Sankara Narayanan

Manufacturing Engineer skilled in BOM analysis, SAP, and PLM (Windchill). Experienced in EBOM, MBOM, and ABOM to improve production and quality. Strong in part creation, updates, releases, and ERP accuracy.

Skilled in MBOM process planning, manufacturing sequences, and assembly process plans. Proficient in Creo View for text and visual process plans, using color-coded assemblies for clarity. Work includes digital manufacturing and modern manufacturing practices to connect design with production.

Professional in ECN, ECR, ECO, and ECT, with expertise in localization, cost saving, SOPs, and cycle time improvement.

Manufacturing Engineer at GGS Engineering Services India Pvt Ltd (2025-05 – Present)

Client-Caterpillar India Control Pvt. Ltd, Chennai.

• Prepare Inspection Test Plans (ITP) based on ACS sheets for each sales order with project engineers.
• Create and maintain accurate Gas Turbine MBOMs in PLM and transfer them to MES & ERP.
• Convert EBOM to MBOMs by considering assembly sequences and manufacturing constraints, while working with Design, Production, and SCM teams to ensure MBOM integrity.
• Develop manufacturing process plans with routings and work instructions, define operation sequences, and assign them to work centers in PLM and Solumina.
• Create assembly process plans in text and visual format using Creo View and MS PowerPoint, with color-coded visuals for assembler clarity.
• Finalize process plans and prepare Loose Ship documentation by splitting packages (single, double, quarter frames, etc.), identifying interconnect parts, documenting them in BOMs, and supporting customer site assembly with clear text and visual instructions.
• Implement ECN, ECR, ECO, and ECT processes to manage BOM revisions and updates, ensuring strict version control and documentation

Associate Engineer at Thangam Corporate Services Pvt Ltd Deputing to Tech-Mahindra (2023-04 – 2025-05)

Client-Flowserve India Control Pvt Ltd, Chennai.

• Pump BOM & Part creation, updates, and releases in Windchill and SAP.
• Executed Engineering Change Notices (ECN) based on business and customer requirements.
• Conduct meetings to align all stakeholders to discuss project scope and deliverables.
• Analyze BOM & PO for compliance and accuracy. Identify gaps in terms of pricing and deliverables.
• Assign corrective actions to appropriate functions like system or BOM error for PO generation.
• Performed BOM, part enrichment, data cleansing, and ERP system transfers.
• Worked on MBOM and ABOM activities, providing production support and resolving repair and warranty orders for AMSS through QRC.
• Knowledge of inventory checks for finished goods and raw materials & Procurement plan and coordinate with SCM teams.
• Share regular updates on project progress with customers and internal stakeholders. Highlight risks, delays, or deviations.

Manufacturing Engineer at NCR Corporation Private Limited (2021-02 – 2023-03)

• Analyzed BOMs against finished products, alignment with BoM & design specifications.
• Supported new product implementation, part localization, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Conducted line tryouts to certify design changes and localized components for production.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for end-to-end assembly processes in MIDAS.
• Performed cycle time studies and optimized assembly lines through balancing techniques.
• Planned procurement for shortages and coordinated with SCM teams.
• Collaborated with local and global technical teams for custom or specialized requirements, facilitated technical discussions, and provided resolutions.

Trainee Engineer at WABCO Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd (2020-09 – 2021-02)

Trainee Engineer at Delphi-TVS Technologies Limited (2019-10 – 2020-01)

• Worked as Line Quality Inspector in Brake Chamber machining line.
• Calibrated precision instruments including dial gauges, Vernier calipers, screw gauges, and Go/NoGo gauges.
• Audited CLI (Clean, Lube, Inspect) check sheets and casing final audit sheets to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile Engineering – Institute of Road and Transport Technology (Government College of Engineering), Erode (2015 – 2019)

HSC – AVM Marimuthu Nadar higher secondary school, Sivakasi (2013 – 2015)

SSLC – SHNV higher secondary school, Sivakasi (2012 – 2013)