Nikil Yarlagadda, Mba, B.Eng (Hons) Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

India

Completed a 9-month residential program focused on inner transformation through yoga, spiritual practices, and volunteering, aimed at fostering balance, clarity, and intensity. As part of the program, I contributed to the Sadhguru Academy by developing strategies, marketing, sales, and content for flagship programs like ‘Insight’ and ‘Human is Not a Resource,’ which are designed to cultivate insightful, inclusive, and intuitive leadership among business leaders.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Led business strategy consulting engagements with CSIRO (Australian Governments National Science Research Organisation). Helped develop multi-horizon strategic plans for projects of national importance.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Process innovation coordination and Engineering management Strategy• Reduced Bureaucracy and Headcount through process automation while alleviating engineers’ pain points• Implemented Design Thinking from MBA Innovation subject along with company's initiative to utilise Design Thinking approach. Quantified, and validated pain points and created a priority matrix/rating system to prioritise top problems.• WERS: (World-wide Engineering Release System): Reduced long-standing… Show more • Process innovation coordination and Engineering management Strategy• Reduced Bureaucracy and Headcount through process automation while alleviating engineers’ pain points• Implemented Design Thinking from MBA Innovation subject along with company's initiative to utilise Design Thinking approach. Quantified, and validated pain points and created a priority matrix/rating system to prioritise top problems.• WERS: (World-wide Engineering Release System): Reduced long-standing non-value add processes from PLC Release System by applying design thinking and RPA, released, tested & implemented prototype saving a lot of time for the Engineers.System Improvement & Process Automation:• eWHMS (Work Management System): Removed a process step in global weekly project tracking system saving plenty of time for supervisors in Australia. Successfully implemented across APAC prompting global regions (FNA & Europe) to pickup the initiative.• Shipping & Receiving: Setup a kiosk in HQ to save Engineers’ time with the non-value-added task of Shipping.• Improved RPS (Parts ordering) System: Identified root cause and created RPA solution that reduces need for manual chasing of stakeholders. Show less

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

As Integration Engineer in EESE (Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering) dept. led projects and change management. Worked in a team of 2 to 3 Integration Engineers project managing a range of complex change management projects.Project Management:• Successfully project managed a team of 50+ EESE Electrical and Electronic engineers (peers/juniors) in a matrix layout through 4 projects and many work streams to develop MY21 T6 Platform.• As EESE Prototype build rep led team… Show more As Integration Engineer in EESE (Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering) dept. led projects and change management. Worked in a team of 2 to 3 Integration Engineers project managing a range of complex change management projects.Project Management:• Successfully project managed a team of 50+ EESE Electrical and Electronic engineers (peers/juniors) in a matrix layout through 4 projects and many work streams to develop MY21 T6 Platform.• As EESE Prototype build rep led team for build, signed-off prototypes, and resolved issues with global suppliers.Change Management:• Led project change for future models on MY21 T6 Platform with ever-changing assumptions. • Significantly fine-tuned and consolidated change request department system; increased visibility and cut average response times by 66% and cut change response by 50% for 95% of requests.• Conducted cross-functional issue resolution co-ordination for CAD and Change related issues.Product Lifecycle Management:• Managed PLM and upkeep of BOM (Bill of Materials) for MY21 T6 platform.Innovation:• Co-ordinated other departments’ teams to introduce an innovative new approach to reduce vehicle weight with optimised solutions. Leadership:• Developed and maintained strong relationships and open communication channels through all cross functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Chassis, Powertrain, Body Interior/Exterior). o Mentored, coached, & developed junior Engineers and helped them to progress their careers. Show less

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

• Responsible for EOL Programs on B-Cars (Fiesta, Ecosport, Figo) in Asia Pacific region• Understanding and Cascading of current and upcoming vehicle features and technologies• Work with manufacturing and business teams on vehicle assumptions and costing• Accomplished on-time development of End of Line test program by coordinating with product development, suppliers and program management in various regions

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

• Driving Quality Operating System and supporting manufacturing through variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, continuous improvement, 8D, 6-Sigma while managing a team of 5 inspectors/operators• Responsible for Body welds, integration, framing and sealing processes, BIW air leak testing, NVH compliance and Weld Teardown testing. Restructured weld inspection process and reduced weld defects from over 3/Month to 0/Month• High level planning, reporting and… Show more • Driving Quality Operating System and supporting manufacturing through variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, continuous improvement, 8D, 6-Sigma while managing a team of 5 inspectors/operators• Responsible for Body welds, integration, framing and sealing processes, BIW air leak testing, NVH compliance and Weld Teardown testing. Restructured weld inspection process and reduced weld defects from over 3/Month to 0/Month• High level planning, reporting and monitoring coordination for E8 All Time Buy spares program as a carry-over task Show less

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

• Developed manufacturing plan for E8 All Time Buy spares program to fulfill requirement of over 250,000 spares instigated by plant closure• Managed daily production through P & A (Small Parts Paint) facility with a team of 5 operators, 3 technicians and 2 supporting engineers. Bettered every month’s production target• Upgraded and setup facility to increase output from 3500 parts to 14000 parts to satisfy ATB program requirements with over $50,000 under budget… Show more • Developed manufacturing plan for E8 All Time Buy spares program to fulfill requirement of over 250,000 spares instigated by plant closure• Managed daily production through P & A (Small Parts Paint) facility with a team of 5 operators, 3 technicians and 2 supporting engineers. Bettered every month’s production target• Upgraded and setup facility to increase output from 3500 parts to 14000 parts to satisfy ATB program requirements with over $50,000 under budget. • Improved processes, reliability, quality and coordination with stakeholders for successful On-Time project completion• Worked with multi-disciplined cross functional teams including internal suppliers, external suppliers, finance, buyers and logistics operators to plan, schedule and execute operation within the allocated parameters Show less

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

• Supervised Top Coat Facility including a team of 16 operators in spray booth, prep booth, polish line and repair stations• Successful launch of new model FGX Falcon and 4 new colours on E8 platform, oversaw TT, PP, MP1 and MP2 builds• Improved vehicle Quality and First Time Through by > 10%• Lead production FPS – SQDCPME

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

• Launched new Global Maintenance Operating System (MOS) and Setup MOS statistical downtime analysis, performance tracking, KPIs, critical spares system, CTQs, BBQs (Backup, Bypass and Quick Changeover) and PVSs for Paint Operations• Setup MOS performance reporting for entire plant including senior management. Lead plant MOS implementation and presented model to plant and regional leadership, received recognition from senior regional leadership• Heavily restructured Asset and PM… Show more • Launched new Global Maintenance Operating System (MOS) and Setup MOS statistical downtime analysis, performance tracking, KPIs, critical spares system, CTQs, BBQs (Backup, Bypass and Quick Changeover) and PVSs for Paint Operations• Setup MOS performance reporting for entire plant including senior management. Lead plant MOS implementation and presented model to plant and regional leadership, received recognition from senior regional leadership• Heavily restructured Asset and PM Database using MAXIMO and PCON that helped to take Preventive Maintenance % completion from below 40% to 100%• Lead project to insource facility lubrication program, setup lubrication processes, schedules and saved over $600,000 in 3 years• Facilitated successful launch of U/P-375 Ranger/Everest models by supporting M1 and VP builds at BM. Process verification tasks, quality assurance and facility upgrades Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Exchange to LBS

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering