Nishanth Venu Pillai
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Candidate with professional experience in designing aerospace products and developing quality testing procedures, along with a degree in Aerospace engineering, seeks a position as an quality engineer in a reputed organization.
CAREER SUMMARY
A highly experienced Aeronautical Engineer with five-year experience on commercial aircrafts and next generation systems.
Successfully completed Engineering Projects and controlling them in terms of time, cost and quality.
Expertise in using the advance techniques to design systems and components for com- mercial airliners.
Expertise in MATLAB, AutoCAD, Math cad, CATIA V5 and advanced Electronic Optics etc.
Proficiency in aeronautical design and airframe bodies.
Experience in 3D modeling a Composite Materials. HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Six Sigma & ISO Leadership
Lean Manufacturing Operations
Lean Quality Tools (FMEA, Pareto Charts, Fishbone Diagrams, Six Sigma 5S, 8D Method- ology)
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Process Development & Improvement
Scrap Reduction & Output Increase
Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
Quality Auditing
Systems Design & Automation
AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, MS Project & MS Office PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
CYCLONE AEROSPACE
Quality Engineer July, 2017 -Present
Assists in phases of the design process for a multitude of products, components, parts, as- semblies and subassemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, prototyping us- ing CAD packages Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
Assists in testing of products, processes, equipment and measurement systems.
Compiles performance reports and process control statistics to determine and improve pro- cess .
Assists with root cause analyses.
Supports the implementation of corrective actions necessary to reduce or eliminate non- conformance to design specifications.
Uses basic statistical methodologies to ensure specified levels of process capability are achieved, maintained or improved.
Participates in the review of designs for manufacturability, producibility, testability.
Researches and analyzes methods, procedures and metrics to ensure quality standards and practices.
Researches methods for verification of product and process quality.
Compiles data for manufacturing processes and tooling.
Compiles customer and regulatory agency non-conformance data.
Assists in data preparation and collection for process capability studies. INGADALE INDUSTRIES INC. TORONTO
Quality Engineer, Feb 2017 – July 2017
Investigated customer complaints, conducted root cause analysis and developed correc- tive actions (CAPA).
Ensured compliance to 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 and customer specifications.
Reviewed and approved moulding validations, including engineering change control to comply with procedures and project objectives.
Performed Clean Room validations per ISO 14644-1.
Participated in customer quality audits and responded to findings.
Involved in six-sigma (cost reduction), statistical capability studies, continuous improve- ment and safety.
BABOOS ELECTRO MECHANICAL COMPANY
Design Engineer, February 2015 – September 2015
Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering de- signs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems
Prepare cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes using SolidWorks.
Inspect mechanical installations and construction
Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering de- signs, drawings and specifications
Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials and making PLC programming.
Assist in the design of molds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing pro- cesses
Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
Participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment. RABA AVIATION, TURKEY
Design Engineer, February 2014 – January 2015
Create 3D models, assemblies according to project specific inputs and requirements in Au- toCAD, Inventor and in CATIA V5.
Create manufacturing drawings of assemblies and models including GD&T and B.O.M. in- formation
Interpreting 2D drawings and layouts for migration into a 3D environment
Designs aviation fuel system components and assemblies
Drafts aviation fuel system components and assemblies
Executes design changes and process updates as required
Develops test plans and test reports based on senior engineer and management direction
Interprets drawings, specifications, and other data to support design and development of components and assemblies
GLOBAL ASIA PACIFIC AVIATION, PHILIPPINES
Quality Assurance Engineer, Aviation Material Planner, March 2013 – January 2014
Directs and manages the execution of all Quality Inspection activities and takes steps to prevent or correct discrepancies caused by improper/ineffective maintenance practices.
Develops and manages the Internal Quality Audit system including the master audit sched- ule.
Assures inspections and maintenance actions are performed according to specific tech- nical guidance presented in the aircraft and system maintenance manuals, Repair Station Manual, engineering drawings and other technical publications.
Oversees the development and production of CAD assisted engineering and wiring draw- ings to document aircraft modifications.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.
Performed Fatigue Life Analysis on various Dynamic Components. STATE FLIGHT ACADEMY, UKRAINE
Quality Assurance Engineer/Aviation Material Planner, January 2011 - December 2012
Meet material deadlines.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience with statistical data analysis.
Order all replacement engine parts.
Weekly reporting and tracking of engine material.
Maintain and manage inventory levels.
Provide input in developing departmental strategies for inventory on existing items, new product introduction and phase outs.
Reporting gathered information within production meeting environment
Customer servicing to both our production and finance teams.
Review all fleets in Maintenance Plan (FLEET - AirbusA320, Boeing (BBJ), and Cessna) plan by the planner (i.e. short Term plan, Mid Term plan, & Long Term Plan).
Each fleet has required materials (i.e. C-CHECK, A-CHECK) and responsible for checking the availability of the parts in TRAX system and creating requisitions through TRAX to or- der parts, for each fleet.
Performs the more complex aspect of records handling.
Participates in the acceptance/delivery/redelivery of aircraft for technical records review.
Supported in structural design trades and design activities. AEROPRAKT Ltd., UKRAINE
Assistant Material Planner, January 2010 - December 2010
Working with demand and forecast incorporating current and accurate information to allow the company to correctly predict customer demand and provide supply chain with appropri- ate information to allow planning on how to meet demand.
Improved relationships among production planners, sales, production supervisors and quality which will lead to effective knowledge sharing and optimizing the forecast to better guide the company.
Excellent systems and methods to continually improve forecast allowing the company to better anticipate customer needs.
Execute with excellence in the area of stock and demand replenishment providing feed- back to the supply chain on risks regarding replenishment levels and demand
Reporting gathered information within production meeting environment
Interact with production planner and sales to understand demand forecast drivers. EDUCATION
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, 2017 Centennial College – Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering, June 2012 National Aerospace University - Kharkiv Aviation Institute, Kharkiv, Ukraine RELATED COURSEWORK
Designing of airplane units, aerodynamics of airplanes and helicopters, airplane power plant de- signing, maintenance and servicing of aircrafts, machines and mechanisms designing, Inte- grated CAD technologies, Structural Mechanics, Basics of automation RELATED PROJECTS
Mid-range passenger airliner, Sep 2011 - June 2012
Designed the second wing spar for the aircraft. Performed load analysis on the wing spar.
Analyzed fuel and lubrication system for the power plant.
Designed the engine mounts to be placed under the wing.
Kinematic gears, Jan 2011 - June 2011
Performed kinematic and structural analysis for planetary gear.
Calculated the velocity for the retraction of landing gear by applying law of Zhukovsky lever.
Strength analysis of High-Aspect ratio wing, Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Calculated the load on the wing after collecting general data on the wing.
Calculated the number of stringers needed for the wing.
Designed cross-section of the wing.
Manufacturing project - stamping process, Jan 2012 - June 2012
Designed dye and stamping process for given parts.
Calculated centre of pressure in order to find the position of the press slider OTHER SKILLS
Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel,Office,MS Project & PowerPoint.
Extensive experience with the following design tools: CATIA, KOMPAS, AutoCAD, MATHCAD,SolidWorks,Motion Control Program, HMI Design.
Proficient in speaking and reading English, Russian, Hindi and Malayalam.
Experience in working with Control system design and analysis.
Strong Technical knowledge.
Strong knowledge on Commercial Aircraft & Fighter Aircraft, Aerodynamics, Structural Me- chanics, Strength of Materials & Thermodynamics etc.
MRP/ERP skills
Planning and supervising the assembly and fitting of aircraft and components.
Ability to work under pressure as part of a team and take responsibility.
Strong aptitude for understanding the complex mechanical systems.
Strong Analytical skill.
practical knowledge of stress and stiffness analysis (FEA) and DFM.
Excellent communication.
Machining: Engine lathe, vertical milling, CNC operation, coordinate measuring machine, drill press, soldering, brazing