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Head – Project Management, R&D, Product design and development , NPD~ Motherson is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of components for the automotive industry. The three major divisions of the group are Vision Systems and Mechanical Modules Electronics ,Wiring harness.Products : Interior , Exterior, Chassis parts , Engine parts, Electronics, Controllers, X ray,Lapro machines,Sterilization system parts.Plastic Injection molding | Sheet Metal forming | VMC Machining| Electronics | Wiring Harness | Die castingHigh-level assemblies ( Both Mechanical | Electronics | WH )Achievements: ● Lead High level programs (50 M$) launches and delivered on time, within Budget cost and Desired Quality .● Led cross functional teams and interacting with global teams and achieving program deliverables, meeting milestones on time (each development phases – Gates)● Single Point of Contact (POC) for customers in techno-commercial discussion.● Responsible for commercial quotes and responded for New RFQ’s on time.● Collaborated with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely delivery of project components.● Developed High level Mechanical, electronic assemblies, Components and achieved project deliverables.● Led Cost saving initiatives and achieved cost saving 30 Lac per annum by localization.● VAVE - Automate VAVE Idea Management process to reduce Lead Time of the process by 30%● Prepared project progress Dashboards/Review reports and presented to project stakeholders /Top Management daily, weekly with proper updates of timeline, cost, quality.

~ Established in 1943, member of TVS mobility Group with collective revenue of USD 2Bn,Chassis parts, Body parts, Exterior Parts, Electronics Modules,controller, Battery systems,High level Defence vehicle parts.|Sheet Metal forming | Electronics | Wiring Harness| Plastic Injection molding |VMC Machining | High-level assemblies ( Both Mechanical | Electronics | WH )● Monitor overall project timelines and key deliverables status (incl. component/system level), drive accountability within the system and escalate in case of potential unforeseen risks.● Lead regular Risk Management Reviews with the President and Program teams to mitigate risks & provide firm direction to CFT.● Standardize Risk Assessment & Mitigation practices and enable horizontal deployment across platforms.● Deep dive Program critical issues, work with team to resolve the same in a robust manner.● Lead and manage new product development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, quality, and scope.● Coordinate cross-project initiatives and delegate tasks effectively across teams

~ Japan Based MNC, It is automotive specialist across the industry that aims to bring convenience to its customers.Key Products: Interior/Exterior Plastics, Functional Safety & Comfort system- Instrument Panels,Consoles,Cockpit, infotainment, Switches, Sensors, Wiring Harness,fendor,tailgate, Body /Door Pillar trims, E-Mobility, Sheet metal stampings, suspension, Seating systems, Powertrain,Engine,Chassis Systems.Key Projects Handled: M&M e-KUV (S201), Scorpio (Z101)-TUV300, Thar (W501), XUV300 (S204), Renault (Kicks (PB1D), Triber (RBC 2020), HBC,Datsun (Go+, Redigo-K2/I2MC) Hyundai (RBI facelift, IBLHD, GS, QXI, AH2, HCI,) Ashok Leyland-Jan, Dost) Isuzu(RT64, RT97, RT69-D-max), Ford ICA,TCS (PSA). TVS-Radian-U286~ Drove the high-quality completion of New projects, New Product development activities.~ Managed budgets of up to $8M and cross-functional teams of up to 20 engineers and Asst manager levels.Achievement Highlights:• Managing multiple projects for new product development from concept to SOP. • Launched 18 new OEM projects up to two weeks ahead of schedule with value of 56 Cr (8M$) and achieved QCD deliverables.-K2/I2MC.• Managing lively 15 Projects with value of 84 Cr (12M$) for Mahindra (e-KUV S201& Z101, W501) and Isuzu RT69 for automotive parts.• Developed 25 tools (multicavity tools) with value of 32laks in in-house and supplier end tools with proper review/analysis and met timelines.• Mitigated risks through careful analysis of resources (Material, Machine, Gauges ) and taken action with parallel activity to meet the project milestones. • Proposed VA/VE initiatives and achieved cost saving 30 Lacs per annum by localization of RM . • Enhanced Productivity up to 40% and reduced2 Manpower by implementation of low cost automation, SPM machines (Vibration feeder) and implemented poke yoke for all working stations.

US based MNC, The Company has 3000 Employees and achieved ?US$351 million sales in 2015.Projects/Clients Handled: Daimler AG/DICV (Unimog, LDT, HDT ), TCS (PSA) . Volvo (Japan UD trucks) , Ashok Leyland, Scania, Paccar(DAF) ,Schmitz Wilson, Hendrickson, Mahindra(XUV) Isuzu (RT64).Products Handled: - Driver safety and Comfort parts - Brake system, E-Actuator, driver assistance system, Stability, suspension and transmission Control Key Result areas ? Managed Multiple projects (Sales, CRP, Change projects) with Value of 110 Cr(15M$) for major clients? Developed Business case for new projects with right Product cost receive the business award from overseas clients (Volvo Japan, HX ,Daimler Germany)? Lead the closure of Project Phase reviews , providing report on actual performance of Project in respect to Quality, cost, delivery and capturing lesson-learnt for future prospects.? Lead VAVE initiatives that reduce manufacturing costs and enhance quality performance.Project Achievements:? Successfully Lead and developed Multiple new projects and achieved Project QCD deliverables on time for OEM clients (Daimler -2 Projects, Scania , Paccar, Volvo ? 2 projects each ).

Taiwan based MNC, it is involved in manufacturing and Assembly .The Company has 5000 Employees and achieved 4.0US$ Billion sales.Growth path: Hon-Hai International Holdings - China – 2 years (Mar 2006~Sep 2008-Shenzhen,Beijing)Key responsibilities • Lead multiple projects for new product development activities and achieved QCD targets.• Created new Assembly line Layout for new designed product with help of line balancing and cell concept and implemented new heat stacking machines and increased productivity to 35%.• Strongly involved in poke yoke fixture development and implemented Nut reverse mounting jig and gasket orientation jig and counting sensors and reduce the scrap cost to 1% and increase the quality .Project Achievements:• Played a key role in planning and execution of Projects and launched within defined time lines.• Implemented SPM machines and poke-yoke fixtures for process development ,Productivity increased .