Karthikeyan is seeking a challenging career to enhance his skills and explore growth opportunities. He currently works as an Engineer in Supplier Quality Assurance at Freins Engineering Ltd, which manufactures automotive components. He has over 5 years of experience in supplier evaluation, quality auditing, problem solving, and process improvement. He aims to reduce defects and drive efficiency through tools like Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 8D processes. Karthikeyan holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and is trained in quality management systems and automotive standards.

1. KARTHIKEYAN.PL
No:-13, Natraja Street,
Sudhanthara colony,
Tambaram sanatorium,
Chennai-600047.
Mobile: +919551076922
Email:karthikeyan.pl@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:-
To take–up challenging career which will enhance my individual talent, creative activities and
seeking challenging assignments, strengthen my skills that gives me an opportunity to learn new things. and
explore future growth possibilities,
PRESENT COMPANY PROFILE:-
M/s Freins Engineering Ltd- A TS16949:2009 Certified Company and Subgroup Unit of
Brakes India- TVS Ltd, which Involved in manufacturing of Engineering Products such as Clutch & Brake
Hydraulic Actuation Systems i.e., Assembly of CMC, CSC, TMC, PCRV & CB
Which is supplying to customers like General Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors
ltd, Eicher Motor Ltd, Ashok Leyland, Ashok Leyland-Nissan Swaraj Mazda Ltd, Daimler, Maruthi Udyog
Ltd, JCB, Terex. Escorts, & other Automobile industries.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE:-
Company:- Freins Engineering Ltd., - Maraimalai Nagar
Current Designation: - Engineer (Supplier Quality Assurance)
Period: - Nov2009- Feb’2014
Experienced areas: Completion of PPAP activities Supplier End, Supplier process audit,
Process Improvements at Supplier End, Improvements In process, Quality system Audit.

2.  Hands on experience in Supplier Evaluation and process audit,
 Production part approval process for new developed supplier,
 Possess in-depth understanding of ISO/TS16949 procedures, PPAP process, SPC techniques, Control
Plan, APQP, PFMEA, MSA, Machining, Assembly and and Child Parts quality testing procedures.
 Drive resolution of supplier quality concerns through 8D Process where required,
 Demonstrated skills in new product development and customer complaint analysis.
 Implement SGA, 5’s & Suggestion Scheme Activities,
 Reduced Rejection % from 2.5 to 0 by Six Sigma in Low Vacuum Leak Testing approach there by
reduced 2.5 Lakhs / Annum,
 Certified Internal Auditor for TS 16949,
 Provided advanced Assembly equipment to detect part mix-up complaint,
 Reduced Rejection PCRV Testing Fail by 4.2% to zero by Six Sigma tools,
 Achieved Bore Finish of 0.15um in Honing process by DOE,
 Implement Poka-yoke in Machining and assembly Process,
 Implement Kaizens in Machining and assembly Process,
 Involved in Designing of New Gauges along with the Design team for New Products.
 Preparing and approving of agreement of inspection for all process / products,
 Drive resolution of supplier quality concerns through 8D Process where required,
 Good Knowledge in Machining Process, Assembly, Casting, Gear ,Sheet metal process,
 Co-ordinating with supplier for freeze audit plan and conduct the audit as per the schedule,
 Co-ordinating with supplier for implementing SOP / work instruction, Inspection standards, Kaizens
in related working areas,
 Validation and verification of implemented corrective /preventive action (CAPA) at supplier end,
 Responsible person for the implementation of DOL & SKIP at supplier end,
 Reducing PPM Level at Supplier End,
 Supplier Process improvements by doing Root Cause analysis and 7 QC Tools.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS:-
ACHIEVEMENTS:-
Responsibilities: Supplier Quality Assurance:-

3. PLANT AND CUSTOMER QUALITY ASSURANCE:-
 Responsible person for manufacturing unit quality activities. New product, Customer complaints, Poka-
Yoke Audit, Dock audit and assisting to customers during customer audits,
 Work with dedicated supplier to implement and improve the process through FMEA, CP, and RPN
reduction plan,
 Conducting Process / Product audits in Machining, Assembly,
 Daily Assembly Rejection & Rework Analysis and bringing Down the Rejection & Rework Levels
With the help of QUALITY tools,
 Preparing Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P,) & W.I, to easily identify the process & work levels,
 Preparing Layout Report for Revalidation Testing & for “A” drawings,
 Preparation of Control Plan, Process Flow diagrams to indicate the general flow of Work process.
Customer Complaint Analysis:
 Root cause analysis through QC tools, Gemba audit, Simulation and Six Sigma tools,
 Providing corrective actions through 8D, 5W and SCAP formats to Customers,
 In depth analysis of customer complaint samples,
 Providing dimensional report to the customer for failed samples,
 Ensuring the implementation corrective and preventive action taken for the customer Complaint in a
definite frequency.
Manufacturing Process Audit:
 Conducting Process Audits as per ISO/TS 16949 (In-house and Supplier Units),
 Follow up of the corrective action for the non conformances and observations raised at supplier end.
Systems:
 Exposure in TS16949 activities,
 Strong Knowledge in FMEA, APQP, PPAP, 7 QC TOOLS, SPC and MSA, Six-Sigma,
 Certified internal quality auditor for ISO: TS16949:2009.
Examination University/ Board Institution Year Percentage
B.E (Mechanical
Engineering)
Anna University
Chennai.
K. S. Rangasamy College of
Technology,
Tiruchengode.
2005-2009
78.53%
Higher Secondary
Examination
State Board
Tamil Nadu.
S.m.s.v govt. higher secondary
school
Karaikudi
2005 68.40%
S.S.L.C
State Board
Tamil Nadu.
Private 2003 79.6%
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:-

4. I T Exposure:-
 Office Packages : MS-OFFICE,
 Mechanical Packages : Catia V5- R14, Auto CAD.
TRAININGS ATTENDED:-
 Workshop on “Renewable Energy Today & Tomorrow”,
 Workshop on “Emerging trends in Aerospace Engineering” organized by SAE,
 Workshop on “Emerging trends in Automotive Industry”,
 Internal Quality Auditor Training Program on ISO/TS 16949 : 2009,
 Training Program on MSA,
 Awareness Program on Design Of Experiment,
 Failure Mode and Effect Analysis – lV Edition,
 Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerance,
 Problem solving techniques – 7QC Tools.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:-
 Presented a paper in a national level technical symposium on the topic of renewable energy
resources,
 Presented a paper in a national level technical symposium on the topic of Foot step power generation,
 Won fourteenth place in district level chess tournament,
 Active member in S.A.E (society of automotive engineers).
PERSONAL DETAILS:-
Father Name : L.Palaniappan
Date Of Birth : 19-04-1988.
Nationality : Indian.
Sex : Male.
Languages Known : English and Tamil (To Speak, Read and Write).
PLACE:
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