Professional Experience
Consultant Process & Industrial Engineering
Jan 2021 — Presentsolvenext GmbH | Düsseldorf, Germany
Projects for Mercedes-Benz AG – Sprinter Vans
- Cost Optimization: Delivered seven-figure annual savings through data-driven KPI frameworks and optimized workforce planning.
- Process Expert: Subject Matter Expert for ILB & MTM, conducting 1000+ process validations.
- Digital Transformation: Facilitated the shift to Digital SOPs, 3D Material Zone Plans, and GeoAP visualizations.
- Line Balancing: Managed NPI & EOP integration, ensuring seamless transitions via Lean line-balancing.
MTM Process Engineer
Mar 2019 — Jan 2021Mercedes-Benz AG (via Hays) | Düsseldorf, Germany
- Assembly Optimization: Standardized workflows using MTM (C-Values), work sampling, and spaghetti diagrams.
- Lean Leadership: Drove process improvements in 30+ New Lean Concept (NLC) workshops.
- Efficiency: Reduced eHPV and Drift through mix-model analysis and workstation assessments.
Production Planner
May 2017 — Feb 2019EDAG Production Solutions | Sindelfingen, Germany
- New Model Launch: Led digital verification and manufacturability studies for the Mercedes-Benz SL R232.
- Resource Planning: Evaluated module concepts for make-or-buy decisions and planned assembly resources.
Werkstudent & Intern
Oct 2015 — Mar 2017Mercedes-Benz AG | Sindelfingen, Germany
- IIoT & Data: Developed Industrial IoT architectures (OPC-UA, MQTT) and real-time dashboards using PowerBI.
- Digital Validation: Performed CAD verification of joining sequences for Body-in-White using DELMIA.
Design Engineer
Jul 2012 — Aug 2014Cyient Limited | Bengaluru, India
- CAD Engineering: Spearheaded 3D modeling and 2D-3D conversion for heavy machinery using Siemens NX.
- Quality Assurance: Applied FMEA and DVPSOR for Terex cranes and boom trucks.
Expertise & Skills
Languages
Driving License
Education & Credentials
M.Sc. Production Systems Engineering
2014 — 2016RWTH Aachen University | Aachen, Germany
Named for Excellent Academic Performance (Top 5 percentile)
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
2008 — 2012VTU | Bengaluru, India
Projects
Master Thesis Project
Apr 2016 — Oct 2016FIR an der RWTH Aachen
Theme: Application of control engineering principles to the Production Planning and Control for Industry 4.0
Derived concepts for production cells using real-time feedback data to obtain optimum production plans in Industry 4.0 environments.
Bachelor Thesis Project
Jan 2012 — July 2012Visvesvaraya Technological University
Theme: Microstructure & Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Aluminum Alloy 6061 and Silicon Carbide Metal Matrix Composites