Ashok Kumar Damodaran
Coimbatore
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 25+ years of experience in product design and development. Demonstrated expertise in industrial valves and compressors, with a focus on enhancing product quality for global clients. Skilled in managing projects from concept to production, utilizing advanced technologies and methodologies. Proficient in GD&T, ISO standards, and lean manufacturing principles, with a strong background in team leadership and communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Head-Engineering
Seyal Technologies Pvt Limited
Coimbatore
06.2020 - 06.2025
- Managed engineering and manufacturing projects for Autonomous Vending Machine Control Tower at UST Global.
- Directed product development cycle for AVM-CT, integrating customer feedback and prototype validation.
- Developed technical proposals for Vision checkout machines to align with UST Global initiatives.
- Led sustaining engineering projects for power converters and battery modules in hybrid aircraft for Rolls Royce Singapore.
- Oversaw reverse engineering of sewing machines, scanning nearly 500 parts to produce models and drawings.
- Produced over 400 print-to-part components for clients in Oil and Gas, Mining, and Specialized Fabrication Equipment sectors.
Project lead
L&T Technology Services
Chennai
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Engineering support for Vestas Wind turbine projects
- Leading off-shore support team for Vestas wind turbine Tower related products.
- Generating and Quality checking of Tower approval drawings.
- Managing Tower section production drawings and SITE models in Creo 4.0 and Windchill 10.0 PDM link.
- Delivering Bill of materials to cross functional reviews for Tower related products.
Engineer
GE Oil & Gas
Coimbatore
11.2008 - 01.2017
- Led the conceptualization and development of reciprocating gas compressor package engineering products with UG-NX 8.0.
- Supported international teams in generating accurate general arrangement layouts for compressors.
- Assisted in developing P&ID drawings and construction prints for engineering packages.
- Created intricate part and assembly models for AJAX and Superior Cooper Bessemer over a two-year period.
Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Coimbatore
01.2004 - 10.2008
- Directed design and engineering for soil compactor, an off-highway vehicle.
- Completed six-month finite element analysis project, achieving weight and cost reductions for excavator undercarriage module.
- Executed engineering calculations for bearings and structures using Mathcad tools.
- Performed extensive construction site visits to evaluate soil compactor performance.
- Reviewed and verified drawings for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Released bill of materials and drawings for production processes.
- Conducted prototype testing and field validations to uphold quality standards.
- Trained new joiners in Pro/E software to enhance team capabilities.
Application Engineer
Roots Digital Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
07.2001 - 12.2003
- Design support for In-house projects & Legacy data conversion for off-shore clients.
- Solid, Surface Modeling and Assembly detailing for in-house & offshore clients.
- Worked Project Coordinator for Design & Development of RB 43 mechanized floor cleaning Machine in CATIA V5.
- Project Leader for Textile machinery Legacy Conversion Project–Zinser GmbH Germany in Solid Works 2000 (Team Size – 3 Persons).
Design engineer
Jai Industries
Coimbatore
12.1999 - 03.2001
- Detailing of motor & water lifting pump products.
- Making of 2D drawings for Motors & Submersible Pump products & Quality checking.
- Drawing release for manufacturing & Production Follow-up.
Supervisor
Lakshmi Ring Travellers (LRT) Unit-II
Coimbatore
02.1995 - 12.1999
- Managed production planning and control for textile machinery components.
- Coordinated daily dispatches to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Conducted supplier follow-ups for outsourced components to maintain supply chain efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Coimbatore04.2010
Diploma in Production Engineering -
Government Polytechnic
Coimbatore04.1994
Skills
- Project management
- Technical proposals
- Process improvement
- Product Cost Strategies
- Machining Processes
- CAD
- CAE
- NPI
- VAVE
- GD&T
- ISO Systems
- IATF Systems
- Vendor development
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Product Cost Strategies
Accomplishments
- Involved in FEA project nearly about six months for developing Excavator under carriage module to reduce the existing weight and cost, arrived with significant results for L&T TENGL project in 2006.
- Persistent onsite deputation at Houston and Oklahoma City U.S.A in 2010 to 2015 for supporting ONGC compressor package projects.
- Received Bronze award for delivering package engineering projects before timeline in GE Oil & Gas in 2015.
- Completed Autonomous vending machine Control tower (AVM-CT) project for UST Global within 2 months including prototype machine.
- Successfully completed Sewing machine reverse engineering project within 6 months for SVP Worldwide (Brand – Singer).
- Efficiently developed Aircraft cockpit rear view mirror prototype within 3 months for Indian Airforce.
- Developed Pressure arm unit for Truetzschler Draw frame machine replacing Bosch Rexroth spares and successfully running over the years.
Training
- Certified by IBM for completing 3 months course on CATIA V5 Mechanical design package 2.
- Certified by PSG College of Technology 4 days training on GD&T training.
- Certified by Cameron International Corporation for completing one week course on Basics of Natural Gas Compressors in Houston U.S.A. in 2010.
- Certified by Cameron International Corporation for completing one week course on Ajax Integral Gas engine compressors in Oklahoma City U.S.A. in 2010.
Disclaimer
I, Ashok Kumar Damodaran hereby declare the above-mentioned details are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/02/76
Countries Visited
USA / Valid B1-B2 U.S. VISA until October 2032
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Head-Engineering
Seyal Technologies Pvt Limited
06.2020 - 06.2025
Project lead
L&T Technology Services
02.2017 - 04.2019
Engineer
GE Oil & Gas
11.2008 - 01.2017
Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Limited
01.2004 - 10.2008
Application Engineer
Roots Digital Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
07.2001 - 12.2003
Design engineer
Jai Industries
12.1999 - 03.2001
Supervisor
Lakshmi Ring Travellers (LRT) Unit-II
02.1995 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Diploma in Production Engineering -
Government Polytechnic
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