Vinod Viswanathan

Vinod Viswanathan

Graduate Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Engineering
    Continuous improvement
    Manufacturing
    Product development
    Lean manufacturing
    Project management
    Finite element analysis
    5s
    Quality assurance
    Six sigma
    Team management
    Testing
    Quality management
    Pumps
    Root cause analysis
    Project engineering
    Kaizen
    Mechanical engineering
    Fmea
    Procurement
    Process engineering
    Manufacturing engineering
    Value stream mapping
    Iso
    Program management
    Engineering management
    Quality control
    Tpm
    Stress analysis
  • About 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 - 2004
      MS Mechanical Engineering
    • Indian School of Business

      2013 - 2014
      PGPM Strategy & Leadership in Manufacturing
    • PSG College of Technology

      1998 - 2002
      BE Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience

    • The University of Tulsa

      Aug 2002 - Dec 2004
      Graduate 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 2013
      • Development Engineer

        Dec 2004 - May 2010
    • Cummins India

      May 2014 - Jun 2021
      • Planning & Logistics Leader (Projects Business)

        May 2018 - Jun 2021
      • Order Management Leader (Domestic Business)

        Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
      • Procurement Leader (Imports & Indirect)

        May 2014 - Dec 2016
    • Cummins Inc.

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

    • Engineer in Training

      State of Oklahoma
    • Six Sigma Green Belt

      Cummins India
      Dec 2017
    • Certified Advanced Supply Chain Professional

      International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management IFPSM
      Jan 2020
    • Certified Supply Chain Professional

      International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management IFPSM
      Sept 2018
    • Six Sigma Sponsor

      Cummins India
      Dec 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vinod Viswanathan
      Cummins Excellence Award - Brand Promise Cummins India Ltd Jul 2023 Securing exports business by leveraging the Indian manufacturing and supply chain footprint
    • Awarded to Vinod Viswanathan
      Cummins Excellence Award - Employee Impact Cummins India Ltd Jul 2023 Strengthening HSE culture and driving strategic risk mitigation initiatives in material handling
    • Awarded to Vinod Viswanathan
      Integrated Supply Chain Award - HSE Cummins India Ltd May 2023 Embracing excellence in HSE
    • Awarded to Vinod Viswanathan
      Integrated Supply Chain Award - Inventory Management Cummins India Ltd May 2023 Implemented replenishment based inventory strategies to drive turns improvement
    • Awarded to Vinod Viswanathan
      Cummins Excellence Award - Business Impact Cummins India May 2020 Drove functional synergies in new plant set up and supported industrial business growth
    • Awarded to Vinod Viswanathan
      Integrated Supply Chain Award - Synchronized Business Planning Cummins India Ltd February 1, 2020 Supply chain establishment for Projects Business plant
    • Awarded to Vinod Viswanathan
      Integrated 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 Viswanathan
      MechThrust Technical Symposium - First Prize - Aug 2001 Presentation on latest trends in Automotive Technology