RANJITKUMAR S
Chennai
Summary
Strategic Senior Design Engineer with expertise in concept design for base rails, engine layouts, and hydraulic systems. Focused on material selection and emission compliance, delivering value engineering and cost reduction solutions. Skilled in hydraulic calculations, component selection, and GD&T, leveraging advanced CAD and Siemens PLM Team Center to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
Randstad Technology Pvt Ltd
Chennai
03.2024 - Current
- Led architectural development of gas engines for power generation, overseeing subsystem placement and mounting.
- Collaborated with product teams to develop high-efficiency, low-emission engine designs using cost-effective methods.
- Selected and integrated after-treatment systems for diesel and gas engines to ensure global emission compliance.
- Developed complex casting and sheet-metal fabrication concepts for critical engine components, including manifolds and heat shields.
- Designed modular base rail concepts for various frame sizes, optimizing material selection and manufacturing processes.
- Interpreted stress analysis reports to implement design modifications that optimized stress distribution and mitigated failure risks.
- Conducted benchmarking studies and implemented value engineering strategies to reduce costs while enhancing efficiency.
- Resolved continuous product improvement issues reported by dealers and suppliers to boost field reliability.
Assistant Manager-Hydraulics
Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd
Rajkot
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Led end-to-end development of agricultural machinery, overseeing concept design and prototyping phases.
- Engineered comprehensive hydraulic schematics to enhance efficiency and power transmission.
- Selected high-performance hydraulic components based on stringent application criteria to optimize system functionality.
- Conducted essential engineering calculations for flow rates and torque to ensure system performance.
- Implemented strategic routing of hydraulic pipes to reduce pressure drops and avoid mechanical conflicts, enhancing system reliability.
- Developed detailed 3D CAD models for sheet-metal structures to facilitate mechanical integration.
- Utilized GD&T principles in design documentation to guarantee precision in manufacturing processes.
- Coordinated with external vendors to define design requirements, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project specifications.
Senior Design Engineer
GGS Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Developed products aligned with production requirements, prioritizing cost reduction to enhance project viability.
- Designed and detailed hydraulic hoses, tubes, and pipe arrangements for excavators.
- Conducted root cause analysis for QC-rejected drawings and implemented corrective actions, improving design accuracy.
- Collaborated with lead engineers to resolve project queries from process partners, ensuring timely responses.
- Created sheet-metal parts utilizing GD&T standards.
- Routed hoses, tubes, pipes, and cables to ensure optimal design flow. to maximize efficiency in design.
- Released 3D CAD drawings and notices using Siemens PLM Teamcenter.
- Prepared BOM for assemblies and component groups.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
RMK College of Engineering And Technology
Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu05-2017
HSC - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu05-2013
SSLC -
Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu05-2011
Skills
- VAVE
- Fluid dynamics analysis
- Engine system analysis
- Structural design
- GD&T knowledge
- Teamcenter experience
- Project timeline management
- Client management
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Worked on the prototype development of hydraulic systems for paddy harvesters and peanut harvesters, starting from concept development and selection of hydraulic system components by performing hydraulic calculations and successfully completing the pilot build.
- Developed a concept for the Guard Cover design to overcome the safety issue raised at the dealer end.
- Collaborated with the Aftermarket team in developing a service kit for CCV for engines built before the year 2000 to comply with the emission norms.
- Selected for Caterpillar Innovation Quest-2026 for submitting innovative idea of integrating MCFC with Engine to improve efficiency & reduced emissions by Co2 capture
- Selected for Caterpillar Innovation Quest-2026 for submitting innovative idea of implementing graphene composite coating to Piston rings & cylinder liners to reduce frictional losses & improving fuel efficiency.
- Published in Caterpillar DCR newsletter & highlights during multiple Quarters
- Published in Caterpillar Recognition Galleria during multiple Quarters
Certification
- Certified in British English Council
- Certified in Engine Overhauling & Powertrain
Participations
- Participated in Caterpillar Innovation Quest-2025 by submitting an innovative idea of implementing Active ANC Mufflers in Diesel Engines for enhanced noise reduction & to comply with future noise regulations
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Football
- Reading Current Affairs & Newspaper
- Listening Music
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
Randstad Technology Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager-Hydraulics
Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Design Engineer
GGS Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2023
Bachelor Of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
RMK College of Engineering And Technology
HSC - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School
SSLC -
Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School