SRIKANTH KOTA

*****, ***** **** **, ***#***, Farmington Hills, MI- 48335

Email: ac3dw1@r.postjobfree.com, Cell: +1-248-***-****

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

• Highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with seven years of work experience

Strong technical background in Computer Aided Design “CAD”, Auto Cad, Solid works, Ansys & Hypermesh

Improving quality, profitability and processes of the company

Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturing and implement quality standards

Strong understanding of industry manufacturing processes in meeting project requirements and performing all technical duties in a highly competent and efficient manner.

Ability to turn ideas into technical plans using CAD (Part Modeling, Assembling, GA Drawing, Top down design, Sheet metal, Detail Drawing Etc) and Good Exposure to GD &T

Research and Development to assess new products, innovations, and build prototypes

Knowledge on Hydraulic & Pneumatic control valves for ships & submarine

Improve production processes, preparation of process flow chart, planning and supervising the installation of machinery parts in line with design plans and timescales

Responsible for all product realization deliverables per the Quality Management System (feasibility, design studies, PPAP deliverables as required)

Heat transfer technologies, strong analytical & creative process thinking, team leadership & project management, design procedures, theories of failures & material selection

Uses lean tools, APQP, Root Cause Analysis, Process Flow, PFMEA, VA/VE, Lean manufacturing, Six sigma, Design of Experiment, and statistics when appropriate.

Performs revisions to the process FMEA, control plan, and production flow for design change.

Knowledge of Salesforce.com (SFDC), Adobe Photoshop and MS software with a high capability in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Access.

Evaluates manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; applying knowledge of product design, extrusion, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

“Certified Fastener Specialist”, established by the Fastener Training Institute®.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Stanley Engineered Fastening, Chesterfield, MI Nov.2016- Till date

Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer is responsible for all aspects of engineering application development for assigned products. Provide support from identification of opportunity through the concept generation, quoting, product development and product validation stages and continue to provide technical support to the customer throughout the life of the product.

Assist commercial team in identifying applications and provide technical support on sales calls.

Work with customers to identify and develop products for their applications.

Participate in technical presentations to educate and train customers.

Develop test protocols and support product testing.

Complete specific customer application validation including joint development, testing and joint design analysis.

Generation and approval of designs.

Provide technical support after award of business.

Provide design guidance and training when necessary.

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI Feb.2015-May.2015

Student Assistant

Perform many activities like organizing the recreational activities, inventory of recreational supplies and equipment, overseeing storage, scoring the teams, and setting up the equipment in the Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Center

CALTECH Engineering Co. (P) Ltd., Hyderabad, India Oct.2011–Nov.2014

Production Manager

Lead a team of 5 skilled engineers and 15 skilled workers for the manufacturing and development of several types of control valves used in Indian Navy Ships & Submarine

Managed the process from pro-type through to design and production stage

Developed a strong understanding of functional study of the application and assembly and disassembly of the valves

Tested the functionality of the application to ensure that the working quality was satisfactory

Prepared test data that is required for the test cases to be executed

CAD Designed & Supervised high pressure pneumatic, hydraulic and solenoid operated valves

Prepared timing plans, drawings, selection of raw materials and procure items to ensure customer satisfaction

Inspected raw materials and procure items (Physical, Mechanical & Chemical) to ensure the material status before machining the final product

Part modeling (2D & 3D), detail drawing, GA drawing, cross sectional assembly, exploded View (disassembly), BOM (Bill of Material), operation drawings, jigs & fixture drawings etc.

Projects Handled in CALTECH:

DISTRIBUTION SLIDE VALVE, DC Valve (Used in the Steering Gear System Circuit) for Nuclear Submarine It contains 9 Port 60mm hydraulic slide valves (Solenoid operated).

Sanitary duplex type reducer, Dy 40/30 and also called titanium valve

GT-Starting air bottle head assembly valves (used in pressure reducing station having operating pressure of 300 bar), personally installed and tested inside the Ship called – Ins Shivalik

Tank side blow down valve (400-45 BAR) & Air shore charging valve used for EKM class Submarines

Automatic flow rate regulator also known as Automatic Consumption Limiter

Hydraulic manipulators and distributors for EKM Submarines using solenoid actuators

Pressure reducers 400 to 45 bar, 400 to 200 bar, 200 to 15 bar using piston operation

Complete set of numerous sizes of 400 bar Pneumatic as well as Hydraulic Manual operating valves for valve chests, HP air main column chest without valves, Emergency blowing panel 3 valve chest & Emergency blowing panel 2 valve chest as well as Non-Return Valves for EKM class submarines

Solenoid operated direct acting as well as pilot operated high pressure solenoid valves

Multi-port hydraulic valves, electro-hydraulic, electro-pneumatic control valves & pressure reducers and regulators

Bharat Heavy Electricals LTD., R.C.Puram, Hyderabad, India Sept.2008–Oct.2011

Graduate Apprentice & Project Assistant

Studied the customer drawing to understand the proper machining process and to ensure the quality output of the produced products

Designed gas turbine components like Piston, Vanes, Shafts, Pin, Die and Casing using AutoCAD

Understood the customer requirements to produce the required accurate products

Engineering data analysis system, EDAS is used internally in the company to check the uploading drawings of the other related departments for the reference

Product data management by using SAP and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Supporting on engineering change request activities whenever it is required

About my status and progress: I used to report my work for the manager for every two days and discuss about the pros and cons to take preventive measures. Apart from that I used to report to the customer about the project status for everyone week. Moreover, I involved in assembly, disassembly, quality, inspection, testing and dispatch.

RELEVANT PROJECTS:

External Aerodynamic analysis on a car body with and without a spoiler Mar.2016-May.2016

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan

In general, automotive aerodynamics is a study of air flow on a vehicle. Main theme is to reduce drag and wind noises, improving stability of a vehicle, and preventing lift forces at high speeds.

Design of Experimental Set up for Superplastic Forming of Industrial Shapes Oct.2012-Mar.2014

Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India

Constructed total equipment for the project and final product has been produced.

A low-cost arrangement of equipment and die design have been constructed to avoid the employment of an expensive hydraulic press which may serve as an economic alternative for forming of superplastic forming components.

Produced a cone shaped component to establish the stress vs strain relationship.

Stress Analysis of a Gas Turbine Wheel Oct.2007-Mar.2008

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, R.C.Puram, Hyderabad, India

Analyzed various stresses acting on a component resulting from the advancement in computer technology made numerical methods to be employed

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Jan.2015-July.2016

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

Specialization in Thermal Engineering

Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Oct.2011–Mar.2014

Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engg and Technology, Hyderabad, India

Specialization in Design for Manufacturing

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Sep.2004–May.2008

Institute of Aeronautical Engineering College, Dundigal, Hyderabad, India

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Appreciation award for serving as a judge for LTU ROBOFEST World Championship.

“Certified Fastener Specialist”, advanced technical training program according to the requirements established by the Fastener Training Institute®.

Stanley Black & Decker “you’ve Done Something Great” Award.

“Campus Programming Award” for Association of Indian Students Organization at Lawrence Technological University.

Certificate of Participation for Fastener Training week established by the Fastener Training Institute®.

LEADERSHIP:

Webmaster of Student Orgs Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI Feb.2015-Present

Design and upgrade of school website and social webpages like Facebook, YouTube, etc. to inform students and the public about upcoming events including career fairs, dance & yoga schedules, sport events, school activities and many more.

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