VIGNESH VENKATA SUBRAMANIAN
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Chennai
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
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
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Sree Sastha College of Engineering
01.2016
Skills
Enterprise Systems: SAP ERP, Infor Hexagon EAM, Windchill
Certification
FMEA - Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (UDEMY)
Interests
Traveling, Cricket, Tennis, Understanding Engineering Systems
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Technical Leadership: Cross-functional team management, technical mentoring, global standardization
- Problem Solving: Root cause analysis, FMEA, failure mode analysis, data-driven decision making
- Process Excellence: Lean Management, Kaizen, continuous improvement, operational efficiency
- Strategic Planning: Asset lifecycle management, budget planning, cost optimization, vendor management
- Compliance & Quality: ISO 9001, IATF TS 16949, EMS, Aerospace standards, audit management
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Engineer – Asset Management
VESTAS WIND TECHNOLOGY
02.2022 - Current
Maintenance Engineer
MRF PVT LTD
12.2020 - 01.2022
Machine Maintenance Engineer | Automotive
IM GEARS PVT LTD
03.2018 - 11.2020
HVAC Engineer | Wipro Site
SODEXO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PVT LTD
07.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Sree Sastha College of Engineering