Residence : # 603,J Block, The Royal Castle - Amar Prakash, Thirimudivakkam,
Chennai -600044, Tamilnadu - INDIA.
E-mail Id: sathees50@rediffmail.com
Mobile: 00-91-97907 75064 & 875 4481103
sathees50@gmail.com sathees50@yahoo.co.in
DOB : 20/05/1976 & 39 Years
18 Years of experience in Quality, Customer audit/Complaints/Warranty ,QMS/MR /
Supplier Development /Supply Chain, Project Quality / Expediting & Operations
Management – Automotive OEM, Ancillary’s & Power Conversion
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MBA-Operations ManagementPassed in Dec 2012, from Madras University with 60 %
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Graduation in Industrial Engg(equal to BE-Industrial Engg). Passed in Dec 2004 from Indian
Institution of Industrial Engineering-Mumbai with 67 % First class
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Diploma in Mechanical engineering (SWC) (1993 – Oct 96) – 89.5% First Class with Honors ,
(Automobile Engg as Elective subject), from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, TN.
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Past Designation : Manager SQA (Sep 2014 to Jul 2015)
Past Organization: Wabco India Ltd(EOU), Chennai (Part of with Wabco Ltd- Germany)
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Past Designation : Dy Manager SQA/ Project Expediting – Global Sourcing (April 2010 to
Aug 2014)
Present Organization: GE Power Conversion (Pvt) Ltd Chennai- Part of with General
Electric - USA
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Previous Designation : Dy Manager –SPE (Supplier Performance Engineering) (Nov-2007 to Mar 2010)
Previous Organization: Comstar Automotive Technologies India (P) Ltd (Formerly called
Visteon Power train controls India Ltd- A Group of Visteon Corporation – US)
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Previous Designation : Asst Manager-QA (Jan -2004 to Oct -2008)
Previous Organization: Gabriel India Ltd, Hosur (The Anand Group-Technical Collaboration with
SOQI-Subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Corporation-Japan)
5. Previous Designation: Crasftsman – Incoming Quality & QA (From Aug 1998 to Dec 2003)
Previous Organization : Ford India Pvt Limited, Chennai (A Subsidiary of Ford Motors-USA)
6. Previous Designation: Jr Executive-Mfg vehicle Assly&Despatch (From Dec-1996 toJuly-1998)
Previous Organization : Royal Enfield Motors, Chennai (A unit of Eicher Group )
7. On the job training on Semi Automatic, Grinding & Broaching M/C at Visual Educational Aids,
Coimbatore. ( 5 months, from Jul 1994 to Nov 1994 )
8. On the job/ Supervisory training in Foundry, M/C Shop, Assembly process at Loyal Engg Ltd.,
Coimbatore. ( 5 months, from Jul 1995 to Nov 1995 )
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Leading Incoming & Supplier Quality Team
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Light Fabrications / Machining, Stampings/Machined Ferrous & Non Ferrous castings(PDC/GDC/Shel) Machining, Forgings / Machining & Bearings
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Driving Supplier quality improvement plan to achieve Zero defects at site level
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Determine the right incoming quality tools, methods and team
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Quick response to VS(Value Stream) when a supplier incident occurs &Driving the containment actions with the support of Third party sorting agency.
 Get supplier’s claim analysis and action plan (PDCA) in less than 5 days via official claims system (e-quality )
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Validate supplier’s claim action plan implementation in less than 10 days via official claims system (e-quality) to avoid reoccurrence.
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Prepare AOP plan in line with Group Supplier Quality principles
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Escalate supplier quality issues to Commodity, if needed
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Drive daily/weekly call to escalate and share supplier quality claims knowledge and experience across VS/Sites ( Lessons Learnt )
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Deviation concession notice management due to supplier quality claims
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Drive continues improvement process ( CIP) together VS
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Comply with WABCO rules and policies, including Supplier Quality Assurance Manual
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Review & update Incoming Quality Control Plan
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Driving Parts annual Layout plan & Revalidation with Suppliers & Incoming stage
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Driving Corporate audit plan & Execution(ISO/TS 16949,ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001)
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Track - Ensuring the usage of appropriate statistical techniques and process capability studies on monthly basis
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Samples & PPAP lot fitment & Approva l process coordination with Manufacturing /
Engineering/Purchasing team
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Driving running Engineering changes & Implementation with support of CFT
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Process audit (VDA6.3) in the supplier localization
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Organized and conducted supplier training programs to generate awareness of various aspects of Quality Assurance Function
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Weekly KPI & Monthly MIS Preparation & Review with management team
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Technical Feasibility Study for Souring -Supplier initial assessment on Technical , Quality systems & SRG(Supplier Reputational Guide line- EHS )
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Commodity – Mechanical Equipments / Components
Heavy & Light Fabrications / Stampings/ Machining, Ferrous & Non Ferrous castings/
Machining, Open Die Shaft Forgings / Machining & Bearings
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Risk assessment review
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Project Plan review – Includes stage review of products / tooling’s / jigs / fixtures
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Supplier Contract review (Technical & Packaging)
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AOI (QAP-Quality Assurance Plan) sign off & Monitoring
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Project expediting- Weekly/Monthly review with Customers/Suppliers
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Evaluating VA/VE’s & implementation of Cost reduction &Productivity improvement projects
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Determining and reporting the Principles causes of Quality losses on rejections on weekly / monthly basis
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Monitoring Supplier rejections, Track supplier rejections & follow up with Corrective actions
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Monthl y Quality Rating preparation & review with Supplier’s on further actions
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Conduct Process, Product audit ,SRG Audits & Corrective Actions follow up at supplier end
,implementations
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Monthly MIS Preparation & Review with management
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Organized and conducted supplier training programs to generate awareness of various aspects of Quality Assurance Function
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Technical Feasibility Study for Souring -Supplier initial assessment in Technical & Quality systems
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Commodity - Castings (PDC), Forging –Cold / Fabrications /Stampings / Machining –
Plating /Powder coating /painting/Electrical WH
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APQP - Risk assessment review
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APQP face review – Includes stage review of products / toolings / jigs / fixtures
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Supplier Contract review (Technical & Packaging)
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PSW approval -Level 5 PPAP for domestic suppliers, level 3 for imported suppliers.
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AOI sign off & Monitoring
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SCIF Track - Ensuring the usage of appropriate statistical techniques and process capability studies on monthly basis (SCIF - Significant characteristics identification Form)
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Executing New /running Engg changes & Monitoring
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Develo ping Supplier’s growth through QCGDP (Quality ,Cost, Growth ,Delivery &
Performance)
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Evaluating VA/VE’s & implementation of Cost reduction &Productivity improvement projects
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Determining and reporting the Principles causes of Quality losses in Lot & Line rejections
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Monitoring Supplier rejection PPM, Track supplier rejections & follow up with Corrective actions
 Monthly Quality Rating preparation & review with Supplier’s
 Weekly review & Monthly review with critical supplier’s
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Driving audit plan & Execution(ISO/TS 16949,ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001)
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Conduct Process, Product audit & Corrective Actions follow up at supplier end ,implementations
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Monthly MIS Preparation & Review with management
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Leading the In process & Customer Care Team .
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Analyzing Customer complaints and corrective action implementations (Includes After
Sales complaints)
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Compiling of QC Story & Customer review – Weekly/Monthly
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Review of Customer APQP & PPAP’s & Customer approval
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Supporting customer PPAP audit at Plant level / Sub suppliers also – Customer sign off
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Participating in Customer audits ( Product/Process/System) & Corrective action follow up on the gaps & Closures
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Participating member for New Product development
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Conduct PPAP audits for New component approvals at Plant
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Review of Customer Specific Requirements & fulfillments – Customer satisfaction review
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Executing New / Running Engg changes(Parts /In process ) & Customer approval
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Monitoring in house rejections( Machine shop/Grinding/Welding (Projection/VSM/HSM
Welding/Assy ) PPM, Track rejections & follow up with Corrective actions with CFT
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Ensuring the usage of appropriate statistical techniques and process capability studies
(SPC)
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Set up & Monitor Quality standards for the Exports model
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Review of Contamination level requirements/results –Parts &Media, Ensure the fulfillments
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Deviation concession notice management review /Customer review( If required )
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Monitoring & Controlling of In-house & Outsource Gauge Calibration systems (MSA)
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Implementing & maintaining TS 16949, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001 quality systems
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Organized and conducting T raining programs(Product/Process) to generate awareness of various aspects of Quality Assurance Function with Blue & White collar team members
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Conduct Process, System Audits & Corrective Actions follow up
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Monthly MIS Preparation & Review with management
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Using current and past experience to investigate quality problems , inspect parts to arrive at disposition and take corrective action.
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Involved in internal production system, quality checkpoints in order to coordinate effectively in case of quality issues.
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Diagnose functional quality issues on built up vehicles and relay message back to source of defect (supplier, manufacturing dept.)
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Carry out root cause analysis for the quality problems & to carry out proactive audit checks on supplier parts to prevent defectives from entering into the production system.
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Participate actively in shop/ Supplier quality review meetings and involve in implementing actions that are taken based on the meeting.
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Provide support and cooperation at times of Quality system audits (both internal and external).
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Visiting to Local Supplier’s, Auditing their Quality/Process systems
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Actively Participating/ Verifying the Corrective Actions at supplier end
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Play active role in developing systems, procedures and work instructions for the functions of
Incoming Quality.
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Maintain a supplier sign in system / file on a daily basis.
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Participating In VRT (Variability Reduction Team) & solving of In-House, PDI & Warranty Issues
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Participate actively in the natural work groups and involve in continuous improvement assignments and projects.
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Working in Quality Assurance Dept. as a NOVA-C (New Overall vehicle Assessment -Customer)
Auditor
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Evaluation of the car from final line on random basis which includes Static review, Drive Test and
Water test in the view of Customer
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Working in various Cross Functional Teams for resolving problems.
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Presenting the report about the audited car to the management for the resolution
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Preparing Charts, Reports, and Statistical Data for presentation.
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Visiting Dealers frequently to update our knowledge to meet the customer Expectations.
Responsible as Shift Supervisor for the Two wheeler Vehicle Assembly and Despatch
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Supervising both Petrol &Diesel Vehicle Assembly operations.
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Planning for Resources (Man Power & Materials)
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Resolving Quality problems in Assembly line and Participating in Quality Circle Activities.
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Meeting targets in terms of PQCD (Production, Quality, Cost & Delivery.
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Involved in various Kaizen (Continuous Improvements & Fool Proof system) for the process improvements.
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Final Vehicle Testing (Visual & Functional tests)
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Training Sub-ordinates for Product Knowledge, Kaizen & House keeping
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Reporting to management with Daily, Weekly & Monthly reports.
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GE Power Conversion-Pittsburgh ( Aug 2012- Dec 2012)- 5 Months
Working as Supplier Quality Team on Conversole Project
Supplier Audits/Product Qualification / Technical reviews & Product Inspection
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Converteam (Berlin -Germany ) – 1 week
Drive panel Manufacturing, Supplier Quality Systems
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Converteam (Massy, Belfort & Nancy –France ) – 1 week
Drive Panel, Motors & Generators Manufacturing, and Quality Systems & Supplier assessment
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Converteam (Rugby & Kidsgroove –England ) – 1 week
Drive Panel, Motors & Generators Manufacturing, and Quality Systems & Supplier assessment
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Ford Motor Company (Germany ) – 3 weeks
Vehicle Operations, Quality Office in the area of NOVA-C Audit &Quality Systems
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Ford Motor Company (England ) – 8 weeks
Car Mfg stamping, Body Assembly, Painting, Trim, Chassis, Final &Quality Systems
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Working Knowledge in MS-Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Auto CADD
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Working experience on Ford internal Software’s like – CMMS3 (Material storage & Accountability,
Parts DWG, Vehicle storage and status updates)
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Working Knowledge on Gabriel Internal Software like- MAPICS (Material storage &
Accountability, Online Rejection status updates
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SRG auditor by GE Bangalore
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Attended 2 Weeks training Programme on 6- Sigma Green Belt @ Parwanoo Conducted by
Anand University
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ISO 9000 Lead Auditor course conducted by BSI Training Services, England
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Train the Trainer of Quality Company through Shared values by Ford India Ltd-Chennai.
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Trainings on TQM, Ford Production System, ISO 14001, 5S, Kaizen , etc.
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On the job trainings as part of DME SW
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Anand production Systems (APS)
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AQC(Auto Quality Cell ) by Valeo –France QA Leader @ Anand University
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TS 16949 Internal Auditor by Omnex
 Attended 1 week training programme on “ Basic Welding/Weld Techniques by WRI/BHEL Trichy
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Precision Measurement & Metrology – CMTI Bangalore
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance – CMTI Bangalore
 Attended 1 week training programme on “ Basic Welding/Weld Techniques by WRI/BHEL Trichy
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