- The document provides a detailed professional profile of an individual seeking senior managerial roles in production and manufacturing engineering with over 26 years of relevant experience. - He currently holds positions as Plant Head for a defense plant and Head of Digitization, Configuration and Documentation for a joint venture aerospace company. - His experience includes roles in production operations, quality control, process planning, vendor management, new product development, manufacturing engineering, and more within the aerospace domain for companies like Tata and Sikorsky.

1. B.Vittal Mobile 09063778917 E- mail: vittal_brao@hotmail.com
OR
vittal_brao@rediff.com
Job Objective
Seeking Senior Managerial Assignments in Production /Manufacturing Engineering
Professional Profile
 Mechanical Engineering Graduate with over 26 years rich experience in Production Operations, Quality
Control, Process Planning, Vendor Operations, New product development and manufacturing Engineering.
 At present working as Plant Head for Plant-11(Defense) (Tata Advanced
Systems Limited) and Head of Digitization, Configuration and
Documentation for TATA Sikorsky Aerospace Limited, Hyderabad (A joint
venture of TATA and Sikorsky helicopter, USA).
 Effective communicator with excellent relationship management & negotiation skills; possess a flexible &
result oriented attitude with analytical skills.
 Expertise in managing cross-functional activities like Production planning by estimating the shop capacity,
Developing Vendors process, quality of the bought-out items & proficiency in coordinating with the sub-
contractors.
 Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Problem solving Techniques.
 Experience in aero space domain – Production, Quality and Quality system (worked as MR for AS9100)
Core Competencies
Member of Senior Management
 Generating the production plan for Assembly shop and Supporting Shops in line with customer
requirement.
 Generating production control parameters for visualizing performance and initiating corrective actions to
meet production schedules.
 Effective customer relations for customer satisfaction.
 Implementing effective monitoring system costing of the products.
 Implementing Quality Management system - AS9100 and CAR21 (DGCA), ISO 9001-2008.
 Implementing Programme Management system for Effective Programme management
 Adhering to the authorities Requirements – Pollution control system, TNEB, Director general Of Civil
Aviation etc.,
 Adhering to the Customer Process Requirements.
 Initiating the continuous improvement projects
Production – In-house and Vendor
 Achieving the production plan in line with Sales Plan- Production plan-Daily, weekly and monthly.
• The Target and Customer order to be delivered was planned in end of previous month from the master
schedule. I am responsible for planning from PM material to delivery of end product to FG stores.
• Developing Micro plan for loading on machine in-house and Vendor and achieving daily, monthly and
yearly targets.
• The daily production plan Vs. Actual, Scraps, absenteeism, production rate, break downs for each
machine will be discussed in the shops before going for daily meeting. All the shop personnel will be
visualizing the display and the discussion of each shift is based on the same shift plan. Corrective action
to meet the target will be discussed daily.
 Implementing lean manufacturing System.

2. Continuous improvement and Relentless Root Cause Analysis( RRCA)
 Separate team is formed for carrying out continuous improvements. There is a Process called TOP in
TATA for continuous improvements. The Team will study the current scenario, expected scenario and
conducts continuous brain storm sessions with cross functional teams and shops to generate the ideas.
(When we started the S92 Helicopter parts we were at production ship set rate of 1.25 ship set per month
Now we are at 3.5 ship set per month within 8 months starting of production.
 The RRCA Meeting is scheduled daily for rejections, rework and NCR are discussed daily with concern
Engineering, production and quality. Root cause is identified and corrective and preventive actions are
planned.
Human resource handling
 Appropriate Human relationship with all the staffs and workers considering the requirement and scientific
study.
 I have worked in different companies with different locations and culture. I have successfully taken the
required output from people with excellent relationship.
Aero space industry
 Quality Requirement and Documentation in Aerospace industry
 Program Management
 NDT Requirements
 Special Process Requirement - Process shop requirements, Welding shop and Painting shop
 Worked as MR for System Implementation –AS9100
Design Expertise
 Developing of part models for parts using CATIA V5 R20
 Designing of Mechanical holding Fixture, Vacuum holding fixture, Form block, drill jigs for machine part
sheet metal part and subassembly part CATIA V5 R20
 Developing complicated skin routing fixtures for Routing CATIA V5 R20
 NC Programming requirement for Machine part and sheet metal routing. CATIA V5 R20
 Program Management of developing details part s for Sirkosky S92 Helicopter
 Establishing ANSY Standard for drafting standard
Program management for green field project
• Experience in programme management starting from enquiry to FIR, trail run and regular
Order execution
• Experience in working in green field projects.
Quality systems
• Exposure to ISO 9000 – 2000, AS 9100 REVB, CAR 21, TS16949,
• Experience quality audit system from Aerospace customer like Spirit Aviation, Magellan Aerospace,
ISRO system Audit Etc.,
• Working as Management Representative for implementation of AS9100, TS16949 and is14000 for the
current organization
Materials Inspection - Incoming and In-House
 Maintaining quality standards for incoming materials, ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards,
norms & practices such as ISO/QS/TS, identifying gaps and taking corrective action.
 Conversant with quality management techniques such as FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Control Plan & Gauge R &
R Studies.
 Responsible for in-house material testing of components.
Supplier Technical Assurance
 Working in close coordination with sub-contractors / vendors for detailing them on quality requirements of
components.
 Approving the control plans at the vendor’s end and finalizing the PPAP.

3.  Planning & carrying out process audits at vendor’s end and to monitor trends.
 Checking & approving quality failure reports & sending the same to the suppliers on regular basis and
monitoring trends and taking action to reduce gap.
 Providing technical guidance to the vendor team, guiding them on resolving performance bottleneck.
Manufacturing Engineering
New projects
 Estimation of recurring cost and non-recurring cost for new product
 Developing part family matrix
 Developing Raw material requirement
 Identifying the Special process requirement
 Generating the process for special process
 Generating MOS
 Developing Tool design, NC programming
Running Projects
 Analyzing technical aspects involved in the process & accordingly implementing amendments.
 Devising cost saving measures & modifications to achieve substantial reduction in terms of man-days,
production cost, raw material & energy consumption.
 Incorporating various value engineering & application engineering initiatives with an aim of reducing
scrap/wastage/rejections.
 Active participation in implementing daily work management and PDCA (Plan Do Check Activities).
 Maintaining Quality system requirement and change management
Process Planning
 Analyzing technical aspects involved in the process & accordingly implementing amendments.
 Devising cost saving measures & modifications to achieve substantial reduction in terms of man-days,
production cost, raw material & energy consumption.
 Incorporating various value engineering & application engineering initiatives with an aim of reducing
scrap/wastage/rejections.
 Active participation in implementing daily work management and PDCA (Plan Do Check Activities).
Environmental Health and Safety
As a safety coordinator in the department,
 Maintaining list of Chemicals handled in the department
 Maintaining MSDS of chemicals
 Maintaining of DART Rate in the department
 Proper handling of materials
 Proper disposition of used chemical
Sales and Customer Service
 Identifying new customer base in aerospace
 Close interaction with customer and achieving the targets as per commitment and there by increasing
the customer confidence for new projects.
 Commissioning of the press tools
 Attending the technical problems of the customer
 Educating the customers for servicing of the press tool
 For study of the customer requirement
 Development of new press tool
 For identifying the potential customers
Other Affiliations
 Trainer for introduction on problem solving techniques and basic lean manufacturing system at present
organization.
 Member of EHS implementation group in Kennametal Widia India Ltd.,
 Trainer on Continuous improvement, Self Inspection, Statistical Techniques & ISO 9001 systems.
Achievements

4.  Recipient of out standing performance Award for the year 2004 at Kennametal Widia India Ltd.
 Recipient of outstanding performance Award Twice by Sikorsky in 2011
 Recipient of outstanding performance Award for RUAG Aircraft Digitization in 2014
Organizational Experience
TATA Advanced Systems Limited (since Feb 2011)
At present I am working as a Plant head for Plant 11 (Defense) (TASL). In this plant we do Detail part
manufacturing and assembly for LRSAM DRDL project (Defense).
This is a new DRDO Missile programme. The detail part manufacturing includes machining of hard steel like
MDN 4340, Stainless steel 15-8PH . The parts are complicated in terms of Tolerances.
I am also heading digitization, Configuration and documentation in Tata Sikorsky Aerospace limited
Job Description – Plant 11 (Defense)
I have joined this project Three months back. The project is complicated in terms of hard part machining,
stringent tolerances and getting approvals from DRDL and MSQAA (Government Agencies).
I am in charge of total plant and I have to complete the FAI for three projects and to complete the planned
production by the end of financial year.
This project includes Detail part manufacturing and Assembly. Our scope includes both In-house and
outsourcing of parts.
Challenges -
• Stringent Process requirement
• Process approval for detail part and assembly from DRDL
• MSQAA Approval for all stages of Inspection and QA matrix
• Quality system requirement
• Machining of Hard steel MDN250,SAE 4130/4340/4135/4137, 15-5PH,15-8PH,17-7PH
With HRC 45-50HRC
• Risk is identified and detail risk mitigation plan is in progress.
• Clear cut Make and BUY analysis is completed
Significant Achievements -
• IMS for the project were completed and each project will be will be reviewed by Matrix
• Risk is identified and detail risk mitigation plan is in progress.
• Clear cut Make and BUY analysis is completed
• Process Approval Completed from the customer
• 90 % Welding Approvals completed
• 80 % detail part manufacturing is completed
• 10% of the parts sent for Special process.
• SAKSHAM ( TASL manufacturing System) score Improved
• Customer Quality Audit is successfully completed
• 70% SAP implementation is completed
New programme
Also working in RUAG Donieer N0228 Aircraft, COBHAM, UTAS programs and Boeing in Digitization,
Configuration and documentation.
Assignments in TATA Sikorsky Aerospace limited
I was working as Head of Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, NC programming and machining in TARA
Aerospace a joint venture between TATA and Sikorsky Helicopter Company.

5. TARA Aerospace Company is a Joint Venture of TATA & Sikorsky for producing Detail parts for S92 Helicopter
project
Job Description
I have started the project converting from 2D drawing to 3D models, Tool design, Tool fabrication, NC
programming and Tool validation. We have used Catia software for Part Model, Tool design and NC
programming has developed 3800 tools for Machine shop, Sheet metal and Tubing.
This was significant achievement since the tooling was the property of Sikorsky and this was developed with
Final acceptance of Joint partner and customer Sikorsky
This is a green field project and at present all FAI is in completing stage. Currently I am validating the capacity
built up for serial production.
I was working as Head of Machine shop, Tooling, NC programming & ME. There are 6 managers, 20 Executives,
8 Team leaders and 60 associates are working under me.
We have successfully completed FAI of all in-house 542 parts and second and Third kit as planned in
one year. This is a significant achievement.
After successful completion of eight kits, I was made in charge of Manufacturing Engineering consisting of
Methods, Tooling and NC programming.
Significant Achievements -
• Developing 1800 Part models,1000 Tool designs, Developing 542 Master process sheet
for Machine shop and 600 NC programming of Machine Shop parts
• Establishing Process standards for developing all part models, tool designs, Drafting
Standards and NC programming
• Tool fabrication of 3800 tools for Machine shop, Sheet metal shop, Tubing Welding and
Special process
• Developing Tool Manuals, Tool Standards and Check sheets for all the process.
• Proving 600 machine FAI parts in Machine shop, Sheet metal shop and Tubing
• Successfully Developing Vendor Base for Fabrication of tools.
• Organizational Quality Certification AS 9100-Rev B from TUV.
• ACE Bronze Certification ( UTC Group Manufacturing system Certification )
• Implementation of Lean Concepts.
• Process based layout for Machine shop.
Continuous Improvements-
During the FAI we found that we are able to produce only 1.3 ship set per month with present method of process
and ne programming .We initiated lot of improvement activity and we brought the production to 3.2 ship set per
month. The improvement is on the process, tooling and NC programing.
Previous Experience
A. Worked as General Manager for following companies (Aug 2009 to Jan 2011)
a) Bangalore Tool room
b) Bangalore Precision products
c) Bangalore CNC
d) Hindustan Tools
Responsibility includes
• Establishment Quality Management systems- AS9100, ISO9001-2008
• Lean Management system
• Establishing new company Bangalore CNC - Manufacturing of aerospace parts for Recaro
Aerospace

6. • Implementation of 5s Activity in all the units safety in view
• Overall efficiency & Productivity enhancement by product standardization and eliminating
Wastes at all levels in all the units
• Preparing and executing of the long term and short term manufacturing strategies in line
With the business strategies of the organization.
B. CAPARO Engineering India Private ltd, Chennai (July 2008 to Aug 2009)
Caparo Engineering India Private ltd. is a UK based company with factory units spread all over the world.
I was working for forging division in Chennai. There were five managers and two supervisor fifty
workforces were working under me.
Worked as General Manager. I was taking care of following departments.,
a) Machining Department - Parts for Aerospace customers
b) Tool Room
c) Quality Control
Job Description –
a) Machining Department
Aerospace projects handled
• Forged and Machined for Cargo Division – For customer Good Rich Aerospace
• Machined Parts – For customer ELTA aerospace Israel
Establishing new customer base
• Interactions with new customers
• Facing the customer audits – We have already under gone quality audits with ITT and
MEJALLON aerospace Customers and we have got qualifying marks with ITT. Waiting for
final audit with MEJALLON
• Presenting CAPARO ENGG INDIA PVT LTD capabilities to the new customer
b) Tool Room:
• Heading the Tool Room which supplies the forging tools for Automobile and Aerospace
customer
• Developed new tools for new components
• Establishing the running tool for better productivity and lower tool cost.
Projects Handled:
• Forging Tools – For customers RANE, DELPHI TVS, ECHIER, SIMSON, ILJIN etc
• Forging tools and machining - For Customer Good rich Aerospace
c) Quality Control:
Establishing Quality Management System-AS9100
• Establishing first, second and third level documents
• Establishing the management business process
• Implementation business process
• Establishing the Apex manual
• Acting management representative for AS9100
• Conducting internal, process and product audits.

7. Significant Achievements -
• Organizational Quality Certification AS 9100-Rev B from TUV
• We have developed forging tools for one fifty automobile parts including connecting rod
for Eicher and Simpson
• Successfully developed forging and machined parts for aerospace requirement
• Successfully cleared Quality Audit for major automobile customers- Hyundai, Ashok
Leyland, TVS, Volvo, and also Aerospace customer- Goodrich USA, Elta Israel etc.
C. Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Company, Bangalore (from July 2006 to July 2008)
Taneja Aero space and Aviation is Aviation Company with AS9100 Accretion, Manufacturing Aero
Structural parts and aero planes. Taneja Aero space and Aviation is a sister concern of ISMT, a Pune
based company.
Job Description –
Worked as Deputy General Manager. There were 4 Managers, 6 Engineers, 8 Team leaders and 40
Associates working under me. Following departments were under my preview. I was in charge for Supply
shop and Assembly shop.
• Assembly shop- Structural assembly and Aircraft assembly
• Supply Shop - Sheet metal Shop, Machine Shop, Paint Shop, Welding Shop, Toolroom
Projects Handled:
a) VSSC Projects
• Polar Satellite Launch vehicle (PSLV)
a) AST
b) RCS
c) THERMO SHROUD AND PROTECTION PLATE
• Geo Satellite Launch vehicle (GSLV)
a) STRAPON NOSE CONE (SONC)
b) IMTER TANK STRUCTURE
c) SBS
b) Other Projects
• INDUS Aviation
a) Structural Assembly for US
b) Domestic Aircraft
• Aeronautical Development Establishment
a) Structural Assembly of UAV (Nishant)
b) Spare parts for UAV (Nishant)
• HAL ORDERS for parts and assembly
a) Aero – Ambulance – Stretcher for ALH Parts
b) Vertical Diaphragm – Lakshaya Projects
c) Auxiliary Fuel tank – for ALH Helicopter
Significant Achievements –
• Organizational quality Certification AS 9100 REV-B
• Productionisation of the VSSC rocket structural assembly
• Productionisation of the Thorp aero structure and aero plane assembly
• Successfully getting Trail order from Spirit Aviation for Rudder Tab for Hawker Beach
craft.

8. D. Kennametal Widia India, Bangalore (from Jan 1989 to July 2006)
Worked with MNC Kennametal Widia India (Bangalore) in Production Department as Manager –
Production
Kennametal Widia India (MNC) is an ISO 9001 company manufacturing cutting tools and special purpose
machines. Kennametal Widia is a leading supplier of cutting tools to major automobile industries.
Job Description:
I was working for Metal Forming Division with a work force of, four executives and 73 Technicians. We
Manufacture Tungsten Carbide tools for metal forming, special tool for mining, wear parts and tungsten
Copper wear parts, special electrical contacts, Press tools for different customers for commercial product
like shaving blade, washing soap, coins, industrial washers etc. We also make powder compacting
Tungsten Carbide press tools for our own products like inserts. We also manufacture bullet-forming dies,
Cupping dies, draw dies, cone rings etc.
I was responsible for the total production of the shop.
Significant Achievements
 Achieved the production target of 18.1 crores in fy05 as compared to 13.8 crores in fy04.
 Initiated corrective action for non-conformance by providing training on Self Inspection/
Statistical Techniques on ISO systems.
 Formed task force to solve major quality related problems. Problem solving techniques such as
SQC tools/Seven tools of Quality are used to address the issues.
 Implemented self-certification from the operator hence at final inspection items are dispatched
based on sample inspection there by significant reduction in number of inspector at final
stages and also helped in reducing manufacturing lead-time.
 Implemented self-certification from the sub contractor. Items are accepted based on sampling.
Thereby significant reduction in number of inspector at final stages and reduction of
manufacturing lead-time.
 Achieved “zero” customer returns after implementing corrective action on one product group.
 Successfully implemented the lean manufacturing systems.
E. Worked for BIFORA WATCHES LTD, BANGALORE (from Oct-87 to Jan-89) as Production Engineer
and responsible for:
• Planning & Production of Watch components
• Development and manufacturing of new press tools
• Reconditioning of existing Press tools
F. Worked for M/S COSMIC GENERAL ENGG.PVT.LTD, BANGALORE ( from Mar-87 to Sep-87) as
Marketing Engineer and Responsible for
• Sales and Servicing of Metal spraying products of M/S Metco products of USA
• Getting new business
• Marketing the new products

9. IT Skills
 MS Office, MS Excel, MS power point, SAP R/3, CATIA V5 R20 CAD, CAM
 MINITAB R14 (Statistical Quality Control Software package).
Academic and Personal Detail
Name: B. VITTAL
Permanent Address: #11, ‘KAMADHENU’
5th
Main, 3rd
Cross, K.S.R.T.C. Layout
Chikkalasandra
BANGALORE - 560061
Date of Birth: 30-08-1964
Educational Qualification: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Engineering, Mysore.
Location Preference: Bangalore
Mobile phone number: 09063778917
Email-Id: vittal_brao@hotmail.com

10. IT Skills
 MS Office, MS Excel, MS power point, SAP R/3, CATIA V5 R20 CAD, CAM
 MINITAB R14 (Statistical Quality Control Software package).
Academic and Personal Detail
Name: B. VITTAL
Permanent Address: #11, ‘KAMADHENU’
5th
Main, 3rd
Cross, K.S.R.T.C. Layout
Chikkalasandra
BANGALORE - 560061
Date of Birth: 30-08-1964
Educational Qualification: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Engineering, Mysore.
Location Preference: Bangalore
Mobile phone number: 09063778917
Email-Id: vittal_brao@hotmail.com