PRADEP KUMAR.S.

Sonahalli, Nanjangudu(taluk), mysore 571119

Mob;-9538128158
Email: pradeepkumarsoahalli@gmail,com
pradeep@askbreaks.com

OBJECTIVE:

To use the best of my knowledge and creativity for the better and continued growth of the
organization in the competitive market.

Competent, diligent & result oriented professional with an experience of 14.2 years in Mechanical field.
Presently spearheading efforts as Production and Toolroom Sr.engineer in ASK Automotive Ltd
[HONDA GROUP], Bangalore.
▪ Well versed in conceptualizing and implementing measures for enhancing quality levels and
ensuring adherence to quality specifications and standards.
▪ Possess excellent knowledge in automotive components and applying 7QC tools for
problem solving and ability to handle customer complaints. .
▪ Knowledge of resource planning, focusing on waste reduction, enhancing productivity
and profitability. Ability to use sound judgment, decision-making skills & effectively
perform in a self-directed environment.
Core Competencies
Production Planning/ Control Process Improvements Quality Adherence/ Management
Manpower Management Controlling Cost & Rejections Cross Functional Coordination
Target Achievement Team Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RS TABMA India Pvt Ltd production engineer

2009 to 2011 Aug

Managed production operations to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.

• Oversaw machine operations and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maximize
productivity.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements andquality
control measures.
• Trained and supervised production staff to maintain high-quality standards and meetproduction
targets.
• Developed expertise in handling and coordinating manpower, leveragingknowledge of
human physiology to optimize team performance and productivity
• Assisted in the development and implementation of safety protocols to ensure a safeworking
environment.
Enhanced understanding of production operating procedures and specifications,
contributing to improved efficiency and quality control measures.
FIBER ABRASIVE INDIA PVT LTD QUALITY ENGINEER
Bangalore August 2011 - August 2013

• Conducted inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure
• Implemented and maintained quality control systems to ensure adherence to product
specifications and industry standards.
• compliance with quality requirements.
• Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues and implement
corrective actions.
• Provided training and support to production staff to enhance understanding
of quality processes and procedures.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to
enhance overall product quality and customer satisfaction.
Experience working in China on the
development of Suzu system in machines with Fanuc language (voice and visual basic)

ASK AUTOMOTIVE LTD

HPDC (HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING)

Production AND TOOL ROOM
Sr. Engineer. (AUG’13 to till now)

Accountable for analysis of the rejection to reduce the PPM level, training the workers about the
quality problems on line and maximum Poke-yoke in tooling.
▪ Responsible for Implementing & Continually Improving TS-16949 Quality Management
System while keeping a full track of defects and making sure they are getting addressed in
time and correcting it, Reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of changes made.
▪ Responsible for conducting and updating new team members by conducting various training
program about 5’S Training programs.
▪ Creating awareness for KAIZEN Principles among Team Members including Manpower
planning, Process Mapping, and Work Study Data Management, Implementing system for
Productivity measurement & monitoring and Layout Planning also.
▪ Dexterous in verifying records of Calibration, Inspection and Test equipment, maintaining
adequate files on all inspection issues and administer the Non-Conformance reports until
resolution, Completion and acceptance
▪ Responsible for conducting internal and process audits and also periodic audits of suppliers
for better control over bought out parts, also looking after ongoing process inspection of the
product.
▪ Skilled in preparing of Supplier Quality Ratings, and in depth knowledge of ISO/TS:
16949:2002 standards along with technical knowledge of measuring instruments.
▪ Man Power Handling and shift monitoring.
▪ Achieve per day production as per plan.
▪ Daily planning and set daily machine parameters
▪ Production planning and target achieving.
▪ Continuous improvement activities like productivity improvement by reductionin cycle
time and cost reduction.
▪ System Implementation, Process and Rejection Control.
▪ Hourly production monitoring.
▪ Estimation of row material according to requirement.
▪ Monitoring and verify the m/c OEE shift and day wise.
▪ Analyzing the process problems, finding their root cause and taking countermeasure.
▪ To ensure the standby spares such as shot sleeve and plunger ejector rod andbumper
rod, plunger rod should be ready.
▪ Die Loading and Unloading plan.
▪ Process Parameter check.
▪ To implement KAIZEN & 5S.
▪ Identify and eliminate wastages.
▪ Operator on job training.
▪ Machine Handle UBE, AMS, TOSHIBA, TOYO, ZITAI, HMT, BUHLAR, JOBBER.
▪ Read engineering prints and interpret tolerances and fits. Develop optimal
machining/fabrication process to make parts per given specifications
▪ Makes recommendations to management for the purchase of new equipment as
well as repairs & upgrade of existing equipmentDevelop new and improved tooling
standards to improve overall tooling performance in the following areas
▪ Work with the Product Managers and Product Engineers to provide input on tooling
direction
▪ Investigating customer, production suggestions/issues and working with team leaders to
support production to make improvements
▪ To provide the tool design function for product development (NPI’s), product improvement,
tooling transfers and cost down(VE/CE) projects

▪ Assist in development and improvement of current and new tooling sources

▪ Work with Product Manager to provide input on product and tooling design direction
▪ Responsible for direct contact to OEM development and planning group for new product
development, feasibility, SE and change management

• Performance Milestones
• Successfully presented a rejection reduction CFT project to the management and won the Best
CFT project award in February, 2013.
• Presented a rejection reduction QC project to the management and won the Best QC project
award for the Month of October in 2013.
• Won the Excellence award for the rejection reduction project conducted by ASK
AUTOMOTIVES LTD
o Best KAIZEN award in august 2014.
o Best employ award in November 2014,
• Successfully presented a rejection reduction CFT project to the management and won the Best
CFT project award in February, 2013.
 MILE STONE
• ISO TS 16949 CERTIFICATE
• ISO 140001 CERTIFICATE
• ISO 450001 CERTIFICATE
• NOW PASSED IATF -TS-16949
• Successfully Handled new plant setup in quality process to support product in ASK
AUTOMOTIVES LTD UNIT (X) in Gujarat

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Engineering
Rajarajeswari College of engineering (VTU) Bangalore (pursuing)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
D.Banumaiah polytechnic. Mysore
Class X
S.M.S. Higher Secondary School (59.64%)
Technical Skills
AutoCAD 2004, Pro-E , Wildfire, SAP,DEL CAM, Windows, Basics of Hardware & Networking,
MS Office,Typewriting in English (Lower – First class) and Internet Applications
Trainings Undertaken
▪ Completed 3 years Military engineering training (artillery) in Mysore.
▪ Completed 8 days training by ALUCAST GROUP in Bangalore.
▪ Undergoing 6 months in-plant training at Best & Crompton Ltd, Chennai

Date of Birth: 25.05.1987

References: Available on Request.