Sakthi S

• Lead multiple customer programs and strategic accounts for aluminium extrusion and system solutions serving domestic OEM and export markets. • Act as the single point of contact for major OEM and international customers, owning delivery from enquiry to serial production. • Own end‑to‑end program lifecycle – RFQ feasibility, manufacturing costing, commercial proposals, development planning, APQP, PPAP and SOP readiness. • Lead cross‑functional teams (engineering, production, quality, supply chain) and manage risks, timelines, quality and customer commitments. • Report directly to the Managing Director, conduct executive customer reviews, and present program status, risks and performance. Key Achievements: • Led and implemented company‑wide ISO 9001 Quality Management System, establishing standardized, system‑driven processes across departments. • Improved launch readiness, First‑Time‑Right and customer satisfaction through structured APQP, control plans and 8D problem solving. • Supported business growth by winning new programs through competitive costing and strong customer engagement.

• Supported global customer programs by qualifying and developing suppliers across machining, casting, moulding and extrusion commodities. • Led supplier audits, APQP / PPAP approvals and launch readiness for new product introductions. • Monitored supplier PPM, warranty and corrective actions; drove quality improvement and cost recovery initiatives. • Contributed to achieving 90% First‑Time‑Right performance in new developments.

• Led product engineering and supplier development for automotive, defence and industrial programs including heavy‑duty diesel engine camshafts and innovative mobility products. • Resolved a critical defence engine camshaft timing issue within one month of joining, earning strong customer appreciation and restoring delivery confidence. • Reverse‑engineered and developed India’s first compact affordable chainless bicycle and a friction‑free rear hub solution. • Owned feasibility studies, APQP / PPAP documentation, fixture design and process qualification.

• Program lead for multiple global launches for Nexteer Automotive (USA, Morocco and India). • Delivered 64 components for a greenfield project within 8 months with limited resources and aggressive timelines. • Owned customer drawings, feasibility analysis, APQP / PPAP, SPC studies and launch readiness reviews.

• Supported NPD planning, customer audits and tooling validation for automotive components. • Reduced supplier rejection levels to 100 PPM through structured audits and supplier development programs.

• Designed carbide cutting tools using AutoCAD and supported shop‑floor quality assurance activities. • Performed inspection, documentation and corrective action support for production quality issues.