About
Mechanical Engineering professional with 22+ years of experience in Mechanical Design, New Product Development (NPD), Product Sustenance, Tooling, and Project/Program Management across Semiconductor, Aerospace, Industrial Machinery, Locomotive, and Marine domains. Strong hands-on expertise in CAD/PLM tools (Creo, NX, SolidWorks, Windchill, Teamcenter). 6+ years of onsite experience in the USA and UK managing client-facing engineering projects and leading cross-functional teams.
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Experience
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TECHNICAL MANAGER
HCLTech · Full-time
Oct 2025 –
Present
2 mos
Bengaluru, KA, India
• Managing 20–30 engineers delivering mechanical design, sustenance engineering, and client-facing engineering programs.
• Oversaw design & development of mechanical components for Semiconductor process equipment (MOCVD, MBE, IBD systems).
• Led design reviews (RDR/CDR/DDR/FDR) with US clients, ensuring quality engineering deliverables.
• Executed NPI activities for marine engine control units, refrigeration units, IFE systems, and PIG handling systems.
• Hands-on design of lifting beams, electro-mechanical assemblies, sheet-metal frames, plastic housings, castings.
• Implemented EPA Tier-4 compliant DEF/CEM systems for Industrial Air Compressors.
• Performed Non-Conformance evaluation & statistical analysis for Aero Engine casings (TRF/ICC/TEC).
• Responsible for ECO/ECN changes, BOM updates, prototype support, supplier coordination, and quality audits.
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Senior Engineer
QuEST Global Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd · Full-time
Jun 2009 –
Oct 2025
16 yrs 4 mos
Bengaluru, KA, India
• Designed turbine blade machining fixtures, electrodes, and tool paths for aerospace manufacturing.
• Reduced machining time by optimizing machine movements for film-cooling hole orientation.
• Supported Rolls-Royce UK teams with precision tooling and fixture development.
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Engineer
GE India Technology Centre · Full-time
Apr 2008 –
Apr 2025
17 yrs
Bengaluru, KA, India
• Executed ECOs and created drawings for locomotive cab assemblies.
• Proposed cost-saving part integration and manufacturability improvements.
• Developed fire protection & structural enhancements for locomotive operator and radiator cabs.
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Design Desk / Wipro · Full-time
Oct 2007 –
Apr 2025
17 yrs 6 mos
Bengaluru, KA, India
• Created detailed manufacturing drawings for medical devices with GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Developed CAD models for plastic, casting, and sheet-metal components.
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Design Engineer
Arris CADD Technology · Full-time
Aug 2005 –
Aug 2007
2 yrs
Coimbatore, TN, India
• Reverse-engineered pump components, created CAD models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Generated manufacturing documentation for sand-casting components.
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Tool designer
Vee Jay Lakshmi Engineering Works · Full-time
May 2003 –
Jun 2005
2 yrs 1 mos
Coimbatore, TN, India
• Designed fixtures, drill jigs, molds, dies, and press tools for textile machinery parts.
• Developed CNC machining jigs, grinding fixtures, and electrode extraction models.
Education
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NPA Centenary Polytechnic College
Diploma, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
2001 – 2003