saravanan sampath

 Results-driven Manufacturing Process Manager with 7+ years in tyre industry. Skilled in developing, optimizing, and validating complex manufacturing processes. Expert in FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, and Lean Six Sigma for process improvement and defect reduction. Experienced in supplier audits, product qualifications, and driving cross-functional initiatives.Proven ability to enhance process capability, reduce waste, and ensure production efficiency. 

Key Skills

SAP- ERP,Maximo,cycletime study,TPM
RCCA,FAI,Cost,continuous Process improvement
PPAP,ISO ,DQS,IATF audit
ORACLE-RCA analysis
Allenbradley&siemens PLC&SCADA
AIAG VDA PFMEA ,MSA
RCM-Reliability centered maintenance -rockwell usa
Lean -six sigma Black belt certified
Autocad,solidworks,MSA 4.0
MINITAB CP/CPK,PP/PPK,SPC Tools
SOP,SPC,Quality Standards ,MINITAB

Professional Experience

Sep 2018
Present
Manufacturing Process specialist-NPD
MICHELIN TYRES INDIA LTD Chennai, IN
Global leader in tire industry-Aerospace,Car&Truck,Military tires
 
Experienced Process Quality Engineer with a proven track record in aerospace and automotive tire manufacturing, focusing on product integrity, regulatory compliance (AS9100, FAA), and process improvement in high-spec manufacturing environments.

Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, RCCA, FMEA (AIAG-VDA), MSA 4.0, SPC, PPAP, and FAI execution. Demonstrated expertise in validation techniques including IQ, OQ, PQ, TMVs, aligned with regulatory requirements and standards. Applied statistical tools like JASP and Minitab for CP/CPK, PP/PPK, capability studies, and process variation reduction.

Hands-on experience in integrating GE Venue Go echography systems into manufacturing metrology and quality workflows, supporting data integrity, signal validation, and measurement repeatability for precision diagnostics.

Led New Product Development (NPD) initiatives, CAPEX planning, and change control processes. Collaborated with R&D on product industrialization, qualification, and risk-based validation (R1R3). Successfully handled PPAP submissions and homologation for major OEMs (Daimler, Volvo, Hyundai, Indian Military) along with engineering change management.

Skilled in applying structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, SMED, and DMAIC. Conducted field failure analysis and resolved customer complaints using BIB Solve+ and data-driven approaches.

Strong foundation in process audits, technical documentation (CDCF, MOW), KPI-driven performance monitoring, and waste reduction through cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated experience in data analysis, process improvement, and project management following the guidelines.

A certified Six Sigma professional, with experience managing complex technical projects under tight deadlines. Holds an   Bachelors in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized university in India, it would be treated as equivalent to NFQ Level 8  qualification in a technical discipline, complemented by project management and quality improvement training.

Recognized as a motivated and influential team player with strong interpersonal, planning, and leadership skills. Known for mentoring technicians, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments. 

Jun 2011
May 2012
Automation engineer-Trainee
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC South Carolina, US
The global leader in tire manufacturer
 
  • Allen Bradley Certification & Technical Training in USA 
 Rockwell Training Center-Greenville -South Carolina.
  Allen Bradley PLCs -Control Logix fundamentals Project Development Rockwell     Kinetics Drives 6000 motion control & Troubleshooting. RS Logix 5000 -level 4 -Motion Programming Logics HMI -Factory Talk ME and PanelView Plus Programming. PID -Instrumentation Loop Development Training. Programming standards-Grafcet -ST395/ST265 
  • IMS SCHOOL -Greenville -South Carolina. Electrical technical Training& Mechanical Technical Training. RCM-Reliability-centered maintenance Training CMMS-IBM-Maximo maintenance software training.
  •  PROACT-RCA analysis Training. Planning & scheduling for maintenance training. IQS-Quality standard and Process training & digitalized Projects. Electrical Automation Technician- MICHELIN Truck Tire Plant Spartanburg.SC Troubleshooting of tire assembly manufacturing Process machines. AB PLC Programming of Process requirement in automated machine SLC to Control Logix conversion Projects in Obsolete machines. Kinetix Drives replacement and attends technical breakdowns 

Education

Mar 2007
Mar 2011
Bachelor in electrical & electronics engineering in A.V.I.T. Engineering college
VMRF
Mar 1997
Mar 2000
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in A.M.S POLYTECNIC
DOTE -Tamilnadu

Certifications

2023
Manufacturing Process training -Quality
TGI Training center -thailand
2012
Certified Allan Bradley PLC
Rockwell automation center
2016
Certified ABB Robot
ABB
2012
RCM-Reliability centered maintenance-USA
Proactive
2025
SAP-ERP
UDEMY
2025
LEAN SIX SIGMA-BLACK BELT
MSME-india
2022
AIAG-VDA FMEA
Omnex-india
2025
Minitab-MSA4.0
MSME-india

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Tamil
(Native)
French
(Basic)

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