Ashok B.

Experience

• DIRECTOR Bhu Group · Self-employed Jan 2025 – Present 11 mos WA, Australia BHU Group is my registered business, operating as a sole trader offering drafting, design, and 3D modelling services. Designed a battery cover for a duress pendant for East Metropolitan Health Services and facilitated projects for OEM Group, managing all documentation, including quotes, invoices, POs, and project files.
• Mechanical Design Engineer OEM Group · Full-time Dec 2020 – Dec 2024 4 yrs WA, Australia Developed customised design solutions for mining equipment’s, emphasizing accessibility and maintenance components.
  Responsibilities
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  Collaborated with clients to understand their requirements and provided innovative design solutions.
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  Designed 3D models and GA in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, creating fabrication drawings and BoM for manufacturing.
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  Validated designs against industry standards and safety regulations, ensuring the technical integrity and compliance of all components.
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  Led the mechanical design process for new products, ensuring all components adhered to design specifications and performance requirements.
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  Conducted design reviews, resolved drawing issues, provided guidance to junior engineers and draftee, and ensured corrected drawings were released for fabrication.
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  Provided technical and engineering assistance to both in-house and subcontracted drafters.
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  Performed structural calculations and FEA simulations to verify design strength and WLL compliance.
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  Conducted on-site visits to assess client needs and gather dimensions for concept design.
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  Used a FARO 3D scanner to capture dimensions and process point cloud data for design and modeling.
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  Cost estimated to quote and tender on projects using Accentis – ERP software.
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  Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
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  Prepared documentation to clarify design, ensure compliance, and support fabrication and implementation.
• Designer | Programmer Unique Laser · Full-time Mar 2020 – Dec 2020 9 mos WA, Australia role involved creating sheet metal and bending drawings, reverse engineering, and performing nesting for CNC
  laser, plasma, oxy, and bending machines.
  Responsibilities
  • Responsible for 2D – drafting of detailed accurate sheet metal drawings and specifications for production,
  using AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Re-created a product applying reverse engineering.
  • Carried out measurement and inspection services using various measuring instruments including CMM.
  • Requested drawings approval from clients and supported them for changes required.
  • Programmed all the drawings in Sigmanest/Primecut - nesting software for CNC laser, oxy, and plasma cut
  operations.
  • Developed bend program in LVD CADMAN-B software for sheet metal fabrication as per the drawings.
  • Estimated material requirements for production and requested for purchase.
  • Developed a cut plan based on the machine handling capability and the part size.
  • Optimized sheet metal sizes and machining tools.
• Mechanical Design Engineer Nix Engineering Group · Full-time Mar 2019 – Mar 2020 1 yrs Malaysia The role focused on drafting and designing 2D and 3D models for CNC, Water Jet, Pipe Jet, and laser cutting machines,
  primarily for water project operations.
  Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for liaising with clients to capture design requirements, coordinating with workshop manager and
  fabricators to implement design solutions, and providing technical advice.
  • Programmed CNC machines, using CAD/CAM software- Mastercam, and manually as required.
  • Developed sheet metal drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks and exported DXF package for laser cutting
  operations.
  • Developed profile cut drawings for waterjet and pipe jet operations.
  • Drafted quality check and design procedures to standardize the steps.
  • Coordinated with workshop manager, project engineers, and fabricators to implement design solutions and
  provide technical advice.
  • Inspected the product to drawing specifications, samples & instructions in a variety of metals, carbon steel,
  stainless steel, and exotic steels.
  • Engaged in peer reviews to ensure the quality.
  • Maintained technical documentation and parts library.
  • Troubleshooted technical issues during the testing, commissioning, and operating phases of projects.
  • Prepared project-specific procedures or manuals
• Mechanical design engineeer PressMetal Berhad · Full-time Nov 2013 – May 2016 2 yrs 6 mos WA, Australia Responsibilities
  • Developed aluminium extrusion product design by identifying the client requirements and the applications.
  • Designed aluminium extruded profile packing methods using AutoCAD, to optimize the labour time and, ease
  transportation.
  • Designed gauges and jigs for quality measurement and effective production.
  • Created the standard dimensions of the extrusion die, by analysing the parameters of the complex materials
  extruded, which has reduced the steps in operation.
  • Assured product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished products and process
  capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements.
  • Optimized the extrusion die design, and tolerances via data interpretation recorded in SAP ERP.
  • Liaised with the team at production, planning, quality, sales, and operators to maximize day-to-day production,
  optimize utilization of resources, and reduce waste.
  • Prepared standard operating procedure (SOP), inspection, testing documentation, and other technical reports.
  • Trained operators and technicians on machine operations (CNC, punching, extrusion) and maintenance.
  • Developed a maintenance checklist for all the machines, to minimize downtime of the machines.
  • Internal audit ISO 9001 to ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) complies with the standards.
  • Managed customer orders in SAP ERP, set production priorities, and resolved complaints by identifying root
  causes