Thiyagu Kumar
BOM Management || Change Management Process || New Model Launch || 6 Sigma Green Belt || Green & Brown Field Projects || Vehicle Testing || Reverse Engineering | EX -Ford
- Role
- Senior Manager at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thiyagu Kumar
I am a results-driven BOM & New Model Launch Engineer with 13+ years of experience in the automobile industry, specializing in Bill of Material (BOM) management, engineering change control, and new product introduction.I help organizations deliver flawless vehicle program launches by ensuring 100% BOM accuracy, supplier readiness, and cross-functional alignment across North America, Europe, and IMG product lines. Skilled in Teamcenter PLM, ERP systems (WERS, FEDEBOM, CMMS), and program management, I bridge engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues quickly and keep launches on track.Key strengths include:Driving BOM governance and change management, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.Leading risk mitigation planning and supplier capacity validation for pre-builds.Managing LQOS deliverables, PPAP, APQP, and PPM launch activities to meet milestone targets.Collaborating with Plant MP & L, PD, NMP, PVT, VOME to support global vehicle and powertrain programs.Passionate about process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and launch excellence, I enable teams to reduce risk, optimize costs, and deliver programs on time.
Experience
Senior Manager
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Apr 2026 — Present · IN
Education
Srinivasa Polytechnic College - India
Diploma , Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes
Bachelor's degree, Engineering Technology, General
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