Vetrivelmurugan R

Analyzing the existing processes and monitoring the materials, parameters to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Conducting data analysis, process mapping, and using other analytical tools for optimization. Planning, coordinating, and executing the above with cross functional team

Controlling the supplier quality of steel making and rolling parameters, forgings. Monitoring the quality of steel rolled and forged products. Handling the in-house NADCAP accredited Heat treatment shop, metallurgical lab to support all manufacturing and quality assurance. Ensuring the incoming RM as per the technical delivery conditions.

Improving the raw material quality at the supplier's end through audits and reviews. Developed cost-effective route materials. Reduced the distortion in heat treatment and designing process parameters for heat treatment, viz. Carburizing, nitriding, hardening, and tempering.

Performed audits to assess conformity of quality systems, including process, product, and system evaluations. Elevated departmental participation in Total Employee Initiative projects like Kaizen, Quality Circle, and Six Sigma. Developed process parameters for steel and rolling operations to maintain stability.

Developed comprehensive Quality Plan for all manufacturing stages, including incoming materials, in-process materials, and final products. Periodical evaluation of supplier processes and system audits, as well as performance evaluation for supplier quality improvement processes, to ensure a cost-effective supply chain. Designed slag systems for the Al killed and Si killed steels with software and phase diagrams.

Enhanced market penetration of high EBITDA products like bearing steel, cold heading quality steel, and grinding media ball steel. Established the Immersion Ultrasonic Testing, fatigue testing setup for bearing and gear steels. Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of testing equipment: Scanning Electron Microscope, Immersion UT, XRF, Micro Vickers Hardness Testing Machine, UTM, Impact Machine, and Automated Metallography sample preparation machines.

Conducted audits to assess conformity of quality systems. Executed Long Term Plan for Quality Assurance and R&D Department. Engineered advanced steel characterization and production techniques for Bearing steel.

Monitored process parameters daily to maintain stability in steel making and rolling operations. Monitored product specifications across all manufacturing stages, including incoming, in-process, and final materials. Conducted regular assessments of PFD, PFMEA, and CP to identify enhancements in steel production and rolling processes.

Established a comprehensive framework for NPD with emphasis on categorization and design evaluation. Led APQP initiatives for new grade development. Navigated approval processes for bearing steel clients such as Timken, Schaeffler, JTEKT, NSK, NTN and Nachi. Designed alloy compositions for case carburizing grades to achieve desired hardenability properties.

Ensured quality of steel grades for applications in leading automotive manufacturers. Executed comprehensive inspections using advanced ultrasonic and magnetic techniques on rolled products. Analyzed inclusion, decarburization, and banding. Conducted daily analysis on non-conformances such as Jominy failure, decarb issues, and property variations.

Handled customer issues and audits efficiently. Conducted metallographic analysis to identify defects such as center cracks, laps, and surface cracks. Enhanced process control in LRF and casting operations. Handled customer complaints by executing CAPA strategies.

Exposure to steel making and rolling process. Hands on experience to Destructive and Non-Destructive testing laboratory.