SRIDARAN CHANDRAN
Coventry
Summary
Accomplished Mechanical Engineering professional with over 14 years of expertise in Project Management, Quality management, New product launches, and Supplier quality engineering. Proven in resolving early-phase technical challenges using Modern Quality methodologies significantly reducing recurring issues and enhancing system performance. Demonstrated leadership in APQP-driven product launches, coordinating cross-functional teams and leveraging digital platforms for data-driven decision-making. Adept at process improvement, risk management, and supplier performance optimization, consistently driving operational excellence and higher product launch success rates.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Battery/BEM Launch Issue Resolution Lead Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
03.2024 - Current
- Acted as the primary point-of-contact for Battery/BEM/BMS issues across various manufacturing sites during prototype and first-phase builds, ensuring rapid identification and resolution
- Spearheaded Level 0 investigations using quality methodologies (8D, DMAIC, PDCA) during the prototype phase, resulting in reduction of recurring battery issues
- Developed standardized troubleshooting protocols that accelerated design validations and reduced resolution time
- Coordinated emergency response actions with Energy Storage team, mobilizing 10+ cross-disciplinary team members to address critical issues during prototype builds and early production phases
- Provided hands-on support to Engineering Build and DV Test teams by optimizing test setups and refining fault diagnosis processes, boosting testing
- Captured, documented, and disseminated critical learnings via AIMS process, driving a continuous process enhancement during the prototype stage
- Collaborated with R&D and design teams to provide real-time feedback from prototype testing, reducing design iterations and improving component integration
- Implemented proactive risk assessment frameworks during the prototype phase, reducing potential quality issues through early detection and effective mitigation strategies
- Catalysed a 20% increase in BEV launch success rates by swiftly resolving prototype-stage issues and enhancing battery performance before full-scale production
- Leveraged robust quality tools and data-driven strategies to reduce early-stage issue resolution and recurring problems, setting a high benchmark for subsequent production phases
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement and streamlined emergency response protocols across various plants, achieving faster resolution process during critical early build stages
- Orchestrated transformative projects that boosted overall system efficiency by positioning the organization at the forefront of the electrification revolution
New Product Quality Launch Manager
STELLANTIS
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Managed overall operations for new product launches and enhancement of existing product quality, focusing on reducing quality concerns in alignment with organizational vision and goals
- Ensured achievement of quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability KPIs through effective coordination with associate teams
- Led APQP for CC21, CC24, and secondary launch projects across India and Latam, delivering milestones and meeting IQA (Aesthetic Quality Indicator) targets
- Coordinated detailed discussions with design teams, supplier quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with project deliverables
- Directed design modifications and change management processes, conducting meetings (Comref, AXJ, hard point meetings) to resolve non-conformance issues and implement corrective actions (8D)
- Utilized digital platforms (PLM, SAP, TITAN) for project management, issue tracking, and analysis of production data to identify trends and update quality standards
- Led APQP for CC21, CC24 and secondary launch projects, ensuring achievement of IQA KPIs and timely delivery of milestones
- Spearheaded the implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems in product and process development
- Coordinated effectively with design, supplier quality, and manufacturing teams to meet project deliverables and quality standards
- Directed design modifications and change management initiatives, resolving non-conformance issues through structured corrective actions (8D)
- Utilized PLM, SAP, and TITAN platforms for issue tracking and data-driven quality analysis
Supplier Quality Engineer
ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORS
06.2012 - 12.2020
- Oversaw quality for Tubular, sheet metal, skin panel, and proprietary parts through strategic supplier assessments, audits, and effective troubleshooting
- Developed and executed robust quality improvement initiatives including PPAP validations, defect trend analysis, and corrective actions, leading to enhanced supplier performance and assembly line reliability
- Established comprehensive quality management processes that significantly improved supplier performance and product quality
- Delivered strategic quality reporting and conducted in-depth audits, driving continuous improvements and fostering strong supplier relationships
Technical Quality Trainee
JOHN DEERE INDIA PVT LTD
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed incoming quality inspections for machining, sheet metal, and electrical parts, ensuring a 90% First Pass Yield in daily production
- Led continuous improvement initiatives using CI methodologies, root cause analysis, and weekly audits to enhance process quality
- Transformed a poor-performing supplier into an excellence-standard partner, significantly boosting supplier performance and overall quality
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
SRM Engineering College
05.2017
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
PSG Polytechnic college
05.2010
Skills
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ISO 9001:2015
- SIX SIGMA (Green belt)
- NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
- APQP & PPAP
- PFMEA
- CORE QUALITY TOOLS
- 7 QC TOOLS
- KAIZEN
- MISTAKE PROOFING
- Why-Why ANALYSIS
- 8D
- SPC
- MSA
- JIRA
- AIMS
- PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES
Timeline
Battery/BEM Launch Issue Resolution Lead Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
03.2024 - Current
New Product Quality Launch Manager
STELLANTIS
01.2020 - 03.2024
Supplier Quality Engineer
ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORS
06.2012 - 12.2020
Technical Quality Trainee
JOHN DEERE INDIA PVT LTD
06.2010 - 06.2012
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
PSG Polytechnic college
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
SRM Engineering College
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