KARTHEEBAN V
DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - QUALITY & SYSTEMS
Chennai
Summary
In the quest for career enrichment opportunities for this Management Systems - IATF, EnMS, EMS, ISMS, NABL, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Training & Development Designated as DGM Management Representative for Corporate Quality Systems Customer Support Supplier Assessment & Evaluation & Training, Plant QA Change Management Controller German Support for Quality ESG Assessment
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
DGM - Quality
Turbo Energy Limited (TVS Group) Chennai
05.2008 - Current
- The Corporate Quality Management System (CQMS) integrates multiple standards — IATF 16949, ISO 14001 (EMS), ISO 50001 (EnMS), ISO 27001 (ISMS), and NABL (ISO/IEC 17025) — along with Change Management, Quality Assurance, and Training & Development for unified performance and compliance.
- Top Management provides leadership by defining corporate policies, objectives, and KPIs, ensuring adequate resources, compliance with statutory and customer requirements, and driving continual improvement through regular reviews.
- The Quality Management System (IATF 16949) ensures process and product quality through internal audits, FMEA, control plans, PPAP, and effective CAPA implementation.
- The Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) focuses on identifying and controlling environmental aspects, ensuring legal compliance, pollution prevention, and promoting sustainable practices.
- The Energy Management System (ISO 50001) identifies significant energy uses, monitors performance indicators, and implements projects that enhance energy efficiency and conservation.
- The Information Security Management System (ISO 27001) safeguards organizational information through risk assessment, access control, incident management, and cybersecurity awareness.
- NABL / ISO 17025 ensures laboratory competence by maintaining calibration traceability, validated test methods, proficiency testing, and technical accuracy.
- Change Management evaluates and approves process, system, or documentation changes to minimize risk and ensure proper communication, validation, and record updates.
- Quality Assurance ensures conformity and customer satisfaction through inspection, testing, data analysis, and continuous monitoring of key quality metrics (PPM, rejection, OEE).
- Training & Development identifies competency gaps, delivers system and technical training, maintains skill matrices, and ensures training effectiveness across all functions.
- Integrated common activities include unified document and record control, risk and opportunity management, internal and external audits, compliance monitoring, and continual improvement initiatives.
- Collectively, these elements ensure that the organization operates efficiently, securely, sustainably, and in full compliance under a single, coherent management framework.
- Customer Focus & Innovation Initiatives
- Form a cross-functional team to generate, evaluate, and implement innovative ideas aimed at reducing internal complaints and improving product quality.
- Implement structured troubleshooting processes to identify root causes, prevent recurrence, and enhance process stability.
- Act as a customer liaison by coordinating and supporting customer audits, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain proactive customer communication through regular visits, feedback sessions, and collaborative problem-solving for effective issue resolution.
- Demonstrate experience and preparedness in handling special customer and process audits such as CQI-9 (Heat Treatment), Plating, Coating, and other industry-specific standards.
Associate - Quality Assurance
Roots Cast, Coimbatore
12.2006 - 04.2008
- Company Overview: Roots Industries is a leading design and quality centre based in Coimbatore since 1990, certified to ISO/TS 16949:2002 by T
- V. The company specializes in automotive aluminum die-casting components, producing a wide range of accessories in diversified aluminum grades (ADC/LM series).
- Roots Industries is a leading design and quality centre based in Coimbatore since 1990, certified to ISO/TS 16949:2002 by T
- V. The company specializes in automotive aluminum die-casting components, producing a wide range of accessories in diversified aluminum grades (ADC/LM series).
Senior ISO/TS Consultant & System Auditor
CUSE Metrology & Management Services, Coimbatore
11.2002 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: CUSE Metrology & Management Services is a quality and systems consulting organization based in Coimbatore, providing ISO/TS 16949:2002 consulting and auditing services in collaboration with T
- V-certified bodies. The company focuses on supporting industries in establishing and maintaining effective management systems.
- CUSE Metrology & Management Services is a quality and systems consulting organization based in Coimbatore, providing ISO/TS 16949:2002 consulting and auditing services in collaboration with T
- V-certified bodies. The company focuses on supporting industries in establishing and maintaining effective management systems.
Head – Quality Assurance
Pondy Die Casting, Pondicherry
07.1998 - 11.2002
- Company Overview: Pondy Die Casting is an aluminum pressure die-casting manufacturer, producing components ranging from 0.5 kg to 8 kg. The organization is a major supplier to MICO Bosch and Hyundai, maintaining stringent quality control and process assurance systems to meet OEM requirements.
- Pondy Die Casting is an aluminum pressure die-casting manufacturer, producing components ranging from 0.5 kg to 8 kg. The organization is a major supplier to MICO Bosch and Hyundai, maintaining stringent quality control and process assurance systems to meet OEM requirements.
Education
M. Tech - Data Science & AI
SRM University
MBA - Technology Management
Anna University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
SASTRA University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
SASTRA University
Skills
- Certified Trainer for IATF, EMS, EnMS, and NABL management systems
- Certified Auditor and Trainer for VDA 63 System and Process Audits
- Certified Trainer for the implementation of QSB (Quality System Basics)
- Certified Trainer for ASE & ANPQP (Allies Supplier Evaluation Systems) implementation
- Certified Trainer for the implementation of OEM-specific systems such as BMW, Daimler, JLR, and Nissan requirements
- Certified Trainer for 7 QC Tools and effective problem-solving methodologies
- Certified Trainer for Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC, ensuring process robustness and product quality
- Certified and Authorized IMDS Creator and Approver, ensuring compliance with material data requirements
- Certified Trainer for Global 8D, CAPA, and PPSR problem-solving techniques
- Qualified Q1 Assessment Auditor and Customer-Trained MMOG Auditor
- Supplier Evaluation and Development Auditor & Trainer, ensuring supplier capability and performance improvement
- Strong knowledge of Pressure Die Casting parts and related OEM requirements
- Skilled in the implementation and operation of Weibull Software for reliability analysis
- Experienced in creating and developing documentation, including Manuals, Procedures, and SOPs
- Experienced in implementing 5S housekeeping methodology for workplace organization and efficiency
- Experienced in the development and implementation of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) requirements for sustainability initiatives
- Proficient in implementing, evaluating, and monitoring Quality Crusade activities for continual improvement
- Competent in verification and evaluation of special process audits such as CQI-9 (Heat Treatment), Plating, and Coating
- Skilled in evaluation and implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) requirements
Certification
Post Graduate Diploma in Quality Management (PGDQM) – MIQ (Mahindra Institute of Quality)
Location Preference
Anywhere in India
Timeline
DGM - Quality
Turbo Energy Limited (TVS Group) Chennai
05.2008 - Current
Associate - Quality Assurance
Roots Cast, Coimbatore
12.2006 - 04.2008
Senior ISO/TS Consultant & System Auditor
CUSE Metrology & Management Services, Coimbatore
11.2002 - 12.2006
Head – Quality Assurance
Pondy Die Casting, Pondicherry
07.1998 - 11.2002
MBA - Technology Management
Anna University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
SASTRA University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
SASTRA University
M. Tech - Data Science & AI
SRM University