Mechanical Engineer Design
Resume:
Ramesh Babu. G
A*, Majestic Apartment,*. Kaveri Nagar,
Moulivakkam, Chennai-600125,
Tamil Nadu, India
*: *************@*****.***
Profile summary:
A result oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer involved in 5 Major NPD /CPI programs having overall 18+years of experience out of 15 years on various Caterpillar products. Supported extensively for 3 years Caterpillar India Regional Engineering products on Hydraulic& HVAC, lines Design / Development / Analytical / Testing / Production Implementation activities for Backhoe &Small wheel loader product.
Core Competencies:
Educational Qualification:
1. M.B.A- Operation and Supply Chain Management (2014-2016)
Pondicherry University, Loyola Campus, Chennai.
2. B.S- Engineering Technology (2004-2007)
Birla Institute of Technology and science, Pilani, Rajasthan.
3. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1999-2002)
S.R.M. Polytechnic, Kattankalathur, Chennai.
4. Machinist (1995-1997)
Central Training Institute, Chennai.
5. S.S.L.C (1994-1995)
Corporation High School, Chennai
Certifications:
CATERPILLAR, - 6 Sigma Green Belt certified.
CIPET, – Post Diploma in Plastic Mould design
Certified in CPR and First aid
Technical Capability:
CAD proficiency : CREO, PRO-Mechanica / Mechanism, IDEAS and Auto CAD
Cat integrated Packages SDP Fluid lines, Dynasty, Dat-K, Mist
Visualization Tools : Team center Vis Mock-up 11.2, JT2Go
PDM and PLM : DCC, Team Center Engineering and EDS/BNU
Office Application Tool : MS-Office.
Skill Sets
Specialization in machine layout design on light & heavy fab structures, HVAC and hydraulic component for various Construction machineries.
Design, Analyse, Visualization, Team center workflow integration, SAP.
Conducts design review/ CPPD discussion/ Risk assessments/ PPAP audits
Conversant with DFMEA, APQP, BIQ process
Involves in Product Qualification, Testing and Endurance activity
Good in Project management skills
Identifying component obsolescence and provides sustainment solution with latest technological update.
Specialization in hydraulic fluid lines,light fab & linear static analysis using Pro-mechanica.
After market component Obsolescence management for legacy products providing assurance of supply.
Top Down approach & Sheet metal, Casting, Tooling and Plastics Mould Design.
Prioritize, Decision making, Build coalition among SME& process partner to achieve common goals.
Good in Hydraulic and Electro mechanical component selection.
Global Exposure:
Supported Fabrication/HVAC/ hydraulic lines design for 930K series Small wheel loader NPI Program PD to production in CMDC for (6+3+1) months- CMDC, Clayton- USA
Supported as Liaison for Mobile crusher NPI program (6 months) HEDC, Akashi, Japan
Participated in Gateway & Tech review meeting for Regional NPI program(2 weeks), Desford, UK
Undergone 2 weeks CMM operational training at New Holland tractors- Antwerp, Belgium
1.Work Experience: Caterpillar India Ltd (Current)
Job Role- Project Team Leader: Sustainment Engg,
Responsibilities
Responsible for sustaining Legacy Electro-Mechanical components for Cat products
Manage component Portfolio, understand the parts obsolescence
Manages resource, budget, and supplier development process
To identify alternate supplier and latest technological update to maintain sustainment
Create Proactive work plan to identify the possible parts replacements
Create test plan and conduct validation for replacement parts
Identify cost reduction opportunity and develop local supplier to met the requirements
Evaluate supply risk and develop supplier strategy.
Product Supported: After market products- OHT, Compactor, Loaders, WTS, Motor Grader, BHL
Job Role- Engineering Team Leader: Product Group, (Oct13- Dec18)
Product Supported: Backhoe loader (India) -424B/B2/426F2
Small wheel loader (India) -2021B/2021D
Projects:
426F2 Backhoe loader – E stick Pilot design
424B2 Backhoe loader– B8 Hammer kit design
424B2/426F2 NPI / CPI & BIQ issue
2021D wheel loader – NPI / CPI issue
Responsibilities
Worked with Cross functional teams and get design conformance from Concept to production
Involves in all Technical gateway review and present the design to get concurrence.
Accountable for compliance issue, customization and standardization
Develop Project Management tracker for NPD workloads, prioritizing and balancing resource
Responsible for SAP drawing release and PCM update for cost rollup.
Resolve field failure through DMAIC process and control metrics of field failure.
Conduct design review/ CPPD / Risk assessment/ development and change implementation
To provide cost reduction for future generation and regional products
Key Achievements
Involved in 3 parallel NPI program activities and worked on maximum number of scope change activities.
Hydraulic lines& HVAC routing design for Backhoe and Small wheel loader machines.
Lead and implemented the Hose & Tube migration projects-Imperial/Vector/Gates/Insap/Jai shree
Communisation of parts and without making major change in design to reduce operator tact time.
Extensive support on issue resolution for addressing various CPI and PPRD issues.
Job Role- Sr. Associate Engineer -Global design, Mar 09-Oct 13
Products supported: Small Wheel loader (NC, USA)- 924 /930/938K
Soil Compactor (USA)- CS,CP- 5-10 tonnes machines
Responsibilities
Releasing and implementation of Engineering change order (ECO) for design changes.
Supported light fab component design for static & vibratory compactor.
cost optimization, regulatory compliance projects (dealer request).
Worked on Hydraulic Layout Design from PD to production.
Complete design supports for Auto lube attachments & Spec chart creation for wheel loader
Key Achievements
Supported 924/930/938M series wheel loader Tier-4 program from PD to production.
Involvement Peer review, Idea generation, CPI and PPRD resolution meeting
Successful completion legacy print conversion from 2D design into 3D model of HINDUSTAN design to meet with CAT standards
Extensive support on issue resolution for addressing various CPI and PPRD issues- 50 issues.
Job Role- Associate Engineer-Global design, Nov2007– Feb 2009
Products supported: Wheel Track type scrapper (Decatur)- 613G / 627
Quarry and construction mining trucks (Decatur)
Responsibilities
To conduct linear static analysis on various light fab structures using Pro-mechanica.
To interact with process partner on daily basis to update the analytic results
Involve in Tier4 design activities and supporting the design change activity
Worked on various power train components of CAT products using Dynasty
Key Achievements:
Provided design solution to fix for various structural issue by doing linear static analysis
Developed design concepts for drivetrain spindle by reducing the weight & cost using Pro/M.
Designed and validated Accugrade Mount for Track type tractor machines
Job Role- Designer/Modeler-Global design, Nov 2003 – Dec 2007
Products supported: Mobile Crushers (Akashi, Japan)- MC 230/245
Hydraulic Excavators (Akashi, Japan)- 316/320D/328D/345
Responsibilities
Design and detail Heavy and light fab components for hydraulic excavator
To complete Final drives CAPT to Pro/E conversion project
To develop Structural, platform & Hydraulic- Layout conceptual design for mobile crushers.
Worked for Small, Medium and Large Excavators on structures and piping design.
Key Achievements:
Worked as a Liason engineer for mobile crusher layout design(Japan).
Owned Design concepts of Mobile crusher Hopper/ Feeder and Upper frames.
Excavator Boom design using Top down modelling approach.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
2. CADDAM Technologies, Chennai (May2002 to Oct 2003)
Job Role: CAD Engineer
Responsibilities
Modelling and Detailing of Casting and Forging components using Pro-E.
To design mould base drawings and evaluating mould design through manual sketch, Pro-E and AutoCAD.
Designing of Fixtures for casting mounts on machining pallets.
Prepared adaptive fixtures concepts and choose optimum concept for fixture development with engineer review.
Generated the detailed drawings for production activities.
To develop design and to detail drawing for tooling fixtures using Pro/E & Auto CAD.
Key Achievements
Trained more than 45 engineering & Diploma graduate in Pro-E and Autocad.
Developed conceptual injection and Blow mould design for various plastic industry requirements.
3.New Holland Tractors, New Delhi (Feb 1998 to Sep 1999)
Job Role: Associate
Responsibilities
To Program & Operate horizontal CNC machining Center (Makino A-77).
Supported for Tool room activity to manufacture various lifting tackle.
To machine the various Tractor casting components Center housing, Clutch housing, front axle &Trumpet and to maintain the accuracy of the product.
Supported Internal quality team and supported CMM check for machined parts.
Key Achievements:
Performed machining operation for all major tractor parts
Supported tool room activity for various jig and fixture design modification.
Involved in various fixture development activities for material handling.
Documenting and maintaining quality level chart for all finished parts.
Personal details:
Date of Birth : 11th January 1980
Marital status : Married
Passport : H2703326
B1/B2 Multiple entry visa valid till Mar. 2020
Languages known : English, Tamil and Hindi
Hobbies : Cricket, Running Marathon
Other interest : Electrical coil rewinding
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ECN release of Engg. components in SAP
Top Down Design Approach
Negotiating skills
Mentoring / Coaching
Reverse Engineering
Tear Down Analysis
Risk assessment
FEA Analysis
Component Design and Development
Hydraulic fluid lines
People / Project Management
NPI / CPI / 6 sigma
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