Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer - R1 General Assembly at Rivian Automotive LLC | Certified LSSBB, LSSGB | University of Dayton - LICET Alumnus. A dynamic automotive professional with multifarious experience in Exterior, Interior, Closures, Chassis, Electrical and Powertrain commodities going into SUV's of renowned automakers such as Ford, Rivian, GM, Stellantis, Honda-Acura, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota-Lexus, Renault-Nissan etc. Proven APQP expert having launched multiple OEM programs with Tier 1 suppliers across North America and Asia Pacific. Skilled with CAD/CAE/PLM and statistical software packages like CATIA DELMIA, SolidWORKS, ANSYS, ENOVIA, MiniTab and StatFit. Certified LSSGB from Exemplar Global. Experienced with various automotive technologies such as High Speed Stamping, MIG Welding, Spot Welding, Drawn Arc Welding, Electrical Wire Harness Assembly , Rivian ECU Architecture and Assembly, Exterior and Interior (Soft and Hard Trim Molding), Vehicle OS Testing and Development, Hydroforming, Projection Welding, Laser Beam Welding, Friction Welding, Aluminum Extrusion, CNC Machining, Robotic Hemming, Injection Molding, Electro-coating. Wet paint coating, Anodizing, Powder and Texture coating, Powertrain Module Manufacturing, Trim, Chassis and Final Assembly processes. Well versed with core OEM automotive systems including Automotive Fixture, Die and Jig Design, GD&T CA/CR Process, Purchasing, Change Management, DFMEA, PFMEA, PQCT, PFD, MQCT, AAR, CAS,TPM, VA/VE, Supplier Process Improvement, Product Warranty Engineering, SREA, ANPQP (Alliance Nissan Product Quality Procedure), Ford Phased PPAP, Tesla Qualification Process, Rivian Concern Management System, Honda IPPAAR (Initial Production Parts Advance Approval Request), MAFACT, Toyota QIMS, JPDS, HondaSQAM, RFQ, Toyota A3 Problem Solving, Honda 5P Problem Solving, Ford 8D Approach, Process System Auditing (LPA), Product Engineering, Automotive Project Cost and Budget Planning, Body Engineering, Fastener Engineering, PQ Gap and Flush Standards, Vehicle Water Intrusion Management, Vehicle Delivery Attribute Management (NVH), IATF-16949 regulations and AIAG guidelines. Able to focus on key areas of the business to eliminate waste, solve problems and to improve productivity by leading kaizen events in the manufacturing floor. Gained global academic exposure with Masters in Engineering Management from University of Dayton, Ohio, USA fueled with strong technical background with Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai. Exposed to people of various cultures and backgrounds by participating in Exchange programs across Europe. Possess multilingual proficiency in English, Tamil, Hindi, Spanish, French and German.