KAVYA GS

Senior Engineering Change Analyst

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced professional with over 7+ years in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Supply Chain, supporting end-to-end product development from concept to delivery. Skilled in PLM systems, change control, and cross-functional collaboration to drive process efficiency. Proven track record in optimizing supply chain workflows, ensuring inventory accuracy and production alignment. Strong in system integration and communication, bridging gaps across engineering, manufacturing, and logistics.

Overview

years of professional experience

Languages

Work History

Senior Engineering Analyst

Accenture

06.2022 - Current

Managed Product Change Notifications (PCNs), Last Time Buys (LTBs), and component obsolescence to reduce production disruptions and maintain supply chain continuity.
Led a team of 5 in executing Manage Discovery (MD) processes, enabling efficient information sharing with Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
Oversaw lifecycle management of 1,000+ parts within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, ensuring compliance with Google Datacenter product requirements.
Updated 100+ Bill of Materials (BOMs) for Top-Level Assemblies (TLAs) and Child Assemblies to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Managed attribute updates for 1,000+ parts, supporting procurement and strategic sourcing for specific business units.
Supported data center hardware development, including Component Parts, PCBAs, Trays, Racks, Custom Mechanical parts, and TLAs.
Acted as a key stakeholder for Program Managers at Google, contributing to program strategy and execution.
Reviewed product datasheets to analyze manufacturer part numbers and generate accurate descriptions and Part Numbers.
Identified and rectified discrepancies in existing Bills of Material (BOMs) to enhance the production process.
Executed Complex Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), and Deviations (DEV) in the Agile system based on inputs from change managers and client stakeholders.
Identified and verified parts received from suppliers and manufacturers.
Collaborated with Component Engineers on second sourcing of components to ensure supply continuity.
Planned and managed Procurement operations related to lifecycle phase management (EOP/EOL) through PDN/PCN.
Conducted process and supply chain management training for new hires, analyzed the impact of changes, and reported on SLAs, metrics, and PLM.

Component Engineer

element14

05.2016 - 12.2018

Establish and validate Bill of Materials (BOM) structures for new products, ensuring accuracy and smooth production processes, experience in FFF analysis
Responsible for component engineering for Passive components and Semiconductors.
Maintain part data in the Agile PLM.
Provide drop-in replacements and alternatives for risk parts.
Supported APAC/Newark/UK region clients.
Provided tactical assistance to the sales team, resolving customer queries through mails and calls.

Trainee Development Engineer

BEL

01.2015 - 01.2016

Gained Knowledge in testing Assemblies as per MIL standards.
Providing Circuit Level and Component Level.
Creation PO's and PR in the SAP system.
Assembly and testing of VHF/UHF Radios.

Education

Electronics Engineering Technology -

GMIT College

Davanagere

04.2001 -

Diploma - E&C

DRR Polytechnic