeld facilities trials and Buy off at supplier end and ensures the Quality, Delivery, Safety requirements are achievedHome line Installation and commissioning of lifted the weld facilities from supplier end Prepare creating process documentation and standardised work including PFMEA, PFD, Control Plan, WISLayout update based on weld facilities, logistic flow and optimization of space utilization & Lean manufacturing.Coordinating with Unit Project, Production, Maintenance and Quality Team for completing the project activityImplementation of Continuous Improvement and sang points closer based on home line trialsPlan and prepare the line hander over activities along with proper documents Project Management Responsibility - :Conducting Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Project status review along with all stake holders to ensure Project MilestonesPrepare and present in hard point meeting for open issues need directions from Leadership team.Escalating Critical issues to Global program team for direction to achieve the project milestone

Chennai

Designing review with PD for manufacturing feasibility study.Executing ECR (Engineering Change Request) note for design change implementation in productSupervising process sequence study and execution for body in white – welding sequence in body shopDeveloping welding fixtures design review and clearance for manufacturing (Manual, Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic)Operating on spot weld - gun simulation for spot accessibility and critical spot accessDesigning review of part level and sub assembly level checking fixture to verify the product outputsWorking towards BIW- PIST achievement for sub-assemblies (under body, body sides, roof, closures and complete body) based on the project stages as Engineering Trial & Production TrialSpearheading weld line buy-off process at supplier endLiaising with line builder for installation & commissioning activity at plantPerforming corrective action for the production, maintenance and quality related snag points raised during trialsExecuting improvement actions by Kaizen work for productivity and quality targetsCoordinating with Unit Planning, Production, Maintenance and Quality Team for completing the project activityWorking on RFQ preparation, compiling, negotiating and finalising the best supplier based on cost, quality of work, delivery time and meeting company terms and conditionsPerforming Purchase Order and Purchase Order release using of SAP System; making Payment Advice for all Raised Purchase OrdersProject Budget proposal, Capex handling and maintaining Cash flow for the projects.Maintaining the all PO and its related documents up-to-date for current and future reference

Chennai

Provided Vehicle Launch Support from Pilot Lot Series to Mass Production Performed product design & process sequence change to achieve fit & finish quality Managed ECR tracking and execution based on pilot and pre-launch trials Worked in ICA and PCA for snag points raised during trails Developed & released PFD, FMEA, Control Plan & SOS Implemented Kaizen activity to improve Quality, Safety, Delivery and Cost Functioned in DOE for initial process study

Chennai

Press panel quality In charge of Rework and Material feeding for body shopShift Management & controlling the manpower and operations as per PlanningExperienced in handling of Orbital & Cutting sander, Co2 welding, Dent puller, Skin panels finishing, etc.Organize the Panel Quality meeting for press shopCreating the quality documents to find panel defects customer point of views (Body shop).Panel quality defects shared to press shop production team to improve quality and reduce PPM Maintaining the Shift Activities for Meeting Targets of Production & Quality.Participate in Body, Paint and Assembly Shop Quality Meeting for Improving the Press Shop panels QualityHandling different kind of people and co-ordinate with entire team to achieve the targets without affecting the Quality & Safety

Chennai

Core team member in Production & Launch team for Ford Ikon, Fiesta & fusion in Body Shop. Experienced in all kind of Spot welding, Co2 welding, and Brazing. Strong knowledge in all kind of BIW Rework and panels rework. Versatile with BIW Production, Quality and welding related Troubleshooting. Maintaining the Quality check sheet & documents like QPS, control and Reaction plan. Prepare Plan, schedule and facilitate team meetings & participate in Management meeting. Ensuring the FTT of all cars and Maintain the OEE. Eliminating the NVA activities in the process through 7 forms of waste. Preparing the training plan & job rotation plan for the team members. Doing continuous Improvement in SQDC

Mechanical Engineering, First Class

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, First Class

Mathematics And Science, First Class