Vignesh Nandabalan
Ladson,SC
Summary
Accomplished Senior Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in project management and cross-functional teamwork, previously at Mercedes Benz Vans LLC. Spearheaded major equipment installations and capacity expansions, enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully led green production initiatives, optimizing environmental compliance and achieving significant natural gas savings. Recognized for strategic planning and conflict resolution in high-stakes environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Mercedes Benz Vans LLC
Charleston, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Project manager in new Robot installation in Primer paint process and complete the project without major downtime to the plant operations.
- Contributed to capacity increase projects in Paint Shop, collaborating with multiple suppliers to enhance operational capabilities.
- Plant wide shutdown coordination to ensure smooth installation of equipment and process upgradation across the shops
- Facilitated project oversight for the engineering manager, emphasizing funding allocation and team skill development.
- Coordinated Green production project aimed at optimizing natural gas savings from boiler operation with HEX operation.
Senior Manager
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
09.2012 - 01.2020
- Launched production activities and stabilization of Topcoat process – 2012.
- Administered Installation of Transit wax booth – 2013.
- Installed Bus Chassis Paint shop to fulfill corrosion targets.
- Increased truck business capacity by managing RFQ preparation through handover process - 2015.
- Expanded new lifter system and PT/ED system to achieve 13 jph for volume demand.
Assistant Manager
Hyundai Motors India Pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
03.2006 - 09.2012
- Coordinated Fire revamping project – 2008 to restore production within a month through parallel production setup in top coat booth
- Installed Deadener Robot in new paint shop to support capacity increase and new model introduction - 2010
- Organized Aging Equipment Replacement Project for pretreatment and ED process areas - 2012
- New Compressor, Wiping m/c Installation for the new painting robots - 2012
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing Management
BITS Pilani
Rajasthan , India06-2009
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. SACOE, Anna University
Tiruchendur India06-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
PMI Institute
Penn, PASkills
- Project management
- Equipment installation
- Capacity planning
- Brownfield installation and coordination
- Paint shop equipment and process planning
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Environmental compliance
- Paint shop engineering expert
- Cross-functional teamwork
Summary Of Qualifications
PMP, 2025, Masters, Manufacturing Management, BITS Pilani, First Class, Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, Dr. SACOE, Anna University, 81%, Higher Secondary, 88%, SSLC, 93%
Certification
PMP Certification
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Mercedes Benz Vans LLC
01.2020 - Current
Senior Manager
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Hyundai Motors India Pvt Ltd
03.2006 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Manufacturing Management
BITS Pilani
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Dr. SACOE, Anna University
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
PMI Institute