Vidya Wable

Vidya Wable is a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer and Team Lead specializing in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) within the automotive industry. Currently serving at International in Lisle, Illinois, she drives cost optimization, product performance improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance vehicle efficiency and manufacturing outcomes. Vidya holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and is Lean Six Sigma certified, giving her a strong foundation in analytical problem-solving, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Her leadership style emphasizes innovation, precision, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Vidya’s professional journey spans OEM integration, new product development, manufacturing engineering, and advanced composite research. At Cummins Inc., she worked as an OEM Integration Engineer, partnering across disciplines to introduce new technologies into existing systems. Her prior roles at Carrier HVAC and Zimmer Biomet strengthened her expertise in design validation, industry standards, and equipment selection. Vidya also spent nearly three years as a Research Assistant at the Advanced Composite Structures Engineering Laboratory, contributing to cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, composites, and electrospinning technologies. Her work resulted in multiple publications and award-winning academic contributions.

Beyond her technical roles, Vidya is driven by a passion for innovation and meaningful impact. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she contributed to the development of reusable, copper-oxide–enhanced electrospun facial mask filters—an effort grounded in her research on nanofiber membranes and composite materials. This project demonstrated her ability to turn challenges into opportunities for societal benefit. Vidya is known for her resourcefulness, teamwork, and dedication to continuous learning, which continue to shape her career as she seeks new opportunities in mechanical design, integration, and project engineering.

• Master of Science

• Purdue University - MS

• Research Assistantship

• Advanced Composite Structures Engineering Laboratory