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GOWTHAM RAJAN

Bangalore

Summary

Configuration Management specialist with over 13+ years of diverse experience in configuration and product data management, NPI programs, customer projects, and global cross-functional operations. Expertise in managing multiple projects, optimizing supply chain operations, and driving product data and lifecycle management initiatives. Proven track record in delivering high-impact programs that drive organizational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR CHANGE AND CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

GKN AEROSPACE
India
03.2023 - Current
  • Directing team efforts to achieve compliance with all relevant data and configuration management policies, airworthiness certification requirements, leading to the successful delivery of solutions for the GE Industrial Gas Turbine Engine, Airbus, and Boeing Commercial Aircraft program
  • Responsible for planning and scheduling required engineering activities to achieve program and project objectives.
  • Responsible for audit AS9100 (Internal and external), KPI's, implementing training and capability strategies to manage the training, innovation, mentoring, and development of engineers.

CONFIGURATION PRODUCT OWNER

GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE)
India
07.2016 - 02.2023
  • Serving as the Configuration Product Owner within Product Line Management, responsible for Product Sustenance by developing, maintaining, and releasing comprehensive wind turbine configurations tailored for APAC and EMEA regions, employing variant management and modular product structuring techniques
  • As Chairperson for the Change and Technical Review Boards, I meticulously organize and lead meetings, steering the processing and approval of over 200+ ECOs vital to safety, quality, cost analysis, Inventory, and operational enhancements
  • This involves conducting thorough business impact analyses and coordinating with internal engineering stakeholders and external partners
  • Demonstrating prowess in New Product Development, I orchestrated a cross-functional team of over 50+ global members to deliver engineering milestones for GE's flagship wind turbine
  • This included adeptly managing BOM changes across segments and fostering seamless collaboration among sourcing, engineering, Certification authorities, program management, Supplier and executive leadership, resulted in >1GW of orders and ~$100M in revenue '20/'21 in the APAC region
  • Crafting a robust configuration strategy and rules encompassing eBOM, mBOM, and technical sales features and options to ensure precise component integration into customer-specific BOMs with absolute accuracy
  • Additionally, overseeing updates throughout the planning, construction, and installation phases
  • Functioning as a Subject Matter Expert in Tool Development and Migration, I spearheaded product migration efforts for Configuration, Change, Manufacturing, and Order Management Modules.

DESIGN ENGINEER (CHANGE AND CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT)

CYIENT LIMITED
India
03.2013 - 07.2016
  • Implemented change management strategies resulting in 100% on-time delivery of LCA TEJAS, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  • Supervision of the changes along with the CCB board to ensure safety and critical quality changes were implemented on time in BOM, Coordinated the assembly line efficiently for the various operations for LCA Aircraft Inventory Management, from raw material processing to final product packaging.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

GTRE DRDO
India
07.2011 - 02.2013
  • Additive Manufacturing Department: Focused on verification and preparation files for prototyping, responsible for developing reverse engineering models for 3D printing.

Education

B.E. Aeronautical Engineering -

mBOMeBOMAnna University - Srinivasan Engineering College

Skills

  • Configuration Management
  • Product Life Management (PLM)
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • ERP/SAP/Sales Force/PLM tools (Windchill, Enovia)
  • Word, PowerPoint & Excel Dashboard
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Management

Certification

Green Belt Certified, GE, India, 2017

Timeline

SENIOR CHANGE AND CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

GKN AEROSPACE
03.2023 - Current

CONFIGURATION PRODUCT OWNER

GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE)
07.2016 - 02.2023

DESIGN ENGINEER (CHANGE AND CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT)

CYIENT LIMITED
03.2013 - 07.2016

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

GTRE DRDO
07.2011 - 02.2013

B.E. Aeronautical Engineering -

mBOMeBOMAnna University - Srinivasan Engineering College

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