Ramesh Rangamani
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven senior executive with 35+ years of progressive leadership experience across Engineering & Manufacturing operations, Product Design, Innovation & Development, and Customer relationship & management with customers worldwide. Proven track record of driving operational excellence with good Project Management across USA, UK, China, and India. Recognized for entrepreneurial agility, strategic business development, and building high-performing teams that consistently deliver exceptional results in diverse industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Medical devices and Industrial automation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Factory Operations
Ravi Crafts & Designs, Inc
Pune
03.2020 - 09.2025
- Overall responsibility to manage and run the Factory Operations with over 200+ manpower resources in Design, Tooling Manufacturing, Injection Molding & Assembly functions.
- Engineering & P&L responsibilities to drive Cost, Quality, reviewing RFQ’s, Design for Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning & Scheduling. Reverse Engineering & Prototyping as per customer needs.
- KRA’s: YoY Metrics set in the areas of Lean Manufacturing Product Engineering, DFM, DFMA, VAVE, PPAP
Head of Engineering & Operations
Liyang Engineering & Technology
Kunshan
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Led complete factory operations as SBU Head of a Taiwanese factory with 350+ workforce, managing tooling manufacturing, molding production, new product introduction, reverse engineering/VA-VE, and supplier qualification programs.
- Directed strategic development and productivity enhancement initiatives across the manufacturing facility.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning for the strategic business unit.
- Implemented process improvement and innovation programs driving operational efficiency.
- Ensured safety compliance and established robust project management and reporting systems.
- Oversaw Tooling approval & release for production, delivery of molded parts for major automotive and industrial clients, including sub-assembled components.
Divisional Head - Product Engineering Division
RLE India Pvt Ltd
India
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Reported directly to the Managing Director (India) with dotted-line reporting to VP of Global Engineering Centre (UK).
- Led operations expansion and Account Management initiatives with major automotive OEM partners, fully involving Techno-Commercial goals set by the Organization.
- Revenue Growth: Drove 60% increase in top-line revenue through strategic expansion and new customer acquisition for Product Engineering & Design Projects.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborated with Ford, GM, Daimler Benz Trucks, Caterpillar, Denso, and Hella Automotive Lighting, GE Healthcare to deliver comprehensive manufacturing solutions including outsourced tooling design and development.
- Product Development: Partnered with clients on R&D requirements and crafted tailored sourcing strategies leveraging RLE China's supply base.
- Talent Hiring & Management: Involved in the resource selection committee.
Director of Engineering Operations
RGBSI Inc
USA & India
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Reported to President & CEO (Michigan, USA) overseeing Indian operations with 500+ Design / PDC Engineers across multiple locations, managing concurrent projects in Medical devices, industrial automation, automotive, and aerospace sectors.
- Operations Leadership: Managed team of 400+ resources in India and 100+ employees at overseas sites, working with client’s design team.
- Process Excellence: Established processes, policies, SOPs, and SLAs across functions; developed and monitored KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
Director of Engineering & Business Development
Chakrika Technologies Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
USA & India
02.2004 - 04.2012
- Led startup and scaling of Tech Centre operations reporting directly to President/Owner (USA).
- Established full-service supplier capability for tooling and parts.
- Organizational Growth: Scaled operations from 20 engineers to 200+ employees managing in-house design and outsourced product development.
- Project Management: Directed multiple concurrent projects using advanced CAD/FEA simulation, DFMA tools, and PLM system integration.
- Vendor Development: Spearheaded supplier risk and performance assessments for metal/plastic parts and tooling; managed reverse engineering of large component portfolios.
- Customer Excellence: Maintained exceptional customer satisfaction through personalized relationships and prompt issue resolution throughout product lifecycle.
Vice President
Changepond Technologies Limited
India/UK/Italy
02.2003 - 03.2004
- Market Expansion: Secured new clients across UK and Europe including Fiat and Bonfiglioli Transmissions in automotive and industrial sectors.
- Team Deployment: Successfully deployed onsite team of 25+ engineers at customer locations in Italy.
- Delivery Excellence: Led large-scale outsourced projects from India, growing Chennai Product Design Center team to 60+ engineers releasing designs for Mfg.
- Training & Development: Designed comprehensive training programs enhancing team skills and ensuring alignment with global quality standards of clients’.
Senior Manager - Operations & Business Development, USA Division
3CRC Technologies Solutions Inc
Detroit, MI
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Transferred from India (Parent company: Pentafour Technologies Ltd) to USA to establish and lead US operations, building company's presence as full-service Engineering supplier covering Midwest and manufacturing in Mexico/Canada/India.
- Operations Leadership: Established full-service supplier capability for automotive clients in Michigan and Illinois, coordinating with India delivery team managing 300+ engineers.
- Revenue Growth: Expanded client base from 2 major clients (Ford Motors, Visteon) to 12+ Tier 1/OEMs and 20+ Tier 2 suppliers, achieving 300% revenue increase.
- Market Penetration: Successfully established well-managed project office overseeing all US operations and business development.
Project Manager
Pentasoft Technologies Solutions Ltd
USA/India
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Led global client projects managing 200+ product design and manufacturing engineers at Tidel Park Chennai Tech-Centre.
- Served as senior technical subject matter expert reporting to Technical Director with dotted-line to Head of Global Operations.
- Project Excellence: Developed and implemented project execution plans ensuring optimal productivity and on-time delivery.
- Product Management: Oversaw development of automotive products including plastic/metal components, tooling designs, automation tooling, and fixtures for BIW, exteriors, interiors, and trims.
- Global Sourcing: Managed full product lifecycle from concept to pilot production, sourcing from Chinese and Indian suppliers.
Manager - SE Asia (Plastics Tooling)
Whirlpool Corporation
Multiple Plants
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Responsible for supply base development in Southeast Asia with direct reporting to the Director – Global Sourcing, USA.
- Global Sourcing: Managed entire sourcing and procurement operations for Tooling and automation equipment across Southeast Asian manufacturing plants.
- Supplier Quality: Conducted periodic supplier qualification & quality audits ensuring competency alignment with company requirements for Tools & Molds.
- Knowledge Transfer: Traveled globally to implement best practices and train suppliers on Whirlpool's Global tooling methodologies & Design practices.
Assistant Manager - Technical Services
SRF Polymers Ltd
India
01.1992 - 02.1996
- Product Development: Led new product development for injection molds focusing on automotive parts; validated plastic part performance and managed metal-to-plastics substitution projects.
- Assisted in development of Specialty polymers for Medical disposable.
- Got hands-on 4 months training on Mold-flow software in Melbourne, Australia.
Manager - Production & Operations
Trans Plastics India Ltd
India
12.1987 - 01.1992
- Operations Setup: Medical disposable GF plant established in collaboration with German medical devices company.
- Setup Cleanroom manufacturing facility as Operations Head, delivering results exceeding management expectations.
- Training resources to adhere to the SOP’s / Cleanroom hygiene protocols and took charge of Manufacturing of disposables with over 150+ people in a fully automated plant.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Polyene General Industries Private Limited
Chennai
08.1987 - 12.1987
- Designed plastic molds and dies for drip irrigation product line; managed outsourced development and product qualification.
Education
Executive MBA -
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
01.2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Operations Management
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
01.2014
Master of Business Administration - International Marketing
Jaipur National University
01.2012
Master's Diploma - CAD/CAM/CAE: Tool Design & Project Management (PMP)
Pentasoft Technologies Training Center
Chennai, India01.1999
Degree in Business Administration -
Annamalai University
01.1992
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing Management
Institute of Marketing & Management (IMM)
01.1990
Post Graduate Diploma - Plastics Mold Design Engineering
Central Institute of Plastics Mold Technology (CIPET)
Guindy Campus, Chennai, India01.1987
4-Year Integrated Program - Tool & Die Engineering (Plastic Injection Molds)
National Tool & Training Foundation (NTTF)
Bangalore, India01.1986
Skills
- Engineering Manufacturing & Operations Excellence
- P&L Management & Revenue Growth
- Product Innovation, Development & NPI Launch
- Customer Relationship & Account Management
- Global Supply Chain Development (Europe & Asia)
- Vendor Development & Quality Audit
- Digital Manufacturing & Automation
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
Additional Information
Global Experience: Extensive business exposure across USA, UK, China, Germany, and Australia; traveled to 25+ countries in official capacity
Certified Mold Flow Specialist | Mold Flow - Australia | 1990
Short-term courses: DFMEA, DFMA, VAVE, TQM, PPAP, APQP, Six-Sigma, ISO for Automotive
Languages: English (fluent - speaking & writing), Chinese (moderate proficiency), Italian (basic level)
Personal: Married; Wife employed with Chennai Port Trust; Elder son - Post-Doc Fellow at Harvard University; Younger son - PhD Scholar at University of Tennessee, USA
Date of Birth: July 20, 1965 | Age:60 years
Timeline
Head of Factory Operations
Ravi Crafts & Designs, Inc
03.2020 - 09.2025
Head of Engineering & Operations
Liyang Engineering & Technology
04.2015 - 01.2020
Divisional Head - Product Engineering Division
RLE India Pvt Ltd
02.2014 - 03.2015
Director of Engineering Operations
RGBSI Inc
06.2013 - 05.2014
Director of Engineering & Business Development
Chakrika Technologies Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2004 - 04.2012
Vice President
Changepond Technologies Limited
02.2003 - 03.2004
Senior Manager - Operations & Business Development, USA Division
3CRC Technologies Solutions Inc
01.2000 - 01.2003
Project Manager
Pentasoft Technologies Solutions Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2000
Manager - SE Asia (Plastics Tooling)
Whirlpool Corporation
01.1996 - 01.1998
Assistant Manager - Technical Services
SRF Polymers Ltd
01.1992 - 02.1996
Manager - Production & Operations
Trans Plastics India Ltd
12.1987 - 01.1992
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Polyene General Industries Private Limited
08.1987 - 12.1987
Executive MBA -
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Post Graduate Diploma - Operations Management
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration - International Marketing
Jaipur National University
Master's Diploma - CAD/CAM/CAE: Tool Design & Project Management (PMP)
Pentasoft Technologies Training Center
Degree in Business Administration -
Annamalai University
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing Management
Institute of Marketing & Management (IMM)
Post Graduate Diploma - Plastics Mold Design Engineering
Central Institute of Plastics Mold Technology (CIPET)
4-Year Integrated Program - Tool & Die Engineering (Plastic Injection Molds)
National Tool & Training Foundation (NTTF)