Jayaprakash Thanikachalam
Manager @Salcomp Plc
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WORK HISTORY
Manager @Salcomp Plc
Sriperumbudur, IN
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) for Apple’s iPhone Top Module & Display parts (iPhone 15 & 14 series), partnering closely with Apple MDE teams to secure IQ/OQ/PQ approvals and ensure ramp readiness for high-volume production. My role spans end-to-end NPI project management, from scoping and planning through EVT/DVT/PRQ/PVT builds, risk management, and mass production readiness.Key achievements include: • Improved line throughput (UPH) from 700 → 850 and yield from 92% → 99.7%, exceeding Apple’s stringent quality benchmarks. • Reduced teardown bounce-back rates and drove cost savings of $5K through targeted process improvements. • Owned and executed stress test validations to ensure yield, UPH, and efficiency met MP targets before ramp. • Led Failure Analysis initiatives, driving root-cause analysis of FATP online failures and implementing corrective actions to sustain high yield. • Collaborated cross-functionally (PM, PD, TE, DFX, EE, IE, PE, QE, OPM) to align factory operations with Apple demand and delivery timelines.
EDUCATION
Govt hr sec school at ayyangarkulam
Fulltime
REC in Anna university
BE(EEE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ABOUT JAYAPRAKASH THANIKACHALAM
13+ years of global MNC experience leading Technical Program Management, Failure Analysis, and Process Engineering, with proven expertise in Apple iPhone & Watch components, wireless charging coils, power adapters, magnetic and inductive coils.My experience includes close collaboration with Apple stakeholders (MDE, MQE, MOE, GSM, OPM) and end-to-end ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI), from layout readiness to IQ/OQ/PQ, LBO/MBO, stress testing, risk ramp qualification, and customer approvals. I specialize in line readiness management, supply chain integration, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership.As Head of Department, I have successfully managed 10 magnetic production lines and 8 inductive coil NPI lines, driving large-scale, high-volume consumer electronics manufacturing. I lead and mentor a team of 32+ technical staff while coordinating with unionized employees, ensuring seamless execution to meet plant and customer targets.
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