Kumar R. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Amsterdam, NL

- Manage Program Funding of $100M for all of North America Launch Control needs including CapEx, G&A and Resource expenses-Support Launch Planning (volume & timing) for all of North American Launches (including Battery ElectricVehicle, REEV & Hybrid Platforms)-Create & update launch curves for new model vehicle launches in collaboration with AVP (Advance.

London, England, GB

-Worked/Working on new launches & mid-cycle actions for FCA as part of NAFTA Industrialization 2.0 –KL(Jeep Cherokee), DT (RAM 1500), JL & JT (Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator), WS ( Jeep Grand Wagoneer)-Lead a cross functional team consisting of Industrial Engineers, Manufacturing Enginee rs, Build Team Leaders,2D & 3D Layout Specialists to achieve station.

London, England, GB

-Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Plant Team & Product Engineers for all PFMEAexercises during NAFTA Industrialization 1.0 with a total of 6M$ cost avoidance in potential warranties and costof quality:o Achieved an RPN Reduction of 55% avg. for new Body on Frame Launches (Ram 1500, Wrangler & Gladiator)o 30% avg. risk reduction.

London, England, GB

• Participate in PPIW (Product Process Integration Wall) to review product design and help engineering design parts for Manufacturability/Assembly *Identify critical areas for Error Mistake Proofing by product earlier in.
• Reviews with Manufacturing Engineering (Tooling & Process) for robustness of process and identify potential concerns with process & tooling prior to scroll freeze
• Work on PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis) for Manufacturing Process (Assembly, Paint & BIW) *Facilitate PFMEAs with ME, plant, engineering, quality and support as required *Track PFMEA progress parallel to.
• Post Launch evaluation of process on the floor against FTC (First Time Capability) to validate effectiveness of PFMEAs and work with the assembly plant to improve them

• Tier 1 OEM suppliers for Ford and G.M. (Steering Knuckles & Control Arms)
• Support and Implement methods for In-Process Inspection and control (IPIC) along with SPC through use of tools like I-Charts and Pareto charts, thus planning to eliminate 100% Gauge inspection (GP12) which will reduce.
• Reacting to Customer complaints by implementing Interim Containment action and permanent preventive action through use of 8D problem solving, Drill Deep Worksheets and Error-Proofing methods to ensure customer PRR.
• Raise quality issues and concerns during the MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and work with Production, MP&L and Advance Manufacturing department in finding Root-Cause for issues (Both Customer & Internal)
• Working with Program management for QC release of parts for new Program Prototypes as part of APQP to comply with Pre-Production Requirement.
• Prepare all necessary documentation for PPAP Run@Rate and support Quality Systems during Shop Floor Audits from customer

• Worked with Lean tools like Fishbone Diagram and PDCA to identify the root cause of problems and find solutions for development of a new product called Two-Way Bobbin Holders
• Supported implementation of 5S on the shop floor and carried activities to sustain implementation.
• Used Microsoft Excel to document supplier Inventory Appraisal Forms and worked with the IT department to feed them into the industry database.
• Trained and supervised a team of 30 labors on continuous improvement and quality measuring techniques

• Monitoring and coordination of PPAP submission activities via supplier portal
• Worked with Supplier Representatives as Part of Quality Tracking to report complaints and support to issue SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request)
• Was trained on supplier modules of ERP
• Understanding of ISO/TS16949 standards and also helping SQ team in Supplier Process Audits

Master’S Degree, Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering