Karthick Dayalan

- Involved in planning, independent moderation and follow-up of FMEA workshops (PFMEA and DFMEA) in global and interdisciplinary projects and ensuring method conformity - Expert in using the APIS software tool for creating and moderating FMEAs according to AIAG VDA Manual - Supporting interdisciplinary teams to proactively identify, assess and mitigate various (technical) risks in FMEAs - Independent exchange with the FMEA team regarding the tracking of measures, prepare and present FMEA status reports

Master Thesis - Researched various processing materials (polyurethane binder) used for 3D Paste Extrusion - Performed mechanical testing of materials, Muti-scale materials modeling (Digimat) - Documentation of test methods for various material testing of polymer composites - Optimized Paste Extrusion process (Additive Manufacturing) to produce fine printed layers

- Designing of Molds, rapid prototyping–CAD FDM CNC, thermoforming - R&D on thermoplastic polymers used for vacuum thermoforming process - Involved in material selection and material purchasing - Optimized thermoforming process parameters resulting in defect free products - Performed root cause analysis for thermoforming process, proposed and implemented corrections and corrective/preventative actions - Assisted in the production of motifs made of epdm granulate (Waterjet cutting)

- Efficiently and effectively receiving & storing goods inwards - Picked customer orders ensuring a high level of quality and productivity

- Worked as a software manual tester skilled in identifying the test scenarios and test cases - Expertise in requirement analysis, test plan creation, test design, agile methodology - Performed test execution and defect analysis in Quality Center tool (Defect Management) - Escalate project issues and risks to the customer Project Manager and stakeholders - Efficiently worked and made the software release with 0% defect leakage

- Performed Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) for each stage in the forging process - Increased production rate of “Pistons” by 2.64% in a single product flow line by reducing cycle time of the bottleneck station

Focus: Production and Operations Management

Manufacturing Technology