Engineer Quality Assurance

Vijayakumar. R

Ph (Res.): 044-******** ~ Mobile: 099********

E-Mail: ***********@*****.*** / ***********.****@*****.***

Seeking Senior Level Managerial assignments in Project Management / Design & Development with a growth oriented organization.

SYNOPSIS

A seasoned professional with around 15 years of rich experience in Project Management, Design & Development, Operations, Quality Assurance, Process Enhancement and Man Management.

A project planner with expertise in planning, executing and spearheading various design & development projects in compliance to quality standards.

Expertise in planning & controlling the design & development operations. Skills in conceptualizing and effecting process initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Strong ability to create/read/interpret engineering drawings with proficiency in designing & developing new products in conformance to pre-defined technical specifications.

In-depth knowledge and experience in documentation and implementation of standards along with various techniques for enhanced operational efficiency.

An effective communicator with excellent relationship management skills and strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities. Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude.

ACADEMICS & CREDENTIALS

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Part Time) from Dr. MGR University, Chennai in 2008.

Diploma (Mechanical) from Swamy Abedhananda Polytechnic, Thellar in 1995.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

2004 UniGraphics – 3D Modeling, Part, Assembly, Detailing, Manufacturing from Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai.

2002 NITEC in Injection Mould Making from Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore.

2002 NTC-3 in Precession Engineering from Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore.

2001 CNC Milling Short Term Course (Dart Vertical m/c Cincinati 21i) from Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore.

2000 Customized Course in CNC & Conventional Milling from Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore.

1998 CNC Machines and Programming from AU-FRG Institute for CAD/CAM – MIT, Recognized by Anna University, Chennai.

1996 AutoCAD from Computer Software College (CSC), Chennai.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Since Nov’08 as Sr. Design Engineer with Essentia Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

Jun’06-Apr’08 as Team Leader with GKK Information Systems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

Mar’04-May’06 as Engineer with Accuspeed Engineering Ltd., Chennai

Jun’98-Feb’04 as CAD/CAM Engineer with Tan Chiang Brother’s Marble (s) Pvt. Ltd., Singapore

Jun’97-May’98 as Mechanical Designer with Balcke - Durr and Wabag Technologies Ltd., Chennai

Jun’96-May’97 as Act Apprentice with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Ranipet

May’95-Apr’96 as Production Supervisor with ARV Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

NOTEWORTHY MILESTONES

Streamlined the process to save time hence, the project was finished before 6 months in Essentia BOM Project.

Chosen for Car Cabin Pilot Project in AccuSpeed Engineering Limited.

Received Appreciation Letter from Essentia Soft Solutions in 2008.

PROFICIENCY METIER

Project Planning & Management

Planning, scheduling, executing and monitoring various design & development projects with respect to budgeted cost, demand forecasts, time over-runs to ensure timely execution of projects.

Conducting cost benefit analysis of the projects including feasibility studies, assessment of the requirements, adaptation, interface and commissioning.

Ensuring statutory compliance to execute the project with better profit margin.

Design & Development

Coordinating the entire tooling operations including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing on Auto CAD along with Pneumatic based SPM design and development.

Ascertaining requirements of material for new product development activities in the Tool Room & interfacing with vendors for cost effective, timely sourcing of quality material.

Assisting in estimating new tooling requirements and costs; coordinating tool design revisions in relation to product design changes and reverse engineering.

Troubleshooting all technical problems; conducting various tests & inspections to ensure that products developed are in compliance with pre-set technical specifications.

Quality Assurance & Process Enhancement

Ensuring adherence to quality standards & maintaining all related documents.

Establishing quality standards, implementing stringent quality control systems for incoming materials to enhance quality of products & reduce the rejection rate.

Identifying scope for

- Planning, implementing & monitoring of technological changes to enhance productivity.

- Modifications in equipments, process flow, working practices, consumables, power etc for controlling & reducing conversion cost per unit produced.

Implementing techniques for cycle time reduction, entailing identification of opportunities, analysis of data, conduction of tests, cost benefit analysis, implementation & post audits.

Executing cost saving techniques/ measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in O&M expenditures and work within the budget.

Team Management

Directing, leading and motivating workforce; imparting continuous on job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency.

Working on succession planning of the workforce, shift management activities, appraising the member’s performance & providing feedback.

Resolving interpersonal issues & working towards a harmonious work environment.

Experience Purview

1 year 9 months in Oil & Gas Industries using Unigraphics NX3/NX5, Inventor 2010 & AutoCAD LT 2009.

4 years and 1 month in Automobile Domain using Unigraphics NX3/NX5.

14 months in CAM Programming using Unigraphics V18.

4 years and 6 months in Casmat Pro CAM Programming and AutoCAD drafting.

1 year in Mechanical and Structural drawings using AutoCAD R14.

1 year in Boiler Accessories (Fans) using AutoCAD R12.

1 year in Production and QC.

KEY PROJECTS HANDLED

At : Essentia Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Role : Sr. Design Engineer

Duration : Since Nov’08

Title : Design, Modeling and Drafting using UG-NX5, Inventor 2010, Pro-E WF4 & AutoCAD

Client : Cameron-USA, Oil City Valve Automation-USA, Curtise Wright –USA,

Gardner Denver – USA, Generac – USA.

Description : Bom Project (Cameron-USA)

Created after market Bill of Materials using SAPR3 for Centrifugal Compressors.

Prepared weekly and monthly reports.

Valve Automation (Oil City-USA, Valve Systems and Controls-USA, Bray-USA)

Designing of mounting hardware for Truninon / Floating ball valves, Butterfly &

Gate Valves.

Model the mounting hardware using Unigraphics / Solidworks & AutoCAD.

Preparing Outline Assembly Drawings to check the Assembly Interferences.

Pumps (Gardner Denver-USA)

Creating Cylinder Fluids, Frames, Manifolds, Monoblocks, Gear Casings etc. using

Autodesk Inventor.

Model, Assembly along with drafting in Compliance to Gardner Denver Standards

(ASME & ACME).

Creating technical manual for Pumps. Modeling and detailing the respective

Components for the manual.

Water Jet (Gardner Denver Water Jetting Systems-USA)

Model, Assembly along with drafting in Compliance to Gardner Denver Water

Jetting Systems Standards.

Generator (Generac -USA)

Model, Assembly along with drafting in Compliance to Generac Standards.

Modeling, Assembly and detailing of Base Tanks.

Welding Fixtures (Paslin – USA)

Detailing for the given Assemblies and also part detailing with GD&T.

Preparing the Bill of material using encrypted excel.

Make necessary modifications in the parts according to the standards.

At : GKK Information Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Role : Design Engineer/Team Leader

Duration : Jun’06–May’08

Title : Modeling and Drafting of Automobile Components and Accessories using UG-NX3

Client : KGISL, Japan

Description : Created Cylinder block (6 Cylinders), Fly Wheel Housing, Crank Case, Oil Cooler Assembly, Muffler and its assembly, Case Transmission, BIW Components etc. Models, Assembly along with drafting in Compliance to Isuzu Motors Standards.

At : Accuspeed Engineering Limited

Role : Engineer

Duration : Mar’04–May’06

Title : Modeling and Drafting of Automobile Components and Accessories using UG-NX3

Client : Izusu Motors Limited, Japan

Description : Created Solid Model and drafting of automobile components; sheet metal brackets; assemblies with full assembly constrains and BIW Components.

At : Tan Chiang Brother’s Marble (S) Pte. Ltd., Singapore

Role : CAD / CAM Engineer

Duration : Jun’98–Feb’04

Title : Design and Drafting, Post processing

Description : Created models using Unigraphics V18. Detailed Models Using Unigraphics V18. Implementing customer suggestions into the drawings. Converting drawing files to CNC Programs using Casmat Pro. Implementing new changes and Edit CNC Programs.

At : Balcke – Durr and Wabag Technologies Limited

Role : Mechanical Designer

Duration : Jun’97–May’98

Description : Detailed Models Using AutoCAD. Implementing customer suggestions into the drawings. Preparing mechanical, structural and detail drawings; control loop and hook up schematics and BOM for Reliance Petroleum.

At : Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

Role : Act Apprentice, Ranipet

Duration : Jun’96–May’97

Description : Design and detailed boiler fans and accessories using AutoCAD. Prepared GMS and relevant documents. Print / plot the completed drawings using HP Ink-Jet Plotter.

At : ARV Engineering Industries Pvt. Limited

Role : Production Supervisor, Chennai

Duration : May’95–Apr’96

Description : Reverse engineering for commercial kitchen equipments. Planning and supervising the production. Inspecting completed Products for QC.

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth : 23rd September 1974

Father Name : K. Ramachandran

Marital Status : Married

Passport Number : F 6017416; valid till Jan’2016

Driving License : MCWG & LMV

Languages Known : English, Tamil & Telugu

I hereby declare that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place: Chennai.

Date: (Vijayakumar R)

Contact this candidate