Operations & Supply Chain Analyst (MBA Candidate)

ANUBHAV TEWARI

Corona, CA Open to Relocation 630-***-**** **************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Results-oriented MBA candidate with 5+ years of experience optimizing product lifecycles and supply chain workflows for Tier-1 automotive leaders. Leveraged Python and Google App Script to automate inventory reporting and tracking for 2,000+ critical parts, directly unblocking production bottlenecks. Proven track record of delivering over $2M in annual cost savings through data-driven process improvements and strategic vendor management. WORK EXPERIENCE

Rivian VW Technologies Prototype Analyst, Program Management Irvine, CA Sept 2025 – Present

●Engineered Python-based WITS reporting tool to automate inventory updates, eliminating manual data entry errors and labor time.

●Developed a live KPI dashboard in Google App Script to resolve a critical 2,000+ part shortage by providing real time MPL visibility.

●Managed procurement logistics and tracked on-time deliveries for prototype and LabCar builds across VW, Audi, Porsche, and Scout.

●Migrated part request workflows from fragmented Excel sheets to a centralized web portal to improve cross-functional accessibility.

●Created and maintained Confluence pages and trackers for shipment status, part orders, and shortages to ensure data transparency.

●Reconciled BOM/MPL data against live build feedback to drive 100% configuration accuracy and on time part delivery for Labcars.

●Directed end-to-end Change Management (ECR/ECO) workflows, ensuring full traceability and timely approval routing in Windchill.

●Led cross-functional meetings with engineering, supply chain, and global vendors to ensure build readiness and critical deliveries.

●Interpreted CAD and engineering drawings to validate part revisions and specifications, preventing incorrect part deliveries.

●Developed multiple live metrics dashboards to report delivery performance and inventory health to senior program management.

●Designed a "Red-Yellow-Green" escalation matrix web page in Python to identify potential delivery delays 2 weeks before build dates

●Analyzed historical build data to forecast resource and personnel requirements for upcoming NPI cycles, reducing overtime costs. Case New Holland Senior Lead Designer, Interior Systems Oak Brook, IL May 2025 – June 2025

●Led the end-to-end interior redesign of CNH’s Magnum tractor to improve operator ergonomics, visibility, and storage efficiency.

●Established a path tracking system for interior components to reduce assembly line stoppages for the Magnum redesign phase.

●Conducted a financial trade-off study between plastic injection materials for the storage lid to reduce material costs by 12%.

●Evaluated the long-term cost impact of 3D printing vs. traditional tooling for seat frame prototypes, justifying a $3M+ budget shift.

●Designed a storage lid from ground up in PTC Creo integrating focus on durability, usability, and cost-efficient manufacturing.

●Managed product data, BOMs, and design workflows using Teamcenter, ensuring compliance with lifecycle and release protocols.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams like HMI, manufacturing and engineering to align design intent with performance goals.

●Utilized Power BI to track program metrics, generate timelines, and present insights for design decisions and stakeholder reviews.

●Performed thermal analysis to simulate and analyze stress and failure in the lid compartment hinges and identify attachment points.

●Packaged high voltage batteries and created enclosures for components inside storage compartment using plastic injection molding.

●Released Engineering Change Orders and maintained full change documentation for each product throughout its entire lifecycle.

●Created a Teamcenter release checklist for interior systems, reducing the average EC cycle time by ensuring first-pass data accuracy. Ford Design Engineer, Interior Systems Irvine, CA Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

●Spearheaded the design of seat frame for next-gen EVs using 3DX and leveraged 3D printing for annual cost savings of $160K+.

●Developed a "Back-up Supplier" matrix for interior trim components to prevent production halts during global logistics disruptions.

●Collaborated with packaging engineers to redesign sun visor geometry, maximizing shipping density and reducing logistics costs.

●Managed product data, ECOs, and lifecycle processes in Windchill, ensuring configuration accuracy and cross-functional alignment.

●Optimized IM seat structure design for durability and compliance with PLM protocols to achieve annual cost savings of $110K+.

●Applied DFM principles in 3DX to optimize the design of the IM seat belt bezel cover to attain an annual cost reduction of $85K+.

●Streamlined the design of the sun visors to reduce weight by 24% and saved $94K+ in annual production costs with no quality loss.

●Executed iterative testing of 15+ 3D printed coat hook prototypes on a custom testing buck to boost durability in under 1 month.

●Coordinated DVP&R activities, facilitating seamless transitions from design to production with robust validation processes.

●Worked closely with suppliers to improve injection molding processes, decreasing cycle times and minimizing production defects.

●Provided data-driven cost breakdowns to the procurement team to assist in price negotiations for high-volume sun visor contracts.

●Performed on-site audits of injection molding suppliers to verify production capacity and quality controls for high-volume seats.

●Introduced a "Scrap Reduction" initiative during the prototyping of coat hooks, reducing material waste in the R&D lab by 15%. Navistar Design Release Engineer, Body Interior Trim Chicago, IL Jan 2022 – Mar 2024

●Reinvented the sun visor design philosophy to increase coverage by 20% and introduced extendable visors in the US truck market.

●Utilized Teamcenter to control 5+ product data, track design iterations, and ensure lifecycle compliance across engineering teams.

●Leveraged DFSS to finalize the production ready design of the sun visors with suppliers and slashed production lead times by 15%.

●Delivered continuous full-cycle engineering support to accelerate part deliveries for 5+ interior trim components by 60%.

●Pioneered 3+ smart sun visor designs that incorporate opacity controls and drove their evolution from concept to production.

●Innovated designs for modular sleeper cabinets and a sleeper control panel in Siemens NX to boost design efficiency by 15%.

●Led efforts to improve quotation accuracy for the supply of new injection-molded sun visors, bringing the deviation to under 10%.

●Prototyped 5+ components to ensure compliance with 100+ functional specifications and reduce production errors by 25%.

●Developed bolted and welded assemblies using CATIA V5, ensuring compliance with customer specs and integration requirements.

●Managed supplier relationships for product changes, ensuring seamless integration within PLM systems and minimizing lead times.

●Established a quarterly "Vendor Scorecard" system to evaluate supplier lead times and quality, identifying underperforming vendors Webasto R&D Engineer (Intern) Plymouth, MI Jan 2021 – Mar 2021

●Supported PLM activities by maintaining design documentation, BOM management, and change control processes in Windchill.

●Designed 116 rear window bumpers for the 2021 Ford Bronco to boost assembly precision to eliminate damage occurrence by 90%.

●Enhanced bumper design efficiency by modularizing 6+ distinct functional features to reduce assembly time by 33%.

●Conducted DFMEA and Stress Analysis in Fusion 360 to maximize bumper durability, reducing rear window failure rates by 25%.

●Utilized CATIA V5 to optimize latch designs and achieve an annual cost reduction of $1.87M+ and increase the runway by $155K. Webasto DFMEA Engineer (Intern) Rochester Hills, MI Apr 2020 – Jul 2020

●Devised 108 regression models to improve vehicle aerodynamics by 12% by lowering sunroof curvature using Minitab 18.

●Optimized 6+ sunroof components in Siemens NX for the Mercedes Maybach ensuring compliance with 60+ design requirements.

●Accelerated test data analysis to detect unit failures 15% faster, cutting manufacturing cycle time for sunroof production by 40%.

●Utilized MATLAB and Minitab 18 for advanced data modeling, driving design improvements for 3+ sunroof assembly components.

●Performed DFMEA in Fusion 360 to uncover failure modes in 5+ sunroof components, enhancing reliability and durability by 12%.

●Designed and managed large assemblies in CATIA V5 streamlining GD&T workflows for increased manufacturing precision by 20%. Webasto R&D Engineer (Intern) Rochester Hills, MI Nov 2019 – Jan 2020

●Optimized 50+ regression models in Minitab 18 to improve GD&T precision and enhance manufacturing predictability by 20%.

●Conducted DFMEA in Fusion 360 to validate component integrity under operational loads to improve durability by 20%.

●Designed 15+ MATLAB simulations to optimize testing workflow, improving efficiency and boosting analysis accuracy by 25%. SKILLS

Supply Chain & Manufacturing: Vendor Management, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), Injection Molding, 3D Printing. Data & Automation: Python, Google App Script, Power BI, Tableau, MATLAB, Minitab 18 Product Management: PLM, Windchill, Teamcenter, BOM Management, ECM, ECO, Lifecycle Analysis Design: Prototyping, Concept Design, Surface Modeling, Rendering, CAD, CAE, DFX, DFMA, DFSS, GD&T, 2D Drawings Software: CATIA V5, 3DX, SolidWorks, NX, Creo, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Blender, 3DS Max, MATLAB, Simulink, Jira, Tableau Manufacturing: Injection molding, 3D printing, Low pressure molding and Ultrasonic welding. CERTIFICATION

●Investment Banking Job Simulation J.P. Morgan (Issued Oct 2025)

●Analyze Apple’s Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal Bloomberg (Issued Oct 2025)

●Business Analysis & Process Management Coursera Project Network (Issued Oct 2025) EDUCATION

Westcliff University Irvine, CA Graduating: June 2026 Master of Business Administration (MBA), Product Management GPA: 4.00 Kettering University Flint, MI Graduated: Dec 2021 Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.49 Concentration: Automotive Engineering Design Minor: Electrical Engineering

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