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DHANASEKARAN KRISHNASAMY
PRODUCT DELIVERY ENGINEERING MANAGER
Coimbatore
Summary
Automotive Product Leader with strong knowledge of complete Product development, Project Management and Product delivery experience. Experienced in Prototype part development of various process and Past model Engineering activities & Analysis.
Leading Product delivery team for global and domestic Automotive OEMs, would like to leverage product and people experience to create and lead proactive customer centric teams
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Delivery Leader - Renault & Nissan
Visteon Technical And Services Center
Chennai & Coimbatore
04.2023 - Current
- Leading Instrument Cluster development and Current model Engg changes
- Handled 15+ DCR over last year.
- Leading New Infotainment requirement and RFQ from Customer
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through project development.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Engineering Manager
Visteon Technical And Services Center
Chennai
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Leading Electrification Product development team in India
- Involved in Pursuits phase efforts estimation for New Request for quote (RFQ)
- Working with Global team for Battery Management System (BMS) development for Indian OEM requirement
- Experience on development of Power Distribution unit / Junction box as Proof of concept creation for 02 CES Shows
- Involved in Technical meeting with Internal customer and negotiate delivery content and requirement.
- Benchmarking Electrification Automotive Product architecture
Manager, Prototype & Current Model Engg Projects
Visteon Electronics India Private Ltd
Chenani
05.2015 - 05.2022
- Lead all India Engineering Project for Prototype deliveries. Involved from quote stage of project and each development stage till launch of program fin to production.
- Lead Past/Current model engineering of launched projects being produced at Chennai plant. Involves analyzing of Job 1 + 90 days customer returned parts.
- Lead Safe launch of new projects and tracking issue/concern raised by Manufacturing team during launch of new projects.
- Preparing Dashboard of Project health status on regular basis. Includes monthly provisions, Material consumption & End Product Prototype delivery, Current model issue status report.
- Experienced in Plastic, Sheet metal, Diecast, Thixomolding part and CNC machined/Bended, Silicon Molded, Mold tool (soft) development.
- Lead and manage delivery, resource planning and launch coordination.
- Contingency planning and Prioritize the critical deliveries.
- Accountable for Engineering expense inside operations and recovery on Prototype parts
Deputy Manager, Product Development Team Leader
Visteon Electronics India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Delivered high end Instrument clusters for Mahindra Scorpio Vehicle & Established localization Ultra Low cost Radio project for FORD Infotainment.
- Leading the interface between Customer and Internal development team, Project management & Manufacturing team.
- Review customer supplier source of work, Providing efforts, expense, and BOM release for development activities.
- Manage Product timing plan and budget. Co-ordinate prototype builds and product Assurance test.
- Manage Engineering deliverables for Gate reviews, launch readiness reviews, Customer and internal audits Discussion with Global team for development activities and technical design reviews DFMEA and Design warranty data analysis – reporting via 8D and other methods
Assistant Manager, Mechanical Lead Engineer
Visteon Electronics India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Lead mechanical engineer for Infotainment and Instrument cluster projects for domestic OEM projects.
- Interacting with overseas resource team for development requirement. Delivered short time development program as per customer timeline for Infotainment Product.
- Benchmarking product and process for New design and development Visited customer place for Vehicle fitment trials & confirmation and Aesthetic approval on A class parts for hard tool kick off.
- Single point contact with Customer on Mechanical requirements including Design validation test requirements.
- Conducting design review with local and overseas team to have expert review and input.
- Addressing customer concern by detailed analysis of root cause
Assistant Manager, Team Leader
Pricol Limited
Coimbatore
07.2004 - 12.2010
- Project management activities & Product development feasibility studies BOM cost / Product cost estimation purpose cost
- Captured requirements and involved in development of various Switch's and Sensors used in various application of Automotive.
- Review of Product Test Plans for customer requirement also experienced in Designing, Detailing in PROE and Auto CAD Handled Overseas project for Actuator development (Drive change/Traction control) for Arctic cat & Polaris – All Terrain Vehicles.
- Fuel Pump Module with Fuel level sensor for Two-wheeler application and worked with Customer i.e M/s. Bajaj Auto, Don Casters/Arctic cat, Team Industries/Polaris, EATON & other domestic OEM’s.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Education
Master of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore 08.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering
Amrita Institute of Technology And Science
Coimbatore 06.1998 - 04.2001
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Kongu Polytechnic & College
Perundurai, Erode. 06.1995 - 04.1998
Skills
Program Management & Execution
Product Development & Engineering
Problem solving Skills & Analysis
Team Leadership and Decision Making
Key Achievements
- Lead 30+ Global CFT and delivered all India region Engineering sample requirements
- Handled both Domestic and Global OEMs for Instrument Cluster, Infotainment, Display Module & Camera Product development delivery's
- With Strong product knowledge, Lead 3 Infotainment, Cluster, Display, Camera (On-hands) & Actuator programs from Pursuit to End of Life
- Established and commissioned a centralized Prototype center in Chennai for India regional development projects.
- Developed 40+ soft tool/ mould products in Plastics, Die cast & Rubber moulded parts.
- Enabled Prototype team from Manual testing / validation to Automated/Semi-Auto system creation based on customer requirements.
- Leading and tracking issue/concern raised by the operation team for new launch/SOP projects.
- Pursuing & Development of Camera module for RVC & SVS module for Indian OEM's recently
Accomplishments
- Leading the way awards in 2012 @ Visteon, Chennai
- Winner of Distinguished Team Honor for delivering a seamless launch of Mahindra W201 in 2012 @ Visteon Chennai
Interests
Long Driving / Travelling
Timeline
Product Delivery Leader - Renault & Nissan
Visteon Technical And Services Center
04.2023 - Current
Engineering Manager
Visteon Technical And Services Center
06.2022 - 04.2023
Manager, Prototype & Current Model Engg Projects
Visteon Electronics India Private Ltd
05.2015 - 05.2022
Deputy Manager, Product Development Team Leader
Visteon Electronics India Pvt Ltd
04.2013 - 04.2015
Assistant Manager, Mechanical Lead Engineer
Visteon Electronics India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 04.2013
Assistant Manager, Team Leader
Pricol Limited
07.2004 - 12.2010
Master of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
PSG College of Technology
08.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering
Amrita Institute of Technology And Science
06.1998 - 04.2001
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Kongu Polytechnic & College
06.1995 - 04.1998
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