Suresh Subramani

Strategic Product Leadership: 14+ years of success leading the Full Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) for complex mechanical and electromechanical systems, from initial concept through Mass Production. Cross-Functional Team Management: Proven ability to lead diverse teams in R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing, ensuring alignment between technical specifications and commercial business goals.

Quality&Regulatory Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).

Supply Chain&Cost Optimization: Skilled in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development, and RFQ Management, consistently delivering Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reductions through Value Engineering (VA/VE).

Domain Versatility: Extensive experience delivering innovative solutions across high-stakes industries, including Automotive, Medical Devices, Consumer Electronics, and Industrial Automation. In depth knowledge of design & development using AutoCAD, Creo, Solid Works, Catia V5.

New product development manager at JM Enterprises Pvt Ltd (2024-11 – Present)

Reporting to Managing Director

• Successfully leading projects from the initial RFQ (Request for Quotation) phase to SOP (Start of Production), ensuring all milestones are met on time.
• Developing cost-effective design concepts for Plastic and Sheet Metal products, balancing technical feasibility with commercial requirements during the RFQ stage.
• Managing comprehensive project operations, including Product Design, development, and large-scale manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for the design and manufacturing oversight of high-precision Molds, Press Tools, Gauges, and Jigs & Fixtures.
• Implementing Agile workflows to streamline project execution, enhance team collaboration, and adapt quickly to changing design requirements.
• Directing the quality of design and technical drawings, while leading prototype development and securing final approvals for mass production.

Product development manager at Funskool india pvt ltd (2023-12 – 2024-11)

Reporting to Development head

• Acted as the primary technical lead for international OEM toy manufacturers, managing the end-to-end Request for Quote (RFQ) process.
• Directed the transition of products from initial design concepts through tool development and sample validation to full-scale mass production.
• Developed comprehensive cost estimates for plastic parts and injection mold tooling, ensuring alignment with client target prices and internal margin requirements.
• Monitored project schedules rigorously to ensure on-time delivery of samples and production batches, providing weekly transparency reports to global stakeholders.
• Collaborated with Tool Room, Production, and Quality departments to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and optimize production cycles.
• Drove international business expansion by converting RFQs into active projects through strategic technical consultation and precise costing.
• Streamlined the "Sample-to-Production" workflow, reducing the lead time for new product launches.

New Product development manager at United industries plastic pvt ltd (2021-05 – 2023-09)

Reporting to Director

• Directed the end-to-end Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) for automotive and white goods components, from initial RFQ and concept design to high-volume mass production.
• Spearheaded the APQP process and managed all PPAP documentation (Levels 1–5), ensuring 100% adherence to IATF 16949 and customer-specific quality standards.
• Led the in-house design and fabrication of assembly line architectures, including specialized pneumatic jigs, fixtures, and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) systems.
• Managed the mechanical design and housing development for complex electromechanical products, coordinating the integration of PCBs and sensors into plastic enclosures.
• Successfully converted RFQs into active projects through precise costing and technical consultation, directly contributing to international business expansion.
• Identified and implemented tool design optimizations that resulted in reduction in initial part costing without compromising safety or quality standards.
• Developed a standardized tracking template for project status updates, improving communication clarity and reducing client inquiry response time.

Senior mechanical design engineer at TRINITY AXIS Inc (Salem technologies pvt ltd) (2020-07 – 2021-05)

Reporting to Vice president

• Directed the "Ground-Up" design of smart, multifunctional vending kiosks and digital conversion kits for legacy vending machines.
• Conducted rigorous evaluations of mechanical concepts focusing on Functionality, Manufacturability (DFM), Cost (DTC), and Safety compliance.
• Led the CAD modelling (SolidWorks/Creo) and physical prototype development, translating complex electromechanical requirements into functional hardware.
• Managed the preparation of demo units and executed comprehensive Life Cycle Testing to validate the durability and reliability of dispensing mechanisms.
• Successfully developed and commissioned 5 fully functional demo machines within a compressed timeline for a critical executive/chairman review.
• Accelerated the transition from prototype to factory floor by releasing a standardized Production Drawing Package and designing custom assembly jigs/fixtures.
• Increased the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) by identifying and resolving structural stress points during the Life Test Run phase.
• Integrated smart digitization sensors into legacy mechanical frames, creating a new revenue stream for the organization.

Project Manager/Lead engineer at Srushty global solutions pvt ltd (2012-03 – 2019-12)

Reporting to Managing director

• Orchestrated the entire project lifecycle for diverse engineering services, including Scope Definition, Resource Allocation, and Milestone Planning.
• Managed the RFQ and Quotation process, performing detailed Effort Estimation versus Time management to ensure project profitability.
• Acted as the primary liaison for global clients, delivering weekly status reports, risk assessments, and technical progress updates to internal and external management.
• Supervised the mechanical CAD modelling, vendor development, and Product Validation Testing (PVT) phases for various hardware product development cycles.
• Rapidly promoted from Design Engineer to Project Manager within 3 years due to consistent excellence in delivering complex engineering service projects.
• Maintained a on-time delivery rate across a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects through the implementation of a robust tracking dashboard.
• Built a verified network of specialized vendors for rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing, reducing sourcing lead times.
• Led and upskilled a multidisciplinary engineering team, improving department-wide CAD efficiency and standardizing the prototype validation process.

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering – Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute (2014)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Apollo polytechnic college (2009)