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Balaji Rengarajan Ravi

Head Of Manufacturing at Plansee

Balaji Rengarajan Ravi has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Balaji rengarajan began their career as a Thesis Student at Neyveli Lignite Corporation in 2007, followed by roles as a Thesis Student at Werkzeugmaschinenlabor, WZL der RWTH Aachen in 2009 and as a Master Thesis Student at Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnologie IPT from 2009 to 2010. Balaji rengarajan then worked as an Intern at ZF Friedrichshafen in 2010 before becoming a Lean Consultant at klimak srl in 2011.

In 2012, Balaji joined Plansee as a Process Engineer, where they contributed to manufacturing processes until 2017. Balaji rengarajan also took on the role of New Business Development in 2016. From 2018 to 2019, they served as a Business Development Manager, focusing on regional sales and market strategies in the Aerospace and Defence sector. Balaji then assumed the position of Business Application Manager at Plansee and led global sales support and key account management until 2023. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Manufacturing at Plansee.

In addition to their industry roles, Balaji briefly served in the Austrian Armed Forces as part of their Wehrdienst from 2020 to 2021. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in process engineering, business development, project management, and manufacturing.

Balaji Rengarajan Ravi has a solid educational background with degrees in various fields. Balaji rengarajan started their education journey at Anna University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2004 to 2008. Afterward, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Production System Engineering at RWTH Aachen University from 2008 to 2011.

In 2014, Balaji Rengarajan Ravi enrolled in MCI | The Entrepreneurial School™ and completed a Master's degree in International Business from 2014 to 2016. During this time, they also participated in the International Diploma Program for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley in 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Balaji Rengarajan Ravi has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Balaji rengarajan is certified in FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) by Plansee and has completed the QPLS3x: Lean Production program offered by the Technical University of Munich. Balaji rengarajan has also completed the World Class Manufacturing Program 2022 by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation. The specific months and years when these certifications were obtained are not provided in the given information.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Manufacturing

    March, 2023 - present

  • Business Application Manager

    March, 2019

  • Business Development Manager

    January, 2018

  • New Business Development

    October, 2016

  • Process Engineer

    January, 2012