Power Plant Engineer

VIJAYAKUMAR VEERAIYAN

Apt No # ***, Tempe Terrace, E-mail: ********@***.***

****, **** ****** ****** *****, AZ, 85281 Mobile: 480-***-****.

Educational Qualification

• M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA:3.6/4.0 Expected Graduation Date: December 2012

• B.E in Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama University, India GPA:3.8/4.0

Graduation Date: April 10

Summary of Qualification

• Three and half years of experience in diverse field of manufacturing design, development and analysis ( 2.4 years in process and maintenance, 1.2 years in design)

• Strong knowledge in 3D modeling CAD tools & analysis (ANSYS 13.0), 7QC tools

• Hands-on project handling experience in lean manufacturing & six sigma tools

• Good exposure in process audit, supplier system audit, ISO 9000, ISO 14001, TS 16949

• Analyzed and implemented corrective action for customer line rejection, surface mounting technology ma-chines

• Strong research skills developed through work experience and course work

• Excellent communication, SAP-quality management, project management and team skills

Industrial Experience

Project & Design Engineer (Part time), Praxis-Energy, LLC, Arizona, U.S.A January’12– Present

• Designed, analyzed and implemented the various components (sprag clutch unidirectional, double drive screwdriver, and screw & nut mechanism, beam, gear, shaft and other non- standard parts), of gravity assisted power system (designed for functionality, manufacturability) in SolidWorks, and ANSYS.

• FEA simulation and analysis using ANSYS (matching the analytical results with FEA results-in case of any significant discrepancy, check for mistakes and do iterations)

• Programmed in Matlab & Mathematica to calculate impulse, force required for the various system sizes

• Follow up with vendors to the fabrication of required tools and fixtures and review the design

• Effectively utilized GD&T, Analytical /hand calculation, and Triz methods for design, drawing and re-view

• Developed and maintained the process documents DFMEA, PFMEA, PFC, and BOM’s of the above pro-ject

• Coordination of prototype production and testing them for feasibility (reliability, durability and functionality)

R&D – Process Quality Engineer, Amalgamations Valeo Clutch Pvt Ltd, India May’10 – July ’11

• Developed and maintained the process documents PFMEA, PFC, BOM’s and SPC of Nissan car clutch project

• Successfully completed production part approval process(PPAP,ISAR) for NISSAN,HYUNDAI and FORD etc.

• Implemented lean manufacturing and six sigma tools techniques, DMAIC, DFMEA, Poka- Yoke, 5s, Kaizan, G8D, QRQC, PDCA and measurement system analysis (MSA) and Gemba in the shop floor

• Evaluated process, product audit and layout inspection to ensure defect free customer parts in Assembly line

• Responsible for customer complaints, root cause identification, and implementing action plan for com-plaints

• Tested and validated the clutch using burst test, axial and angular fatigue test, spin free test, and stiffness test.

• Non-conformance reported in SAP, analysis and problem solving. – incident management in IMS portal

• Weekly and monthly quality reporting to Valeo VT – France

Testing Skills

• Clutch Cover: Axial fatigue test, Burst test. Clutch Disc: Angular fatigue test, Spin free test, Burst test, Torsiograph test. Materials Test: Universal testing machine, Hardness test, Metallurgy lab test.

Achievements

• Solved customer complaints by using VALEO quality tools FTA & PDCA

• Overall reduction in the customer PPM levels from 5000 PPM to 2250 PPM, containing customer complaints & implementing robustness in assembly line

• Successfully implemented Poka–Yoke to detect missing components, before the assembly

Maintenance Technician, Nokia India Pvt Ltd, India May’06 – July’07

• Performed preventive, and break down maintenance in surface mounting technology (SMT) machines

• Prepared maintenance procedure and check list for surface mounting technology machines

• Trained in program logic control and electro pneumatic circuit for troubleshooting in assembly line

• Evaluated the solder paste ball size using in X-ray machine

• Implemented kaizen techniques in cycle time / cost reduction for maintenance

• Programmed, calibrated in reflow machine for soldering, using SCADA and thermocouple profile

Achievements

• Overall reduced the maintenance cost of $600K / Yr through effective maintenance process

• Implemented relays with cost effective to avoid major system failure

• Installed over all equipment efficiency system in production lines

Internship/Training

Research Intern at Ashok Leyland (Truck Manufacturing Division.), India November’09 – April’10

• Worked on deburring machine clamping device project and implemented automation in critical machines in order to increase the productivity, reduce man power and defect in products with project management team

• Robustly designed on clamp using Pro/E, ANSYS and animated to visualize the working of clamping de-vice

• Gained experience on engine manufacturing, assembly process, performance testing, and chassis assem-bly

Software Exposure

• Modeling : SolidWorks 2011,CATIA V4, Pro/E, AutoCAD2010

• Programming : C, MATLAB, Mathematica, Electro pneumatic, Programming logic control

• Analysis : ANSYS 13.0(FEA), Cosmosworks/ SolidWorks Simulation, JMP, Design-Expert 8.0

• Database : PLM- ENOVIA MATRIX, SAP- Quality, Purchase, ERP in Quality R&D

• Application software : MS- Office Suite, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Outlook

Academic Projects

• “Design of Aircraft Flat Bed Seat for Passengers”, (2011); Advisor: Prof. Jami Shah.

o The model created and analyzed in SolidWorks2011 as per the ASME Y14.5& FAA regulation.

o Developed many alternative conceptual designs with (VD2221, 1987) different mechanism.

• “BMX Quadbike Design: Adaptability for Physically Challenged Person”, (2011); Advisor: Prof. Jami Shah.

o Investigated the types of disabilities and different stages of cerebral palsy, and epilepsy.

o Redesigned, analyzed the main frame in SolidWorks, and implemented safety feature.

• “Team X- Hybrid All Terrain Vehicle”, (2011); Advisor: Prof. Jami Shah.

o Lead a team to complete a rapid product design, analysis and evaluation of mission concept designs.

o Responsibility: CAD/FEA specialist engineer successfully designed the ATV within stipulated time.

• “Factors Affecting The Performance Of Washing Machine”, (2011); Advisor: Prof. Montgomery.

o The experiments were conducted using washing machine with five factors and one response variable.

o The output of the ANOVA factorial model carried out by JMP and Design-Expert 8.0.

• “Solar Power Plant –Concentrated Solar Technology”, (2012); Advisor: Prof. Steven Trimble.

o The goal of the study is to complete the conceptual & preliminary design of a solar power plant of

Lowest initial cost-of-electricity based on idealized solar input and guaranteed 100 MW electric power.

Publications and Presentations

1. V.Vijayakumar, “An Integrated approach of benefit cost analysis to product quality, modular product design customization”, ASME, DTEC 2012 (In progress).

Awards and Honors

• Awarded Teaching Assistantship in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at ASU (2011).

• Awarded Gold Medal for topping in Mechanical Department from Sathyabama University (2010).

• Accolades of Merit Scholarship for securing first position in Mechanical Department (2007-2010).

Professional Affiliations

• Student member in Society of Automotive Engineers.

• Student member in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

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