R. SRINIVASAN
Metallurgical engineer
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic professional with nearly 20+ years of experience in Research &Development,Steel -Tube making technology, steel melting shop ,Business development /NPD, Project Management & Manufacturing engineering & Quality Management, Fasteners technology
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager – R& D (Materials & NPD)
Sundram Fasteners Ltd
10.2017 - Current
- Designed and developed testing for the R&D phase, Product Development Phase and Design Verification Phase
- Manage advanced product development project portfolio focused on stainless steel Fasteners
- Project management: Execution of R&D projects – warm forging for SS fasteners, Induction hardening of shafts, SS fasteners for Batteries, Bainitic fasteners (14.8 & 16.8) and Martempering process for Defence project
- Process establishment for SS fasteners- Coating, elimination of acid pickling process and Auto crack detection for Bolts
- Conducted technical feasibility studies, submitted quote with TDC for SS fasteners RFQ’s for the development of the new product
- Resource Optimization: New SS RM developed with steel supplier
- Supplier development for new process technology: SELIT (Italy), EFD (blore), JK platers (Madurai), QMTC (Chennai ) and Autolec (GPDI)
- Functional Head of material testing and laboratory function at R&D -SEM (scanning electron microscope) & CCT ( Cyclic corrosion testing)
- Headed a CFT team for reducing the rejections in forging process
NPD/Business development
Hyundai steel Pipe India Pvt Ltd.
- Managing new product development project, undertaking technical feasibility studies, equipment / facility, process and prototype (PPAP Lot) production and following up for quality/technical aspects in bulk
- Accountable for gathering feedback of customers on newly developed products
- Pivotal in bringing a new customers & new grades from previous business share with major Auto/Auto Ancillary Manufacturers
- Conducted technical feasibility studies, process design and prototype (PPAP lot) for the development of the new product
- Proficient in preparing the quality plans such as PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, etc
- And control charts with a view to keep check on quality standards.
Process & Product Development
Essar Steel India Ltd.
- Handling customer complaints for various Auto OEMS/ Tier I/II Suppliers and taking immediate corrective action for preventing customer dissatisfaction
- Evaluating the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as percentage for rejections, quality improvement rate, undertaking process capability/cycle time study for improvements in quality, and productivity of vendors
- Identifying quality competencies gaps at operator level and delivering effective training to personnel for various TPM initiatives.
Dy.Manager- Application Engineer (NPD)
Tube Products of India
- Accountable for gathering feedback of customers on newly developed products and bringing changes for client stratification
- Conducted technical feasibility studies, process design and prototype (PPAP lot) for the development of the new product
- Engaged in providing Value Engineering/Value addition to customer like weight optimization, grade rationalization, and optimization of material property based on end application & process/operation
- Applied immediate countermeasures to prevent customer line, undertook metallurgical failure /root cause analysis and provided permanent countermeasures
- Monitored system changes (PFMEA, Control Plan, etc) and followed up in subsequent lots for effectiveness
- Undertaking root cause analysis using QC tools, conducting simulation studies for validation of root cause, generating G8D report and following up for effectiveness internally and at customer end.
Engineer-Steel Melting Shop
Hospet Steel Ltd.
- Functioned as Engineer in Energy Optimization Furnace -Steel Melting Shop (Tata Korf Technology),responsible for control of controlling primary steel making process
- Managed production and equipment during shift.
- Co-ordinate with teams(Refractory, maintenance, LF, Caster Slagpit etc) for proper functioning of the furnace
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy) -
Govt. College of Engineering, Salem
12th - undefined
Ananth Memorial Matric Higher Secondary School, Madurai
10th - undefined
Ananth Memorial Matric Higher Secondary School, Madurai
Skills
Research & Development
New Product Development
Customer Quality Assurance
RFQ Feasibility Studies
Process Enhancement
CAPA Internal/Customer Audit
Tube making process (ERW/ CDW)
Pre Sales/ Business Development
Value Engineering
Quality Management System
Resource Optimization
Customer Relationship management
ERP: SAP & Oracle Apps E-Business Suite 11i-MM (End User)
Package: MS Office
Professional Snapshot
- 20+ years of experience in R&D, Steel & Tube making technology, Business development /NPD, Project Management & Manufacturing engineering & Quality Management. Designed and developed testing for the R&D phase, Product Development Phase and Design Verification Phase.
- Wealth of expertise covers: Modern Steel Making Technology (HotRolling&ColdRolling), Tube making process (ERW /CDW), Business Development, New Product Development Process as per TS 16949, APQP/PPAP Procedures, Process Development & Validation & Vendor and RM Source Development.
- Mapping the process for the new development items and coordinating with manufacturing & planning department for timely development of New Products.
- Customer profitability analysis, identifying areas of improvement for maintaining better customer relationship.
- Advising customer on the aspects of our products, understanding customer demands, working out and explaining which product and how it will meet their requirements and securing contracts.
Projects
Metallurgical Aspects of Ferritic Stainless Steel Grade 430, Welding Research Institute (B.H.E.L), Trichy (TN)
Timeline
Manager – R& D (Materials & NPD)
Sundram Fasteners Ltd
10.2017 - Current
NPD/Business development
Hyundai steel Pipe India Pvt Ltd.
Process & Product Development
Essar Steel India Ltd.
Dy.Manager- Application Engineer (NPD)
Tube Products of India
Engineer-Steel Melting Shop
Hospet Steel Ltd.
Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy) -
Govt. College of Engineering, Salem
12th - undefined
Ananth Memorial Matric Higher Secondary School, Madurai
10th - undefined
Ananth Memorial Matric Higher Secondary School, Madurai