Ram Kumar Thakkar

A seasoned professional with over 31 years of extensive experience in Production Engineering, New Product Development (NPD), Vendor Development, Process Engineering, Tool Room Operations, Die & Product Design, CAD/CAM and Customer Support within the Automobile and White Goods industries. Possess strong expertise in the manufacturing and maintenance of HPDC, LPDC, GDC (including Piston Dies), Injection Moulding Dies, Forging Dies, and Sheet Metal Dies, along with machining operations involving CNC, VMC, SPM and conventional. Experienced in process optimization, productivity enhancement, die improvement, yield enhancement, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization through engineering improvements and process stabilization.

Proven capability in managing end-to-end project execution from concept to production. Worked extensively with leading automotive OEMs and Tier-1 customers including Hero, HMSI, IYM, Tata, M&M, Maruti, Ford, Eicher, TVS, Suzuki, Autoliv, MES, Denso, Magna and others.

New Product Development, Design & Tool Room Operations - Freelance Consultant

(2020-11)

Providing consultancy and freelance support to valued customers in the areas of Die Design, Tool Room Operations (CNC, VMC & Conventional), Die Manufacturing and Process Improvements for Aluminum Die Casting and machining industries.

• Timely die design and manufacturing execution to achieve customer target
• Yield improvement through runner and overflow optimization
• Reduction in aluminum wastage and process losses
• Streamlining in-house and outsourced tool room activities

AGM – Tool Room Head - Rockman Industries Ltd. - Ludhiana

(2020-02 - 2020-10)

Handled centralized profit-center tool room operations for HPDC, GDC & LPDC components along with machining and assembly operations.

• Improved die manufacturing productivity and profitability
• Achieved highest sales compared to previous years
• Focused on "First Time Right" die manufacturing approach
• Managed customer projects for Hero, Denso, Magna, TVS, Getrag, IWIS, and others

GM – Tool Room & Design Head - Mahavir Die Casters Pvt. Ltd. - Faridabad

(2018-04 - 2019-10)

Handled tool room, die design, production support, and customer coordination activities.

• Improved production through multi-cavity die modifications
• Improved yield with reduced aluminum wastage
• Developed critical automotive components including Cylinder Blocks with Liners Re-use and Steering Armatures
• Successfully handled projects for Hero, MES, Dan-Foss, Autoliv, Godrej, Anand NVH, Ather Energy & Isuzu

DGM – Tool Room & Design Head - Super Auto India Pvt. Ltd. - Faridabad

(2014-04 - 2018-04)

Managed die design, tool room operations (in-house and outsourced), and production support.

• Reduced cycle time through process optimization
• Improved production through multi-cavity die modifications
• Improved yield with reduced aluminum wastage
• Successfully handled projects for Hero, BAL, IYM, HMSI, M&M-2W & 4W, Ahuja Radio, Delloroto & others

DGM – Tool Room & Design Head - Kiran Udyog Pvt. Ltd. - Gurgaon

(2010-09 - 2014-03)

Managed design and tool room operations for Aluminum Die Casting components with complete machining and assembly support to Domestic Customers.

• Reduced Die Designing & Machining Cost with Dead Line Target
• New Project development with Customer Coordination along-with Different Deptt. (Internal & External)
• Successfully handled projects for Honda, Tata, Hero Honda, Sona Koyo, Sona JTKT, Calsonic, Honda Seil, Suzuki & others

DGM – Design & Tool Room Head - Super Auto India Pvt. Ltd. - Faridabad

(2008-03 - 2010-08)

Handled complete die design, manufacturing, and customer project management activities for valued customers.

• Reduced Die Designing & Machining Cost with Dead Line Target
• Successful completion of M&M Clutch Housing Project with Customer appreciation
• New Project development with Customer Coordination along-with Different Deptt. (Internal & External)
• Successfully handled projects for Yamaha, Hero Honda, Hero Motor, Honda Scooter, Mahindra, Hella, Hi-Lex & others

Sr. Manager – Design & Tool Room Head - Oswal Electricals - Faridabad

(2005-12 - 2008-03)

Managed die development, CNC machining operations (for dies & new part), and product industrialization activities.

• Reduced Die Designing & Machining Cost with Dead Line Target
• New Project development (CNC Machining of Parts for batch production, if require) with Customer Coordination along-with Different Deptt. (Internal & External)
• Successfully handled projects for TVS, Hero Honda, Suzuki, Honda Scooter & others

Project Manager - Arya Laxmi - Gurgaon

(1999-12 - 2005-12)

Managed production operations (Bevel Gears & batch production) with development of HPDC, GDC, Injection Moulding, Rubber, and Sheet Metal dies for automotive and industrial customers.

• Reduced Machining Cost with optimized cycle time
• Successful completion of Bevel Gear Dies manufacturing with alternate HT
• New Project development (CNC Machining of Parts for batch production) with Customer Coordination
• Successfully handled projects for Sona Okegawa, Sona- Steering, Sunbeam Auto, Hero Honda, Kiran Udyog, BEL, CEL, Barco, Unitool & others

Engineer – CAD/CAM - Sunbeam Auto (Hero Group) - Gurgaon

(1994-08 - 1999-12)

Managed VMC & conventional Tool Room activities along with die design and manufacturing for HPDC, LPDC, & GDC dies.

• Die Designing with implementation of smooth Parting line to reduce Die machining time & easy fettling after production
• Successful completion of Ford & Maruti Project with Customer appreciation
• Involved with customer interaction for New Project's die to avoid any mistake causes delays
• Successfully handled projects for Sona- Steering, Hero Honda, LML, Maruti, Ford - Visteon & others

Post Diploma - Production Management - Annamalai University (1999)

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - C.R. Polytechnic, Rohtak (1994)