Sonny Veeramachaneni, Cre
About Sonny Veeramachaneni, Cre
Sonny Veeramachaneni is a Senior Team Leader at Navistar, with over 15 years of experience in engineering product design and development for the automotive industry. He holds a Master's degree in Manufacturing, Plastics, and Quality and is certified in various quality and reliability engineering methodologies.
Work at Navistar
Sonny Veeramachaneni currently serves as the PDE - Sr. Team Leader at Navistar, a position he has held since 2010. In this role, he leads engineering projects and oversees the transition of these projects from concept to production. His responsibilities include managing multi-plant launches and new product introductions, ensuring that engineering standards are met throughout the process.
Previous Experience at Lear Corporation
Before joining Navistar, Sonny worked at Lear Corporation as a Product Engineer III from 1998 to 2008. During his decade-long tenure, he gained valuable experience in product engineering, focusing on the development and design of automotive components. His role involved extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance.
Experience at Delphi
Sonny began his career at Delphi, where he worked as a Product Engineer I from 1996 to 1998. In this position, he contributed to the design and development of automotive products, laying the groundwork for his future roles in the industry. His early experience helped him build a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Education and Expertise
Sonny holds a Master's degree in Manufacturing, Plastics, and Quality from Eastern Michigan University, which he completed from 1991 to 1995. He also studied at Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering. In addition to his formal education, he achieved a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Refresher from the American Society for Quality in 2009. His expertise includes methodologies such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and Lean Six Sigma, as well as certifications in ISO 9001 and TSI6949 standards.
Skills in Automotive Engineering
Sonny possesses extensive testing and validation experience in the automotive industry, with over 15 years dedicated to engineering product design and development for both interior and exterior components. He specializes in various methodologies, including RCA, DOE, and TQM, and has hands-on expertise in processing techniques such as injection molding and blow molding. His strong understanding of material rheology and design principles further enhances his capabilities in the field.