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
MBA-Operations ManagementPassed in Dec 2012, from Madras University with 60 %
Graduation in Industrial Engg(equal to BE-Industrial Engg). Passed in Dec 2004 from Indian
Institution of Industrial Engineering-Mumbai with 67 % First class
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
Light Fabrications / Machining, Stampings/Machined Ferrous & Non Ferrous castings(PDC/GDC/Shel) Machining, Forgings / Machining & Bearings
Driving Supplier quality improvement plan to achieve Zero defects at site level
Determine the right incoming quality tools, methods and team
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 )
Validate supplier’s claim action plan implementation in less than 10 days via official claims system (e-quality) to avoid reoccurrence.
Prepare AOP plan in line with Group Supplier Quality principles
Escalate supplier quality issues to Commodity, if needed
Drive daily/weekly call to escalate and share supplier quality claims knowledge and experience across VS/Sites ( Lessons Learnt )
Deviation concession notice management due to supplier quality claims
Drive continues improvement process ( CIP) together VS
Comply with WABCO rules and policies, including Supplier Quality Assurance Manual
Review & update Incoming Quality Control Plan
Driving Parts annual Layout plan & Revalidation with Suppliers & Incoming stage
Driving Corporate audit plan & Execution(ISO/TS 16949,ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001)
Track - Ensuring the usage of appropriate statistical techniques and process capability studies on monthly basis
Samples & PPAP lot fitment & Approva l process coordination with Manufacturing /
Engineering/Purchasing team
Driving running Engineering changes & Implementation with support of CFT
Process audit (VDA6.3) in the supplier localization
Organized and conducted supplier training programs to generate awareness of various aspects of Quality Assurance Function
Weekly KPI & Monthly MIS Preparation & Review with management team
Technical Feasibility Study for Souring -Supplier initial assessment on Technical , Quality systems & SRG(Supplier Reputational Guide line- EHS )
Commodity – Mechanical Equipments / Components
Heavy & Light Fabrications / Stampings/ Machining, Ferrous & Non Ferrous castings/
Machining, Open Die Shaft Forgings / Machining & Bearings
Risk assessment review
Project Plan review – Includes stage review of products / tooling’s / jigs / fixtures
Supplier Contract review (Technical & Packaging)
AOI (QAP-Quality Assurance Plan) sign off & Monitoring
Project expediting- Weekly/Monthly review with Customers/Suppliers
Evaluating VA/VE’s & implementation of Cost reduction &Productivity improvement projects
Determining and reporting the Principles causes of Quality losses on rejections on weekly / monthly basis
Monitoring Supplier rejections, Track supplier rejections & follow up with Corrective actions
Monthl y Quality Rating preparation & review with Supplier’s on further actions
Conduct Process, Product audit ,SRG Audits & Corrective Actions follow up at supplier end
,implementations
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
Technical Feasibility Study for Souring -Supplier initial assessment in Technical & Quality systems
Commodity - Castings (PDC), Forging –Cold / Fabrications /Stampings / Machining –
Plating /Powder coating /painting/Electrical WH
APQP - Risk assessment review
APQP face review – Includes stage review of products / toolings / jigs / fixtures
Supplier Contract review (Technical & Packaging)
PSW approval -Level 5 PPAP for domestic suppliers, level 3 for imported suppliers.
AOI sign off & Monitoring
SCIF Track - Ensuring the usage of appropriate statistical techniques and process capability studies on monthly basis (SCIF - Significant characteristics identification Form)
Executing New /running Engg changes & Monitoring
Develo ping Supplier’s growth through QCGDP (Quality ,Cost, Growth ,Delivery &
Performance)
Evaluating VA/VE’s & implementation of Cost reduction &Productivity improvement projects
Determining and reporting the Principles causes of Quality losses in Lot & Line rejections
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
Driving audit plan & Execution(ISO/TS 16949,ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001)
Conduct Process, Product audit & Corrective Actions follow up at supplier end ,implementations
Monthly MIS Preparation & Review with management
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Leading the In process & Customer Care Team .
Analyzing Customer complaints and corrective action implementations (Includes After
Sales complaints)
Compiling of QC Story & Customer review – Weekly/Monthly
Review of Customer APQP & PPAP’s & Customer approval
Supporting customer PPAP audit at Plant level / Sub suppliers also – Customer sign off
Participating in Customer audits ( Product/Process/System) & Corrective action follow up on the gaps & Closures
Participating member for New Product development
Conduct PPAP audits for New component approvals at Plant
Review of Customer Specific Requirements & fulfillments – Customer satisfaction review
Executing New / Running Engg changes(Parts /In process ) & Customer approval
Monitoring in house rejections( Machine shop/Grinding/Welding (Projection/VSM/HSM
Welding/Assy ) PPM, Track rejections & follow up with Corrective actions with CFT
Ensuring the usage of appropriate statistical techniques and process capability studies
(SPC)
Set up & Monitor Quality standards for the Exports model
Review of Contamination level requirements/results –Parts &Media, Ensure the fulfillments
Deviation concession notice management review /Customer review( If required )
Monitoring & Controlling of In-house & Outsource Gauge Calibration systems (MSA)
Implementing & maintaining TS 16949, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001 quality systems
Organized and conducting T raining programs(Product/Process) to generate awareness of various aspects of Quality Assurance Function with Blue & White collar team members
Conduct Process, System Audits & Corrective Actions follow up
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.
Involved in internal production system, quality checkpoints in order to coordinate effectively in case of quality issues.
Diagnose functional quality issues on built up vehicles and relay message back to source of defect (supplier, manufacturing dept.)
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.
Participate actively in shop/ Supplier quality review meetings and involve in implementing actions that are taken based on the meeting.
Provide support and cooperation at times of Quality system audits (both internal and external).
Visiting to Local Supplier’s, Auditing their Quality/Process systems
Actively Participating/ Verifying the Corrective Actions at supplier end
Play active role in developing systems, procedures and work instructions for the functions of
Incoming Quality.
Maintain a supplier sign in system / file on a daily basis.
Participating In VRT (Variability Reduction Team) & solving of In-House, PDI & Warranty Issues
Participate actively in the natural work groups and involve in continuous improvement assignments and projects.
Working in Quality Assurance Dept. as a NOVA-C (New Overall vehicle Assessment -Customer)
Auditor
Evaluation of the car from final line on random basis which includes Static review, Drive Test and
Water test in the view of Customer
Working in various Cross Functional Teams for resolving problems.
Presenting the report about the audited car to the management for the resolution
Preparing Charts, Reports, and Statistical Data for presentation.
Visiting Dealers frequently to update our knowledge to meet the customer Expectations.
Responsible as Shift Supervisor for the Two wheeler Vehicle Assembly and Despatch
Supervising both Petrol &Diesel Vehicle Assembly operations.
Planning for Resources (Man Power & Materials)
Resolving Quality problems in Assembly line and Participating in Quality Circle Activities.
Meeting targets in terms of PQCD (Production, Quality, Cost & Delivery.
Involved in various Kaizen (Continuous Improvements & Fool Proof system) for the process improvements.
Final Vehicle Testing (Visual & Functional tests)
Training Sub-ordinates for Product Knowledge, Kaizen & House keeping
Reporting to management with Daily, Weekly & Monthly reports.
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
Converteam (Berlin -Germany ) – 1 week
Drive panel Manufacturing, Supplier Quality Systems
Converteam (Massy, Belfort & Nancy –France ) – 1 week
Drive Panel, Motors & Generators Manufacturing, and Quality Systems & Supplier assessment
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
Ford Motor Company (England ) – 8 weeks
Car Mfg stamping, Body Assembly, Painting, Trim, Chassis, Final &Quality Systems
Working Knowledge in MS-Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Auto CADD
Working experience on Ford internal Software’s like – CMMS3 (Material storage & Accountability,
Parts DWG, Vehicle storage and status updates)
Working Knowledge on Gabriel Internal Software like- MAPICS (Material storage &
Accountability, Online Rejection status updates
SRG auditor by GE Bangalore
Attended 2 Weeks training Programme on 6- Sigma Green Belt @ Parwanoo Conducted by
Anand University
ISO 9000 Lead Auditor course conducted by BSI Training Services, England
Train the Trainer of Quality Company through Shared values by Ford India Ltd-Chennai.
Trainings on TQM, Ford Production System, ISO 14001, 5S, Kaizen , etc.
On the job trainings as part of DME SW
Anand production Systems (APS)
AQC(Auto Quality Cell ) by Valeo –France QA Leader @ Anand University
TS 16949 Internal Auditor by Omnex
Attended 1 week training programme on “ Basic Welding/Weld Techniques by WRI/BHEL Trichy
Precision Measurement & Metrology – CMTI Bangalore
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance – CMTI Bangalore
Attended 1 week training programme on “ Basic Welding/Weld Techniques by WRI/BHEL Trichy
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