Ravikiran Yamakanamardi

About Ravikiran Yamakanamardi

Program management professional with deep experience in engineering services, leading complex customer initiatives and cross functional teams. Recognized for strong technical leadership, global collaboration, and the ability to build impactful business partnerships. Brings excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive successful outcomes.Currently leading and developing project teams at Infosys for the past 18+ years, delivering the following Manufacturing Engineering (ME) services to North America’s aerospace and heavy engineering industries.• Process planning – Creating the process planning for Assembly, Machined and Sheet metal components.• Plant layout and Simulation - Development of 3D plant layout and simulation using Technomatix Plant simulation software for green field and brown field projects.• Digital work Instructions (DWI) – Comprehensive work instruction documents used in shop floor to build the assemblies.• PFMEA & Control plans – Developed and deployed PPAP tools at client’s vendor locations in Taiwan and India• Should costing – Cost estimation for Aircraft structural parts and assemblies.• Concession – Performed assessments of nonconforming Airbus A350 aircraft’s products as a delegated T200 signature authority.• Sustaining engineering – Updating engineering models and drawings to improve the manufacturability and streamline assembly operations.• CNC programming – NC programming for aircraft complex machined components from 3 axis to 5 axis for various materials.Previously associated with the automotive industry through roles at Tata Technologies/Tata Motors and Force Motors (India), gaining experience in sheet metal product development, process planning, die design, die surface development, and CNC programming.TECHNICAL SKILLS• CAD / CAM Software: Expert in CAD/CAM technologies, CATIA_V5 (Modeling & Mfg.), SEER MFG, Mastercam, SAP 3D VEA & Vericut.• Database: Airbus PDM, VPM, Concession SAP tool.• Exposed to: 3D Experience, Creo-2 UG and 3DVIA ComposerEDUCATION Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from S.D.M College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka – India (1996).

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Infosys

   Feb 2024 — Present · Lafayette, IN, US

   Responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering team for the Large Power Systems Division’s capacity expansion project, covering the following key domains:Plant Layout and Simulation using Tecnomatix software:Developing detailed simulation models for a new greenfield final assembly line, executing comprehensive logistics simulation studies to improve material movement in the existing plant, and driving simulation-based optimization initiatives for foundry operations to enhance process performance and operational efficiency. Additionally, collaborating with cross functional, production, and logistics teams to validate scenarios, identify bottlenecks, and improve material flow. PPAP implementation:Supporting the client in generating the Standard Work Elements Sheet (SWES), Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Safety Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (SFMEA), and Control Plan (CP) for the engine final assembly line. This includes identifying potential failure modes and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. Manufacturing Engineering Model (MEM): Developing MEM models / stage models, and detailed drawings for engine components to support manufacturing process enhancements compared to the existing machining strategies. This work focuses on optimizing manufacturability, improving throughput, and ensuring high precision parts production efficiently in the new facility.Time study & Optimization opportunities: Involved in conducting detailed time studies and identifying optimization opportunities to increase the throughput of existing machines. Supported the client in evaluating current process performance, analyzing takt time gaps, and implementing data driven improvements to maximize equipment utilization. Additionally, contributed to improving vehicle and pedestrian safety along the factory’s main aisle by assessing risks and recommending layout and traffic flow enhancements.

Education

• S.D.M College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad, India.

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1992 — 1996

• Karnataka High School, Dharwad, India.

  S.S.L.C

  1989 — 1990

• J.S.S College, Dharwad, India.

  PUC II

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Project Planning
• Sheet Metal
• Product Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• Product Development
• Crm
• Cnc Programming
• Aerospace