SAGREN MUNUSAMY

• Lead and manage the Toolroom team responsible for the maintenance, repair,
and improvement of stamping dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Ensure optimal tool availability and readiness to support production schedules
and minimize downtime.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and implement continuous
improvement practices in tool lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with engineering and production departments for tool design
reviews, modifications, and commissioning of new tooling.
• Manage toolroom budgets, procurement of tooling materials, and capital
expenditure planning.

• Lead quality initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product reliability,
and customer satisfaction.
• Manage compliance with the Global Quality Improvement Process (GQIP), ISO
9001, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of quality control systems,
ensuring adherence to Fords global standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to
resolve quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in stamping, body shop, and assembly
processes.
• Develop and execute manufacturing quality strategies to reduce defects and
optimize production efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and
suppliers, to improve product quality.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure corrective measures are
implemented effectively.
• Monitor KPIs and quality metrics, providing data-driven recommendations for
process enhancements.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of quality
excellence and continuous learning.

• Led stamping tooling launch projects from design to production.
• Oversaw tooling procurement, supplier coordination, and process validation.
• Managed CAD/CAM design reviews and CNC programming.
• Conducted launch quality assessments and ensured compliance with PSW
standards.
• Trained teams in troubleshooting sheet metal defects and optimizing production
rates.
• Facilitated buyoff activities at supplier sites and ensured timely in-plant
delivery.
• Developed and implemented corrective actions to improve stamping operations.
• Supported tooling modifications to meet engineering and production
requirements.
• Ensured all tools met engineered cycle rates before production handover.

• Led and supervised daily toolroom operations, ensuring efficient maintenance
and repair of stamping tools.
• Managed a team of toolmakers, assigning tasks and overseeing preventive
maintenance activities.
• Developed and implemented tooling strategies to improve production efficiency
and reduce downtime.
• Designed and modified tooling components using CAD software and
programmed CNC machines.
• Coordinated with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related
issues.
• Maintained critical spare parts inventory and ensured timely procurement to
minimize disruptions.

• Conducted maintenance and precision repairs on stamping and forming tools to
meet production specifications.
• Executed machining operations, including milling, grinding, and fitting
components to precise tolerances.
• Adjusted press parameters to ensure optimal part quality and dimensional
accuracy.
• Diagnosed and resolved tooling failures, improving tool life and production
consistency.
• Programmed Fanuc controlled CNC milling machines using, EdgeCAM, and
CATIA for complex tooling modifications.

• Received extensive training in all aspects of toolmaking, including machining,
welding, and CAD design.
• Assisted in routine maintenance and repair of stamping tools under the
supervision of senior artisans.
• Operated precision machining equipment, including lathes, milling machines,
and surface grinders.
• Learned die spotting techniques and form-trimming methods to refine tooling
surfaces.
• Gained hands-on experience in troubleshooting production tooling issues and
implementing corrective actions