Manjunath Vangi
Malovice,Czech Republic
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in budget management, risk assessment techniques, and a customer-focused approach. Demonstrates strong change management capability and a deep understanding of product development. Proficient in project scheduling and management, high-value project oversight, and CAD software. Skilled in vehicle integration, risk mitigation techniques, cross-functional coordination, and technical communication. Committed to driving successful project outcomes through effective leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Customer project manager
Robert Bosch
Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
08.2021 - Current
- Managed all client communications for improved relationship building.
- Implemented process improvements for increased project performance.
- Project planning, maintaining financial discipline across teams.
- Led on-time delivery of projects through efficient resource management.
- Conducted risk assessments, mitigating potential threats to projects.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement, promoting operational excellence across the organisation.
- Organised and led weekly status meetings, ensuring clear communication amongst the team.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration resulting in seamless project execution.
- Collaborated with different departments to ensure alignment of individual project goals with overall company objectives.
- Oversaw project budgets, maintaining financial discipline across teams.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to meet business objectives.
Product development assistant manager
BOSCH Limited
Bangalore, India
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Enhanced productivity by optimizing workflows and eliminating bottlenecks.
- Championed adoption of latest technological tools in the design process.
- Simplified complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Streamlined product development process by enhancing communication between teams.
- Interaction with customer for techinal requirement gathering
- Vehicle packaging study to understand vehicle layout
- APM layout preparation in accordance with customer requirement & vehicle packaging study
- Participation in supplier technical discussions
- Knowledge on project management processes
- A, B & C- sample development & co-ordination for product validations
- Continuous support to BOSCH production plant for product Q-issues
- Co-ordination with lead plants during product development for technical support
- Support to quality functions to resolve Q-issues
Design engineer
Sensata Technologies
Pune, India
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Prepared detailed reports outlining project progress.
- Utilized CAD software (Solid Works) to create innovative designs.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline project execution.
- Drafted technical drawings, improving manufacturing processes.
- Carry out product design that includes design in sensing element and package for automotive application.
- Design product validation plan, carry out test, and complete test report
- Visit customers to provide technical introduction, provide solutions for new opportunities, or fix field issues related to quality or engineering
- Conduct quality issue analysis for customer returns, make site failures, or supplier quality issues
- Maintain and update Engineering documentation
- Plan & fulfill customer milestones
- Other assignments as arranged by supervisor
Junior design engineer
Tata Technologies limited
Pune, India
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Prepared technical reports to communicate complex information effectively.
- Assisted in prototype development resulting in improved design quality.
- Maintained accurate documentation throughout design process, supporting traceability efforts.
- Maintained clear communication with stakeholders through regular updates on project progress.
- Troubleshot mechanical faults, improving system performance.
- Performed rigorous testing procedures before final sign-off on projects.
- Bench marking of competitor vehicles (Example : Volvo, MAN, Mercedes etc)
- Design conceptualization
- Design & development of Chassis, Fuel system, Exhaust system, Clutch & Steering system
- Vehicle Integration
- DMU (Design mock up)
- Technology road map creation
- BOM Management
- Project Delivery
- Planning for future needs/directions/Product planning/Field monitoring post launch
Assistant manager
Minda Indistries Limited
Pune, India
08.2008 - 11.2011
- Interaction with customer for their requirements
- Bench marking of competitor samples
- Concept sketch preparation
- Magnetic circuit design
- Conversion of concept sketch into 3D model using Pro-E wildfire 3
- Selection of proper plastic material/Sheet metal depending upon its applications
- Making prototypes & conducting trials
- Generation of 2D drawings with GD & T
- Adhere to APQP procedure for all products
- Completion of product designing with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) includes DFMEA, Design reviews, Tolerance Analysis, making CFT, ECN-ECRN etc
- Making Technical know-How Sheets, WHY-WHY Analysis, Kaizen etc
- Communication with the Customers whenever required
- VAVE of Existing Products
Education
Diploma in Tool & Die Making - Tools & Mould
NTTF
Dharwad/India 06.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Pune/India 06.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Business Administration - Marketing Management
Pune University
Pune/India 06.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
- Budget management
- Risk assessment techniques
- Customer-Focused approach
- Change management capability
- Product development understanding
- Project scheduling & management
- High-value project management
- CAD software proficiency
- Vehicle integration capability
- Risk mitigation techniques
- Cross-Functional coordination
- Technical communication
Languages
English
Fluent
Kannada
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Music
- Playing Cricket
Accomplishments
Awarded once as employee of the Month award in Tata Technologies Limited in 2011
Timeline
Customer project manager
Robert Bosch
08.2021 - Current
Product development assistant manager
BOSCH Limited
08.2015 - 07.2021
Master of Business Administration - Marketing Management
Pune University
06.2014 - 06.2016
Design engineer
Sensata Technologies
12.2013 - 08.2015
Junior design engineer
Tata Technologies limited
11.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
06.2009 - 06.2013
Assistant manager
Minda Indistries Limited
08.2008 - 11.2011
Diploma in Tool & Die Making - Tools & Mould
NTTF
06.2005 - 06.2008
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