Anandhkumar Nataraj

Accomplished & goal-oriented engineer, offering 9 years of experience in Product & Process development, Handle prototypes, trials, validation builds, Capacity Calculation, Supply chain, Customer management, defect characterization, defect root cause analysis etc. Expertise in managing end-to-end product development and production planning activities including new product development, Process development involved in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis and training, Define and optimize production processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in developing and launching innovative new products while maintaining strict adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

Adept at managing supplier relationships, conducting root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Gained experience in commodities like Railway, Stamping, Assembly, Welding.

Sr. Engg- NPD & SQD - Tata Auto comp EV Solution Pvt Ltd

(2023-04)

NPI & SQD - Tata Auto comp EV Pvt Ltd

(2023-05 - 2026-11)

NPD Eng - Alstom India LTD

(2017-05)

Responsible for New Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering. Responsible for Vande Bharat Seating Coach Traction and Cubicles development. Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for rail transportation products and systems.

Experience in industrial manufacturing, product industrialization, Product & Process development, production readiness, and cross-functional project management. Proven expertise in leading NPI activities from design transfer to serial production, driving cost optimization, quality improvement, lean manufacturing initiatives, and operational excellence. Skilled in stakeholder management, APQP, PFMEA, process validation, manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement within complex manufacturing environments.

• Prepare PPAP documents- Control Plan, PFMEA, MSA, SPC etc.
• Conduct feasibility study with CFT.
• Plan trial with customer- Prototype, pilot, and pre-production.
• Analyse trial results and implement corrective actions.
• Validate product quality and manufacturability.
• Conduct tool trials and validate process capability.
• Ensure tooling readiness before production launch.
• Ensure smooth transition from development to mass production.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain and Production teams for successful project execution.
• Establish manufacturing processes, tooling requirements, work instructions and production documentation.
• Manage APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans and process validation activities.
• Support customer requirements, audits and compliance activities.
• Monitoring the production status on daily basis and communication to respective CFT team
• Responsible for Capacity Planning, Manpower planning, Production Planning.
• Attend new product trials, Internal and at customer end
• Monitoring ECN & PCN (Product & Process Changes at inhouse)
• Involving in Pilot lot assay of Product, trails & Problems solving.
• Work with production teams to investigate the root causes of non-conformities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, test results, and process deviations.

B.E. - Mechanical - KARPAGAM UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE (2020 - 2023)

Diploma - Mechanical - GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, OOTY (2014 - 2017)