Ravishankar B.

I - AREA OF EXPERTISE
• A deep understanding of mechanical design principles,
machine kinematics, & structural mechanics.
• Proficiency in software tools like:
o SolidWorks 2021
o AutoCAD - 2024
o Creo - 5.0
• Proficient in analyzing processes, estimating cycle times,
assessing job/machine outputs, & evaluating ROI.
• A wide knowledge of automation products & experience with
electromechanical, pneumatic, & hydraulic systems.
• Expertise in creating, reading, & interpreting engineering
drawings, including the application of limits, fits, tolerances,
& Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Skill in selecting appropriate commercial items such as
bearings, motors, gearboxes, sensors, & conveyors based
on specific application requirements.
• Awareness of best practices in machining processes, heat
treatments, engineering materials, & fabrication techniques
to ensure designs are manufacturable & cost-effective
• Strong analytical & reasoning skills to study requirements,
determine how materials & structures will perform, & make
data-driven decisions.
• The ability to understand specific customer or operational
requirements & propose feasible, customized ideas & concepts
that meet their specifications
• Skilled in creating 3D & 2D models, part & assembly
drawings, flow charts, & circuits.
• The ability to identify complex problems, think creatively to
develop innovative solutions, & troubleshoot design
issues during production.
• Effective verbal & written communication skills to collaborate
with cross-functional teams (manufacturing,
quality, product management) & clearly convey technical
concepts to various stakeholders.
• The ability to understand specific customer or operational
requirements & propose feasible, customized ideas &
concepts that meet their specifications.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality, precision, &
adherence to industry standards & safety regulations
(e.g., ISO 12100, IEC 60204-1).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects or
sub-tasks simultaneously, ensuring timelines & budgets are
met.
II - Team Management:
• Set goals, create action plans, delegate tasks to the team.
• Assess team strengths & limitations, develop a skill matrix &
organize periodic training to the team.
• Build positive relationships with team members & offer
guidance. Identified & address challenges.
• Managed 3-4 departments (10-12 team strength in each) &
oversaw a total team of 20-30 people.
• Introduction of SOP procedure & Best practice in functional
activities brought the team on the same platform. It helped
in swapping member from project to project with minimum
knowledge transfer.
II - Qualification
o Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Bangalore Institute of Technologies (Affiliated to VTU)
o Diploma inMechanical Engineering
Affiliated to Director of Technical Education, Karnataka
III - Important Projects
• Rack Hardening M/c.: A manual loading M/c with IP/OP
Conveyor, Hyd. Clamping & PNEU. Automation & Servo ctrl.
• Tube/Shaft Hardening M/c.: Engineered a 42-meter-long
machine with a step feeder for job loading, belt/roller feeders,
cooling conveyors, & tempering setups. Job weight: 3 kg, length:
1800 mm.
• Rotor Brazing M/c.: 3 Station M/c. with X-Y Axis for Tool
movement, Manipulator to transfer component b/w stations &
rotate the Rotor to braze the SC Ring on either side. The weight
of the Rotor about 400Kg & length & Dia 600mm &
400mm respectively. The whole system had Hydraulic,
Pneumatic & Electrical actuators
• Starter Shaft Hardening M/c.: The M/c. built on Walking Beam
mechanism. The M/c consist 12 stations & 2
components at a time. The M/c. designed with inlet conveyor
with built in Gantry from Threads rolling M/c. & Pitch
• Machining Fixture for VMC & HMC with Hyd. Clamping
• Assembly Line with Motorized Roller conveyor & Hyd. &
Pneumatic application.
• Handling of Aluminium Die-casted compressor housing
• Crank Casing Forging Automation
• R A Shaft (Rear Axle Shaft) Automation.
• 8 stations MCB assembly Line.
• High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) assembly line.