SURAJ N S
NPI Engineer(Injection Molding)
Phetchaburi,Phetchaburi
Summary
Senior Engineer professional with progressive career history across design, project leadership and financial/cost reduction initiatives in Production environments. Known for improving productivity and generating cost containment systems. Skilled in process improvements and streamlining initiatives using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Engineer NPI(Injection Molding)
CAL-COMP PRECISION(THAILAND)LIMITED
Phetchaburi
10.2019 - Current
- Lead projects and coordinate between R&D and tool maker for new tooling design
- Assessed scope and requirements to make accurate project design determinations for Tool manufacturing projects
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations
- Monitor all manufacturing processes and maintain optimization of all equipment and provide support to ISO structure
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors
- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve project issues
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Tooling projects and gained client approval on costs
- Usage of breakdown structures
- Trained and managed group of twelve drafters, junior engineers and surveyors
- Working in 5 core Tools(MSA,SPC,APQP,PPAP&FMEA).
Project Engineer
VEM(THAILAND) CO LTD
Rayong
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Assessed qualifications and experience of contractors and prepared RFP packages
- Participated in technical and cost proposal development and customer presentations
- Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets
- Completed technical estimates using cost models
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work
- Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions
- Preparation of PPAP, 8D reports and Cost summary
- Complete responsibility of new development dies and coordinates tool room activities
- Maintained records of cost and quantity information for each project and engineering discipline
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects, providing documentation on required changes and expectations.
Tool Engineer
SALUTICA ALLIED SOLUTIONS SDN BHD
Ipoh
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Performed pre-construction, quality and safety management, as well as constructability review, start-up and commissioning
- Complete final Tool assembly and prepare checklist
- Used tools to cut, trim and shape 4-5 Tools daily
- Analyze failure and repair of molds during mass production
- Drafting of detail drawings for machining and quality control
- Attend tool trial and do trouble shooting
- Upheld high quality standards by designing inspection protocols for finished products
- Minimized waste by Developed streamlined manufacturing process and decreasing excess materials by 1 to 2%.
Tool Maker
NATIONAL PLASTICS SAUDI ARABIA, G-PLAST PVT LTD
Jeddah, INDIA
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Repair and maintain press tools, Die casting Plastic Molds die repairs
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings
- Designing jigs and templates as work aids in the fabrication of parts
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics
- Measured and scribed plastic and metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for automated machine production
- Trimmed blocks and blanks to outlined dimensions with rules, hand saws and power shears
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
Mold Maker
G-PLAST PVT LTD INDIA
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
08.2005 - 11.2009
- Maintenance of plastic injection molds, Die casting and Jigs ad fixtures.
Education
Industrial Training(Tool And Die Making) -
Iris DEAL Pvt Ltd
Tool And Die Making - undefined
NTTF
Pre-Degree - undefined
Calicut University
BBA -
Bharathiyar University
07.2020 - 10.2023
Skills
Leadership skillsundefined
Certification
03/01/21, Lean six sigma green belt- Bench mark
Projects
Senior Engineer NPI, Cal-comp Electronics (Thailand) Ltd, Project XYZ-3D printer 3 model - Includes 87 Plastic parts and 17 types of metal clip and brackets, 3 Engineers, 4 assistant engineers, 2 Clerk staff and 3 Technicians, Co-ordinate with R&D to develop strategies for new products, Prepare project timelines and identify all resources requirements and evaluate financials for manufacturing processes, Co-ordinate Internal resources and Third parties/ vendors for the flawless project function, Analyze and recommend improvements to all production process and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvements, Analyze and recommend corrective action in case of any design failure, Co-ordinate with senior management and maintain knowledge on product status and prepare appropriate reports Project Engineer, VEM Tooling Thailand, Tool manufacturing for 34 Plastic parts and 8 sheet metal (contact and bracket) parts and part production for Valeo CDA and Cobra advanced composite Thailand.(Auto motive), Determine and define scope and scale of project, Involve in costing and estimation (Part & Tool) with sales & costing team, Prepare budget based on scope and objectives, Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan, Provide project updates to customer and management, Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed, Receive final approval signed of all documents and payment settlement, Conduct Project review for future improvement
References
- Mr. Rajeevan.K, Senior manager Tooling, Salutica Solutions Sdn Bhd Malaysia, +60123384783
- Mr. Thanapol, Sales manager, Valeo CDA (Thailand)Ltd, +60840976543
Timeline
BBA -
Bharathiyar University
07.2020 - 10.2023
Senior Engineer NPI(Injection Molding)
CAL-COMP PRECISION(THAILAND)LIMITED
10.2019 - Current
Project Engineer
VEM(THAILAND) CO LTD
07.2017 - 01.2019
Tool Engineer
SALUTICA ALLIED SOLUTIONS SDN BHD
04.2012 - 04.2016
Tool Maker
NATIONAL PLASTICS SAUDI ARABIA, G-PLAST PVT LTD
03.2010 - 03.2012
Mold Maker
G-PLAST PVT LTD INDIA
08.2005 - 11.2009
Industrial Training(Tool And Die Making) -
Iris DEAL Pvt Ltd
Tool And Die Making - undefined
NTTF
Pre-Degree - undefined
Calicut University
03/01/21, Lean six sigma green belt- Bench mark
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