Chandu Verma

I am a specialized toolmaker with expertise of 10 years in the development, manufacturing, preventive and corrective maintenance of cutting & noncutting Press tools in the automotive industry. I have also experience in tryout of Transfer and tandem dies. Focused on correction by CMM reports, test and dimensional quality during production.

Ability to analyze CMM data to identify deviations, implement precise adjustment trough MIG/TIG/ARC welding to repair, optimize and stabilize processes to reduce nonconformities to enhance production. I have honed my skills in tool maintenance, process engineering, and collaboration with production teams. I focus on innovation and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.

Assistant Manager – Manufacturing (Tool Engineer) - MATTER Motor Works Pvt. Ltd - Changodar, Gujarat

(2025-05)

Matter Motor Works is an Innovative Intensive Start-up Creating Futuristic Electric Vehicles (EV) Platform and Energy Storage Solutions.

• Press Tool Maintenance & Development of press tools.
• Responsible for ECN/ Modification / Improvements.
• Manage standard & non-standard parts & coordinate with supplier till material received.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance of all Press tools and fixtures.
• Attend the troubleshooting and diagnose tooling issue during production run.
• Apply Kaizen to streamline processes, reduce waste & improve productivity
• Maintain detailed records for different audit processes.
• Quality increase and cost reduction activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality & ME team to improve productivity.

Senior Associate Maintenance - FUTABA INDUSTRIAL GUJARAT (FIG) - Becharaji, Gujarat

(2023-07 - 2025-05)

Futaba Industrial Gujarat Private Limited is a Japanese company Joint Venture with Suzuki motor Gujarat, engaged in manufacturing Exhaust system Assemblies for Suzuki Motor Gujarat.

• Led the maintenance of press tools for sheet metal parts & jigs and fixtures for welding assemblies.
• Troubleshooted & repaired Press tools, Dies, Fixtures with minimum downtime.
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis for breakdowns.
• Tool Development, Trail & Tool corrections (T0, T1, T2 stages)
• Monitored & ensured the effectiveness of Counter Measures against problems.
• Developed & improved processes in press shop.
• Responsible for Press tool & welding assembly fixtures buy-offs and trials.
• Spare parts management for reducing the non-Availability of Standard spares
• Prepared Department annual Budget based on Capax, Regular & AMC.
• Conducted trials and monitored process performance to improve OEE.
• Participated in CFT for Development of New Products or Changes.
• Responsibility for Customer system audit, (VSA), and Process audit.
• Train and guide technicians and operators.
• Learn and apply Japanese Lean manufacturing tool for Operational Excellence.

Tool Room Executive - JAY BHARAT MARUTI (JBM) - Sanand, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

(2022-04 - 2023-07)

JBM Auto System was a joint venture with Ford Moter company currently doing production for Tata motors, Suzuki plant and MG plant (Halol).

• Die Spotting for Cutting and Non – Cutting Tools.
• Repair & maintenance of press tool to ensure meet production requirements.
• Analyzing customer complaints & In-house problems and countermeasures.
• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Working & Problem solving on Tandem, Blanking, & Transfer Press Line.
• Experience in solving problems of wrinkle, scoring, and other defects in dies.
• Handle new tool development & modification as per production requirement.
• Maintain tooling spare part inventory, ensure proper storage & organization.
• SAP Implementation in Material Requisition and other processes.
• Active participation in New Product Development for new Projects.
• Implementation of KAIZEN, POKA-YOKE, and KANBAN for improvement.
• Assist in audit processes of ISO 14001:2015, TS-16949, IATF, and more.

Tool Room Machinist - S R Mould - Bawana, Delhi

(2018-03 - 2022-04)

S R Mould working with many OEM groups for manufacturing Press tool & mould.

• Set up and operate machine (lathes, milling, grinders) to make precision parts.
• Operated non-Conventional machine-like Wire Cut, EDM & Laser machine.
• Responsible for Press tool and mould inserts Machining & modification.
• Press tool & mould assembly and fitting work.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and material used.
• Work on reduction of fitting hours & Cost through Kaizen.
• Attend die trails at customer end & troubleshoot the problems faced by PDCA.

Tool Room G.E.T & Executive - JAY BHARAT MARUTI AUTO PVT. LTD. (JBM) - Sanand, Ahmedabad

(2016-07 - 2018-02)

JBM Auto System was a joint venture with Ford Motor company and produce stamping parts and welding assemblies for Ford, Honda, Eicher, MG, TATA etc.

• Maintenance of Press Tools in plate type & Casting base type for car models.
• Worked on the development of the model B562 project for Ford Figo Aspire
• Interpret drawings & specifications to determine materials, tools, processes.
• Maintain and repair Press tools, dies, jig and fixtures for production efficiency.
• Inspect finished tools and components for accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with engineers & production team to resolve issues.
• Maintain documents and follow in line to IATF standard.
• Kaizen & activity of continuous improvement.

Diploma - Tool and Die making - TRTC Delhi

Graduation - B.Sc. - I.G.N.O.U

High School - PCM - Govt. Sarvodaya Vidyalaya Sec-3 Rohini