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KRISHNAKUMAR VENKADASAMY

Chennai

Summary

PLM Engineer with expertise in change and material management, specializing in product improvement coordination and new product launches. Proficient in engineering change management processes, including thorough reviews of Engineering Change Orders and impact analysis. Experienced in leveraging SAP ERP systems and Teamcenter software for effective bill of materials and inventory management. Capable of analyzing operational data to implement corrective actions that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

PLM Engineer

Caterpillar
Chennai
04.2023 - Current
  • Utilizes Siemens Team Centre software for documenting and approving drawings.
  • Maintains E-BOM, C-BOM, and TC Configurator for specific product BOMs.
  • Checks drawings with 98% accuracy and provides feedback to design engineers.
  • Validates monthly rejection rate for precision and discretion.
  • Manages engineering change requests and notices.
  • Collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
  • Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Material Planner

Tekna Manufacturing
Chennai
02.2020 - 04.2023
  • Creating, maintaining, and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Ensures accuracy in parts lists, quantities, and specifications.
  • Collaborates with design engineers to align BOM structures with product configurations.
  • Uses SAP ERP, PLM systems for part revisions and lifecycle changes.
  • Analyzes engineering change orders and updates BOMs promptly.
  • Works with procurement and supply chain teams for accurate material planning.
  • Manages purchase orders for timely delivery.
  • Maintains ERP classification codes for component identification, ordering, and release.

Graduate Apprentice Trainee

Renault Nissan Automotive
Chennai
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with quality team to ensure standards.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for faults.
  • Comply to company policy and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
  • Adhere to the production plan and conduct the production to accomplish the daily tasks.
  • Assisting engineers in product development and testing.
  • Compiling and evaluating statistical data for product quality and reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Saveetha University
Chennai, India
10-2018

Skills

  • Change Management
  • Material Management
  • Inventory management
  • IMS data management
  • Teamcenter software
  • Bill of materials
  • Engineering change management
  • SAP ERP systems
  • Project management

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Accomplishments

  • Implemented a successful change management strategy for a large-scale technology project at Caterpillar, resulting in 98% project quality and a 30% reduction in project delays
  • Special Projects - Created engineering change notices for 11,000 parts for Caterpillar India OHT (Off-Highway Trucks), LMT (Large Mining Trucks) machine models, with a 100-hour target in September 2024

Timeline

PLM Engineer

Caterpillar
04.2023 - Current

Material Planner

Tekna Manufacturing
02.2020 - 04.2023

Graduate Apprentice Trainee

Renault Nissan Automotive
12.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Saveetha University
KRISHNAKUMAR VENKADASAMY