Prabakaran

Product development/Project/Program Management/NPI/NPD
42 years oldProduction Manager/Production DirectorBachelor's DegreeCome from India Living in Overseas
Language: English, Other, Mandarin

❖ Over 17 years of experience in project and program management. ❖ Proficient in managing teams of varying sizes and handling complex programs. ❖ Successful in roles related to Project Management Functions, NPI (New Product Introduction) transfer, New Product Validation and Ramp up, EOL (End of Life), cost management, customer and Operations Management. ❖ Experience in various manufacturing domains including Plastic Parts (Injection Molding), Painted Parts, Sheet Metal Parts (Stamping), keypads, PCB/SMT, and assembly manufacturing in EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services), Automotive/Elevator Factory, and Electrical/Electronic Parts development and manufacturing.

Operations management
Vibinyo Solutions private limited
Oct 2020 - Now(3 years)

• Coordinating the presence of Field Application Engineers (FAEs) at development sites for project execution. • FAEs are technical experts who provide support and guidance during product development and implementation. • Organizing engineers to manage the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process. • This involves handling the return and replacement of faulty parts such as displays, batteries, PCB assemblies for mobile devices or automobiles. • Ensuring proper documentation and communication with suppliers during the return process.

Program Manager
Visteon Electronics India private limited
Nov 2019 - Oct 2020(a year)

• Responsible for overseeing the successful introduction of new products into the market, ensuring they meet customer specifications and expectations. • Acts as the primary contact for both the program and the customer, ensuring effective communication between the two parties. • Translates customer requirements into actionable plans for the project team • Takes the lead in ensuring project delivery within the specified timeframes and coordinates resource allocation for the project. • Manages the launch process of new products, overseeing all aspects of the launch phase. • Handles Design Change Requests, ensuring that changes are effectively controlled and tracked. • Manages a project part tracker to keep tabs on the various components and elements involved in the project • Proactively identifies potential issues that could impact the project's success and coordinates actions to mitigate these issues. • Holds accountability for managing design changes in a way that contributes to the improvement of project profitability. • Takes the lead in communication with the customer during the critical program launch phase, providing updates and addressing concerns. • Ensures that the new products and projects adhere to relevant certifications and regulations. • Leads the process of gateway reviews, which are specific project milestones where decisions are made regarding project progression. • Holds accountability for the overall financial performance of the program, ensuring that it remains profitable and meets financial goals

Product Manager
Kone Elevator India private limited
Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

• In charge of creating business plans that include budget planning and control for cost-saving and localization initiatives. • Leads and manages the product management team, ensuring proper management of product deliverables and Bills of Materials (BOMs) both at the factory and supplier levels. • Responsible for achieving project targets through effective planning, execution, monitoring, feedback, and corrective actions. • Collaborates with R&D functions, factory teams, and sales teams to achieve project goals effectively. • Supports sales teams with coordination and requirements fulfillment during quarterly exhibition activities. • Involved in the early phase of Research and Development (RD) for developing new product testing, validation, and approval processes. • Ensures cost control in accordance with action plans during budget execution. • Responsible for maintaining comprehensive project documentation. • Achieves cost savings through engineering activities and component localization using the Change Request (CR) process. • Provides technical support, including drawing creation and BOM management, for spare parts business. • Issues field communication and letters, coordinates with R&D and factory teams during piloting, and visits sites for process adherence. • Assists sales teams with technical support during new product changes, releases, modernization, and spare part orders • Monitors and prepares data related to raw material import content and presents it during Low-Cost Country (LCC) meetings. • Prepares master data for pricing tools (Sales costing tool). • Ensures compliance with codes (IS14665 & EN81), regulations, safety, quality, and environmental standards. • Selects, develops, and motivates personnel, ensuring their continuous development and goal achievement. • Supports the Supplier Quality Management (SQM) team with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) process. • Prepares documentation for EMS, QMS, and OSHAS audits

Senior Engineer - Program Management/Business Development
Foxconn India Pvt Ltd (Hon Hai Precision group of Companies)
Mar 2006 - Sep 2014(8 years)

• Takes charge of leading and managing programs, acting as the primary contact for Customer Project Teams. • Fully accountable for programs in terms of schedule, delivery, cost, and quality. • Collaborates closely with different functional areas such as Tooling, Molding, Painting, Punching, Printing, and Assembly. • Ensures support from sourcing, suppliers, and sub-contractors to ensure smooth program execution. • Ensures that customer requirements and needs are met within contractual guidelines. • Manages timely and efficient problem-solving for program-related issues, including identifying potential issues and coordinating mitigation actions. • Responsible for achieving the agreed program profitability as per estimates in Request for Quotation (RFQ). • Handles RFQs and supports Technical Sales and Account Management teams to secure business wins. • Holds accountability for negotiating the scope of new business with customers. • Conducts project reviews to identify issues, understand root causes, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks. • Cascades customer requirements to the Project Team and Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) to ensure buy-in and plan commitments. • Conducts Program review meetings, manages risks and mitigation strategies, and develops contingency plans. • Actively participates in monthly Operational Review (MOR) and Management Review Meetings (MRM).

Anna University
, Electrical and electronics engineering
May 2000 - Jun 2000(a month)

Electrical and electronics engineering

Product development/Project/Program Management/NPI/NPD/PPAP/FMEA

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