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AKSHAY AJITH
Chennai
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Summary
Results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years in New Product Development, Product Design, and Manufacturing Engineering in automotive and industrial sectors. Manages the product development lifecycle from concept to production launch, focusing on quality, manufacturability, and cost optimization. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready products and enhance processes through structured engineering practices.
Overview
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Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Product Design & Development
Imperial Auto Industries Ltd
Bengaluru
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Led end-to-end NPD for automotive tube and hose products from concept through production launch.
- Planned prototype builds, pilot trials, DVP, product validation, and ensured production readiness for automotive tube and hose products.
- Collaborated with R&D, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and suppliers to enhance product performance and manufacturability while optimizing costs.
- Managed APQP activities and complete PPAP documentation (PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, Capability Studies, PSW).
- Led ECN/ECR implementation and resolved engineering issues through BD, 5 Why, and Fishbone methodologies, improving project outcomes.
Operations in Charge – Projects / Project Engineer / Junior Engineer
Daehan Automation India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Managed mechanical engineering projects from design to installation and commissioning, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Developed project schedules and coordinated cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers to align project objectives and timelines.
- Created CAD models and engineering drawings to facilitate manufacturing processes and support technical reviews.
- Performed feasibility studies, compliance audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kerala University
01-2018
Skills
- Product Development
- Prototype Development
- Design verification plan
- Product Validation
- Design for manufacturability
- ECN/ECR
- Automotive Quality: APQP
- PPAP
- DFMEA
- PFMEA
- Control Plan
- Measurement system analysis
- SPC
- GD&T
- Siemens NX
- SolidWorks
- Catia V5
- SAP ERP
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Certifications: Autodesk Mechanical Design (CATIA V5, SolidWorks, GD&T) – IIT Madras
- SAP ERP Certified
KEY PROJECTS
Automotive: OEM Tube & Hose New Product Development, Heavy Machinery: Terex 684, Hitachi, Industrial Automation: Caterpillar (Mexico Phase 2, Mechanical Joint IECC), Material Handling: KIA Motors EOT Crane, Hyundai Steel Turnover Machine, Hyundai Materials Baler Machine
Affiliations
- Track Driving & Vehicle Dynamics Evaluation with Renault India
- Long-Distance Motorcycle Touring
- Automotive Product & Performance Analysis
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Product Design & Development
Imperial Auto Industries Ltd
11.2024 - 02.2026
Operations in Charge – Projects / Project Engineer / Junior Engineer
Daehan Automation India Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 06.2024
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kerala University