Engineering Manager/Design

MANAGER OF ENGINEERING / DESIGN

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Solution-focused and highly innovative professional, equipped with more than 20 years of experience in delivering cutting edge design and engineering strategies for the steadfast development of products and custom-tailored solutions that satisfactorily meet diverse needs of customers within oil and gas and chemical industries.

- Strategic in analyzing business requirements as well as in designing systems while streamlining procedures to reduce cost and maintain efficient and on time project completion

- Proven and in-depth experience in design of systems for gas-liquid and liquid-liquid separation

- Expert at developing winning proposals with values of up to $20M, as well as in leading technical and non-technical teams using advanced communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills

- Multilingual in English and Tamil; well versed in Hindi and familiar with French and German languages

Computer proficiency:

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and various in-house-developed software applications, with working knowledge of AutoCAD

Types of proposal managed:

Engineered and fabricated products and systems, Pre-qualifications, Reimbursable Services for FEED, EPC, PMC & Studies, and offers for Licensed Technology

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Design of separation internals

- New Product Development and Support

- Costing and Preparation of Proposal

- Technical Documentation and Reporting

- Project Management

- Contract Negotiation

- Budget Management

- Customer Needs Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Engineering Manager (Separation Products) Amistco Separation Products, Inc. Alvin, TX (2009-Present)

Amistco provides engineered solutions worldwide for a wide range of phase contacting and separation applications.

- Lead and streamline standardization of the technical design of separation products focused on addressing customers’ business needs and broadening the field of equipment and services offered by the company

- Monitor and ensure cost-efficiency in product development and develop strategies to reduce cost and maximize revenue

- Promptly respond to customer queries and ensure effective development of proposals, resulting to optimum customer satisfaction

- Responsible for Engineering Group to provide timely response to customer inquiries

Product Manager Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc., Houston, TX (2007-2009)

Sulzer is a reputed supplier of mass transfer and separation internals for chemical, petrochemical, gas, refinery, and LNG industries.

- Oversaw and ensured coordination in all tasks related to internals for gas-liquid and liquid-liquid separation

- Trained and monitored application engineers in the design of separation equipment

- Developed systematic costing procedure for separation products

- Managed the preparation of marketing materials including brochures and literature

- Delivered technical presentations and ensured timely completion of reports outlining performance status of separation sales and profitability

Proposal Manager Technip USA Inc., & Foster Wheeler Inc., Houston, TX (2005-2007)

Technip USA and Foster Wheeler are leading providers of engineering, procurement, and construction services to oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, and power industries.

- Managed and strategized preparation of proposals for engineering services to acquire projects from refining and chemical industries

- Ensured overall effectiveness of proposal content, including qualifications, experience, technical, commercial content, and legal / regulatory specifics

- Held responsible for the proficient administration of budget for each proposal activity while coordinating inputs from all contributing groups

- Guaranteed timely completion of tasks in compliance with client requirements while mitigating risks in acquiring a winning response

Technical Sales Engineer Amistco Separation Products, Inc., Alvin, TX (2002- 2005)

Amistco provides engineered solutions worldwide for a wide range of phase contacting and separation applications.

- Managed and realigned all efforts in the design, costing, and sales of separation internals; reported directly to the company president

- Determined customer requirements to strategically prepare detailed cost / technical proposals and quotes

- Provided strategic project management direction and functioned as liaison between manufacturing, accounts, and customers to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction

- Proactively participated in business development efforts for mass-transfer products

- Sustained engineering advice in support of developing new business strategies and new product development

Proposal Manager ACS Industries, Inc., Houston, TX (1990-2002)

ACS is a leading international supplier of equipment for separating liquids and gases in chemical, oil and gas refining, air separation, and pollution control industries

- Provided strategic direction and ensured overall efficiency in proposal development, costing, and preparation process

- Secured business agreements with end-users and engineering companies, including both technical and commercial components

- Oversaw and streamlined functions of the costing department while ensuring timely preparation of quotes

- Managed communication and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from prospective customers to pre-qualify company products and receive an Invitation to Bid on their projects

- Directed and ensured coordination in design, engineering, and costing while providing technical services for equipment internals

- Facilitated technical presentations to customers and conducted pilot plant tests for mist eliminators and coalescers

EARLIER CAREER

Marketing Manager, BASF India LTD-Mumbai, India

A major manufacturer and marketer of high technological chemicals and technical services in India

EDUCATION & TRAINING

(BS) Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Annamalai University, India

Diploma in Business Management - All India Management Association

One year of intensive training (equivalent to Post Graduate course) in the field of Nuclear Engineering

Bhabha Atomic Research Center, India

Time Management Seminar - Franklin Planner

ACTIVITIES

Former Board of Directors Member, Home Owners Association

Former Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers

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