Mechanical Design Software Engineering

RESUME

ARUL SIVANATH. A

Email: ************@*****.*** Ph: +91-917*******

Professional Summary:

Mechanical Design Head with over 20+ years of experience in leading multi-disciplinary projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines for:

Machine Design

Heavy engineering Equipment & Layout Design

Area of Expertize:

Concept design, Machining & Fabrication design and BOM

Expert in Hand calculation, Equipment sizing calculation & GD&T.

Expert in Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems.

Real time Data acquisition systems for testing machine.

Expert in troubleshooting & resolving assembly & commissioning related issues..

Hands on experience in PFD, P&ID, Electrical diagrams.

Handled automation systems with various sensors and actuators.

Exposure in Automated Guided Vehicle & Remotely operated Vehicle. Experience:

ANDRITZ Technologies, Chennai Head – Design & Estimation July 2021 – Present Design: Managed Machine division, Heavy equipment & Dryer Plant layout.

Guide & Lead the team of Design Engineers of multiple domain.

Review the customer input requirements and specifications to fully understand the scope.

Review the P&ID diagram & release the BOM – mechanical & valve list

Guide the team to prepare GA drawings, Part drawing (Fabrication & Machining) & BOM.

Approving the GA drawing, Vendor equipment drawing & Data sheets.

Support Production team, Procurement team, quality team to complete the activities.

Ensured hand calculations and analysis reports are aligned with design requirements.

Coordinated with site teams and visited sites to resolve performance issues.

Single point of contact for all technical queries. Costing: New product development & Pre order cost estimation

Guide & Costing team

Study the RFQ and Specification to fully understand the customer requirement.

Guide the team to prepare the Costing sheet & submit to the sales team. 2 P a g e

Design Manager - Resume

Oceaneering International, Chandigarh Principle Design Engineer Jan 2019 – Oct 2020

Managed the design department of Sub-Sea projects, including LARS systems, remotely operated vehicles, and AGVs.

Captured scope of supply, technical requirements through customer discussion & document.

Prepare mechanism with right material and Tolerance.

Releasing Concept drawing, Part drawing & BOM

Projects: Subsea ROV launching System, Automated Guided Vehicle Achievements:

Standardized the complete electrical and control system wiring for AGVs. MM Forging Ltd – Automation Division, Chennai Design Manager May 2016 – Feb 2018

Managed the Design department – SPMs, Jigs & Fixtures.

Prepared Proposal Design with Time & cost baseline.

Prepared layout designs for new press line with core machines, conveyors, and accessories.

Designed hydraulic & pneumatic systems and developed automation systems with various sensors and actuators.

Visited plants to study the performance of supplied machines and provide suggestion to improve. Projects: Conveyors for forging line, complete production line with Press, SPM for drilling of Automobile components, Fixtures.

Achievements:

Developed fully automated Billet shearing machine with Loading system, Feeding conveyor, hydraulic clamping system, Shearing Ram with Gears and unloading system. Tech Mahindra Limited, Hyderabad Project Manager – Testing Machine for Oil & Gas – Upstream

Jan 2014 – Sept 2015

Managed the design team & all design activities.

Engaged in technical discussions with clients.

Guided the team in preparing part drawings & BOM.

Checked parts, material, fit, GD&T, and surface treatment.

Conducted regular meetings with clients & project teams to ensure projects were on track. Projects Completed:

Testing Machine for Next Gen Drilling tool components with Real time data acquisition system 3 P a g e

Design Manager - Resume

Defiance Technologies, Chennai

Senior Lead Engineer – Testing Machines for Oil & Gas – Upstream Feb 2012 to Jan 2014

Managed the design department & supported leading Oil & gas industry customers.

Engaged in technical discussions with clients, presenting scope of supply and concept designs.

Guided the team in preparing part drawings & BOM.

Submitted drawings & technical documents to customers.

Conducted regular meetings with clients & project teams to ensure projects were on track. FLSmidth Private Limited, Chennai

Senior Lead Engineer – Cement & Minerals Plant Layout Design Jan 2008 - Feb 2012

Understood contract documents, GA drawings, equipment lists, and P&ID diagrams.

Prepared layout drawings using ACAD as per P&ID diagrams and proposal drawings.

Reviewed and updated products in layouts including conveyors, bucket elevators, dust collecting equipment, filters, raw mill crushers, ball mills, Atox mills, kilns, and coolers.

Standardized products using SolidWorks & Tacton programming software.

Site experience: worked in Satna Cement plant site for erection & commissioning. Achievements:

Prepared Complete plant BOM including – Raw material storage, conveyors, Silos, Mills, Kiln, Pre heater, Grinding Mills and packing plants.

Alstom Projects India Ltd, New Delhi.

Lead Engineer – Steam Turbine – Retrofit – Small Steam Turbine Jun 2007 – Jan 2008

Created layout drawings using CATIA V5.

Generated part drawings for blades, casing, turbine shaft, and accessories.

Worked in Team Center for design documentation.

Bachmann Industries India Ltd, Faridabad

Lead Engineer – Flow Control Equipment, Dampers, Valves and Diverters Aug 2004 – May 2007

Understood contract documents completely.

Prepared GA drawings of dampers, diverters, and valves with specifications.

Prepared hand calculations, pressure drop and flow vs. blade opening curve.

Reviewed drawings to meet contract requirements.

Coordinated with manufacturing teams to provide solutions for repair works.

Site experience: worked in IOCL Panipat site for erection & commissioning of valves. 4 P a g e

Design Manager - Resume

Machines and Modular System, Chennai Trainee Designer - Special Purpose Machines, Jigs & Fixtures Mar 2002 - Aug 2003

Designed machines under the guidance of the proprietor.

Understood hand calculations, detailed drawings, and selection of bearings, motors, cylinders, sides, actuators, lubrication systems, fasteners, and welding design.

Operated machining equipment and participated in manufacturing processes.

Assembled machines and fixed bought-out items.

Projects:

Multi station drilling & Tapping SPM, Trepanning machine, Jig & Fixtures, Tools Knowledge

ACAD, SolidWorks, Inventor,

MS Office, Python

Basic knowledge in PLC programming,

Standards Used

ASME, DNV, NORSOK, ASTM, IS, DIN

Education

BE – Mechanical Engineering Manonmanium Sundaranaar University – 1996 - 2000 Certifications:

Professional MBA (Manonmanium Sundaranaar University)

Industrial Automation (First Logic Training Centre)

Solar Panel Installation (MSME, Chennai)

International Cargo and Logistics (MSME, Chennai) Personal Details

DOB : 19/11/1978

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : Indian

Passport No : P9178442

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil.

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