Maniraj Thamizh Nambi

Maniraj Thamizh Nambi is an experienced assembly process lead at Caterpillar Inc. with over 10 years in manufacturing engineering, particularly in new program and capital introductions of heavy machinery. Maniraj has managed multiple NPIs across regions, driving teams to meet departmental KPIs and implementing advanced product quality planning. Previous roles include manufacturing engineering manager at Stellantis, where Maniraj led programs with high operational efficiency and APQP conformance, and consultant at Ricardo plc, providing expertise in project management and digitalization. Earlier experience at Caterpillar and Hyundai Motor India Ltd. includes extensive work in assembly process introduction, machine commissioning, and shop floor automation. Maniraj holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Automobile/Automotive from Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering.