kkarthikeyan

Experience

• Manager-Engineering and R&D VAAS Industries (Bray Controls) · Full-time Jun 2014 – Jun 2024 10 yrs Chennai, TN, India Led and managed a proficient team in the Research and Development (R&D) of Knife Gate Valves, overseeing design and development processes to ensure innovation, quality, and timely project delivery.
  Developed Polyurethane Lined Knife Gate Valve series for VAAS industries
  Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) (2014/68/EU)
  ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
  Conducted Bust Test at FCRI all ranges of valves in VAAS industries
• Senior Manager - Design & Development (Head of Department) Klaus Union GmbH & Co. KG. - Germany& KU Industries Pvt. Ltd. - Coimbatore · Full-time Jun 2014 – Jun 2018 4 yrs Coimbatore, TN, India Led and empowered an engineering and R&D team in Germany and India
  Developed API 6D Ball valve range of valves from 2 to 28" in all pressure class
  Developed Cryogenic valves for Linde upto class 1500
  Developed Forged steel Pressure sealed Parallel slide gate valves up to class 2500
  API 6A Gate valve Developments up to 15000 psi ratings,
  Development of Butterfly Valves ranges as per API 609
  Vendor Developments and Supplier Qualification
• Assistant Manager - Design GE Energy (Baker Hughes) · Full-time May 2012 – Jun 2014 2 yrs 1 mos Coimbatore, TN, India Design and Engineering of Masoneilan Control Valves,
  Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Implementation
  Proficiently conducted thorough reviews and approvals of manufacturing drawings to ensure accuracy
  Ensured the accurate generation of ITEM Master and Bills of Materials
  Checking IBR Calculation and Approval for submission, Technical support to Application Engineering
  21K valves -Heavy top guided globe valve design featuring noise attenuation and anti cavitation trim options, and 41K valves - Cage guided globe valve design with balanced trim configuration
  Co-ordinating with Internal Sales team and CRM team for Order execution
• Senior Engineer - Design & Engineering L&T Valves Ltd. · Full-time Aug 2010 – Apr 2012 1 yrs 8 mos Coimbatore, TN, India API 602 - Development of Gate, Globe, Check and Compact forged steel valves
  ASME B16.34 - Development of Ultra High Pressure valves for Power projects, Parallel Slide Pressure Seal Gate Valves (Class above #2500 up to #4500)
  API-600 - ASME and DIN standards- Development of GGC (#150, #300, #600 and #800)
  N-Stamp Certification process handling
  API 6D - TMBV and Floating Ball valve Developments
  Project Datasheet and Report finalization
  IBR, API Monogram Audit handing, API SPEC Q1 Quality management system reviews
• Design Engineer Bailey Hydraulics · Full-time Jul 2002 – Aug 2007 5 yrs 1 mos Chennai, TN, India Design and development of Hydraulic Actuators, Direction Control Valves, Hydraulic Power packs,
  Proficient in creating conceptual 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs)
  Led prototype developments and conducted Design Validation and Proof testing to ensure product reliability and performance.
  Analyzed design changes and deviation requests
  Conducted Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for various parts and assemblies within Hydraulic systems, ensuring product safety and reliability.
  ISO 9001 Internal Auditor