Engineer Management

VENI BATTAGIRI

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Ph.: 312-***-****

Cincinnati, OH – 45140

Summary

Over 11 years of Experience in Commercial Sales & Bid Support, Supply chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Project Management, Product Management, Engineering Design & Testing, Repair & Overhaul Services and Customized Service Agreements with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering & MBA

Extensive experience in working with Cross functional teams like Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Pricing, Services, Product Support, Quality, Strategic Business Development teams and different trade unions

Program & Product Management experience, including defining Strategy, Manpower and Resource planning, Marketing, Pricing, budgeting, scheduling, sourcing and execution in introducing new products to Market

Experience working on Aircraft Engines, Gas Turbines, Aero derivative Turbines, Air Compressors, Construction and Mining Equipment like Trucks, Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Motor Graders, Wheel Tractor Scrapers and Paving Products.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

GE Aviation, Cincinnati, OH Jul’15-Present

Sr. Manager - Sales & Bid Support

Provided expertise in the development of commercial growth strategies and proposals for new and existing contracts

Developed, optimized, and enhanced data quality with Material Analytics to assess customer long term profitability

Worked across the GE organization to develop creative commercial solutions that result in sustainable growth

Lead the financial analysis and review required for the offering of Business Plans through the Concession Review Board process to limit operating margin leakage

Established partnership with deal underwriting teams to ensure Platform goals and objectives are included from campaign kick-off through closure

Drive for effective and accurate deal presentation, review and approval with senior management

GE Aviation, Cincinnati, OH Jan’14-Jun’15

6 Sigma Black Belt – Supply Chain/Sourcing Cost Out

Took over $14M Cost out of CSA (Customized Service Agreement) contracts by working on Vendor repair development & Sourcing negotiation Projects

Worked with Commercial Platform Maintenance Cost & CMR (Contract Margin Review) teams to identify cost pressure opportunities

Explored new sources of repair and overhaul to achieve cost deflation

Helped CMR team improve Contract Profitability and Operating Margin

Worked with global MRO (Material, Repair & Overhaul) sites to flow down the new LTA’s (Long Term Agreements) signed

Helped Global teams in identifying, developing and implementing best practices and cost out project

GE Aviation, Cincinnati, OH Jan’13-Dec’13

Advanced Lead Engineer – Rotating Components & Control Systems Testing

Along with the Rotating Components testing, took the following Control Systems responsibilities

Designed & Built Commercial Engine Wet rigs and tested components for Frequency Response, Dynamic Response, Open loops, Closed loops, water & Ice Ingestion testing

Analyzed test data, both quantitative & qualitative, process and presented “Quality findings” to the Chief Consulting engineers and Senior Executive Management

Reviewed and presented critical test design requirements to represent both pre and posttest to meet Engineering, Certification needs and to demonstrate capabilities

Established the foundation plan for a future state of the art test facility, convinced management by translating Voice of Customer in to Voice of Business by Multi Generation Strategy planning to meet the future critical Engineering & Certification testing and validation requirements

Managed a team on Technicians & Test Specialists

Collaborated and led projects with various functional teams and trade unions

GE Aviation, Cincinnati, OH Dec’11-Dec’12

Lead Engineer – Rotating Components Testing

Achieved a FTY=1, 100% of the time, by applying Project Management techniques like Manpower and Resource planning, budgeting, scheduling, sourcing, procuring and execution of critical Engineering Research & Development and Certification tests on Aircraft Engines & Gas Turbine (LM6000, LMS100, LM25) Components

Planned & Executed Rotating Component tests like FBI, FBO, LCF, HCF on Fan, HPT & LPT Blades. (Fan Bird Ingestion, Fan Blade out, Low Cycle Fatigue, High Cycle Fatigue tests on High pressure turbine blades & Low pressure turbine blades)

Overload, particle ingestion and Impact tests on New materials

Analyzed test data, both quantitative & qualitative, process and presented “Quality findings” to the Chief Consulting engineers and Senior Executive Management

Managed a team on Technicians & Test Specialists

Collaborated and led projects with various functional teams and trade unions

United Technologies Corporation, Michigan City, IN Jun’10 - Nov’11

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Managed Engineers to introduce 2 new models machines in to the Market by working through all the 6 Sigma gate reviews

Worked with Marketing to review Competitive Strategy, redesigned machines before NPI to meet the market demands

Lead a team to help Concept, Design and Development of Diesel Engine driven Air compressors used in Construction, Mining, Industrial and petroleum applications

Developed testing strategy, reviewed with Management and executed it

Review planning & execution of testing and validation on Air Compressors.

Lead, Mentor & Coached new Technicians and Engineers as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), provide technical direction to develop functional knowledge of Machines and Business. Provide feedback, clarification and guidance

Achieved 13% reduction in costs by applying various cost reduction methods like Should Cost Modeling and Negotiating with Vendors.

Achieved 100% FTY=1 goal by resolving New Product Introduction and Continuous Improvement issues

Brainstormed for diverse views for improvement of Products and Processes

Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL Jun’08-May’10

Repair Development Engineer

Worked with Marketing team and lead the Introduction of 15 new latest emission compliant Engines and Engine kits to meet customer requirements

Reduced New Parts Usage by 27% by providing Leadership for growth and profit delivering, by utilizing strategic and creative thinking and taking initiative

Saved warranty spend by deploying 6 Sigma Projects in problem identification and resolution

Reused over 120 million lbs. of steel by Project identification, facilitation and execution of proposals for improving bottom line of the business

Saved over $26 m/Yr. by preparing and studying Warranty Analysis, mDRF, Product health and Component reliability of current products and prior to launching New products

Achieved cost reduction initiatives by applying latest techniques of remanufacturing and test validation

Achieved about 11% improvement in the bottom line by Selection of New suppliers and by Obtaining 1.6% improvement in Delivery performance working with Sourcing

Implemented Best practices like “Road to 90”, “Reduce, Reuse and Re Cycle”

Caterpillar Inc. (Contractor), Decatur, IL Jan’05-May’08

Mechanical Design Engineer – Engine Installation and Cooling System

Concept, design and development of Engine installation and Cooling System components that are Emission critical for machines

Review the Analysis and Performance of Air to Air, Air to Liquid coolers like After cooler, Radiator, Transmission and Power Train Cooler, AWD and Hydraulic Oil cooler

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain, Quality, Reliability and Product support Engineers in a collaborative work environment to accomplish various NPI objectives

Resolve issues related to EPA, and other Govt. safety standards and regulations audits

Work with quality engineers on PPAP, DOE, FMEA, APQP process, CTQ and DFM

EDUCATION:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Aug 2013 GPA (3.7)

Krannert School of Management, Purdue University, IN

Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering Dec 2005 GPA (3.5)

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Production Engineering May 2003 Honors with Distinction

Nagarjuna University, INDIA

No Sponsorship needed & Ready to relocate

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