Ajith S V
Mechanical Engineer
TRIVANDRUM
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with over 20 years in machinery development, automation, and manufacturing support. Proven track record in R&D and industrial projects—spanning coir-based equipment to high-speed post-press machinery. Contributed to sustainable product innovation including PEATKOL, Ecoir Grow Bags and coir-derived Biochar. Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD and SketchUp. Adept at leading design-to-delivery cycles, government proposal drafting and cross-functional collaboration.
Original Design Consultant with talents in creating new designs in a team environment or independently. Skilled in completing special orders, scheduling, invoicing, and various office tasks. Specialties include meeting high sales goals, presenting various design options and keeping customer service at its highest.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Officer – Mechanical
National Coir Research and Management Institute (NCRMI)
03.2013 - Current
- Led development of innovative coir-based machinery, from design to prototype testing
- Drafted R&D proposals and secured government funding
- Supervised manufacturing, assembly, and implementation of mechanical systems
Design Consultant (Concurrent Role)
Bindwel Technologies (Post-press Machinery)
- Provided CAD modeling, concept development, and design validation
- Assisted with shop floor coordination and prototyping
Design Engineer
Welbound
02.2005 - 03.2013
- Designed high-speed book binding and PUR gluing equipment
- Created detailed drawings, BOMs, and technical manuals
- Coordinated with production teams to implement designs
Education
Master of Technology - Design Engineering
01.2027
Pursuing
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
01.2025
GPA: 7.48
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
06.2003
GPA: 76%
Skills
Software proficiency: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SketchUp
Mechanical design expertise: Product design, 3D modeling, FEA, GD&T
Manufacturing capabilities: 3D printing, sheet metal design
CAD modeling and drafting
Prototype evaluation and testing
Research and development proposals
Supervision of manufacturing processes
Assembly execution and implementation
Equipment design and development
Technical documentation creation
Bill of materials management
Production coordination and oversight
Conceptual development strategies
Mechanical systems analysis and validation
Engineering analysis techniques
Effective technical communication
Design optimization strategies
Problem-solving skills
Video editing proficiency
Organizational abilities
Client communication strategies
Collaborative design research
Sketching and rendering techniques
Teamwork and layout design
Certification
SolidWorks SAMPLE CSWAC-P4NEUHVR9Q
References
Available on request
PUBLICATIONS
- PEATKOL Dots: A Sustainable Substitute for Charcoal Made from Carbonized Coir Pith, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), Vol. 12, Issue 9, September 2023. [IJERTV12IS090034]
- Performance of Ecologically Friendly Coir Grow Bags for Improving the Plant Root Architecture with Enhancement in Growth and Yield, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), Vol. 11, Issue 11, November 2022. [IJERTV11IS110114]
- Design and Development of Mobile Tender Coconut Crusher, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), Vol. 11, Issue 5, May 2022. [IJERTV11IS050222]
- Refurbishment of Coir Fiber Extraction Machine with Process Change for Enhanced Productivity, International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR), Paper ID: IJSDR2210168, October 2022.
PROFESSIONAL TITLE
Mechanical Design Engineer | R&D Consultant | SolidWorks Expert
Timeline
Technical Officer – Mechanical - National Coir Research and Management Institute (NCRMI)
03.2013 - Current
Design Engineer - Welbound
02.2005 - 03.2013
Design Consultant (Concurrent Role) - Bindwel Technologies (Post-press Machinery)
Kerala Technological University, College of Engineering Trivandrum - Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Board of Technical Education, Kerala - Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
BITS PILANI -WILP - Master of Technology, Design Engineering