Aparna Ravi
Summary
Professional with over 10+ years of experience with combination of technical and project management skills. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator /Executive Assistant/PMO
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
06.2024 - Current
- Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs), Prepare and analyze key reports, Executive summaries, anticipating problems and managing program risks and issues with escalation as appropriate.
- Streamlined the internal processes, ensure transparent & regular communication with in the department and stakeholders.
- Designed a customized feedback platform for stakeholders by collaborating with cross-functional teams, which enable efficient communication and actionable insights for continuous process improvement.
- Planning agenda of a strategic workshops and visit of Senior leadership of the company (Board of directors, president and vice president)
- Designed a program for identifying redundancies in the system, leading to optimized KPI outcomes through team-driven improvements and innovative solutions.
BIW Process Planner - Senior Engineer
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Conducted comprehensive process planning for BIW assemblies across multiple Mercedes-Benz production plants, including feasibility studies, facility provisioning and cycle time chart creation. Achieved line balancing to meet Takt times for new models, enhancing productivity in both greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Create and optimize body shop layouts, including electrical planning using Delmia software and collaborated with stakeholders to implement modifications that improved operational efficiency.
- Estimate costs, area, and equipment requirements to expand assembly line capabilities, ensuring the accommodation of future model additions and volume increases while optimizing space and financial investment.
- Led the strategic make-or-buy decision process for sub-assemblies, optimizing cost efficiency and supply chain effectiveness.
- Engaged with stakeholders to facilitate discussions on new model introductions, assessing and communicating product changes and their impacts on existing layouts and platforms.
- Managed critical stages of product development gateways from initial preplanning to SOP, ensuring alignment with project goals and timely execution.
- Provided technical support and training to manufacturing teams on virtual manufacturing software and techniques
BIW Robotic Simulation Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center INDIA
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Defined BIW process flow, Sequence of operations, achieving line balancing with weld spot distribution, conducted product validation & cycle time analyses, selected optimal robots & weld guns and performed ergonomics studies to enhance tool operations and workplace safety.
- Designed and implemented robotic cells, strategically selected and placed resources, and installed cable trays and electrical equipment to optimize production efficiency.
- Validated tools and provided kinematics for fixtures and grippers, providing critical design modifications to engineers that improved tool performance and reliability.
- Created and validated facility layouts, optimizing the arrangement of all equipment according to process requirements to maximize operational flow and efficiency.
- Established interference zones and designed collision-free paths for robotic operations, significantly reducing downtime and improving production safety.
- Regular discussions with stakeholders in production plant and Product development and suppliers to enhance the quality and efficiency.
- Conducted virtual tests and analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and improve overall manufacturing operations
Virtual Manufacturing Engineer
Satyam Venture Engineering Services Deputed to For
08.2014 - 03.2019
- Conducted digital product and process validations using Teamcenter, Vismock Up, and Process Simulate, supporting the virtual build event in accordance with the GPDS timeline to enhance production readiness.
- Performed product validations to ensure compliance with Ford's global manufacturing standards, significantly enhancing product quality and manufacturability.
- Engineered comprehensive process validations in a virtual environment using Process Simulate, optimizing BIW weld spot distribution, gun and robot selection and creating production layout.
- Provided pivotal technical guidance and engineering support throughout the design and processing phases from concept to SOP, driving advancements in product development and manufacturing processes.
- Developed and structured the Virtual Manufacturing Environment in Team Center Engineering PLM software, integrating product, process, and resource allocation to streamline manufacturing workflows and enhance production planning.
- Designed the Weld Information Master (WIM) and sealer drawings for BIW, facilitating accurate weld applications and enhancing structural integrity of vehicle bodies.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
ANITS, Affiliated Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India04-2014
Skills
- Program management & Project coordination
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized & team player
- Effective communication, Analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge about the Car manufacturing process flow and operations, BIW assemblies, Assembly sequence, processes and joining Technologies
- Software Knowledge : Process simulate, Delmia, Teamcenter, Vismock up
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Program Coordinator /Executive Assistant/PMO
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
06.2024 - Current
BIW Process Planner - Senior Engineer
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
02.2021 - 05.2024
BIW Robotic Simulation Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center INDIA
03.2019 - 02.2021
Virtual Manufacturing Engineer
Satyam Venture Engineering Services Deputed to For
08.2014 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
ANITS, Affiliated Andhra University
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