K.Gopala Kannan has over 12 years of experience in vehicle assembly, repair, testing and diagnostics across several major automakers. He has led teams and taken on roles with increasing responsibility, most recently as a Senior Engineer at Daimler India overseeing assembly operations. He has expertise in areas such as production planning and quality control, new model launches, process improvement, and budgeting. K.Gopala Kannan holds an MBA and B.Tech and seeks to continue utilizing his extensive automotive experience.

1. K.GOPALA KANNAN
Mob no: +91-9629222281, Email:gopala_kannan2000@yahoo.com, Skype id: gopala_kannan1947
SENIOR ENGINEER – VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, REPAIR, TESTING AND DIAGNOSTIC
 Utilize my Twelve Years Assembly Experience in Automobile Car & Truck Manufacturing
(3 major OEM – Daimler, Hyundai, Ford), Almost for the improvement Of Organization & Manufacturing by
sacrificing myself for that,
 Experience in Green field ,Plant Merging & Acquisition project ,Product switch over project, Production
capacity expansion, Production Stabilization ,Shop Floor budgeting & Retail automotive service
ACHIEVEMENT & AWARDS:
Area of Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Daimler India Commercial Vehicle Pvt Ltd Since: Mar-2011 to Till Date
Sr.Engineer Vehicle Assembly –Assembly, Repair, Testing and Diagnostic (Trim, Chassis &
Final line)
Joined as a Engineer
 Planning ,Determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans
 Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and
labour requirements
 Controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance,
designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
 Monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimise costs
 Informing other Managers about production matters
 Overseeing the Acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
 Directing research into production methods, and recommending and implementing initiatives
 Controlling the preparation of production records and reports
 Coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
 Directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
 Ensure SQDCME matrices are on track
 To develop the team members versatile
 To ensure the Scrap/hold parts reduction cost is low
 Green field experience in Car(Re-freshening) and Commercial vehicles
 Experienced in both Conveyorised ,Manual production line and CKD production line
 Experience in New model Launch Execution in production line ( CAR,TRUCK )
– Car: Fiesta - India & Export
– Truck: LDT-1214R, 914, HDT-2523R, Frame (81model) and MERCEDES BENZ – ACTROS 4841K
 Played major in Product switch over project & Production Stabilization
 Experience in Plant Acquisition & Merging and Production capacity expansion of Frame shop
 Skills in Shop Floor budgeting
 Trained by Daimler AG persons to handle Star Diagnostics (vehicle communication device)
 Being multi lingual and understands multiple culture values has handled manpower of 9 states
 Played a major role in the installation & Production capacity expansion of Mercedes Benz Assembly shop
 Trained to handle the communication with CKD centre, Germany regarding Functional/Material issues
•Plant Acquisition & Merging project
•Product switch over project
•Production capacity expansion
•Production Stabilization
• Shop Floor budgeting
• New model execution-Green field
•Vehicle Diagnosis and Repair
•CKD Vehicle Assembly systems
•CKD Interaction & Overseas Training

2. Hyundai Motor India Ltd Since: Nov - 2009 to Feb-2011
Junior Engineer Vehicle Assembly - Assembly, Repair, Testing and Diagnostic (Trim &
Chassis)
 Supervision the Team to achieve as the target
 Responsible for assembling of Trim Assy Line.
 Responsible for Repairing & Rework area in Critical Problem's for Trim assy Line
 Judged working function of the Assembly line & Corrective action taken when deviations are found
 To Analyses process issues ,part quality & kaizen improvement activities
 Ensure SQDCME matrices are on track
Ford India Pvt Ltd Since: Sep - 04 to Nov -09
Assembler in Vehicle Assembly - Assembly, Repair, Testing and Diagnostic (Trim, Chassis &
Final)
 Responsible for assembling of Trim & Chassis Assy Line.
 Responsible for Repairing & Rework area in Critical Problem's for Trim & Chassis assy Line
 Judged working function of the Assembly line & Corrective action taken when deviations are found
 To Analyses process ,part quality & kaizen improvement activities
ACHIEVEMENT & AWARDS:
Knowledge Gained in Ford India:
 Ford Production System (Lean manufacturing concepts)
 Knowledge about the safety (Co-Ordinator)
 Leadership Skills
 Able to reduce the problems Using Six sigma Approach (DMAIC)
 Communication and Presentation Skills
 Knowledge about Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
 Unique ford specific Problem solving approach – G8D
 Preventive and detective poke yokes and KAIZEN.
 ISO and QS requirements and audit.
 Failure Mode Effective Analysis(FMEA)
 STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (SPC)
 Leading the team in NWG (Natural Work Group)
 7QC (QUALITY CONTROL TOOLS),
 5s system, Why-why analysis method,.
 Control Plan, TS 16949, ISO 9000 &14000, EMS
 Construction to Commissioning to Capability (C2C2C)
Lumax India ltd since: April2003 to April2004
Diploma trainee in Lamp Assembly
 Exposure on Assembling & Packing of Head lamp & Indicator, Quality Check of Assembled lamp
Education:
1. MBA Technology Management - Anna University (2011-2013)1st
class
2. B.TECH Electrical & Electronics Engineering - SRM Engineering Collage (2007-2011) 1st
Class
3. Diploma in Electrical& Electronics Engineering - C.S.I.polytechnic Collage (2000-03)1st
Class with Honours
4. S.S.L.C - G.H.S.School, Year of completion (2000)
Computer Proficiency: Operating Systems: MS-office, Windows 95, 98, 2000, xp.
System : Hard ware, pcb designing. SMAT LAB
Proficient in Internet & E-Mail Applications
Personal Details:
 Date of Birth : 03/04/1986, Nationality :Indian
 Marital Status : Married , Passport No: H2302026 (Validity from 2008 to 2018)
1. Star achiever in FORD INDIA PVT LTD
2. Best implementation of Kaizen & awarded in TCF
3. Prevent the similar parts mix up by Automatic error Proofing.
4. Safety award for best Coordinator of safety
5. Award of the highest near miss our department