Product Design Engineer with 15+ Years Experience

SIVAKUMAR MURUGESAN

긒긓+91-979******* E-mail: *********.****@*****.*** Tamil Nadu, India

PROFILE SUMMERY

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer with 15+ years of experience in Automotive HVAC Components, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) projects, High-Pressure Changeover Valves, Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), Fixtures, Sheet Metal, Cast Aluminium, Plastics, and New Product Development (NPD). Highly proficient in CAD Tools and Windchill PLM, with strong hands-on experience managing the Engineering Change Lifecycle (ECR, ECO, ECN), BOM Management, and Design Release Processes. Proven ability to collaborate with global teams, drive Continuous Improvement, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions on schedule.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME)

Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, India 2008 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Project management

• Special purpose machine (SPM) design

• Special purpose gauge design

• Milling fixture design

• Welding fixture design

• Punch and die design

• New product development (NPD)

• Reverse engineering

• DFA/DFM, GD&T

• HVAC, Concept design

• Casting design

• Plastic design

• Sheet metal design

• Wastewater treatment (WWTP)

• Piping and skid design

• P&ID, PFDs

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, Creo, AutoCAD, Teamcenter, Vault, Windchill PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelancer, Oct 2025 – Present

• Designed HVAC Air Dampers (Butterfly Disc, Louver, Blade, Inlet Vane) based on client specifications.

• Designed Special Purpose Machines (SPM) including Stator Coil Expansion Machine and Semi-Automatic Magnet Hole Drilling Machine.

• Designed Genset RECD Mounting Structures, including Piping Layout and Pipe Supports based on site survey data.

• Performed Interference Checks, Motion Study, and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis for Design Validation.

• Created 3D CAD Models and Manufacturing Drawings using CAD Tools.

• Applied GD&T, Engineering Calculations, and Design Standards during Product Development. Senior Engineer

L&T Technology Services Ltd, Chennai, Oct 2019 – May 2024

• Designed and developed Automotive Truck and Trailer HVAC Components.

• Created Composite Surface Models, 3D CAD Assemblies, and detailed Sheet-Metal Manufacturing Drawings.

• Updated existing designs based on new Purchase Orders and Project Requirements.

• Supported Detailed Mechanical Design phases and collaborated with Cross-Functional Teams in the US and Singapore to meet Project Deliverables.

• Raised and evaluated Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) based on Scope of Work (SOW) changes, Variance Records (VR), and Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs).

• Implemented approved changes through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by updating Drawings, Assemblies, Specifications, and BOMs within Windchill PLM.

• Released and communicated finalized changes via Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring proper Documentation Control and Stakeholder Alignment.

• Reviewed ECN Deliverables in Windchill; managed PDM / PLM Migration, Release Workflows, and Revision Control activities.

• Allocated Work Packages, mentored Junior Engineers, and prepared PSR / SMR Presentations, Monthly Quality Audit Reports, and Project Status Updates.

• Maintained Onsite / Offshore Timesheets, consolidated Progress Reports, and coordinated Daily Reviews and Weekly Client Meetings.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

iBridge Techsoft Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, Dec 2018 – Oct 2019

(Onsite: L&T Technology Services Ltd)

• Performed Piping Engineering for Water Treatment Plants, including Piping Design & Routing, with strong understanding of P&ID, PFD, Client Specifications, and Engineering Codes & Standards.

• Designed Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Layouts using Autodesk Inventor, including 3D Equipment Models, Piping Systems, Pipe Racks, and Plant Layout Coordination.

• Reviewed Technical Datasheets for Pumps, Valves, and Instrumentation; collaborated with US-based Process and Project Engineers to finalize BOM.

• Designed Process Tanks and Mechanical Equipment Layouts based on Process Datasheets and Engineering Requirements. Developed and updated P&ID and PFD Drawings.

• Identified Design Risks, Engineering Constraints, and proposed Technical Solutions during Design Development. Coordinated Internal & External Design Interfaces for smooth project execution.

• Participated in Design Reviews, prepared Technical Documentation, and presented Design Updates to Project Stakeholders.

• Performed Design Verification, Self-Check, and Quality Review before Design Release.

• Managed deliverables as per Master Document List (MDL) and Project Tracking Systems. Provided Technical Guidance to Junior Design Engineers.

• Worked closely with Manufacturing & Fabrication Teams to resolve Design Issues and ensure Manufacturability.

• Followed Industry Codes & Engineering Standards and supported Continuous Improvement in Engineering Processes and Design Practices.

Senior Design Engineer

Creative Engineering Consultants India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Oct 2016 – Nov 2018

(Onsite: Barry Wehmiller International Pvt Ltd)

• Designed and developed Inkjet Printing Machine Sheet Metal Enclosures, Filter Kits, Nozzles, Manifolds, and Fittings.

• Designed and developed the Thermal Imaging Camera Body Surface Model as per Client Requirements.

• Developed High Pressure Changeover Valve Body Design based on Client Parametric Values. Modeled and detailed Raw and Machined Parts as per Customer Standards.

• Created Model-Based Dimensioning (MBD) detailed drawings for PCMC (Paper Converting Machine Company) machine parts. Applied GD&T Principles, Concept Design, Detailing, and Engineering Calculations during Product Development.

• Conducted PDM / PLM Release and Migration Activities; ensured adherence to Industrial Design Language Standards. Design Engineer

K Lite, Chennai, Jul 2011 – May 2016

• Designed Cast Aluminium Lighting Housings, Pole Bases, and Ornamental Surfaces.

• Created Costing Sheets for over 200 Products; NPD (New Product Development) and Reverse Engineering for Lighting Fixtures.

• Modeled and detailed components including Luminaires and Lighting Poles.

• Converted Legacy 2D Drawings to 3D CAD Models.

• Prepared Catalogs and Bill of Material (BOM) for Lighting Products. Technician Apprentice & Short Term Trainee

Lucas TVS Ltd, Chennai, Oct 2009 – Feb 2011

• Designed Insulation Fixing Machine, COM Fixing Machine, Coil Twisting Machine, and Ring Fixing Machine SPMs.

• Modeled Special Purpose Gauges and Electrical Components.

• Designed Milling and Drilling Jigs / Fixtures with Hydraulic and Pneumatic Clamping.

• Created Technical Documentation and Bill of Materials (BOM). Diploma Engineer Trainee (DET)

Freins Engineering Ltd, Chennai, May 2008 – May 2009

• Modified Jig and Fixture Drawings per updated Specifications. Updated Gauge Drawings to reflect new Product Specifications.

• Maintained Daily and Monthly Production Planning Documents. Prepared Purchase Order Lists for Raw Materials.

• Updated VMC, CNC, and HMC Machining Programs based on new Dimensions. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth : 02 June 1985

Marital Status : Married

Languages Known : English, Tamil

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