Engineer Design
Resume:
Balaji Rajakumar
Experienced Principal Engineer Actively looking for new opportunity
Mechanical Engineer with mid-level career Experience in Aerospace and Heavy Engineering domain in the areas of Component Analysis & Design, Product Development and Engineering. A Canadian Permanent resident looking for new opportunity and able to join immediately
**********@*****.***
Toronto, Canada
linkedin.com/in/balaji-rajakumar-b4191221
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
8+ years of Project Management and Product Development experience in Aircraft Engine manufacturing company, services and Heavy Engineering Industries
Advanced level analyst with over 8+ years of experience in static, vibration and Fatigue analysis of Gas Turbine Engine components & casings, Locomotive structures, wind Turbine structures and Heavy Engineering equipment and structures
Product Design, concept development, Detail design, DFMEA, Design for Assembly and DFM experience of 5+ years in Aerospace Gas Turbine Engine OEM’s and Heavy Industries
Sheet metal Fabrications design, castings and weldment design, Fastener selection and GD & T experience in Heavy Engineering Industries and Aerospace companies
Manufacturing, Assembly and Repair Team issues resolution and manufacturing concessions review experience in Aerospace and Heavy Engineering Industries
Project planning, Risk management, Resource allocation, Business metrics monitoring and control. Managed Aircraft Gas Turbine New product development project to a tune of $1 million
Proficient user of Solid works, UG NX, Catia, ANSYS, Hypermesh and MS Office suite
WORK EXPERIENCE
Principal Engineer
Rolls-Royce Plc
11 / 2015 – 02 / 2019
Aircraft Engine Manufacturer
Achievements / Tasks
Lead and delivered Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Externals Design projects for Trent XWB 84EP Engine which is for Airbus A350 Aircraft
New development Engine (Trent XWB-84EP) requirements understanding, design scope finalisation, risk management, Project scheduling of allocated projects, actual Cost tracking against milestone completion
Conceptual and Detail design of Aero Engine External Components like Oil, Air and Fuel System Components for Development Aircraft Engine Program as per CS25 certification and Rolls- Royce Design process requirements. DFMEA, stakeholder meeting, issues resolution, risk mitigation
Proposed and completed Engine cost reduction projects which lead to $ 0.5 million of shop floor savings on a particular engine program per year
Lead Integrated Global Project Team meetings involving Manufacturing Engineers, suppliers and other stake holders from UK, Indianapolis and India for collaborative decision making, guidance and root cause investigations.
Principal Consultant
Genpact Ltd
08/2013 – 11/2015 Bangalore
Engineering & IT Services
Achievements / Tasks
Executed and completed critical Aircraft Engine NAI Systems, Fuel Hydraulic systems, Air cooling systems LCF, Modal and Spectrum Analysis for Airbus A320 and Boeing 777 Max Engine Externals projects of GE Aviation as Offshore Consultant from Genpact
Worked and completed successfully GEnx Gas Turbine Engine starter Turbine Assembly related stress, plasticity and vibration analysis for client GE Aviation
Team level delivery management, resource allocation, Team management prioritised projects based on customer requirements and delivery metrics management
Team Lead
Cyient Ltd (Infotech Enterprises Ltd)
04 / 2011 – 08 / 2013 Hyderabad- India
Engineering Services for Aerospace and IT
Role / Tasks
Structural Analysis of Gas Turbine components like TEC, combustion chamber casing and heat shield as offshore Team Lead from Cyient for Pratt & Whitney Client
Team management, project scheduling, client interaction, project delivery presentations
Worked and successfully completed LCF, Modal, deformation studies and blade out analysis of TEC Heat shield of Pratt & Whitney’s Aero derivate Industrial Gas Turbine (FT4000).
Sr ENGINEER FE STRUCTURAL
Germanischer Lloyd Gmbh/ DNV GL
03 / 2009 – 04 / 2011
Wind Turbine Certification Company
Role /Tasks
Modelling and Structural Analysis of wind Turbine Tubular Towers for designed capacity verifications using Solid works and Ansys
Wind Turbine Tower Top adapter modal and Max stress assessment at tower top sections which includes the effect of bearing and swivel mechanism
MEMBER R&D MECHANICAL
Universal Power Ltd
01 / 2008 – 03 / 2009 Bangalore
Manufacturers of High Voltage Transformers
Achievements / Tasks
• Played a lead role in Design and Analysis of nearly 30 new Development Transformers which includes design of pressure tanks and oil cooling systems
• Concept and detail design of transformers which is of sheet metal structures with appropriate stiffners like C, L & I sections using Solidworks software
• Analysis of complete Tank structure for pressure and lifting loads and providing stress recommendations based on analysis results from Ansys software
DESIGN ENGINEER
Jai Hydraulics Ltd
07 / 2006 – 02 / 2007 Chennai
Manufacturers of Hydraulic Jacks & Actuators
Role / Tasks
• Design of hydraulic jacks, Hydraulic actuators and Dashpots as per Tonnage requirements of customer using Solidworks and Autocad
• Detail design of finalised Hydraulic cylinder piston assembly with seals as per required capacity
• Manifold and hydraulic circuit design
• Closely working with manufacturing engineer to resolve any manufacturing deviations of final machined part
DESIGN ENGINEER
Prabhakar Products
07/2005 – 07/2006 Chennai
Manufacturers of Radar Equipment’s for Space organisations
Role / Tasks
Design of radar equipment’s which includes base structure, rotating structure and gear box design
Theoretical Strength calculations for structure design
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
College of Engineering- Anna University
07/ 2005 – 05 / 2008 Chennai, India
Specialisation- Computer Aided Design- 8.5 CGPA
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
The Institution of Engineers(India)
08 / 1999 – 12 / 2003 Kolkatta, India
SKILLS
CERTIFICATIONS
GD & T (04/2017 – 04/2017)
Completed one-week Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Certificate course conducted by Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (India).
INTERESTS
Project Management ( 8+ years )
Product Design ( 5+ years’ Experience )
Mechanical Heavy Engineering Component Design & Analysis ( 4+ years )
Structural Analysis, CAE Analysis, Fatigue, Vibrations ( 8 years’ Experience )
Microsoft Project and office suite software
3D Design software- Solidworks, UG Nx,
Analytical and strong Interpersonal skill
Travel
Emerging Technologies
Trekking
Reading
Contact this candidate