Vighnesh Nambiar
Indore
Summary
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineer with over 6 years of experience in automotive, heavy machinery, and industrial automation environments (Scania, MAN Trucks, Piab). Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing, industrialization, capacity planning, and shop-floor optimization, delivering measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, cycle time, and cost. Strong in data-driven problem solving, PFMEA/DFMEA, and cross-functional plant execution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & Industrial Engineering Lead
Concrete Technochem
Indore
12.2024 - Current
- Improved operational throughput by 10-15% through process standardization and workflow optimization.
- Reduced cycle time by 10-12% and material wastage by 20% using inventory forecasting and inventory management.
- Developed CapEx and OpEx plans and ROI models to support capacity expansion and equipment investments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and vendors for equipment, tooling and execution activities.
- Industrial Chemical Flooring Solutions
Lead Industrialization Engineer
Piab AB
Stockholm
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Led new product ramp-up and testing, increasing production capacity and operational capabilities by 15%.
- Drove DFA and PFMEA analyses in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Optimized packaging for a new product, resulting in a 15% reduction in overall costs.
- Conducted time studies and used historical data to estimate increased production capacity and support factory rampup readiness.
- Managed the development and continuous improvement of assembly processes and work instructions for both existing and new products.
- VA (Vacuum Automation) Division
Industrial Engineer
Scania CV AB
Södertälje
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted capacity analysis and re-engineered existing processes to integrate new powertrain components, increasing output by 15%.
- Led automation initiatives using vision systems and newly designed fixtures to integrate EV powertrain components into existing processes, with end-to-end responsibility for on-site commissioning.
- Optimized factory layout and material flow to reduce material handling effort and improve ergonomics.
- Improved OEE and overall operational efficiency by 20% through Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Heat Treatment Department for Transmission
Master's Thesis Student
Permobil
Sundsvall
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Applied VSM and production simulation (Visual Components) to improve material flow efficiency by 18%.
- Proposed Lean and 5S improvements increasing throughput by 12%.
- Wheel chair Assembly line
Graduate Engineer Trainee
ITL Industries
Indore
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Acted as the key contact for customer-specific SPM development, aligning technical requirements with operational feasibility.
- Reduced assembly cycle times by 15% through Lean re-engineering initiatives.
- Special Purpose Machine's Department
Industrial Trainee
MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd
Indore
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Applied Lean principles to streamline assembly workflows, reducing redundancies and improving operational efficiency by 18%.
- Developed and recommended a Kaizen-based method that minimized operator fatigue, enhanced workability, and boosted productivity by 25%.
- Engine and Axel Assembly Department
Education
Master of Science - Production Engineering & Management
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm04.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
India04.2018
Skills
- Complex assembly engineering
- Project management
- Kaizen implementation
- Process optimization
- Lean manufacturing
- PFMEA and DFMEA
- Value stream mapping
- Capacity planning
- Inventory management
- New product industrialization
- Bottleneck analysis
- Packaging optimization
- CapEx and ROI analysis
- Data-driven decision making
- Time and motion study software
- QCD management
- SAP PP/MM expertise
- Advanced CAD/CAM skills
- MES and ERP systems knowledge
- Factory simulation software proficiency
- Power BI and advanced Excel
Certification
- Excel Skills for Business, 07/01/23
- The Hidden Value - Lean Manufacturing and Services, 05/01/23
- Manufacturing Process with Fusion 360, 05/01/23
Languages
- English, Professional
- German, Basic A1/A2
- Swedish, Basic A1/A2
Other Information
EU Valid Driving license valid until - 2034, EU Blue Card Eligible (Employer doesn't need to Sponsor Visa)
Personal Information
- Relocation: Open to Relocation - Germany
- Title: Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer
- Visa Status: EU Blue Card Eligible
Timeline
Operations & Industrial Engineering Lead
Concrete Technochem
12.2024 - Current
Lead Industrialization Engineer
Piab AB
10.2023 - 11.2024
Industrial Engineer
Scania CV AB
06.2022 - 09.2023
Master's Thesis Student
Permobil
01.2022 - 11.2022
Graduate Engineer Trainee
ITL Industries
04.2019 - 05.2020
Industrial Trainee
MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd
05.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Production Engineering & Management
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology