Muthukumaran Kanniappan
About Muthukumaran Kanniappan
Muthukumaran Kanniappan is a seasoned professional in engineering solutions, currently serving as the Director of Engineering Design Services at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has extensive experience in leadership roles at Barry-Wehmiller International and Whirlpool Corporation, spanning over two decades.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Muthukumaran Kanniappan has been serving as the Director of Engineering Design Solutions (EDS) at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2017. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. He is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and has accumulated over seven years of experience in this position.
Previous Experience at Barry-Wehmiller International
Kanniappan worked at Barry-Wehmiller International (B-WI) in various capacities from 2005 to 2017. He started as a Delivery Manager for three years, followed by a seven-year tenure as Practice Head. He later took on the role of Practice Director for two years and briefly served as Director of Engineering Solutions for five months in 2017.
Career at Whirlpool Corporation
Before his time at Barry-Wehmiller, Kanniappan worked at Whirlpool Corporation for 12 years, from 1990 to 2002. He held the position of Manager at the Research and Technology Center (RTC) and later became the Head of the Fabric Care Technology Center for 11 months in 2002-2003.
Education and Expertise
Kanniappan holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Pondicherry University, which he completed from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education at the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, where he earned a Master of Science degree from 1992 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering and technology.