Venkitaraman Subramaniam

Experience

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  The Univac Group

  Jul 1998 - Feb 2010

  ☞I managed multiple projects concurrently and managed changing priorities.☞I led the downstream process of manufacturing and design. I also minimized costs for long-term benefits.☞I managed 3D injection mold modeling and simulation while optimizing design. ☞I also minimized costs and maximized productivity ☞I led efforts to develop an overall plant-wide mass balance to calculate yield.☞I managed the production facility and engineering improvements that upgraded overall process.☞I investigated ignition event and developed new procedures.☞I Managed new product development. Involved in material selection, prototype development , scaleup and mass production. ☞I collaborated with different teams and customers to qualify new tools, new processes and new materials. ☞I Optimized available molding capacity.☞I Collaborated in the preventative maintenance of molds and Optimizing molding process

  • Design Engineer

    May 2009 - Feb 2010

  • Process Engineer

    Feb 2005 - Apr 2009

  • Molding Technician

    Jul 1998 - Feb 2005
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  3M

  Mar 2010 - May 2021

  Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  ★Strategic Sourcing (April 2015 to Present)★Senior Process Engineer (August 2011 to April 2015)★Process Engineer (March 2010 to Aug 2011)☞I was hired to start 3M’s first medical device manufacturing facility in Singapore. ☞I develop Suppliers for Regional & Global requirements. I oversee strategic management of suppliers while achieving Cost Targets.☞I established and qualified a medical device manufacturing facility in Singapore for a revolutionary application.☞I ensure an uninterrupted supply of safety products during Covid-19.☞I develop Global Supplier Strategy Delivering Consistent Cost Benefits..☞I acted as Molding SME, oversaw and implemented manufacturing capability of regional projects involving multiple countries and regions.☞I developed and executed Validation Protocols for medical device manufacturing.☞I have been able to establish manufacturing capabilities across APAC region with Strategic Suppliers. This was done in coordination with international R&D teams and vendors spanning multiple countries. ☞I successfully execute the ISO 13485 certification.☞I gained exposure to Lean Six Sigma. ☞I am a certified Green Belt. Show less

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  The LEGO Group

  May 2021 - now

  Molding Manager EPE Engineering, Molds & Electronics PI