Vignesh Baskaran, Manager Projects

Vignesh Baskaran

Manager Projects

NWTN Technologies LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
9 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 7 Months

Manager Projects at NWTN Technologies LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since March 2023

• Proficient in Material preparation for milestone & gate reviews with required key performance indicators and presenting to chief Engineers and External customers.
• Developing competitive R&D/MFG plans with stakeholders for new products introduction in market.
• Develop Risk management plan for the short-term planning activities to mitigate on time.
• Work with management to Identify and execute the day-to-day operations and tasks needed to support the team strategy and plan, including business case development to support initiatives.
• Conduct R&D follow-up meeting to discuss about Customer VOC complaints from market intelligence team.
• Manage Proto build based on product planning requirements in terms of Manpower & Timeline planning.
• Prepare and manage the Launch plan for OEM process in new SKD plant according to Quality planning.
• Successfully Completed SKD - GSO conformity, made in UAE layout audits and got approved for the same.
• Prepare Weekly reports for the AS service and MFG quality issues to identify failure modes in the parts.
• Implementation & Training for MFG Quality Improvement tools for Team - KAIZEN, 7QC tools, etc.,
• Manage ERP release works in BOM systems and routings with R&D and ME

Vehicle Project Management - Senior Engineer at Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center
  • India - Chennai
  • April 2017 to December 2022

• Proficient in Material preparation for milestone & gate reviews with required key performance indicators and presenting to chief Engineers and External customers.
• Experience in adapt to process changes and improvements on an ongoing basis with Decision and problem-solving ability.
• Coordinating between Chief Vehicle Engineer and the cross functional design & development Teams of R&D, Testing, Regulation, Marketing, Quality, Purchase, Manufacturing to achieve each project milestone in Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance projects globally (End to End Development & LCP)
• Experience in accommodate Nissan White book requirements towards Marketability Improvement items.
• Developing competitive R&D/MFG strategies with counterparts for new products introduction in market
• Support Global Technical Center - HQ in Japan for managing Key projects across world.
• Received NISSAN VP Award for Project Management Coordinator from India R&D team for new vehicle project to RUSSIA, completed with the required PQCOP.

Manufacturing Project Senior Engineer at Wheels India Limited
  • India - Chennai
  • August 2014 to March 2017

• Proficient in PFMEA, PFD, HIRA (BS OHSAS), 8D, OCP, CONTROL PLAN and SOP
• Project in charge for New Product implementation in MFG and supporting in testing of that products (Wheels). Responsible for OEE of process as well
• Project Lead for installation & commissioning of new machines in wheel assembly line & rims manufacturing line. Well knowledge in Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electrical drives.
• Certified Internal Auditor& Core group member of BS OHSAS 18000:2007 Standards
• Management Executive for Management of Change forum (MOC)
• Reverse engineering methodology for VA/VE, benchmarking and competitive analysis
• Hands on experience in Reviewing engineering drawings, layouts, technical specifications and cost estimates for erection & commissioning of the machinery and in field installations with safety measure

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Anna University
  • May 2014

Specialties & Skills

Project Strategy
Manufacturing
Operation
Project Management
Budget and Cost Management
Strategic Perspective
Project Management
Risk Management
Problem Solving
Process Optimisation

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Field Hockey
    Registered Coach and Manager in Hockey India Worked as Manager for National Level Hockey Tournaments Participated in University level Hockey Tournaments and Club tournaments