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R. SRINIVASAN

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

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
R. SRINIVASANMetallurgical engineer