Karthik Tm
About Karthik Tm
Karthik Tm is a Senior Manager specializing in product development and canning at Faurecia, with extensive experience in exhaust systems for light and commercial vehicles. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt, demonstrating expertise in quality analysis and problem-solving techniques.
Work at Faurecia
Karthik Tm has held multiple roles at Faurecia, contributing to various aspects of product development and engineering. He began his tenure as a Team Leader for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) from 2010 to 2013 in the Greater Bengaluru Area. He later transitioned to a Product Specialist in canning from 2016 to 2017 in Columbus, Indiana. Karthik served as a Manager for Canning Product & Process and as a Product Expert from 2020 to 2021 in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka. His role as a Principal Leader for Catalytic Converter Canning lasted from 2018 to 2020 in Bangalore, India. Currently, he is a Senior Manager - Product Specialists and Canning Expert, a position he has held since 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Education and Expertise
Karthik Tm earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Bangalore Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. He possesses a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from GE, indicating his proficiency in quality management and process improvement. His expertise includes thermo-fluidic simulation for gas turbine systems and a strong understanding of OEM requirements for validating light and commercial vehicle exhaust systems. Additionally, he is a certified trainer by Faurecia Academy, focusing on exhaust systems for both light and commercial vehicles.
Background
Karthik Tm has a solid background in engineering and product development, with significant experience in the automotive sector. His career at Faurecia spans over a decade, during which he has developed expertise in various engineering disciplines, particularly in canning and exhaust systems. He has worked in multiple locations, including Greater Bengaluru Area, Columbus, Indiana, and Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, showcasing his adaptability and commitment to the industry.
Achievements
Karthik Tm has demonstrated strong skills in systematic root cause analysis using quality tools and problem-solving techniques throughout his career. He is proficient in Design for Manufacturability and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA). His statistical analysis skills are supported by experience with Minitab, enhancing his ability to drive quality improvements in product development. Karthik's contributions to various projects at Faurecia reflect his commitment to advancing engineering practices in the automotive sector.