Senthil Kumar Selvaraj
Sodertalje,AB
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented management professional with 20 years of extensive experience in Product Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Production Systems, primarily in the automotive powertrain sector. Proven ability to deliver strategic business outcomes through innovative product development, leading high-performance teams, and driving complex global initiatives. Consistently recognized by executive leadership for expertise in problem-solving, process optimization, and successfully managing large-scale, cross-functional projects from concept to market launch.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Current Product Engineering, Manager
Scania CV AB
Sodertalje
12.2021 - Current
- Managing a team responsible for Red Arrow product deviations, change management, warranty, and field quality functions at Cummins Scania JV
- Senior management member in current product global, I oversee key organizational and individual competency development and own key customer satisfaction KPIs for the FS plant in Sweden (XPS)
- Responsible for managing XPS deviation and field quality issues across Scania products and collaborate with other senior leaders at XPS, NMC, NMK, and YQ to drive critical decision
Assist Chief Engineer
Scania Cummins
Sodertalje
01.2018 - Current
- Technical project leader, responsible for technical and customer engineering deliverables for the Cummins Fuel lubricated pump (FLP) introduction to CBE1 upgrade
- Managing a technical scope and budget of up to $3 million for the Scania program
- The product owner, oversee top-level assembly and design release activities
- Driving key technical discussions with Scania NMC as a customer liaison
Product Development Engineering, Manager
Cummins
Pune
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Coached and developed a new team of young design and development engineers to deliver a high-pressure fuel pump platform for the Indian market
- Holding global ownership of the gear pump product platform, serving as the process owner for low-pressure gear pump engineering standards
- Technical leader for Class 1 PD programs, I executed development schedules, prototype procurement, and validation processes
- Led concurrent engineering process, ensuring seamless collaboration between product development, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to deliver cost-effective products
- Led the establishment of a Proto development lab at FS India, applying global testing and teardown standards
- Member of the engineering chief of staff and served as FIRG leader for FS India
Senior Development Engineer
Continental Automotive components
01.2009 - 12.2012
Design Engineer
HCL Technologies
01.2007 - 12.2009
Production Supervisor
Delphi-TVS Diesel systems
01.2001 - 12.2004
Internship Student
VST motor
01.1999 - 12.2000
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Sathayabama University
Skills
- People management
- Product development
- APQP
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Six sigma
- Innovation
- Decision making
- Process development
- MS office
- Project Professionals
- CAD
- GD&T
- Tolerance stack up
- FMEA
- RCA
- Scania leadership principles
Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/senthil-kumar-selvaraj-01002943
Professional Highlights
- A decade of leadership experience in managing new and current product engineering teams within Fuel Systems (FS).
- Proven expertise in driving strategic initiatives, including establishing a quality organization at DI and ensuring all competency requirements.
- Led technical lane of three successful new product launches in India (Global Gear Pump, BS6 Fuel System applications).
- A certified 6S Green Belt and sponsor, I have successfully executed six projects, resulting in over $200K in savings and the development of two new engineering verification capabilities.
- Hold seven patents in common rail fuel systems and have been honored with multiple accolades, including two Cummins Managing Director Awards for superior results and innovation, as well as Global Gold and Innovation Awards in Germany and Spain, respectively.
- Have hands-on experience supervising production lines, including leading teams of 15+ operators in the assembly and testing of fuel pumps and injectors, while leveraging lean manufacturing principles like TPM, TQM, and 5S.
- My leadership extends to managing cross-functional teams, resolving supplier development, manufacturing processes, and quality issues, as well as overseeing PPAP activities. Known for my collaborative approach, I ensure key customer voices are integrated into designs, driving product robustness and successfully mitigating program risks.
Personal Information
Hobbies: Father, Husband, Reading, Badminton, Running
Timeline
Current Product Engineering, Manager
Scania CV AB
12.2021 - Current
Assist Chief Engineer
Scania Cummins
01.2018 - Current
Product Development Engineering, Manager
Cummins
01.2012 - 12.2018
Senior Development Engineer
Continental Automotive components
01.2009 - 12.2012
Design Engineer
HCL Technologies
01.2007 - 12.2009
Production Supervisor
Delphi-TVS Diesel systems
01.2001 - 12.2004
Internship Student
VST motor
01.1999 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Sathayabama University
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