Pongnatha Sumrejfeungfoo
Procurement Engineering Manager
Saen Suk
Summary
Accomplished Manager with 11+ years of experience in Automotive industry, specializing in New Product Introduction (NPI), Supplier Readiness, and Project Execution. Proven ability to manage end-to-end part readiness (~2,000 part numbers per model), coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and ensure successful SOP and mass production.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager, Interior Section and Exterior Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2025 - Current
- Led the Interior and Exterior Section (currently as Manager, previously Deputy Manager/Chief Engineer) responsible for new model part preparation, supplier readiness, and business continuity planning for Pickup Truck and Passenger Car with a portfolio of ~2,000 part numbers of each new model.
- Led Interior & Exterior Section for new model development with full NPI responsibility for ~2,000 parts per model.
- Planned and monitored supplier tooling & part readiness (including CF, IJ, prototype, and PPAP submission) to meet key milestones before SOP.
- Managed project milestones, monitored delivery status, and solved pre-SOP quality issues in collaboration with QC & Production teams.
- Additionally supplied necessary documents, sample parts, and data until PPAP approval and stable mass production.
- Supported suppliers in resolving technical issues when necessary.
- Participated in company-assigned special projects and activities.
Engineering Specialist (Deputy Manager), Interior Section and Exterior Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Led the Interior and Exterior Section (currently as Manager, previously Deputy Manager/Chief Engineer) responsible for new model part preparation, supplier readiness, and business continuity planning for Pickup Truck and Passenger Car with a portfolio of ~2,000 part numbers of each new model.
- Led Interior & Exterior Section for new model development with full NPI responsibility for ~2,000 parts per model.
- Planned and monitored supplier tooling & part readiness (including CF, IJ, prototype, and PPAP submission) to meet key milestones before SOP.
- Managed project milestones, monitored delivery status, and solved pre-SOP quality issues in collaboration with QC & Production teams.
- Additionally supplied necessary documents, sample parts, and data until PPAP approval and stable mass production.
- Supported suppliers in resolving technical issues when necessary.
- Participated in company-assigned special projects and activities.
Chief Engineer, Interior and Exterior Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Planned and monitored supplier tooling & part readiness (including CF, IJ, prototype, and PPAP submission) to meet key milestones before SOP.
- Managed project milestones, monitored delivery status, and solved pre-SOP quality issues in collaboration with QC & Production teams.
- Additionally supplied necessary documents, sample parts, and data until PPAP approval and stable mass production.
- Supported suppliers in resolving technical issues when necessary.
- Participated in company-assigned special projects and activities.
- Attended weekly and monthly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
Chief Engineer, Supplier Improvement Promotion Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Successfully implemented quality improvement activities with machining, assembly, injection, and painting parts suppliers.
- Executed Supply Chain Management Improvement Activity with Supplier.
- Investigated and resolved supplier-related delays and part shortages.
- Investigated Out Flow Defect of Supplier Quality problem.
- Identified critical supplier weaknesses and developed targeted improvement action plans, resulting in enhanced supplier performance and reliability.
- Attended Monthly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
Senior Engineer, Supplier Improvement Promotion Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Successfully implemented quality improvement activities with machining, assembly, injection, and painting parts suppliers.
- Executed Supply Chain Management Improvement Activity with Supplier.
- Investigated and resolved supplier-related delays and part shortages.
- Investigated Out Flow Defect of Supplier Quality problem.
- Identified critical supplier weaknesses and developed targeted improvement action plans, resulting in enhanced supplier performance and reliability.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
Engineer, Supplier Improvement Promotion Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Successfully implemented quality improvement activities with machining, assembly, injection, and painting parts suppliers.
- Executed Supply Chain Management Improvement Activity with Supplier.
- Investigated and resolved supplier-related delays and part shortages.
- Investigated Out Flow Defect of Supplier Quality problem.
- Identified critical supplier weaknesses and developed targeted improvement action plans, resulting in enhanced supplier performance and reliability.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
Engineer, Inbound Logistics Control Department, Production Control Division
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Controlled delivery, receiving, inventory, and late list to ensure production continuity.
- Evaluated suppliers, controlled engineering orders, and resolved document-related issues.
- Investigated part shortages and losses to prevent production delays.
- Expedited special order part from Supplier to protect Production Downtime, Updated & Confirmed Overtime.
- Investigated part loss in system and install wrong model.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
Project Engineer, Plant Engineering and Project Management
L.V. Technology Public Company Limited
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Project Management : Cost, Time, Performance.
- Coordinated with international partners to ensure successful project completion.
- Coordinated with internal departments such as Finance, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure project completion.
- Participated in company-assigned special projects and activities.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
Admin Staff, HR and Administration Department
Toyo-Thai Corporation Public Company Limited
06.2013 - 10.2013
- General Affair and Admin of Company.
- Managed office equipment, telephone system, and administrative services.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Intern, Engineering Department
CP ALL Public Company Limited
03.2010 - 05.2010
- Assistant of CAD Draftman for support Inspection for Auto CAD File of Seven-Eleven Store and Coordination with other Department.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Master of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Burapha University
Thailand 12.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Kasetsart University
Thailand 06.2007 - 03.2013
High School/College - Mathematics-Science Program
Assumption College
Thailand 05.1995 - 03.2007
Skills
- New Model Launch Readiness
- Supplier Part & Tooling Readiness
- Part Localization & Design Feasibility Review
- Project Timeline & Milestone Control
- Prototype & Sample Management
- PPAP Coordination & Mass Production Support
External Training
- Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advance OEE, Production Process Capability and Statistical Process Control, Q CON BUSINESS (THAILAND) CO., LTD., 2017
- Integrate ISO9001:2015 & ISO14001:2015 Requirement, Patavaribud CO., LTD., 2018
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), EQ for Value Added and Work Effectiveness, Lean Manufacturing and IATF 16949:2016 requirement, The Best ISO, 2018
- The Negotiation Skill, The Best ISO, 2019
- Supervisory Safety Officer, Top Professional and Development Co., Ltd, 2019
- Power Automate (Cloud) for Business Automation, 9Expert Knowledge Provider, 2023
- Leader Development Program (Outward Mindset, Basic Finance, Business Model, Management and Coaching Essential), SEAC, 2023
- Management Safety Officer, Top Professional and Development Co., Ltd, 2024
- Ability To Go Above and Beyond, IRIS, 2025
Other Skills and Achievement
• Thai : Native
• English : TOEIC - Total score 695 (tested in 2019)
• Achieved 100% on-time part delivery for pre-production builds of Outlander PHEV, Triton, Xpander HEV, and Xforce HEV
• Developed digital system for document follow-up via Sharepoint
• 1st Runner up for Small Group KAIZEN of Yearly KAIZEN Reward FY2022 "Improvement of Quality Document by Sharepoint Online"
• Certificate of Achievement FY2022 of Procurement Unit "ANPQP Document submission & Full Volume Trial in Sharepoint Site"
• Certificate of Achievement FY2023 of Procurement Unit "LOI Follow up system"
• Certificate of Achievement FY2023 of Procurement Unit "Sample Part Controlling System"
Military Status
Exempted by finishing Reserve Offices' Training Corps Course
Start Date
30 days notice
Remark
My name changed from Khanamate to be Pongnatha in 2014
Personal Information
- Expected Salary: Negotiable (prefer higher than current annual income)
- Date of Birth: 2 December 1988
- Nationality: Thai
Timeline
Manager, Interior Section and Exterior Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2025 - Current
Engineering Specialist (Deputy Manager), Interior Section and Exterior Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2024 - 03.2025
Chief Engineer, Interior and Exterior Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
05.2020 - 03.2024
Chief Engineer, Supplier Improvement Promotion Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Engineer, Supplier Improvement Promotion Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
04.2018 - 03.2019
Engineer, Supplier Improvement Promotion Section
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
11.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Burapha University
12.2014 - 01.2018
Engineer, Inbound Logistics Control Department, Production Control Division
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
02.2014 - 11.2015
Project Engineer, Plant Engineering and Project Management
L.V. Technology Public Company Limited
11.2013 - 01.2014
Admin Staff, HR and Administration Department
Toyo-Thai Corporation Public Company Limited
06.2013 - 10.2013
Intern, Engineering Department
CP ALL Public Company Limited
03.2010 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Kasetsart University
06.2007 - 03.2013
High School/College - Mathematics-Science Program
Assumption College
05.1995 - 03.2007
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