• Gender: Male
• Age: 44
• Designation: Senior Engineer
• Highest Education Level: Diploma
• Current Gross Salary: INR  430000 /Annum
• Expected Gross Salary: INR  650000 /Annum
• Preferred Country: Australia, Canada, India, UAE, USA
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Preferred Location: Chennai, Bangalore
• Work Experience: 22.4 Year(s)

Education

Pursuing Bachelor Of Industrial Engineering From Indian Institute Of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India.
2002 - Diploma In Plastic Mould Technology (Diploma) From Central Institute Of Plastic Engineering & Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India With A Grade

Skill Sets

Project Management/ Design Engineering/ New Product Development

Work Experience

Senior Engineer - Design & Development
Since July 2008
Company Profile: Leading manufacturer of World Class Automotive Coolant Conveying Radiator Hose Systems
Accountabilities:
Co-ordinating in development of automotive plastics, commercial plastic components, Rubber Hoses and other R&D testing components for various industries.
Designing all types of Plastics Injection moulds and Rubber Hoses.
Carrying out APQP & ANPQP Documentation activities.

Design & Development Engineer
From July 2006-July 2008
Sundaram Auto Components Ltd., Hosur
Accountabilities:
Designing plastic injection moulds, press tools & sheet metal parts for various products.
Managing the techno-commercial activities.
Interfacing with tool room for manufacturing.
Carrying out APQP & ANPQP documentation activities.
Interacting with customer for understanding product requirements and project milestones.
Reviewing the product design with customer for manufacturing feasibility and design optimization with respect to productivity, cost saving potential, mould life, etc.
Conducting internal CFT reviews on development of individual product to communicate customer requirements and deliverables by each function.
Obtaining the mould quotation from suitable mould manufacturers and finalizing, based on cost and quality requirement of moulds.
Optimizing and approving the mould design for better productivity with reference to mould design standards and mould flow results to achieve better product results, productivity and mould life.
Reviewing and updating the customer on mould development progress, weekly and daily basis based on criticality of individual moulds and projects.
Attending the mould trials to find scope of improvements on mould function and features and to record the trial results with respect to mould features, process and product requirement.
Verifying, inspecting and submitting the sample customer with appropriate documents.
Taking the corrective action on mould, with respect to trial observation, part inspection and customer feedback on samples.
Handling the PPAP approval process and internal sign-off.
Managing the product development approach as per APQP process.

Product Development Engineer
From Nov 2004-June 2006
Techno Solutions & Designs Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Accountabilities:
Carrying out APQP documentation activities.
Designing plastic injection moulds, press tools & sheet metal parts for various products.
Attending mould trials along with optimizing mould design.
Reviewing the product design with customer for manufacturing feasibility and design optimization with respect to productivity, cost saving potential, mould life, etc.
Attending the mould trials to find scope of improvements on mould function and features and to record the trial results with respect to mould features, process and product requirement.

Engineer Tool Development
From Sep 2002-Oct 2004
Espiem Plastics Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Accountabilities:
Manufacturing plastic injection moulds, die casting & press tools.
Attending mould trials along with optimizing mould design.

Project Management: Identifying cost effective vendors for procurement of material after determining quality. Providing technical inputs & engineering support to the team from conception to completion stage of product. Preparing Goal sheets, Work Instruction Sheets, Process Flow Charts, and arrange the resources required in various stages of production for new models. Managing overall operations with a view to ensure timely accomplishment of production targets within the time and cost parameters. Establishing inventory, making calibration schedule & putting system in order to carry out periodical check as per plan.

Design Engineering: Analysing and creating the technical requirements. Recommending design concepts/modifications based on client requirements. Coordinating with client or on site coordinator to resolve engineering problems. Evaluating and developing applications of new processes and methods into products.

New Product Development: Managing the technical interface with the customer. Coaching and supporting the team of engineers in delivering the technical objectives. Quantifying the critical parameters within the product design / specification. Developing & maintaining the critical parameter tree for the product. Designing and freezing the sign off in line with customer expectations. Handling the project technical risk management, identifying risk levels and conducting appropriate activity for mitigating and eliminating risks.

Future Goals

Manager - Design & Development