Ajithkumar Appadurai

Background

About Ajithkumar Appadurai

I am an Engineering Manager with over seven years of experience in aerospace and automotive manufacturing, specializing in industrialization of complex components, supplier management, and process optimization. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results on time and within budget, leveraging Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP/PPAP methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives. In my current role at Shimco, I lead cross-functional teams to industrialize new aerospace components, ensuring supplier readiness, configuration management, tooling strategy, and risk mitigation. I coordinate closely with production, quality, planning, and procurement teams to achieve smooth ramp-up from prototype to production, while maintaining compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace standards. Previously, as a Methods Engineer at Bombardier, I supported the Global 7500 program, managing structural assemblies, engineering change notices (ECNs), configuration control, and supplier coordination. I successfully resolved critical production issues, implemented process improvements, and ensured on-time delivery under demanding schedules. I am passionate about applying my expertise to industrialization, aerospace manufacturing, and program leadership projects that demand technical precision and cross-functional collaboration. I also enjoy mentoring engineering teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Key Skills & Expertise: Industrialization Project Management · Supplier Management · APQP & PPAP · Risk Mitigation · Cost & Configuration Control · Aerospace Manufacturing · Lean & Six Sigma · 5S · GD & T · ERP (Dynamics 365, SAP) · CAD (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) · AS9100 & ISO 9001 Compliance