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Puvaneswari Munusamy

Product Development Engineer
Butterworth

Summary

Dynamic Product Development Engineer with a proven track record at Intel Products, excelling in project management and root-cause analysis. Spearheaded innovative product solutions, enhancing reliability and performance metrics. Adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration, I consistently drive quality improvements and streamline processes, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Development Engineer

Intel Products
10.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative product solutions, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and market trends.
  • Conducted rigorous testing and evaluation of new products using advanced simulation tools, which enhanced reliability and performance metrics.
  • Developed detailed product specifications and documentation that streamlined development processes and improved communication among stakeholders.
  • Applied data analysis techniques to identify trends in product performance, leading to informed decisions on design modifications and enhancements.
  • Managed project timelines and coordinated resources effectively, resulting in the timely launch of multiple new product lines within competitive deadlines.
  • Trained junior engineers on best practices for product development methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Implemented quality control measures throughout the development lifecycle, reducing defects and increasing overall product quality standards.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous design reviews and thorough testing procedures.
  • Streamlined production timelines with effective resource allocation and planning strategies.
  • Researched and recommended improvements to product development plans.
  • Developed innovative product concepts based on market research and customer feedback analysis.
  • Evaluated third-party software solutions for integration into our products, ensuring seamless user experience across functionalities.
  • Optimized product development processes by implementing efficient project management techniques.
  • Contributed to patent applications for novel product features, securing intellectual property protection for company innovations.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices in product development and industry standards compliance.
  • Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
  • Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
  • Collaborated with [Type] teams to develop and implement product improvements to enhance performance.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
  • Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Intel Products
01.2006 - 02.2026
  • Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure supplier compliance with industry standards and specifications.
  • Conducted supplier audits and assessments, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating on corrective action plans.
  • Analyzed product quality data using statistical tools to drive decision-making and enhance supplier performance metrics.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, utilizing root cause analysis techniques to prevent future occurrences.
  • Reviewed and approved supplier documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies for product safety.
  • Maintained accurate records of all supplier-related documentation, ensuring easy access during audits or evaluations.
  • Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
  • Coordinated corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers, guiding them towards meeting established targets consistently.
  • Maintained amiable relationships with suppliers through difficult quality control issues, supporting healthy business interactions.
  • Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
  • Traveled to assigned supplier facilities to verify supplier staff qualifications via multiple modes of inspection and investigation.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.

Quality & Reliability Engineer

Intel Products
04.2008 - 09.2021
  • Developed and implemented reliability testing protocols to enhance product durability and performance, resulting in reduced failure rates during stress testing phases.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze failure data, identify root causes, and propose design improvements, effectively increasing product reliability across multiple lines.
  • Utilized advanced statistical analysis tools to monitor system performance metrics, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Led reliability assessments for new product designs using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies, enhancing risk management strategies throughout development stages.
  • Trained junior engineers on best practices for reliability testing and data interpretation, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.
  • Presented findings from reliability studies to senior management, influencing strategic decisions related to product enhancements and resource allocation for future projects.
  • Achieved increased production efficiency through close collaboration with operations staff in troubleshooting process-related challenges.
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
  • Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
  • Analyzed interruption reports and outage databases to identify outage trends and determine needed coordination changes.
  • Completed custom automation equipment design to customers' specifications using AutoCad.

Manufacturing Product Engineer

Intel Products
05.2007 - 03.2008
  • Developed and optimized product designs using CAD software, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to project specifications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve design-related issues, significantly improving product performance and reliability.
  • Conducted thorough testing and validation of prototypes, utilizing advanced analytical tools to gather data and inform design improvements.
  • Implemented process enhancements that reduced production time by streamlining workflows and integrating new manufacturing technologies.

RF Test Engineer

Intel Products
01.2005 - 03.2007
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans for new product releases, ensuring alignment with industry standards and specifications.
  • Utilized automated testing tools to streamline validation processes, reducing testing time while maintaining high accuracy levels in results.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve product issues, significantly improving overall product reliability and performance.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments on new technologies, identifying potential challenges early in the development cycle to facilitate proactive solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Microelectronics

University of Science Malaysia
Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Microelectronics

University of Science Malaysia
Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Customer focus

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Product testing

Testing procedures

Engineering documentation

Testing methods

Manufacturing processes

Design of experiments

Teamwork

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication

Self motivation

Organizational skills

Team building

Work Planning and Prioritization

Software

Power BI dashboard development skill

Scripting knowledge to simplify data analysis

Timeline

Product Development Engineer

Intel Products
10.2021 - Current

Quality & Reliability Engineer

Intel Products
04.2008 - 09.2021

Manufacturing Product Engineer

Intel Products
05.2007 - 03.2008

Supplier Quality Engineer

Intel Products
01.2006 - 02.2026

RF Test Engineer

Intel Products
01.2005 - 03.2007

Master of Science - Microelectronics

University of Science Malaysia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Microelectronics

University of Science Malaysia
04.2001 -
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