
Vinod Viswanathan
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Skills
EngineeringContinuous improvementManufacturingProduct developmentLean manufacturingProject managementFinite element analysis5sQuality assuranceSix sigmaTeam managementTestingQuality managementPumpsRoot cause analysisProject engineeringKaizenMechanical engineeringFmeaProcurementProcess engineeringManufacturing engineeringValue stream mappingIsoProgram managementEngineering managementQuality controlTpmStress analysisAbout me
Practice and preach a customer focused, data driven management approach. A quick learner with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
Education

The University of Tulsa
2002 - 2004MS Mechanical Engineering
Indian School of Business
2013 - 2014PGPM Strategy & Leadership in Manufacturing
PSG College of Technology
1998 - 2002BE Mechanical Engineering
Experience

The University of Tulsa
Aug 2002 - Dec 2004Graduate Assistant
Gardner Denver
Dec 2004 - Mar 2013- Principal FEA specialist supporting all product improvement and new development projects- Reduced product development time by standardizing structural analysis procedures- Developed a high-pressure pump for offshore drilling rated for 2400HP- Designed a new line of low stress fluid cylinders that extended well service production life - Developed testing and remote monitoring capabilities to gather field data- Achieved annualized cost savings via VAVE, product rationalization and modular design work- Built BOMs and managed product data/drawings through SAP’s engineering module- Developed product marketing brochures for tradeshows Show less
Quality Engineering Manager
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013Development Engineer
Dec 2004 - May 2010

Cummins India
May 2014 - Jun 2021Planning & Logistics Leader (Projects Business)
May 2018 - Jun 2021Order Management Leader (Domestic Business)
Jan 2017 - Apr 2018Procurement Leader (Imports & Indirect)
May 2014 - Dec 2016

Cummins Inc.
Jul 2021 - Mar 2024Supply Chain Leader (Cummins Emission Solutions India)
Licenses & Certifications

Engineer in Training
State of Oklahoma
Six Sigma Green Belt
Cummins IndiaDec 2017
Certified Advanced Supply Chain Professional
International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management IFPSMJan 2020
Certified Supply Chain Professional
International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management IFPSMSept 2018
Six Sigma Sponsor
Cummins IndiaDec 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Vinod ViswanathanCummins Excellence Award - Brand Promise Cummins India Ltd Jul 2023 Securing exports business by leveraging the Indian manufacturing and supply chain footprint
- Awarded to Vinod ViswanathanCummins Excellence Award - Employee Impact Cummins India Ltd Jul 2023 Strengthening HSE culture and driving strategic risk mitigation initiatives in material handling
- Awarded to Vinod ViswanathanIntegrated Supply Chain Award - HSE Cummins India Ltd May 2023 Embracing excellence in HSE
- Awarded to Vinod ViswanathanIntegrated Supply Chain Award - Inventory Management Cummins India Ltd May 2023 Implemented replenishment based inventory strategies to drive turns improvement
- Awarded to Vinod ViswanathanCummins Excellence Award - Business Impact Cummins India May 2020 Drove functional synergies in new plant set up and supported industrial business growth
- Awarded to Vinod ViswanathanIntegrated Supply Chain Award - Synchronized Business Planning Cummins India Ltd February 1, 2020 Supply chain establishment for Projects Business plant
- Awarded to Vinod ViswanathanIntegrated Supply Chain Award - Winning at the Hand-Offs Cummins India Ltd May 2017 Reduction in import part exceptions with Join Venture Operations
- Awarded to Vinod ViswanathanMechThrust Technical Symposium - First Prize - Aug 2001 Presentation on latest trends in Automotive Technology
Languages
- enEnglish
- taTamil
- hiHindi
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