Expert Details
Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Purchasing, Sourcing, Management
ID: 738422
Michigan, USA
Expert is adept with multiple project management methodologies, and his expertise extends to budget management, stakeholder management, and finance management. While others take pride in only meeting standards set before them, his passion is delivering service that goes beyond organizational expectations and creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved. Among his many talents, analyzing financial data to determine probabilities, forecasting future risks, establishing analysis strategies, customer service, staff support, and proactive implementation of procedures to apply to problems are the expertise that enables him to ensure outstanding productivity and performance.
Expert is a trusted professional with demonstrated ability to juggle/prioritize needs while ensuring speedy responses to clients and business concerns. His reputation as a goal-oriented champion with in-depth knowledge of Design, Engineering, Tool Engineering, Cost Estimation, and Purchasing at multinational corporations with a global presence is demonstrated in his current role. He always strives to establish and maintain a highly cooperative environment by implementing effective communication while liaising with clients, internal staff, and external contacts.
Expert is proficient in developing and executing strategies, assessing performance, handling budgets, and resolving conflicts.
His greatest value to any organization is his ability to work independently, freeing up leaders’ time to focus on the needs of the business.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2007 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Finance | Institution: Wayne State University |
| Year: 1994 | Degree: MS | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Central Institute of Tool Design |
| Year: 1991 | Degree: Bachelors of Engineering | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Purchasing Manager | Department: Purchasing |
Responsibilities:Diligently manage a team of buyers while overseeing drivetrain parts in Powertrain group. Moreover, support and coordinate with suppliers to improve quality rating. Monitor and manage volume drop, capacity increase, and cost reductions. Negotiate with suppliers and source the parts at right price. Develop and manage supplier base in US, MEXICO and ASIA.• Realized cost reduction opportunities in process, design and commercial aspects by visiting supplier plants. • Saved significant cost to the company while working on several supplier compensation claims. • Managed suppliers globally with huge turnover in collaboration of team. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2017 | Employer: Nissan Motor Corporation | Title: Manager- Cost Engineering | Department: |
Responsibilities:Managed a team of Cost Engineers as well as developed/set budget for several commodities including sheet metal, forging, casting, plastics, electrical/electronic and wire harness parts. Tasks included reviewing supplier quotes and identifying opportunities for the gap between budget and quotes. Visited supplier manufacturing locations and gathered information to find cost saving opportunities/process improvements.• Acted as a single point contact for all vendor tooling related issues prompt and appropriate resolution. • Analyzed processes to identify gaps and executed corrective action plans for continual improvements. • Involved in the Purchasing function to ensure market competitive sourcing. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2013 | Employer: American Axle & MFG | Title: Sr. Designer/ Sr. Cost Engineer | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Based on credible exposure, developed and led cost estimating models for various products/processes including castings, stampings, forgings, machining and associated tooling investments using Siemens Product Costing software. Coordinated with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and the outside supply base.• Executed, maintained, and updated associated cost models with real time quotes. • Designed cost models for all parts and identified several cost reduction opportunities. • Reduced costs through process efficiency improvements with Product Engineering. • Trained additional associates in related AAM global locations for efficient performance. Remained primary point of contact for coordinating work between US and offshore office in Pune, India. Led operations and successfully managed an indirect team of designers, while planning, scheduling and daily operations. • Innovatively conceptualized and developed programs on all the products of the company such as rear axles, front axles, propeller shafts, steering linkages and power transfer units skillfully using Unigraphics NX 7.5. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2001 | Employer: Satyam Venture Engineering Services | Title: Sr. Specialist/Project Leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:Led a team of engineers and managed projects in CAD & Tooling for the clients including Dana Corporation, TRW, Metro Tool & Die. Managed daily planning, scheduling, checking and monitoring team work/team development. Supervised vendor development, while recruiting new engineers to meet business needs.• Managed project at client location Metro Tool & Die, Australia for 3 months to design various plastic injection molds including a hot runner mold for Rear Bumper component using Unigraphics software. • Worked on various components of axles, chassis and transmission using Unigraphics software. • Developed project scope of work and scheduled resource allocation for efficient outcomes. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 2000 | Employer: Tata Technologies | Title: Sr. Designer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Remained well-versed to supervise design and development of various press tools for sheet metal components for Midi car & INDICA projects. Managed process planning to tryout of the tool, along with designing draw dies with draw surface development.• Designed all types of press tools i.e., Draw, Restrike, Trim & Pierce, Cutting, Form Dies etc., for the components like Panel C Pillar, Panel B Pillar, Panel A Pillar, Oil Sump, and Engine Mounting Brackets. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1996 | Employer: Bajaj Tempo Lrd. | Title: Sr. Desginer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Directed and guided a team of designers; included checking designs, daily planning and scheduling team work. Resolved problems encountered in manufacturing and tryout stages.• Led design and development of Tooling (Sheet Metal Dies, Gauges, and Jigs) for various sheet metal components. • Designed all types of sheet metal dies including Draw, Trim & Pierce, Cutting, Form, Restrike, and Fine blanking. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1994 | Employer: Videocon Narmada Electronics | Title: Tool Room Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:As a shift supervisor for the heavily equipped tool room with 30 tool & die makers, managed development of 19" color picture tubes tooling, CNC machining, CMM, quality control, assembly and maintenance of molds. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| ASQ six sigma Black belt and Green belt certifications FINRA Series 6, 63 licenses. |