Suresh N

Results-driven mechanical engineer with 13+ years of end-to-end ownership across New Product Introduction (NPI), R&D-to-manufacturing transfers, and cross-functional process engineering. Proven track record of leading 10+ member teams, managing multi-crore capital projects, reducing NPI lead times by 25%, and aligning product strategy with business objectives.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green

Belt with hands-on expertise in stage-gate governance, DFMEA, risk management, supplier coordination, and stakeholder engagement across EV, automotive, aerospace, and industrial domains. Seeking a senior program or project management role to drive impactful product and process transformations.

Process Engineer (Program & Project Management) - Saint-Gobain India Pvt Ltd — R&D Division - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2013)

Automotive, Industrial & Aerospace Products

• Owned end-to-end NPI programs covering concept support, stage-gate reviews, validation, and manufacturing readiness for industrial and automotive product lines.
• Coordinated and led cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain) to drive NPI milestones, reducing overall lead time by 25%.
• Managed capital equipment projects from business case development, vendor selection, and budget tracking through to commissioning and start-up.
• Served as the primary program interface between customers and internal R&D teams; conducted field visits to capture product-related issues and translate them into actionable project requirements.
• Conducted structured risk assessments, defined control measures, and implemented mitigation plans to protect program timelines and product quality.
• Maintained comprehensive project status dashboards and supplier delivery performance reports, enabling proactive risk escalation.
• Acted as the bridge between customers, R&D, and manufacturing translating customer requirements into product and process specifications.
• Coordinated with suppliers and quality teams to resolve complex engineering challenges, material issues, and prevent production delays.
• Managed material procurement, coordinating with project and supply chain departments to ensure timely acquisition of critical components.
• Led front-end NPD activities including customer engagement and business case development to ensure product strategy alignment.
• Provided DFM technical input to R&D and commercialization teams, ensuring seamless project transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Executed root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations and customer complaints, improving process consistency and product reliability.
• Led Lean, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives across R&D and manufacturing environments, driving productivity improvement and waste reduction.
• Integrated Robotics & IIoT technologies (Kuka, Kawasaki, ABB, UR) for automated performance evaluation and real-time data analytics of abrasive products.
• Designed fixtures for pick-and-place and vision inspection projects using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, enabling digitalization in quality and research workflows.
• Delivered data-driven recommendations for operational planning, capacity analysis, and OEE improvement.

Production Engineer - Kun Aerospace Pvt Ltd

(2012-08 - 2013-03)

• Managed manufacturing operations for aerospace components with a strong focus on quality, process control, and on-time delivery.
• Supported process documentation, SOPs, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance first-pass yield.
• Coordinated with quality and design teams to resolve manufacturing and validation issues.
• Conducted trials and evaluations for new tools and equipment to improve production efficiency.

Production Trainee - Brakes India Ltd

(2011-07 - 2012-07)

• Supported high-volume automotive manufacturing, ensuring process stability, quality compliance, and throughput.
• Implemented process improvements and corrective actions to address defects and operational bottlenecks.

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - SRM University

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Sriram Polytechnic College (2009)