Aravindhan Raveendran

Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer @Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC)

Charleston, SC, US
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WORK HISTORY

Feb 2021 — Present

Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer @Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC)

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Ladson, SC, US

Strategic Initiative Leadership:Spearheaded high-impact initiatives from ideation through execution, aligning cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious project goals and timelines.Capital Project Oversight:Managed and optimized capital budgets for large-scale projects, ensuring financial discipline and transparency for investments up to $80 million USD.Equipment Buy-Off & Negotiation:Led complex negotiations with OEM suppliers for new process equipment, securing favorable terms through competitive bidding, bundled service agreements, and long-term partnerships.Stakeholder Collaboration:Acted as a critical link between plant operations and technical teams, translating operational needs into actionable process requirements and technical solutions.Digitalization & Sustainability Champion:Drove the adoption of IoT, analytics, and simulation technologies to boost operational efficiency and sustainability, enabling real-time data-driven decision-making and measurable reductions in waste and emissions.

EDUCATION

2009 — 2013

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering

2013 — 2016

Politecnico di Torino

Master of Science - MS, Automotive Enginering (Car Body Design, Company Strategies & Situations)

2003 — 2009

BVM,Pollachi

High School, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, & Computer Science

2017 — 2018

Clemson University

Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering (Design Research)

SKILLS

Project ManagementSolidworksComputer-Aided Design (Cad)Pro EngineerLeadershipProduct ManagementAutocadConcept DevelopmentEngineeringUser ResearchDesign ResearchMatlabTheseus-FeAutomotiveEngineering OptimizationProduct StrategyCadPtc CreoResearchMicrosoft ExcelQualitative & Quantitative Research MethodologiesQuantitative ResearchMicrosoft OfficeManagementTeam BuildingC++Mechanical EngineeringDesign ThinkingMicrosoft WordAdobe PhotoshopTeam LeadershipCatiaAdobe Creative SuiteFinite Element AnalysisDfmeaHeat TransferAdvanced Design MethodologiesSolid EdgeManufacturingAnsys

ABOUT ARAVINDHAN RAVEENDRAN

Experienced engineering strategist with a global perspective, passionate about leveraging technology to drive manufacturing innovation. Skilled at bridging the gap between technical requirements and business objectives, I thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver impactful results. My career spans automotive, research, and industrial automation, with a focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence.

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