1. A self-motivated person seeking challenging position in Materials function
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
A dynamic professional with 19+ years of rich experience in Supplier Quality Engineering,
Part / Product Localization, in-house Quality functions, Audits and inventory control.
New product development support for supplier in technical areas, Supplier development,
Quality audits and Supplier trainings.
Rich experience in enhancing Supplier chain management, Change management, process
operations, optimizing resources & capacity utilization & escalating operational efficiencies.
Exposure to localization of automotive valves, Fuel injection pumps, instrument cluster,
sensors, pressure switches, Fuel level sensors, Electronic gauges, etc.,
Exposure to various commodities like Steel Casting, machined, die casting, sheet metals,
rubber & plastic plastics, wiring harness and electronic components.
Hands on experience in Value engineering initiatives and shown considerable cost savings.
Conducting PPAP runs at supplier end and ensures Run Rate study.
Implementation knowledge on PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Kaizen, Poke Yoke, DOL(Self certified
supplier parts), TPM, TQM, Lean manufacturing, 7 QC Tools, etc.,
Knowledge on process and product audits according to various systems like TS 16949, EMS
14001, OHSAS 18001 and customer specific requirements.
Knowledge on metrology, metallurgy and calibration systems.
Result oriented candidate with excellent relationship, management skills, strong analytical,
problem solving and organisational abilities.
KEY STRENGTH AND SKILLS
• Evaluation and approval of potential new supplier and regular audit for serial supplier.
• APQP tracking for the sourced parts and co-ordinates with sourcing for part readiness.
• Providing technical clearance and guidance to the Supplier team to achieve results.
• Conducting Run @ rate to access supplier capacity and monitoring the process capability
for CTQ at supplier end (SPC).
• Approval of supplier parts as per PPAP procedures.
• Exposure to Localization of parts of various commodities like casting,machining,pressed
and electronics components
• As a team member of VA/VE program cost saving done on 8 components worth 18 MN.
• Handling of supplier Complaints through CAPA, PDCA and 8D problem solving
techniques.
• Developing Agreement of Inspection (AOI) and Part Quality plan (PQP) for purchased
parts & ensuring all CTQ parameters are addressed in the supplier control plan.
• Ensure quality system at In-house / supplier end for consistency of product process
performance.
• Monitoring of supplier quality performance and for timely resolution of any product
problems reported on supplied parts.
• Monitoring / follow-up with supplier for continuous improvement plan.
• Implementing DOL (Direct on Line) Concept for Supplier parts.
RANGARAJ.A
95, KPR Layout
Singanallur Post
Coimbatore – 641 005
Mobile -09500997918
Email: jishnuranga@yahoo.co.in
2. • Taking responsibility for Customer / Third party / Internal Audits.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Company Period Exp Years Position
From To
ZF Wind power ,Coimbatore Nov 2013 Till date 2 Years & 6
Months
Deputy Manager-Quality
,Inventory Management
Pricol Ltd, Coimbatore Oct 2011 Nov 2013 1 Year & 9
months
Assistant Manager – Supplier
Quality, Vendor Development
Valve Italia, Coimbatore Apr 2010 Sep 2011 1 Year & 6
months
Senior Engineer – Supplier Quality
Dresser Valves, Coimbatore Mar 2007 Mar 2010 3 Years Executive Engineer – Supplier
Quality
Rane Engine Valves, Chennai Feb 2006 Mar 2007 1 year Engineer – In process Quality
Delhpi TVS Diesel Systems,
Chennai
Oct 1997 Feb 2006 8 Years & 6
months
Junior Engineer – Supplier quality
and Vendor Development
CORE COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE DETAILS:
Supplier Quality & Vendor Development
• Steering strategic sourcing through identification of cost effective suppliers for
procurement with an aim of reducing cost by improving quality & reliability.
• Analysis of Supplier Quality performance to classify supplier performance and work
along with suppliers to improve their Quality levels by training and education.
• Auditing the production processes, systems at s supplier’s end and providing process
improvement suggestions to increase the efficiency.
• Training suppliers on Quality improvements and enable them to work towards Self
certified products
• Evaluating line problems & field problems and coordinating with suppliers for
rectification of same.
• Assess the current quality management system of the supplier and to improve the
same to meet OEM requirements.
• Conducting audit at supplier site at different phases to ensure right part quality at first
time.
• Preparing ISIR for new parts with PPAP documents.
Process and Product Audits
• Assessing and Ensuring Product Quality, complying with technical specifications;
Identifying Potential defects / faults and initiating corrective actions.
• Conducting process audits in shop floor to ensure the standards are followed as per
WIS / BOM and suggest for improvements.
• Conducting Product / Dock audits and managing day-to-day Final product PDI to ensure
that products conform to the established quality standards.
• Analysis & Monitoring In process rejections and initiate corrective actions.
• Implementing quality tools in production, thereby to ensure quality control and
continuous improvement.
3. • Identifying quality competence gaps and initiates effective training to related
personnel.
• Participating in New Product Development phase and prepare FMEA, MSA, Zero
Defect, Control Plan, Poka Yoke System documents for Advanced Quality Planning.
• Ensure rapid customer response, examine trends and perform root cause analysis to
ensure processes are in place to prevent recurrence. Display strong Quality customer
focus and culture.
Experience details
ZFWPCL. Coimbatore Deputy manager-Quality and Inventory Since Nov 2013
( IA/IW)
Primary Ownership:(Change management,NPD,Process and product audit)
• Handling Change management inputs from Passau-Engineering and
coordinating internally with Production/Quality/Logistics and implement on time
• Developed and executed proto orders of L&T, Volvo, Makina and Bull M/cineries
in IA.
• Responsible for Inward inspection and Supplier Quality assurance for IA
• Responsible for Product and process audits or identified assembly lines IA.
• Addressing In process rejections by conducting root cause analysis, identifying and
implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Interact with customer during process audits to identify process improvements, cost
reduction opportunities and implement them.
• Interact with Manufacturing, Procurement and New Product Development
teams on Quality problems. Review, analyze and take corrective action on
manufacturing and customer problems
• Responsible for Product Quality reviews, Management Reviews and preparation of
Quality reports.
• Developing procedures for ISO / TS 16949 and control them.
Additional Responsibilities:(IA/IW)
• Member of continuous improvement team to identify and complete VA/VE projects.
• Cleanliness drive project is handled and eliminated carton box, wooden pallets in IA.
• Core member of ZFPS for IA and completed 5 projects.
• Handling calibration of all equipment’s and gauges.
• Resourcing done for Bell housing casting part and saved 14285 Euros
• Core member in evaluating suggestions and EHS in IA.
• Testing of components for its reliability and conformity on new projects with in
time line.
• Inventory management is taken as additional task and achieved ITR 4.6 above
budget IW.
• No demand stock diluted from 4500 to 3500 K Euros in IW.
4. • Closely working with Buying and Sourcing team to achieve target of ITR above 5 in
IW.
Achievements:
• Localization done on 110 parts of Casting, Machine, Pressed, Sub-Assemblies and saved 26
MN in Fuel injection system, Construction Machinery and Valve parts.
• As a QM pillar member made 24 kaizen and 15 Poke-yoke activity and achieved Zero
defects in machines and process and paved way for TPM.
• Self-Certification given to 60% of suppliers and reduced inspection time in supplier quality.
• Effectively managed & led a team of 70 Inspectors. Interfaced with all fields of quality.
• Reduced in-house and supplier rejection from 4 % to 0.5 % through CAPA Action
implementations.
• Cost savings achieved by VA/VE Cost reduction and saved 19 MN in plastic molding shop
and Printing. Inventory and vendor debit done and saved 16 MN.
• Direct to stores (DOL Concept) of 1506 various commodity parts made against the given
target of 900 parts.
• PPM of incoming parts reduced from 4500 avg(2011-12) to 2800 avg
• Operating cost 30% reduced by reducing manpower at various stages. (42 manpower
reduced) thereby increasing operator efficiency
• SOP created for instruments, gauges, testing equipment’s throughout the plant
SKILL SETS:
• ISO: TS16949, QS 9000 & ISO 9000 System and Six Sigma
• APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, TPM, TQM, Zero Defect Road Map
• Component Testing, Instrument & Gauge calibration
• Analytical tools like 7 QC tools, Why Analysis, 8D, DOE, MSA, etc.
• SAP ERP - Quality Module and Materials Management Package
• MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint & Photo Editor)
ACADEMIC
Diploma – Mechanical Engineering, Govt Polytechnic, Coimbatore.
BE – Mechanical engineering, Anna University Coimbatore.
