Balavignesh S
Senior Metallurgical Engineer
Coimbatore
Summary
Metallurgical Engineer with 3 years of experience at TVS Motor Company, combining strong technical expertise with laboratory leadership. Specialized in materials testing, validation, and metallurgical failure analysis, including root cause investigation and surface coating engineering (painting, plating, anodizing, DLC, Nikasil). Proven ability to coordinate laboratory operations, lead supplier audits, manage testing schedules, and ensure on-time completion of critical evaluations while maintaining compliance with technical and quality standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Metallurgist
TVS Motor Company
08.2023 - Current
- Performed microstructure evaluation and heat treatment validation, ensuring structure–property compliance through hardness and metallography analysis.
- Conducted surface coating testing (painting, powder coating, plating, anodizing, DLC, NiCaSil) as per standards, and approved components for release.
- Executed corrosion and weatherability testing (SST and environmental exposure) to validate durability performance.
- Led mechanical and corrosion failure analysis, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions (CAPA).
- Supported NPD projects through DVP validation, testing, and failure resolution.
- Conducted supplier audits (schedule and induction) to ensure special process compliance and quality control.
- Implemented lab test optimization, calibration planning, and new method introduction, including equipment procurement.
- Developed data-driven quality monitoring tools to track rejection trends and process performance.
Internship Student
RetFitt Energy Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted research on aluminum-air batteries and documented the research data.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
PSG Collage of Technology
Coimbatore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Surface Coating Testing
Metallurgical Failure analysis
Special process audit & quality assurance
Root Cause analysis - Fishbone, 5 why, QC story
Metallurgical testing
Data analysis & Reporting
Timeline
Senior Metallurgist
TVS Motor Company
08.2023 - Current
Internship Student
RetFitt Energy Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
PSG Collage of Technology
04.2001 -