Headline

Senior Engineer | Technical Program Management | Forward Learner at McKinsey.org | Manufacturing & CNC Programs | NPI → Mass Production | ₹10Cr Cost Savings

About

Program Manager with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing at Tata Electronics, transitioning from CNC process engineering to leading end-to-end NPI and mass production programs. I focus on scaling complex manufacturing operations by aligning engineering, operations, and vendor teams to deliver high-quality output at scale. Key Impact: >Scaled production to 100k units/day, leading NPI → Mass Production transition with >94% yield >Delivered ₹10 Crore+ cost savings through inventory optimization and data-driven decision-making >Achieved >95% yield across multiple NPI programs by driving cross-functional execution and structured problem-solving What I do best: >Lead cross-functional programs across engineering, operations, and suppliers >Drive process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies >Translate technical challenges into scalable, high-efficiency production systems >Use data (Power BI, dashboards) to drive decisions and track performance With a strong foundation in CNC manufacturing and program execution, I bring both technical depth and execution ownership to manufacturing programs. I’m currently exploring Program Manager roles in manufacturing, supply chain, and industrial startups — including remote/global opportunities.

Location

Hosur

Work experience

Senior Engineer at Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India, >Contributing to end-to-end program execution by owning key workstreams within NPI to mass production transitions >Coordinating with cross-functional teams (CNC, Quality, Operations, Vendors) to drive execution and resolve production challenges >Supporting program planning, tracking, and execution through KPIs like Yield, Cycle time, and OEE >Driving structured problem-solving and ensuring action closure across stakeholders >Participating in risk assessment, change management, and impact analysis for process improvements >Leading specific initiatives such as process optimization, Digitalization projects, and cost-reduction efforts >Facilitating daily reviews, stakeholder sync-ups, and shop-floor (GEMBA) execution tracking

Engineer 2 at Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Jul 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos, Hosur, >Led process improvement initiatives in CNC machining to enhance yield, reduce defects, and improve cycle time >Applied structured problem-solving methods (DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone) to address quality issues and machine downtime >Collaborated with cross-functional teams to stabilize processes and improve production efficiency >Planned and executed Design of Experiments (DOE) to validate process improvements >Standardized operations through SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation >Worked closely with customers and vendors to align on quality standards and process capability improvements >Contributed to cost optimization initiatives including inventory management and tool lifecycle improvements >Supported early NPI programs by ensuring manufacturability and process readiness

Graduate Engineering Trainee at Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India, >Gained hands-on exposure to CNC machining, production workflows, and shop floor operations >Supported senior engineers in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements >Participated in daily production reviews and GEMBA activities to understand real-time challenges >Assisted in data tracking and analysis for yield, downtime, and process performance >Learned and applied core engineering concepts like DFM and basic quality tools >Contributed to early-stage process stabilization and documentation efforts

Trainee at Upasana Engineering Ltd (Tvs Group), Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 · 8 mos, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India, >Gained practical exposure to manufacturing operations including cold forging, CNC machining, and heat treatment processes >Worked closely with shop-floor teams to understand machine operations, production flow, and daily execution challenges >Supported basic machining operations and assisted operators to understand tooling, setups, and process flow >Contributed to quality inspection activities using standard measuring instruments to ensure part conformity >Assisted in basic design tasks using CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor) for tooling and component understanding >Collaborated with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and planning to support daily operations >Coordinated with internal stakeholders (including parent organization teams) to support execution and issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

11th - 12th, Maharishi Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School