Sridhar Ramakrishnachar

Director, Engineering

Tenneco Powertrain

07.2021 - Current

Company Overview: M/s Tenneco Powertrain (Formerly called as M/s Federal Mogul Powertrain) is a IATF /TS 16949 certified company manufacturing automotive components like Piston, Rings, Pins, Sealings, Bearings, Spark Plugs, Valve Seats & Valve Guides. Globally Tenneco Powertrain is an innovative and diversified $7.4 billion global supplier of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions to manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles, as well as in power generation, aerospace, marine, rail and industrial engines.
Responsible for Design & Development of Core Engine Components (Piston, Rings, Sealing, Bearings, Valve Train and Ignition).
Having dual reporting to MD India and VP-Product & Technology, Tenneco Inc located in Germany.
Responsible for Robust Design, Analysis, Development and seamless launches of core power train components for a wide customer base covering most of OEMs manufacturing Bi wheelers, Passenger Cars, Heavy Duty & Larger Bore Vehicles.
Having good experience in handling Indian as well as Global Customers from US, Europe, Japan and Koreans OEMs.
Shoulders responsibility in Global Transfer Programs, Foot print localizations, Growth Strategy and Alternate product introduction.
Apart from current responsibilities, now tasked to handle development of Advanced Technology Powertrain components to meet upcoming norms like BS VII, Trem V, CAFE and Hydrogen Fuel Engines, under Vision 2027 Program.
Responsible for leading the India & Global Engineering team with Tech Centre located in Bengaluru.
Responsible for robust product design and Development for India as well a Global Engines, always ensured that all product designs are globally benchmarked and are fully validated to the best expectation of customers and monitored till SOP + 90 days.
Benchmark competitor as well as Global Engine platforms, so that our products are always ahead of desired technology demands and can easily meet the customer expectation.
Constantly working to improve the core engineering skill set and competencies of engineering team.
Key player in developing India Business Growth strategy along with Sales and Operation.
Proactive customer engagement by showcasing latest technologies to support their advanced engine demands.
Working closely with Purchase team for Raw Material localization with minimum validation.
Have a personal target to meet one customer / week to keep engaged and updated.
M/s Tenneco Powertrain (Formerly called as M/s Federal Mogul Powertrain) is a IATF /TS 16949 certified company manufacturing automotive components like Piston, Rings, Pins, Sealings, Bearings, Spark Plugs, Valve Seats & Valve Guides. Globally Tenneco Powertrain is an innovative and diversified $7.4 billion global supplier of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions to manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles, as well as in power generation, aerospace, marine, rail and industrial engines.
Having overall experience of about 35 years, majorly as Engineering Head for Design and Development of core engine components for Automotive Engines, with some experience in manufacturing during start of career.
So far had three “S” Curves in my career path, first started as a faculty in a University Engg College, later moved to gain Manufacturing experience and now leading Engineering function.
Worked hard to elevate a normal technical office to get recognized globally as One of Technical Centers for Global Tenneco Powertrain.
Further worked hard by enhancing engineering capabilities, to get elevated as Global Engineering and Technical Centre.
It is now started providing engineering supporting to US, EMEA and APAC regions, since Oct 2024.
Given Major Contribution to maintain No 1 position in India against competition.
Having Strong leadership capability with excellent strategic vision and conceptual skills, Attracted, inspired, coached, trained, retained and fosters leadership across a team, which helped to develop an extraordinary engineering team with a passion which got global recognition.
Having excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to resolve problems with poise, tact and diplomacy also poses Strong reasoning skills and technical troubleshooting skills.
Very well recognized by our Customers, Won Series of Awards from Various OEMs, Most importantly a Personal Recognition from one of India major OEMs, with an award as “I Can Count on you”.
Nominated as Technical Representative from Tenneco for ACMA.
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Expanded into new markets, conducting thorough market analysis and establishing key local partnerships.
Revolutionized customer service protocols, significantly improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging development of cutting-edge solutions.
Cultivated high-performance executive team, selecting and mentoring candidates for key leadership roles.
Elevated company profile in industry by spearheading comprehensive rebranding initiative.
Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.