Sam Robert

A result-oriented professional with 30+Years of Experience in Product Development (NPD), Tool Design, Cold Forging, Process Engineering, and Project Management within TS 16949 certified automotive component manufacturing. Proven track record in leading Design & Development, Tool Room operations, and Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) to drive cost reductions, process improvements, and high-quality product launches. Skilled in CAD Design, FMEA, APQP, and Tool Room Management with strong hands-on experience in press tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, and multi-stage forging operations.

Head – Engineering & Design at Accurate product Corporation limited. (Groz Group) (2018-08 – Present)

• Leading the Engineering & Design department for New Product Development, Tool Design, and R&D activities
• Designing and validating tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures using AutoCAD for cold forging and machining
• Conducting feasibility studies, cost estimation, and RFQs for new product enquiries
• Driving APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and product costing for developmental parts
• Managing tool room operations including tool scheduling, breakdown analysis, tool cost monitoring, and life tracking
• Leading VDA, TS 16949, and other system audits
• Successfully implemented continuous improvement projects, achieving tool cost reductions and cycle time optimization

Senior Manager – Engineering & Design at Punch Ratna Fasteners Pvt. Ltd. (2014-11 – 2018-01)

• Led engineering and design initiatives for cold forging and steering

Manager – Design & Development at Endo Therm Fluid India Pvt. Ltd. (2004-03 – 2014-10)

• Managed product design and development for cold forged automotive parts
• Implemented tool and die design improvements to increase tool life and reduce failure rate

Engineer – Design, R&D, NPD at Swathanthra Industries (1994-10 – 2004-02)

• Responsible for new brake parts and fastener development, tooling design and trials
• Designed multi-die multi-blow header tools, thread rolling, and secondary operation tooling
• Conducted product feasibility, process planning, and continuous improvement projects

Tool Room Supervisor at Samuel Industries (1991-03 – 1993-05)

Apprentice at Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department (1990-02 – 1991-02)

B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering – Anna University

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Murugappa Polytechnic

Diploma in Computer Applications – MMCC

Diploma in AutoCAD – Tamil Nadu AVTI

Certificate Course in CNC Milling – CIPET