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R. KUMARAVEL E-mail: rkv5371@yahoo.co.in
Objective
• 26+ years in Manufacturing and Services of Machine Tools, Maintenance and NPD
• Qualified as MBA (General Management) with BE (Mechanical) from Anna University (Guindy Campus)
• Seeking a suitable managerial position to match and prove my experience and skills
Overview of Experience
• 10+ years in manufacturing and services of machine tools (SPM)
• 12+ years in maintenance and services.
• 7+ years in NPD - export oriented component manufacturing through outsourcing (for US customers).
• 4+ years in project management for manufacturing and supplier development
• Expert in manufacturing process planning for machining, casting and sheet-metal fabrication.
Key Skills and Competencies
Manufacturing and Services of Machine Tools
• 10+ years
◦ In-charge for Installation and commissioning at customer sites across India
◦ 100+ Machine Tools like Tool and Cutter Grinding & Drill Point grinding machines
◦ Component manufacturing, assembly and integration at in-house and outsourced facilities.
◦ Final Inspection and approval of machine parameters
• Commissioning and servicing of CNC 5 Axis machine for in-house requirements.
• Lead a team of 12 members for assembly and integration of SPM for Auto components
◦ Export oriented ball-joint assembly for suspension systems
◦ Purchase of raw materials and BOI like Hydraulics and Pneumatics systems and electrical drives
• Manufacturing process planning and should-cost analysis for castings, sheet metal fabrication and
machining from bar stocks
• Supplier Identification, Supplier Audit , Evaluation and Approval, and Cost Negotiation
New Product Development
• 7+ years for end-to-end NPD project
◦ CPVC Adapters for Solenoid valve mounting, an export oriented aerospace component.
◦ Multiple Component Loading fixture for VMC to improve productivity and cost saving
◦ Bevel Gears and Pinions for All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) by “Orbital Cold-Forming”.
◦ Steady Rest for broaching tool.
◦ Prototype for innovative Electro-Mechanical home appliance (RPT, Plastic and machined parts)
Machine Tools – Manufacturing & Services / Maintenance / New Product Development (NPD)

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• End-to-end projects from raw-material procurement to product delivery.
• Ensured on-time delivery with 100% quality within the budget.
• Knowledge on material selection and material procurement for Casting, Steel bars, Tubes, Sheets,
Extrusions - Ferrous and Non ferrous components and Plastics (CPVC).
• Project Management activities (planning & budgeting, team building, execution, review & cost estimation)
• Customers and Suppliers Interactions for trouble-shooting and suggestions for improvements
• Reverse Engineering and re-engineering of SPMs for in-house requirements
• Coordinated with design team for CFT reviews, value analysis and value engineering.
• Part of team for development of 10mm to 100mm Drill Bit Point grinding machines
Preventive and Break-down Maintenance
• 12+ years
◦ In-charge for 3 plants with total of 500+ machines – executed preventive tasks for 2 machines / day
and on average serviced 8 compressor and 16 pumps per day
▪ Overhauling, periodical check-up and maintaining of spares for air compressor
▪ Replacing worn-out components, re-conditioning and maintaining of spares for Water & Oil Pumps
▪ General maintenance of Material Handling Equipments and Conventional machines.
◦ Knowledge on Hydro-static Testing and Ultrasonic Testing for reservoirs
• Knowledge in
◦ Using ERP systems for manufacturing and material management
◦ ISO 9001:2008, SPC & SQC
◦ Maintenance of CNC Machine
Work History
Sl.
No
Organization Position / Role Period Responsibilities
1 CCE Asia Private Limited
Deputy Manager-
Manufacturing
May, 2012 to till date
NPD, Supplier Management
and Project Management
2
Super Auto Forge Private
Limited
Deputy Manager -
Project
Feb, 2011 to Apr, 2012
Manufacturing of SPM and
Supplier Management
3
Addison & Co Limited
(Machine Tools)
Senior Engineer -
Service
Oct, 1988 – Jan, 2011
Manufacturing of Machines,
Services and Supplier
Development
Technical Qualification
• MBA in General Management from Annamalai University, Chidambaram in May, 2011.
• BE (Mechanical) from Anna University, Chennai in Apr, 2009.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Central Polytechnic, Taramani, Chennai in Oct, 2001.
• ITI in Fitter from Government ITI, Tiruvannamalai in July, 1988.

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Computer Knowledge
•••• MS-Office, Auto CADD
Training & Skill-update
• Training on CNC machine maintenance (SIEMENS at Bangalore).
• SPC – Statistical Process Control and SQC – Statistical Quality Control.
• ISO 9000 program at CPT Taramani.
Achievements, Rewards & Recognitions
• Reducing Machine Break-down Hours from 10% to 3% by Systematic Preventive Measures
• Implemented 5S approaches in shop-floor.
• Suggestion awards for Reducing Down-time.
• Won CIA award at Zonal level.
• Found-out alternate manufacturing processes from water-jet method to suitable conventional method for
effective utilization of raw material to reduce the part rejection and savings in process cost.
•••• Involved in introduction of simultaneous process for Drill Bit Fluting and Relieving operations in a single
machine.
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 5th
March 1971
Marital Status : Married
Father’s Name : G. Radhakrishnan
Language Known : Tamil & English
Permanent Address : # 3, Sai Lakshmi Street,New Perungalathur,Chennai – 600 063.