Arjun Mukund
Additive Manufacturing Applications
Mumbai
Summary
Proactive and meticulous Additive Manufacturing Specialist, with over 18 years of industry experience in Design & 3D printing. Proficiencies in Application engineering, Pre-Sales, Product presentations, Operations management, DFAM, CAD etc.
Detail-oriented Manager with strong team leading and motivating skills as well as maintaining good customer relations. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Analytical problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations, reduce TAT, decrease cost & improve efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Manager-Application Engineering
Imaginarium Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
- Lead the application-oriented discussion in pre-sales meetings
- Nurture prospective customers & evaluate their requirements
- Ensure every customer application is catered using the right technology and material.
- Benchmarking, Competitive analysis, Post sales customer training, New Application development etc are also part of my responsibility.
- Working with Ultimaker, Raise 3D, Builder 3D (FFF) printers, Formlabs (SLA & SLS) printers.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
Additive Manufacturing & Design Consultant
Hinvent 3D Consultancy Services
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Lead generation for Design & Prototyping services, Project planning, CAD, DfAM
- Industry visits for FDM, DMLS, SLS and SLA 3D Printing work
- Worked as a Business Development Consultant for Nashik Engineering Cluster - Additive Manufacturing and Design department.
- Developed innovative design concepts to meet clients'' unique needs and preferences.
- Utilized advanced software tools like AutoCAD & Catia for visualization purposes.
- Delivered engaging presentations that showcased creative concepts while effectively communicating benefits to stakeholders.
Manager-Application Engineering for Stratasys
DesignTech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Worked on the Application and Sales of Stratasys FDM, Polyjet and SLA technology printers.
- Support Sales & Marketing team in identifying prospects, understand their requirements, pain areas, and propose 3D printing solutions.
- Technically prove the proposed solutions with benchmarks.
- Conduct Application & Technology presentations for prospective customers and in Marketing events.
- Prepare competitive analysis and aid closure of sale.
- Successfully won against HP MJF in an account by using data gathered through self-study.
- Designed and 3D printed an engine assembly fixture for Mahindra with the principles of DfAM.
- Worked closely with JCB design team to develop additive manufacturing solutions for earth moving equipment.
- Worked with Volkswagen design team to develop inspection fixtures.
- Worked with Seco Tools to develop different concepts for tool holders.
- Did product presentations at Tata Motors, Varroc, Bharat Forge etc.
Manager- Design & Additive Manufacturing
Avant-Garde Technology Center
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Worked with Ultimaker, Raise 3D (FFF), Formlabs (SLA) & Ackuretta (DLP) printers
- Manage design & prototyping projects handled by the consultancy.
- Responsible for Sales, Marketing & Lead generation for 3D printers.
- Develop CAD data and produce 3D printed models for customers.
- Generate supports for jewellery cad files meant for DLP printing.
- Provide training, technical support and troubleshooting for customers.
- Installed 3D printers in TCS Kochi, Maker Village-Kinfra, IIITMK, IIT Palakkad, Amrita University, Global Public School –Kochi, Lalaji Memorial OIS Chennai etc.
Senior Engineer
Aker Solutions – MHWirth India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2008 - 06.2016
- Responsible for designing and cad modelling of Oil rig machinery from General arrangement drawings, enhance the design and prepare manufacturing drawing.
- Responsible for developing 3D models from General Arrangement drawings, enhance the design and prepare manufacturing drawing.
- Lead a team of junior engineers ensuring quality output and timely delivery of drawings to the manufacturer.
- Coordinate with hydraulic, electrical and structural department to resolve bottle necks and improve design.
- Conduct design review.
- Work with the documentation team to deliver user manuals, FAT, Installation, Commissioning procedures etc.
- Resolve manufacturing site queries during fabrication, assembly and IAT.
- Worked with design and documentation team of Managed Pressure Operations.
- Worked on technical documentation of Riser Drilling Device and Seal Sleeve used in MPO.
- Worked on Projects – Cosco Sevan 3, Tungsten explorer drillship, Transocean deep water drillship, NS Guarapari, West Mira, Cat D, Repsol Sinopec.
Design Engineer
Biogenex Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
11.2006 - 09.2008
- Worked on the design of a fully automated 3 axis instrument, used in the molecular diagnosis of human tissue
- Used Pro/E for solid modelling, sheet metal design and manufacturing drawing
- Created modular designs to increase the speed of assembly and disassembly.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex design challenges, resulting in more effective and reliable products.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors by clearly communicating design requirements and negotiating favorable terms.
- Conducted extensive research on materials and components to select the most suitable options for each project.
Design Engineer
Engineers CADD Center
07.2005 - 11.2006
- Worked on Pro/E, Catia and AutoCAD on several projects and also worked as CAD trainer.
Education
B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering -
Govt. College of Engineering, Kannur University
01.2000 - 04.2004
Pre-Degree Maths main - undefined
Govt. Brennen College, Calicut University
01.1998 - 04.1999
SSLC - undefined
St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School
01.1997 -
Skills
Additive Manufacturing Application Specialist
Design for Additive Manufacturing
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
CAD tools - Creo, Catia, Inventor, Materialise Magics etc
Competitive analysis
Presentations on 3D printing technology & Applications
Hands on FDM, FFF, SLA, SLS and DLP printers
Knowledge of Polyjet, MJF and SLM technologies
Team Leadership
Lead Generation
Timeline
Manager-Application Engineering
Imaginarium Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
Additive Manufacturing & Design Consultant
Hinvent 3D Consultancy Services
11.2020 - 07.2022
Manager-Application Engineering for Stratasys
DesignTech Systems Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - 09.2020
Manager- Design & Additive Manufacturing
Avant-Garde Technology Center
07.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Engineer
Aker Solutions – MHWirth India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2008 - 06.2016
Design Engineer
Biogenex Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
11.2006 - 09.2008
Design Engineer
Engineers CADD Center
07.2005 - 11.2006
B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering -
Govt. College of Engineering, Kannur University
01.2000 - 04.2004
Pre-Degree Maths main - undefined
Govt. Brennen College, Calicut University
01.1998 - 04.1999
SSLC - undefined
St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School
01.1997 -