Vijay R

Experience

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  ADROITEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (P) LIMITED

  Jun 2001 - Mar 2002

  Graduate Engineer Trainee

  CATIA V5 - Technical SupportInstallation,Training and Support

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  Johnson Controls

  Mar 2002 - Feb 2004

  Engineer

  • Worked on PLUS-Product Launch System that includes working with cross-functional teams to engineer and design structural assemblies and components of seating systems and interiors for PM49 Program of Daimler Chrysler through Johnson Control International. • Engineering interpretation of product specifications, functional requirements, and performance needs and translating then into creative product solutions, the development, documentation, and tracking of engineering information typical of the product development process, i.e. DVP&R, DFMEA, Change Authorization/Change Notice, product specifications, FMVSS standard and comfort criteria layouts. Show less

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  Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

  Feb 2004 - Dec 2021

  Work in collaboration with the Global Product data management team with Product Engineering and Manufacturing business lines. In addition to operational business , leading the role of AI accelerator for the Product Data Management team of Documentation Engineers, Process controllers , Data Scientists and Data engineers. Collaborating Business intellegence projects with data from IBM DB, HANA using Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBi and Python.Translating Business process and metrics to data science challenges, further transforming to detailed end-to-end solution requirements. inclusive of data access , comprehension and enhancements.Detailed requirements for tooling of the target deployment and production environment - for complete life cycle managementValue addition through AL/ML in terms of Process improvements, Value additions, efficiency improvements and quality Strategic sustainable captive business process creation from this engagements to bootstrap a self-service AI/ML Platform for design , process development and life cycle management Show less DAIMLER trucks Design and Development of Suspension System.Aftermarket Engineering.Technical Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction to team responsible for the Design, development & delivery of Suspension and module aggregates for Freightliner, Western Star & Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Program Management of Electric Mobility Group programs for NAFTA Engineering product development for Mexico Product Strategy team.Project management of Chassis team which includes Release of components and Drawings adhering to DAIMLER Standards. Issue management of components falling under manufacturability durability, fit, finish, Assembly and manufacturing requirements. Reduce time to market.Functional Responsibilities Manage daily activities, issue resolution and communication across the Cross functional project execution teams and ensure On-Time Delivery.Collaborate with other teams within R&D and across the businesses for best practice and Methodology's sharing.Energizing and engaging the team to drive retention Accelerate the innovative quotient of the team towards implementable solutions and create a performance driven & inclusive culture in the team.Develop and maintain Resource & Communication plans, financial, legal requirements for the Project and keep all the stake holders updated on deliverables status.Achieve Effective Resource utilization and maximize payback Show less

  • Senior Program Manager

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2021

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2004 - Mar 2015
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  Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI)

  Dec 2021 - now

  Senior Program Manager