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Siva Subramanian
Automotive Engineering
Chennai
Summary
Driven by a continuous learning mindset and expert in Product Design, Spearheaded innovative Lighting and Trim designs at Stellantis, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction. Leadership fostered strong team collaboration, resulting in significant design improvements and cost savings. Achievements include pioneering ambient lighting systems and streamlining engineering processes, showcasing the blend of technical prowess and team management skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Manager
Stellantis
Chennai
07.2018 - Current
- Executed Ambient Indirect Lighting Designs and Frunk Light Design for more than 10 programs from Scratch to SOP with critically identified areas in DFMEA and carefully selected tests from DVPR with strong supplier management techniques followed
- Product development Plan checklist is made to ensure Product Design meet expected specification before TKO Approval
- Supervised day-to-day operations for Multiple Lights like Cargo Light, OHC Lights, Puddle Light, Dome Light, etc. to meet performance, quality and service expectations and completed more than 50 Light components
- CN's are created and supplier management is done for more than 100 components for Design modification
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Implemented strategic solution for Warranty issues by carefully analyzing JDP and related tools used in Stellantis
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projects tasks.
Product Specialist
Stellantis
Chennai
12.2011 - 06.2018
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant Design Improvements and cost savings over time for Door Trim components and IP Trim parts and completed designs for more than 80 components
- Effectively used Teamcenter and Vismockup tools for conceptualizing Design parameters which improved Execution efficiency by 15%
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Engineering Coordinator
General Motors Co
Bengaluru
10.2007 - 11.2011
- Enhanced overall productivity by ensuring the GD&T drawings made with accuracy and Implemented quality control measures to minimize errors and enhance overall product performance.
- Stack Coordinator for programs with Core knowledge in 3 Sigma , 4 Sigma and 6 Sigma Solutions
- Enhanced communication between engineering teams with clear documentation and regular meetings.
- Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge by attending conferences and workshops relevant to engineering coordination roles.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing effective project management strategies.
Tool Design Engineer
NU Mold
Singapore
09.2004 - 08.2007
- Improved overall company reputation by consistently delivering reliable, durable, and effective tools for more than 80 tools with strict deadlines through Tools used like Ungraphics NX and AutoCAD
- Comprehensive Tools are made for Printers like HP and CANON etc. with meeting strict Quality Targets
- Elevated production capabilities through integration of cutting-edge technologies into new and existing tool designs
- Spearheaded tool design standardization efforts, resulting in more easily interchangeable components and reduced production downtime.
- Developed comprehensive technical documentation for each tool design project, providing valuable resource for future reference.
CAD/CAM Engineer
PSG College Of Technology
Coimbatore
06.2000 - 08.2004
- Programmed computer numerically controlled programming through CAM to accurately produce more than 50 Foundry Patterns for PSG Foundry according to specifications.
- Efforts reduced run time for pattern programs from 1 day to 3 hours for complete cycle
- Instructor for Unigraphics NX and UG-Moldwizard for and trained over 250 students from various Backgrounds
- Studied blueprints to understand specifications and adjusted machines to produce quality parts.
- Identified required reference points, paths and hole locations for pieces.
- Calculated dimensions, tool selection and machine speeds from new orders.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore 06.1996 - 04.2000
High School Diploma -
National Higher Secondary School
Mannargudi 06.1995 - 04.1996
Skills
Ability to Manage Team
Lighting Design
Trims Design
Packaging Expertise
Tool Design
Continuous Learning Mindset
Design Tools Expertise
Accomplishments
- DFSS project Green Belt certificate holder, have given Solution to choose the appropriate location for the Light. Based on the feedback from the project a Big change is happening in the Design of light currently.
- Accomplished Frunk Light Design from Scratch to SOP which is first kind of Design for BEV vehicles from Stellantis
- Ambient Lighting Design with Project specifications have been completed from Scratch to SOP
- A new DFSS project in Attachment Design give solution for Light Attachment Design have got the Green Belt Certification
Additional Information
Registered Patent in the area of Picnic Light which give solution for Lighting the Outside area while go for Camping
Interests
Photography
Practice Yoga
Art Creation
Listening Music
Timeline
Product Manager
Stellantis
07.2018 - Current
Product Specialist
Stellantis
12.2011 - 06.2018
Engineering Coordinator
General Motors Co
10.2007 - 11.2011
Tool Design Engineer
NU Mold
09.2004 - 08.2007
CAD/CAM Engineer
PSG College Of Technology
06.2000 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering
PSG College of Technology
06.1996 - 04.2000
High School Diploma -
National Higher Secondary School
06.1995 - 04.1996
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