Karthikeyan

• Led NPI projects to ensure successful product launches for clients Seagate.
• Conduct readiness meetings with CFT team to prepare 4M readiness for DVT/NPI builds.
• Track and resolved manufacturing issues prior to mass production build.
• Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Performed failure analysis on manufacturing issues during DVT/NPI stages.
• Developed capacity and ramp-up plans for new model introduction to support planning and sales teams.
• Facilitated internal meetings and released ECO/ECN/ECR documents, tracking implementation in production.
• Executed risk assessments to eliminate defects in design and manufacturing processes using DFM & FMEA.
• Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.

• Led team of 70 direct and 40 indirect laborers across three shifts to meet operational objectives.
• Managed multiple teams, including Process, Cosmetic, Packing, Repair, and Camera, for successful product launches.
• Conducted daily meetings with customers during new product introductions and provided detailed reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing through lean practices and waste reduction.
• Supervised daily operations, organized tasks, and assigned work to boost production efficiency.
• Monitored KPIs for teams and individuals to ensure performance targets were consistently met.
• Defined FATP line standards, developed operating procedures, and trained new operators on essential processes.
• Established cosmetic protection standards to reduce failures and instructed operators on inspection protocols.

• Led NPI projects to ensure successful product launches for clients including Seagate, Micron, and Samsung.
• Conducted readiness meetings with CFT team to prepare 4M readiness for DVT/NPI builds.
• Tracked and resolved manufacturing issues prior to mass production build.
• Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Performed failure analysis on manufacturing issues during DVT/NPI stages.
• Developed capacity and ramp-up plans for new model introduction to support planning and sales teams.
• Facilitated internal meetings and released ECO/ECN/ECR documents, tracking implementation in production.
• Executed risk assessments to eliminate defects in design and manufacturing processes using DFM & FMEA.
• Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.

Managed Factory FA/Repair Team CRG to enhance operational efficiency.

• Provided technical leadership to engineers and technicians for failure analysis.
• Conducted customer RMA failure analysis and delivered corrective action reports.
• Achieved reduction of approximately 150K in factory PCBA failures within a short timeframe.

• Prepared 4M readiness for DVT/NPI builds and coordinated CFT team meetings for scheduling.
• Hosted daily operations meetings and build plan reviews with customers.
• Collaborated on ECAD Gerber reviews, pallet designs, stencil designs, component buy-offs, and test software development.
• Maintained BOM in ERP systems and established C-Track for error-proof production line control.
• Conducted failure analysis on manufacturing issues during DVT/NPI stages.
• Ensured compliance with all engineering changes (ECO/ECN/ECR).

Led planning initiatives for Energy Management System project, aligning efforts with customer objectives.

• Conducted readiness assessment for new project implementation, prepare 4M readiness and tracking progress through CFT meetings.
• Managed troubleshooting of returned products (RMA) and created detailed failure and corrective action reports.
• Managed BOM in SAP systems, enhancing production line support.
• Engaged with RD team to develop products based on customer insights and site challenges.
• Supported engineering in implementing product design changes (ECR/ECN) effectively.
• Supervised energy meter manufacturing operations, maintaining high quality and efficiency standards.