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VIGNESH VENKATA SUBRAMANIAN

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Chennai

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Strategic Maintenance Engineer with 9+ years of progressive experience driving operational excellence across manufacturing, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. Recognized for implementing data-driven maintenance programs that reduce downtime by 30%, optimize asset performance, and deliver measurable cost savings. Expert in SAP ERP and Infor EAM systems with proven success in leading cross-functional teams, establishing preventive maintenance frameworks, and achieving maintenance excellence at global scale. Core Expertise: Enterprise Asset Management | Preventive & Predictive Maintenance | SAP & Infor EAM | Process Optimization | Root Cause Analysis | Compliance Management (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) | Team Leadership | Lean Management.

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Senior Maintenance Engineer – Asset Management

VESTAS WIND TECHNOLOGY

02.2022 - Current

Leading asset lifecycle management and maintenance excellence initiatives across Vestas service warehouses, driving operational efficiency and cost optimization for renewable energy infrastructure.
Key Achievements:
Drove Global Maintenance Excellence: Created standardized maintenance template for User Manuals, adopted by TCM Tooling team globally, establishing consistency across all Vestas service warehouses
Technical Leadership: Appointed as Technical Lead for Preventive Maintenance & Repair L4 process across Vestas Service Warehouses, successfully implementing PM project that achieved maintenance excellence standards
Cost Optimization: Developed comprehensive standard work instructions for maintenance activities (inspection, calibration, PM, repair), generating substantial cost savings during tool movements between sites
Automation & Innovation: Spearheaded automation initiatives and strategic equipment reuse programs across multiple plants, reducing capital expenditure by 20%
Asset Performance Management: Designed and implemented equipment maintenance strategies aligned with business objectives, including critical equipment prioritization, spare parts optimization, and condition monitoring programs
Core Responsibilities:
Manage complete asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposal in collaboration with Asset Manager, developing investment strategies for physical assets
Monitor and control maintenance-specific KPIs, driving continuous improvement in equipment reliability and operational efficiency
Lead local and regional maintenance teams, ensuring technical excellence and cost-effectiveness of planned maintenance activities
Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability teams to identify underperforming assets, conduct root cause failure analysis, and implement corrective action programs
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including FAT, SAT, records, databases, and engineering drawings for assets across multiple regional factories

Maintenance Engineer

MRF PVT LTD

12.2020 - 01.2022

Managed preventive and breakdown maintenance programs for tire manufacturing equipment, focusing on reducing downtime and improving product quality.
Key Achievements:
Quality Improvement: Reduced tire scrap rates by 15% through systematic root cause analysis and elimination of recurring defects
Reliability Enhancement: Improved MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) by 25% and reduced MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) by 30% through data-driven maintenance strategies
Machine Optimization: Enhanced green tire stitching operations through precise parameter calibration (pressure settings, radial/traverse movements), improving first-pass yield by 12%
Continuous Monitoring: Established machine capability index monitoring system to maintain optimal operating conditions and prevent quality deviations
Core Responsibilities:
Planned, scheduled, and executed comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for all plant machinery, ensuring 95%+ equipment availability
Performed breakdown maintenance on tire building machines (VMI VAST, MILEXX, BAMTRI) with thorough root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions
Ensured 100% compliance with ISO 9001/IATF TS 16949 standards through meticulous documentation and systematic follow-up procedures
Troubleshot and repaired complex pneumatic and hydraulic systems including valves, cylinders, seals, timing belts, conveyors, and linear bearings

Machine Maintenance Engineer | Automotive

IM GEARS PVT LTD

03.2018 - 11.2020

Led maintenance operations for precision manufacturing equipment in automotive gear production facility, supporting quality and production objectives.
Key Achievements:
Downtime Reduction: Decreased machine downtime by 35% through strategic Kaizen implementations and proactive maintenance planning
Cost Savings Initiative: Generated ₹2.5 million in annual savings by eliminating oil leaks, air leaks, and optimizing power consumption across the plant
Reliability Metrics: Improved MTBF by 28% and reduced MTTR by 32% while maintaining machine capability index within specification limits
Low-Cost Automation: Designed and installed pneumatic and hydraulic valve units for automation projects, reducing process cycle times by 18%
Audit Excellence: Achieved zero non-conformances during ISO 9001/IATF TS 16949, EMS, and Aerospace audits through comprehensive compliance management
Core Responsibilities:
Developed and executed preventive maintenance schedules for CNC, VMC, grinding, drilling machines, and heat treatment furnaces
Administered spare parts inventory management through SAP ERP, optimizing stock levels and reducing procurement costs by 15%
Led machine layout optimization and commissioning projects for various equipment installations, ensuring minimal production disruption
Performed precision machine alignments (X-axis, Z-axis, spindle, chuck) for CNC and VMC equipment, maintaining tolerances within ±0.005mm
Reconditioned CNC machines (TAKISAWA, Microsmatic) and serviced pumps and motors, extending equipment lifecycle by 20%
Trained new technicians and international employees on machine operations, compressor monitoring, and safety protocols
Supported SLDC and NLDC activities and implemented Lean Management techniques to improve workplace safety and efficiency

HVAC Engineer | Wipro Site

SODEXO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PVT LTD

07.2016 - 08.2017

Managed preventive maintenance programs for critical HVAC infrastructure supporting large corporate facility operations.
Core Responsibilities:
Executed planned preventive maintenance programs for AHUs and chiller systems serving 5,000+ occupancy facility
Monitored chiller and AHU operations ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality standards
Coordinated with vendors and transporters for timely procurement of materials and spare parts