Vishnu Vardhana Govindaraju
Coimbatore
Summary
Manufacturing Engineering leader with over 12 years of experience in industrializing complex electric vehicle and battery products. Expertise in commissioning large-scale factories and implementing modular, automation-ready processes. Proven ability to achieve significant reductions in takt time and optimize CAPEX-efficient line designs in dynamic environments. Strong team-building skills enhance production system flexibility and scalability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
GM – Manufacturing Engineering
Exponent Energy
Bengaluru
03.2024 - Current
- Leading NPI for two new products using DFA/DFM/PFMEA governance.
- Commissioned ₹10 Cr modular SPMs for future-ready flexibility.
- Designed cost-effective high-flexibility production flows.
- Achieved 12% VAR via targeted automation.
DGM – Head, Manufacturing Engineering Assembly
Ather Energy
Bengaluru
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Built & structured a 20-member ME team for Battery + Vehicle Assembly.
- Implemented MES–PLC integrated multi-model line for 16 variants.
- Enabled AGV-based chassis logistics, improving consistency & ergonomics.
Senior Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
Ather Energy
Bengaluru
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Commissioned 3 battery lines (4.3L/yr capacity) at Hosur.
- Achieved 50% takt-time reduction using SCARA-based modularization.
- Standardized machine architecture reducing developmental time by 30%.
- Commissioned second vehicle factory with slat conveyor achieving 2X productivity.
Manager – Manufacturing Engineering (Battery)
Ather Energy
Bengaluru
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Industrialized 21700 battery pack (125K/yr) with ₹15 Cr project budget.
- Developed closed-loop cell pick & place system handling ±1.6mm variation.
- 2× epoxy dispensing cycle time improvement (11 min → 5.5 min).
- Delivered RS welding automation (5.5 min cycle time).
- Led PPAP across two models with PFMEA-driven improvements.
Manufacturing Engineer
Proterra Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Improved automation throughput by 35%.
- Commissioned functional testers; deployed SCADA.
- Built maintenance utilization and scale-up systems.
Manufacturing Engineer & Leadership Rotational Program
Cummins Inc.
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Ramp-up of V8 test line to 100 engines/shift.
- Introduced NVH-in-hot-test environment.
- 20% productivity improvement via Kaizen.
- Built SQL/Matlab analytics systems.
- Managed 82-person shift operations.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Cummins Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Introduced SMART torque tools.
- Achieved $36K annual savings.
Education
Master of Engineering - Manufacturing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor01.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore05-2012
Skills
- GD&T expertise
- Measurement systems analysis
- Team leadership
- Design for manufacturing
- Industrial automation
- Manufacturing technology integration
- CAD proficiency
- Data analysis and simulation
Timeline
GM – Manufacturing Engineering
Exponent Energy
03.2024 - Current
DGM – Head, Manufacturing Engineering Assembly
Ather Energy
03.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
Ather Energy
03.2021 - 03.2022
Manager – Manufacturing Engineering (Battery)
Ather Energy
03.2019 - 03.2020
Manufacturing Engineer
Proterra Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2019
Manufacturing Engineer & Leadership Rotational Program
Cummins Inc.
01.2014 - 10.2017
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Cummins Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Engineering - Manufacturing
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
PSG College of Technology