Gowtham Subramanian
Liverpool
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in engineering and project management, proficient in AutoCAD, Space Vision, FIDES, Solid Edge, CATIA V6 R2014, and Team center 9.2. Demonstrated expertise in process planning, facility planning, cycle time study, line balancing, and capacity planning. Proven track record in managing continuous improvement projects, machine specification, cost reduction initiatives, and engineering change management. Adept at identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions to enhance productivity. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency within the organisation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6027
6027
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Engineer
EXPLEO ENGINEERING UK
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Company Overview: Client JLR UK
- Conducted Dimensional Feasibility Studies for Underbody Rear Floor components to ensure manufacturability and compliance with design intent.
- Maintained and updated Power Apps dashboards at each milestone freeze, aligned with JLR Locator Dimensional Standards.
- Logged and tracked design change proposals via detailed snag entries on the JIRA board, including supporting narratives and impact assessments.
- Developed Single Panel and Assembly Locator Plans to support robust location strategies and dimensional integrity.
- Created Zone Masters based on defined Location Strategies to guide tooling and build processes.
- Updated the Critical Parts Brochure to enhance dimensional performance and part quality.
- Led Tooling Design Reviews with cross-functional stakeholders, providing targeted feedback related to DMBI (Dimensional Maturation Build Integrity).
- Actively participated in daily Underbody Zone stand-ups, collaborating with scrum master to resolve dimensional concerns.
- Attended weekly design review meetings to identify and address dimensional issues arising from new or modified designs.
- Executed Quality Planning and Analysis for vehicle launch maturation, covering both in-house and supplier-delivered components.
- Analysed CMM measurement data at part and assembly levels across build milestones to ensure dimensional compliance and process capability.
- Client JLR UK
Assistant Manager
EXPLEO TECHNOLOGIES
Chennai
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Client Stellantis India
- Spearheaded GD&T process stability for Underbody and Upper Body zones, driving achievement of Body Gap & Flush targets and fitment quality in the General Assembly (GA) shop.
- Interpreted Body CMM data across four builds to identify NG (non-good) points, assess consistency, and evaluate their impact on assembly fitment and visual quality.
- Developed zone-specific action plans and root cause analyses for dimensional deviations, coordinating with Design, Product, and Process teams to secure resolution timelines.
- Presented GD&T-related issues and NG point impacts during Gemba meetings, ensuring visibility and alignment with senior leadership.
- Maintained and shared a weekly Body KPI Dashboard, collaborating with PSA global experts to track convergence and dimensional health.
- Led Supplier Joint Checks for incoming parts, authorizing part clearance and flagging dimensional concerns for correction.
- Compiled Incoming Parts KPIs to evaluate supplier part stability, quantify NG point severity, and drive supplier accountability.
- Prepared RFQ documentation and scoring sheets for gauge procurement, securing technical sign-off from stakeholders.
- Designed new gauge concepts to streamline dimensional validation, aligning with PSA experts for design convergence.
- Conducted interference checks across mating components, providing feedback to design teams for standards updates and issue prevention.
- Resolved PLM-related concerns raised by Body Manufacturing teams, ensuring timely closure and process alignment.
- Managed daily operations across key body zones—FFA, RFA, BSA RH, BSA LH, MB1, MB2—facilitating team meetings to align on plans, priorities, and execution.
- Client Stellantis India
Senior Designer
Allegis Services India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
12.2015 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Client Ford India, Chennai
- Analysed program change content at both process and product levels using Red Book guidelines, preparing initial process flows and change documentation.
- Designed BIW Assembly Process Flow for GEO stations, aligned with BCE standards and station-level requirements.
- Created LD proposals for BIW GEO stations and led reviews in DIMPAT meetings to secure cross-functional team (CFT) approvals.
- Developed Measuring Points (MPs)—Level 3 & 4 (BCCP)—for process capability studies in stamping and assembly through TT1 build phase.
- Coordinated with Global DCE and Plant VOME to align and develop GMRs using AIMS and E2KS systems, incorporating lessons learned from prior launches.
- Engineered BOP strategies across platforms to maximize tooling and facility reusability, significantly reducing CAPEX investment.
- Studied TGW/TGR issues in base programs and implemented corrective actions in new program launches.
- Refined tooling and facility reusability strategies by driving PD product development toward common locating points across platforms and models.
- Managed WLRR system, MBOM, and PRODUCT BOP releases, ensuring accurate configuration and timely deployment.
- Developed Exterior CCPs based on DPA5 assessments and Craft Man Team evaluations to enhance build quality and process control.
- Client Ford India, Chennai
Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India PVT LTD.
Chennai
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Analysed BIW 3D product data for Upper Body manual welding lines, providing foundational manufacturing feedback to the Product Development team.
- Proposed manufacturing requirements based on GD&T, operator ergonomics, geometry control, welding feasibility, cycle time targets, assembly quality, and cost optimization.
- Designed Jig datum layouts by evaluating 3D product geometry to ensure accurate fixture alignment and process stability.
- Prepared equipment specification documents for assembly fixtures, unique checking fixtures, and inspection fixtures—both in-house and vendor-developed.
- Validated BIW product data through simulation studies, assessing assembly feasibility within existing and new fixture setups.
- Assessed feasibility of existing welding equipment versus new investments (manual or robotic), based on process capability, cycle time, operator workability, quality, and cost.
- Developed Process Operation Sheets and Process Flow Sheets to guide plant-level production activities.
- Planned shop floor layouts and operator manpower requirements in alignment with process design and cycle time constraints.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Government college of Engineering
Tirunelveli, Tamil NaduHSC - State Board
SBK higher secondary School
Aruppukottai, Tamil NaduSSLC - State Board
SBK higher secondary School
Aruppukottai, Tamil NaduSkills
- AutoCAD
- Space Vision
- FIDES
- Solid Edge
- CATIA V6 R2014
- Team center 92
- MS packages
- Process planning
- Facility planning
- Cycle time study
- Line balancing
- Project management
- Capacity Planning
- Bottle neck identification
- Continuous improvement projects
- Machine Specification
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Engineering change management
Languages
Tamil
Fluent
English
Fluent
Personal Information
- Passport Number: W0822825
- Date of birth: 02/06/91
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Project Engineer
EXPLEO ENGINEERING UK
09.2023 - 09.2025
Assistant Manager
EXPLEO TECHNOLOGIES
09.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Designer
Allegis Services India Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - 07.2021
Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India PVT LTD.
07.2012 - 12.2015
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Government college of Engineering
HSC - State Board
SBK higher secondary School
SSLC - State Board
SBK higher secondary School
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