Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Major Project Highlights
Software Skills
Location
Disclaimer
Personal Information
My Hobbies
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Ashok Kumar Karunakaran

Ashok Kumar Karunakaran

Mechanical Engineer
Bangalore

Summary

Accomplished, highly skilled and results-driven Pump Design Engineer with 16 years of extensive experience in the design, development, and optimization of advanced pumping systems. Seeking to leverage deep expertise in hydraulic engineering and innovative design solutions to contribute to a forward-thinking organization. Adept at managing complex projects from concept through implementation, enhancing system efficiency, and driving cost-effective solutions. Committed to applying technical knowledge and leadership abilities to develop cutting-edge pumping technologies and drive operational excellence in a dynamic engineering environment.

Energetic and resourceful candidate with knack for problem-solving and team leadership. Possesses robust knowledge of engineering principles and project management, paired with technical skills in CAD software and process optimization. Dedicated to driving operational efficiency and fostering innovation to achieve outstanding results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Engineering Supervisor

Flowserve
03.2021 - Current
  • Lead Team members on meeting the engineering need of global pump division
  • Plan and establish engineering schedules and follow up performance as per GTEC metrics
  • Supervise engineering tasks, analyzes and coordinate with cross functional team to meet targets
  • Taking the lead on RnD projects and execute the same with the given time and resources
  • Involve on design activities and coordinates tasks with internal and external team members
  • Identify the issues to be updated and giving input to the core design team for design validation
  • Coach team members on engineering activities and core subjects to meet team metrics
  • Constant view on area of improvement and encourage team members on process improvement
  • Active support on various corporate strategic initiatives at GTEC
  • Interact with site engineering managers/product/project engineers for yearly forecast and supports on their engineering needs
  • Assist and support on recruitment drive and selection, placement of personnel and performance evaluations
  • Plan and execute the developmental needs for team members
  • Prepare/assist on training plan and its execution for GTEC

Individual Contributor

Flowserve
06.2008 - Current
  • Supported as an Individual contributor in various positions for Chesapeake, Newark, Dayton, Pozuelo, Al-Khobar and Arnage Bus

Education

Master of Science - Technology in Mechanical System Design

Manipal University
02-2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering

Manipal University

XII - undefined

The Higher secondary school for Boys
Srirangam, Trichy

SSLC -

Manipal University
Thiruvanai Kovil, Trichy

Skills

  • Windows 10

  • AutoCAD 2021

  • Autodesk Inventor 2021

  • Creo

  • Unigraphics NX

  • SolidWorks 2017

  • ANSYS 100

  • Windchill OEPDMS

  • Autodesk Vault

  • Windchill WGM 122

  • ECTR (SIHI SAP)

  • Microsoft Outlook 2010

  • MS Office 2010

  • MS Teams

  • Mind mapping and Swim Lane

Accomplishments

  • 2011, Durco Mark 3 ISO Project, Appreciate
  • 2015, Durco Mark 3 ISO/ASME Mag drive Project, Celebrate
  • 2016, Mark 3 Group 4 Redesign Project, Distinguish
  • 2017, GTEC Splash Magazine, Celebrate
  • 2020, Mark III and MS ATO Dual dimension project, Applaud
  • 2023, Chesapeake OE Peak load support, Appreciate
  • Secured department topper in the Final year examination of Bachelor of Engineering
  • Secured school first with gold medal in SSLC examination and received an award from our school Management as well as from the Trichy City commissioner on a private function hosted by Rotary club.
  • Secured second prize in technical paper presentation on national level technical symposium which was held in Oxford College of Engineering in Trichy, Tamil Nadu.

Major Project Highlights

  • Durco Mark 3 ISO Project for Newark BU, Provided support from the very beginning to till the end of the product release and performed various tasks such as checking and releasing the mfg. drawings for Casing, Bearing Housing, Carrier, Cover etc., Newark, New Jersey, 1 year
  • PolyChem LCS Project Phase 1 & 2 for Dayton BU, Liaising with Dayton and Temecula product engineers from the beginning of the project.
  • Mark 3 Group 4 Redesign Project for CHP BU, Based on the Business plan and the MRD company decided to develop 14 pumps.
  • CBMM / CBME Mag Drive Pumps Rationalization Project for PDA BU, This is a product rationalization project, and I lead from the front since from the beginning.
  • Durco ISO C-Hydraulics Project for PDA BU, To have better hydraulic coverage for Durco ISO pumps, the product management decided to fuse the SIHI hydraulics with the existing Durco ISO power end.
  • LCS Project for CHP BU, Lead the Chesapeake LCS project and successfully completed first 4 batches of components.
  • Unlined Innomag project, Adaptation of ISO 8062 for unlined casings based on previous experience.

Software Skills

Windows 10, Expert, AutoCAD 2021, Expert, Autodesk Inventor 2021, Expert, Creo, Intermediate, Unigraphics NX, Basics, SolidWorks 2017, Expert, ANSYS 10.0, Basics, Windchill OEPDMS, Expert, Autodesk Vault, Expert, Windchill WGM 12.2, Intermediate, ECTR (SIHI SAP), Basics, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Intermediate, MS Office 2010, Expert, MS Teams, Expert, Mind mapping and Swim Lane, Expert

Location

Bangalore, 08/21/24

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above furnished informations are true to the best of my knowledge.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Z5280184
  • Father's Name: Karunakaran
  • Mother's Name: Kalairani
  • Spouse's Name: Dr. S. Ramyadevi
  • Date of Birth: 07/07/87
  • Marital Status: Married

My Hobbies

Playing Badminton

Watching Cricket

Spending time with family

 Cooking

Timeline

Engineering Supervisor

Flowserve
03.2021 - Current

Individual Contributor

Flowserve
06.2008 - Current

XII - undefined

The Higher secondary school for Boys

Master of Science - Technology in Mechanical System Design

Manipal University

Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering

Manipal University

SSLC -

Manipal University
Ashok Kumar KarunakaranMechanical Engineer