Vinothkumar Ranganathan
About Vinothkumar Ranganathan
Vinothkumar Ranganathan is a Senior Manager in Launch and Change Management at Daimler AG, where he has worked since 2014. He has a background in engineering and management, with previous experience at Ford Motor Company and Samsung Electronics.
Work at Daimler
Vinothkumar Ranganathan has been employed at Daimler AG since 2014, serving as a Senior Manager in Launch and Change Management. In this role, he is responsible for conducting trials for engineering changes within the production system. He ensures the scheduling and coordination of both new and existing parts in the production process. His tenure at Daimler spans over 10 years, during which he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at optimizing production workflows.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
Prior to his current role, Ranganathan worked at Ford Motor Company as a Senior Engineer from 2008 to 2014 in Dearborn, Michigan. During his six years at Ford, he gained valuable experience in coordinating engineering changes and ensuring the accuracy of the Bill of Materials within the automotive industry. This experience laid a strong foundation for his subsequent work in change management at Daimler.
Background in Engineering and Management
Vinothkumar Ranganathan holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Anna University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) from 2008 to 2012, focusing on Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This educational background supports his expertise in managing complex engineering and production processes in the automotive sector.
Previous Role at Samsung Electronics
Before his time at Ford, Ranganathan worked as a Product Engineer at Samsung Electronics in Budapest, Hungary, from 2007 to 2008. In this role, he contributed to product development and engineering processes, further enhancing his technical skills and industry knowledge.