Mechanical Design Engineer

George Jerson

Mechanical Design Engineer

Email: ************@*******.*** +91-959******* LinkedIn Thoothukudi, TN Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience in product development and design, specializing in manufacturing optimization. Proven ability to lead engineering projects, particularly in the power sector, and collaborate with teams and suppliers to meet customer requirements. Skilled in design reviews, managing customer expectations, and providing technical support (RAMS, installation plans). Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office, with a strong interest in sustainable energy and decarbonisation. Work Experience

Mechanical Engineer Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

Richmond Landrover Specialists Ltd London UK

• Applied troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve control system issues in 100+ Jaguar F-Pace and hybrid vehicles, utilising SDD, Snap-on, and Pathfinder fault-finding tools.

• Developed and implemented optimised testing procedures, resulting in a 15% reduction in system downtime and a 10% extension of equipment lifespan.

• Applied hands-on prototype fabrication alongside Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and rectify product weaknesses, leading to a 10% performance gain.

• Contributed to environment management for diagnostic tools and CAD model storage systems

• Reduced garage inventory discrepancies by 20% within 12 weeks by implementing SOPs for asset tracking, support documentation and preventive maintenance, based on equipment manuals.

• Improved customer satisfaction by 15% through communication and process improvements, demonstrating strong communication and project planning skills. Mechanical Design Engineer Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

Sakthipriya Associates Chennai India

• Spearheaded cross-functional teams in implementing continuous improvement techniques, resulting in a 30% waste reduction within 19 weeks through strategic planning.

• Developed design solutions for TBM pressure systems, pre-emptively addressing reliability challenges and ensuring compliance with ASME B31.1 standards while prioritising safety.

• Improved electrical control system design for tunnel boring machines, focusing on rotating equipment such as motors and generators, achieving a 13% increase in robustness and reducing errors.

• Managed engineering projects, by updating and maintaining project databases, leveraging MS Project and other tools to ensure streamlined execution from planning to implementation.

• Enhanced production flow and automation opportunities on the machining line by applying lean manufacturing techniques, including 5S and Kaizen, resulting in a reduction of line risks to below 1%. Graduate Mechanical Engineer May 2018 - Jun 2019

SR Engineering Works Tuticorin India

• Ensured compliance with relevant safety standards (OSHA and ANSI) and quality standards during all phases of crane testing, from test planning to execution and reporting.

• Maintained and calibrated test equipment for rigs utilizing both wet and dry seal designs, ensuring correct and reliable test data for analysis and reporting.

• Developed CAD drawings for lifting machinery, integrating hydraulic systems for heavy industry.

• Reduced costs by 30% (primarily through test planning) through optimised material selection. Design team lead and manufacturing engineer Sep 2016 - Oct 2017 Team Turbonites Chennai India

• Designed and assembled a BAJA ATV vehicle in Solidworks, including kinematic analysis of the steering system and contributions to suspension and drivetrain testing using ANSYS Fluent.

• Leveraged hands-on experience with fabrication processes, including prototype development, to implement improved TIG welding techniques, resulting in a 28% reduction in weld defects.

• Conducted precision testing of BAJA ATV transmission components, including high end seal analysis, to achieve a 13% power loss reduction and inform ISO-compliant refinements in manufacturing standards.

• Enhanced simulation model accuracy for equipment design by 20%, ensuring precise design analysis and contributing to streamlined production and effective problem resolution. Relevant Projects

Design and analysis of hybrid sandwich layered industrial safety helmet

• Developed and evaluated materials and designs for product testing, including composite material selection and safety helmet performance simulation under impact test, drop test and strength test.

• The model complies with ISO 3873:1977, an international standard used for safety helmet, with adoption in multiple countries driven by their specific business cases. BAJA-SAE, NKRC - Team Turbonites (Motorsport team of LICET)

• Developed the technical drawings and construction of a Baja SAE off-road vehicle, optimising durability and performance through FEA, suspension dynamics analysis, and rigorous testing methodologies.

• Developed comprehensive prototype testing plans and designed test rigs, leveraging kinematic analysis and ANSYS simulations to predict and optimise designs prior to physical testing. Core Skills

Software tools

AutoCAD, Creo, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, PTC Windchill and MS Project & Tools. Technical Skills

Mechanical Design & CAD Tools, Production Flow Optimization, Manufacturing Documentation, Design Specifications, Engineering drawings, System development, P&ID Creation and Diagram Development, Peer Review and Quality Assurance (QA) Support, Design Data Management, Layout Design, Process Flow Documentation, Training Material Development, Project Planning, Production Planning and Scheduling, Safety Practices, Root Cause & Failure Analysis, Process Improvement, GD&T, Materials Science & Selection Product development and 3D Prototyping.

Soft Skills

Creativity & Innovation, Critical Thinking, Conflict resolution, Professional Development, Quick learning, Collaborative, Responsible, Teamwork, Great communicator (Both technical & non-technical), Problem solving, Collaboration, Quick thinker and Attention to detail. Education

University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK Sep 2020 - Apr 2023 Master of Science Maintenance Engineering with Professional Placement Core Modules: Maintenance Management Strategy, Sensors, Instrumentation & Control and Advanced Materials and Materials Selection

Anna University, Chennai, India Jun 2015 - Apr 2018 Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Core Modules: Manufacturing Engineering, Machine design, Mechatronics and Strength of Materials JACSI Polytechnic College, Tuticorin, India Apr 2012 - Apr 2015 Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Certificates & Courses

Lean Six Sigma - Green belt (IIBA 2023)

PAT Electrical Testing (Echo3 2025)

Engineering standards - BS8888 (Geomiq 2025)

Certified Solidworks Professional (Dassault Systems 2023)

CATIA V5 (Dassault Systems 2015)

Diploma in Mechanical CAD - AutoCAD and Creo (PentaCAD 2015)

Microsoft Word, Power point and excel (Under Diploma 2015)

Design for Manufacturing [DfM] (Geomiq 2025)

Awards

Driver of Kart in Racing Competition

Top 10 finisher (Virtual Round), National Virtual Kart Racing Championship

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