R D Product Development

Suresh N

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Summary

Highly accomplished and versatile Mechanical Engineer with 12+ years of progressive experience in R&D, Product Development, and Simulation Engineering. Proven leader with extensive expertise in ANSYS (FEA), New Product Introduction (NPI), Lean Manufacturing, and Project Management. Successfully bridges product design, advanced simulation, and process validation to drive innovation, efficiency, and significant cost savings. Seeking to leverage leadership and technical acumen in a challenging Senior Engineer, Project/Product Management, or Leadership role within the Automotive, Heavy Machinery, or Manufacturing sectors.

SKILLS

Product & Process Development: New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Development, Process Validation, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), R&D Process Engineering, Industry 4.0 Product Development, OEE Monitoring Systems

Simulation & Analysis: ANSYS (FEA/Thermal), Structural Simulation, Thermal Studies, Data Analytics, Performance Evaluation

Manufacturing & Operations: Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Production Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, EHS & 5S Methodology

Tools & Technologies: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Ansys Workbench, IoT, Kuka, Kawasaki, ABB, UR Robots

Leadership & Management: Project Management, Team Leadership (10+ members), Cross-functional Team Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Mentorship, Process Improvement, Root Cause Corrective Action, Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAINT-GOBAIN INDIA PVT LTD (R&D)

Process Engineer 2013 - Present

Strategic Leadership & Project Management:

Coordinated and led cross-departmental teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D) to drive critical process improvements and product innovations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Initiated and managed capital equipment projects from conception to timely installation and start-up, directly supporting new product development initiatives.

Provided technical leadership and critical Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input to R&D and product commercialization teams, ensuring seamless project transfers from R&D to Manufacturing phase.

Advanced Simulation & Validation:

Led advanced ANSYS simulations (FEA/thermal) to validate complex grinding system components, resulting in a 35% reduction in physical testing and accelerated product development cycles.

Developed innovative analysis methods to accurately simulate the performance behavior of abrasive products under dynamic loads, enhancing predictive capabilities.

Performed structural simulations of brake assemblies using ANSYS, providing crucial data for design validation and optimization.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Efficiency:

Drove multiple cross-functional NPI projects from concept to successful production launch, reducing overall lead time by 25%.

Applied Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies for significant process improvement and cost reduction initiatives, achieving annual savings of 10 Lakhs.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

Headed and mentored a high-performing team of 10 engineers in product validation and new method development activities, fostering skill development and project success.

Mentored junior engineers on virtual testing and simulation best practices, enhancing team capabilities and project efficiency.

Quality & Supplier Management:

Led DFM & DFMEA activities for brake pads and caliper design, significantly improving safety compliance and product reliability.

Coordinated effectively with suppliers and quality teams to proactively resolve complex engineering challenges and material issues, minimizing production delays.

Supported lab testing with correlated simulation reports, enhancing test predictability and validation accuracy.

Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination:

Managed material procurement for the organization, coordinating with project departments and suppliers to ensure timely acquisition of critical components.

Maintained comprehensive Purchasing Status Reports and actively monitored supplier delivery performance to ensure on-time receipt of goods.

KUN AEROSPACE PVT LTD Aug 2012 – Mar 2013

Production Engineer

Optimized production lines by strategically allocating tasks, achieving maximum efficiency and enhancing overall productivity.

Oversaw manufacturing processes to ensure strict adherence to quality standards, proactively identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions to maintain smooth operations.

Provided technical support and guidance to the production team, troubleshooting operational issues and collaborating with relevant departments to optimize manufacturing processes.

Conducted trials and evaluations for new tools or equipment, analyzing their effectiveness and suitability for enhancing production efficiency.

BRAKES INDIA LTD Jul 2011 – Jul 2012

Production Trainee

Monitored manufacturing processes and machinery performance to maintain uninterrupted production flow.

Operated milling machines with precision, ensuring accurate component fabrication and adherence to technical specifications.

Implemented and maintained stringent quality control measures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

Consistently met production targets by efficiently utilizing resources and employing problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION

SRM University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical 2016

•GPA: 7

Sriram Polytechnic College

Diploma, Mechanical 2009

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Lean six sigma green belt

Project Management: Project Management

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