CHAIWAT RUKKUSOL
Nakhon Ratchasima
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management and product development, specializing in new model development, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement. Skilled in leading successful project transfers, managing budgets, and engaging suppliers and customers to enhance operational efficiency and ensure product quality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Project Engineer
Kyocera AVX Components
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Project Transfer Leadership: Led the successful transfer of projects from Japan and Thailand to Nakhon Ratchasima, overseeing all phases for seamless execution. Developed a comprehensive timeline and technology transfer plan, monitored facility readiness, and ensured continuity of knowledge for smooth transitions.
- Budget & Resource Management: Created an annual budget plan focused on capital expenses and resource management, emphasizing workforce training and skill improvement. Planned production capacity to align new product releases with market demands while maintaining financial discipline.
- Team Leadership: Facilitated procurement through Oracle system RFQ and PR, ensuring effective vendor management. Built a new team, completed two out of five transfer phases, and acted as an escalation point for critical issues, ensuring timely resolution and collaboration with corporate management.
CPG Manager
Marelli Thailand
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Cost Structure Analysis & Bidding Success: Developed methodologies to estimate profit gaps for new models, factoring in material costs, labor, and overhead, collaborated with the sales team to win bids for three new models by presenting cost-saving proposals, contributing to competitive pricing, and securing profitable contracts.
- Cost Improvement & Financial Forecasting: Generated cost improvement proposals by identifying inefficiencies and recommending cost-saving measures, utilized financial modeling to forecast cost reductions, and assessed their impact on overall profitability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Monitoring: Worked closely with engineering, production, and procurement teams to gather and validate cost improvement data. Presented proposals clearly to customers, highlighting ROI, while continuously monitoring and adjusting strategies to maximize profitability and meet customer requirements.
MTCR Manager
Calsonic Kansei Corporation
07.2013 - 09.2019
- Profit Target Setting & Strategic Alignment: Collaborated with cross-functional teams across five business units (Electronic, Exhaust, HVAC, FEM, and Compressor) to establish yearly and 5-year operational profit targets. Developed tailored strategies to achieve these goals, while adapting to market changes.
- Supplier & Customer Collaboration: Engaged suppliers to implement cost improvement initiatives and partnered with customers to identify opportunities for new model development and cost reductions. Although profit targets were not met for two out of five years, successfully fulfilled customer commitments, ensuring customer satisfaction despite the challenges.
- Ongoing Monitoring & Improvement: Monitored progress towards both short- and long-term profit targets, celebrated successes, and continuously identified areas for improvement to sustain profitability, while addressing production challenges to uphold customer satisfaction.
Assistant Manager
Thai Samsung Electronics
11.2011 - 07.2013
- New Model Development & Risk Mitigation: Led new model development initiatives, including the successful launch of two new model development with design HQ in Korea, ensuring timely launches with over 80% yield, and implementing Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for effective risk mitigation.
- Supplier Sourcing & Strategic Partnerships: Collaborated with the purchasing team on supplier sourcing activities to drive cost improvements and establish strategic partnerships that enhance efficiency and reduce expenses. Achieved cost reduction targets for three current models through these initiatives.
- Quality Improvement & Benchmarking: Worked with the customer service team to address market defects through improvement initiatives, including training programs, and led benchmarking activities to compare performance metrics against industry standards, informing strategic decisions and driving process improvements with process engineers.
Product Engineer
Lear Corporation
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Product Development Collaboration: Led product development initiatives in partnership with General Motors for wire harnesses, ensuring alignment with project goals and specifications.
- Engineering Change Control: Oversaw the management of Engineering Change Notices (ECN), ensuring accurate documentation and timely implementation of changes.
- Production Coordination & Team Meetings: Coordinated the release of drawings and specifications to production while maintaining adherence to quality standards and schedules. Facilitated weekly meetings with the design team in Brazil to review progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project milestones.
Product Engineer
FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCE, INC.
12.2008 - 02.2011
- Plant Relocation Support: Participated in the relocation of the Australia plant to Thailand, ensuring smooth execution and minimal disruption to operations throughout the process.
- Performance Test Equipment Assembly: Contributed to the assembly of performance chamber test equipment, ensuring accuracy and functionality for effective testing.
- Design Evaluation & Risk Assessment: Collaborated with design engineers to evaluate design changes, identify potential failure modes, and assess associated risks, leading to the development of a tailored verification plan. Actively analyzed designs to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
New Model Lunch Engineer
MMI PRECISION
02.2008 - 12.2008
- New Model Launch Leadership: Ensured timely launch of new models by leading the preparation of tooling, equipment, and construction to secure customer approval.
- Customer and Supplier Coordination: Coordinated effectively with customers and suppliers to facilitate seamless communication and alignment during the new model development process.
- Jig Fixture Design & Audit Support: Designed and implemented jig fixtures tailored to new model requirements, ensuring precision and efficiency in assembly. Provided support for customer audits, demonstrating compliance and readiness for production.
R&D Engineer
Thai Samsung Electronics
04.2005 - 02.2008
- New Model Development & Performance Testing: Led new model development by optimizing performance testing methodologies to ensure superior product quality, including conducting thorough sound and vibration noise tests to identify defects and implement improvement strategies.
- Benchmarking & Collaboration: Directed benchmarking activities to evaluate performance, estimate costs, and compare strengths and weaknesses, facilitating informed decision-making. Collaborated with the production team to enhance processes and address defects, improving efficiency and product quality.
- Market Analysis & Cost Reduction Initiatives: Conducted market surveys and partnered with the sales team to identify market defects, implementing initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction. Collaborated with the purchasing team and suppliers to implement cost-reduction activities, leveraging strategic partnerships to drive efficiency and reduce expenses.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Khon Kaen University
Khon Kaen, ThailandSkills
- Engineering design development
- Engineering project design
- Value Engineering
- Project deadlines management
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- KAIZEN
- Six Sigma (Greenbelt)
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork
- SAP, ORACLE
Certification
IATF 16949:2016:
- Requirements training courses.
- Core tool (APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA CONTROL PLAN) of IATF16949:2016
- Requirements and Internal Audit & Management Review and Risk Assessment of IATF 16949:2016
Languages
Thai
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Sr. Project Engineer
Kyocera AVX Components
01.2022 - 05.2024
CPG Manager
Marelli Thailand
09.2019 - 01.2022
MTCR Manager
Calsonic Kansei Corporation
07.2013 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager
Thai Samsung Electronics
11.2011 - 07.2013
Product Engineer
Lear Corporation
03.2011 - 11.2011
Product Engineer
FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCE, INC.
12.2008 - 02.2011
New Model Lunch Engineer
MMI PRECISION
02.2008 - 12.2008
R&D Engineer
Thai Samsung Electronics
04.2005 - 02.2008
IATF 16949:2016:
- Requirements training courses.
- Core tool (APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA CONTROL PLAN) of IATF16949:2016
- Requirements and Internal Audit & Management Review and Risk Assessment of IATF 16949:2016
Electrical Engineering
Khon Kaen University
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