• Gender: Male
• Age: 34
• Designation: Executive
• Highest Education Level: Graduate - Degree
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 12.1 Year(s)

Education

B.Tech (Rubber and Plastics Technology) From Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai, in 2013 with 81.3%

Skill Sets

Design Packages: Basics of AutoCAD, Solid Works and Ansys.
Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, 7 & 8
Software Packages: MS Office, Basic Knowledge in languages- C, C++ etc

Troubleshooting
Value Engineering
Product Development
Validation & Testing
Liaison & Coordinate
Safety Compliance
Quality Analysis

Work Experience

Executive - Technical & Development Department (R&D)
Since Jul 2013
Company Profile: Rubber manufacturing company. Major OEMs Clients are Tata Motors, Mahindra, Honda, Renault-Nissan, John Deere, Volkswagen, Volvo, Suzuki, TVS, GM, Daimler, HMCL & Yamaha
Job Profile:
Compound & product development for new parts in molded & extrusion lines – fuel tube, steam cure & micro cure hoses as per drawing and DVP
Product testing for all molded & extruded parts and material testing for respective parts
Validation of new raw materials
Optimizing process like mixing, molding & extrusion
Value engineering in existing parts and process
In-charge of performance & durability test equipment
Interacting with suppliers & customers to sort out technical issues

Significant Projects:
Successfully developed compound for
NBR-PVC hoses of Renault-Nissan for low-permeable & oil vapour applications
EPDM drain & water hoses with affordable cost for Japan customers like Gomunoinaki & Isuzu Motors
Silicone hoses of stringent specification for Honeywell & JLR customers for Turbocharger applications
Triple layer hose for Yamaha Motors for fuel applications
Low specific gravity EPDM sponge for Maruti-Suzuki
Introduced hoses with high vacuum collapse resistance in rubbers like NBR-PVC, EPDM, NBR, AEM etc.
Significant contribution in developing many parts & compounds that required challenging requirements at reasonable cost
Played major role in introducing many raw materials and chemicals that improved specific stringent properties like compression set and heat resistance
Recommended value addition chemicals that improved flow and process ability characteristics, reduced curing time, improved heat resistance properties
Promoted as in-charge of the R&D lab in addition to my current profile
Responsible for executing Value engineering in various process that led to increase in productivity
Prepared systematically a data flow system for R & D lab for faster data processing
Handled Cost reduction project intensively that saved Rs.1.5 Cr/annum for the company

Highlights:
Gained knowledge to identify the parts and compounds which had the potential for cost reduction
Gained thorough understanding on its application, process and compound design
Worked extensively on the rubber compound and process to bring down the cost
Performed cost reduction on NBR, NBR/PVC & CSM hoses

Industrial Visits:
Fenner India Pvt Ltd
Shri Ram Fibres Pvt Ltd
SRF Sepl Composites Pvt Ltd
Attended three days Plast India exhibition
Attended a one day International Rubber Expo 2011 conference &
Indian Plastics Institute Students’ chapter (Trade Centre)
Attended a one day seminar on ‘Advanced Materials & Composites for Marine
Applications’ at B.S. Abdur Rahman University

Academic Project:
Title: Study on Mechanical Properties of Nr Based Vulcanizates Containing Insitu Silica
Description: Enhance the mechanical properties of natural rubber using inorganic Nano-Fillers by sol-gel approach

Professional Training:
Underwent in-plant training for a week each in:
Rubber Board
Industrial Rubber Products
Hanil Automotives Pvt Ltd
X-Mold Polymers Pvt Ltd

Core Competencies:
Managing performance and durability equipment like UTM, Hose Impulse Testing Machine, Dynamic Shaker, Bush Endurance Tester, etc.
Preparing fixtures for test equipment according to rig and component geometry
Developing research for new processes or materials processing technologies for possible new product development
Conducting product level testing of molded components in all aspects for performance (static and dynamic) and durability
Executing product testing for hoses like vacuum collapse, impulse test, burst pressure adhesion strength, etc.
Monitoring and performing material level tests like tensile & tear strength, compression set, aging in air, oil, ozone etc, ODR, MDR, MV
Controlling the overall knowledge of characterization techniques like TGA, FTIR etc.
Managing the knowledge of international (ASTM, ISO, JIS, DIN, SAE etc.) and company specific standards
Blending elastomers to suit drawing requirements/ specifications
Controlling trouble shooting in production process
Supervising the mixing of almost all types of specialty elastomers like FKM, AEM, ACM, CSM, CPE, ECO, Silicone, etc.
Maintaining compound Standardization in all types of polymers by optimizing the properties
Duly performing with the knowledge of various rubber and rubber chemicals grades and suppliers & processes like molding & extrusion
Radically partaking in training on quality tools like SPC, APQP, PPAP
Hands on experience in Environmental Regulation Testings (VOC, ELV, REACH, SOC, Odor test), interpretation of result and taking judgement & IMDS (International Material Data System) implementation and management.
Polymer Lab Facility Upgradation & Kaizen Activities

Profile Summary:
A committed professional with the experience of almost 3 years in Research & Development, Product Development and Testing & Validation for automotive rubber parts
Possess humble attribute as a team member on development projects carrying out assigned responsibilities in a timely, diligent, safe, and professional manner
Adept in managing product development process with conformity of user-based product design excellence
Exhibiting leadership in design analysis while designing and developing of new product and product engineering and applies engineering best practices and tools
Keen eyed for quality in a product’s design for usability, reliability, functionality, marketability, and manufacturability
Sound knowledge of the clinical and physical performance requirements including all aspects of the product design criteria, product function and customer needs
Hands-on exposure in with latest developments in process technology comprising molding, automated assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Leads product design verification and validation to satisfy product and customer requirement
Proactive in maintaining safe, healthy and environmentally-friendly workplace by observing Company’s procedures and ISO 14001 regulations
Well updated with prevention, elimination of potential safety hazards and participation in activities which promotes recycling, replacement and reduction of resource materials

Future Goals

Growth