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title: "Nagendran S - Senior Engineer in Hosur | Tal"
description: "Meet Nagendran S, Senior Engineer | Technical Program Management | Forward Learner at McKinsey.org | Manufacturing & CNC Programs | NPI → Mass Production | ₹10Cr Cost Savings based in Hosur."
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# Nagendran S on Tal

## 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

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