Arjun Thangam
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Deputy Manager with over 11 years of experience in Aftersales Wiring Diagram development, project management, and process optimization within the automotive sector. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, engineering data interpretation, and quality assurance. Proven track record in tool development and automation that enhances productivity, accuracy, and delivery efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Leading Digital Transformation for next-gen wiring diagrams by evaluating and implementing advanced digital design solutions in collaboration with customers.
- Directed QA and preparation teams, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of high-quality design inputs for internal and offshore teams.
- Spearheaded internal and offshore project operations, driving milestones, enforcing timelines, and streamlining processes.
- Spearheaded process optimization initiatives that improved efficiency and productivity, overseeing resource allocation, tracking project progress, and troubleshooting challenges to keep projects on track.
- Created and deployed the Quality framework for Quality Assurance, improving process reliability.
- Reduced customer error outflow by 75% through targeted interventions and process optimization initiatives.
Assistant Manager
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with harness & product development teams to gather, validate, and integrate technical data into service manuals, ensuring alignment with company specifications.
- Led project management activities for eWD teams, ensuring on-time, high-quality design input delivery.
- Managed preparation teams and coordinated with Offshore Development Center (TCS) to achieve 100% delivery compliance.
- Oversaw resource allocation and operational efficiency to maintain smooth execution across projects.
- Received appreciation from NML for exceptional support during urgent project requests.
- Digitized mark-up process in Adobe Illustrator during the pandemic, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and earning RNTBCI Gold Award for Digital Transformation.
Senior Engineer
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Led a 6–7 member team delivering new-model wiring diagram projects with 100% FTR & OTD.
- Drove process improvements through SWOT analysis and corrective actions across the GAS2 team.
- Automated ground distribution circuit creation, saving 30+ hours per event.
- Received three GM Awards for outstanding team leadership, innovation, and delivery excellence.
Engineer
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Led automation initiatives in ACE tools and VBA, saving over 100 hours and improving efficiency in CNN and eWD generation.
- Collaborated with NML to resolve key quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Recognized with the “Best Employee” award for innovation and high-quality deliverables.
Graduate Trainee Engineer (GET)
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Completed Wiring diagram training in short period of time & deployed in project
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Institute of Road And Transport Technology
Erode, India04-2014
Skills
- Wiring Diagram
- VBA / Excel Automation
- Process Optimization
- Adobe Illustrator
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Engineering Data Interpretation
- Quality Assurance
- Offshore Team Coordination
- Resource Allocation
- Risk Mitigation
- SWOT
- Root Cause Analysis
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Work ethics
- Fast learning
- Adaptability
- Forward thinking
- Operations management
- Decision-making capacity
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Workload management
INTERESTS
Football, DIY repairs, Travel
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
04.2020 - 03.2023
Senior Engineer
04.2017 - 03.2020
Engineer
10.2015 - 03.2017
Graduate Trainee Engineer (GET)
09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Institute of Road And Transport Technology