GOKULAKRISHNAN M
Rasipuram
Summary
Results-driven Aerospace Manufacturing Professional with 15+ years of experience in CAD/CAM, process planning, fixture design, and configuration management for complex aerospace components.Technical leader specializing in multi-axis machining, industrialization, continuous improvement, and delivery of high-precision aerospace manufacturing solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager (CAD CAM)
SANSEERA ENGINEERING (From Aug 2019 to Dec 2021)
Bangalore
04.2025 - Current
- Leading CAD/CAM operations for critical aerospace components, managing and mentoring a team of 10 engineers to optimize toolpath strategies, streamline resource allocation, and ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery.
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive process planning documentation, including detailed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), process sheets, setup instructions, tooling lists, and control plans, ensuring manufacturing consistency, traceability, and strict compliance with aerospace industry standards.
- Developing and optimizing multi-axis toolpaths using Siemens NX-CAM and rigorously simulating machining operations with VERICUT, delivering precision parts while reducing cycle times and minimizing errors.
- Programming, testing, and validating CNC machining operations on Siemens, Fanuc, and Heidenhain controllers, improving first-pass yield and reducing machine downtime through precise and reliable programs.
- Providing hands-on support on the machine shop floor, collaborating closely with machinists and operators to troubleshoot process issues, optimize setups, and ensure seamless integration between CAM programming and actual machining.
- Defining and documenting detailed end-to-end process flows, facilitating knowledge transfer to production teams, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting smooth industrialization and product launch phases.
- Championing continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data-driven analysis to refine toolpaths and process parameters, resulting in measurable reductions in manufacturing cycle times and overall costs.
- Mentoring and developing junior engineers in CAD/CAM best practices, process documentation, and quality tools, enhancing team technical capability and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Coordinating complex cross-functional projects, bridging design, production, and quality teams to align technical strategies, streamline workflows, and support successful new product introductions.
Group Leader
INDO-MIM
Bangalore
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Led end-to-end process planning and industrialization activities for critical aerospace components, ensuring manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and efficient production execution aligned with aerospace quality standards.
- Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of 7 members comprising CAM programmers, process planners, fixture designers, and setters, fostering technical excellence, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring on-time project delivery.
- Developed and maintained Raw Material (RM) Bill of Materials (BOM), consumables planning, and manufacturing resource strategies to enable structured, efficient, and scalable production workflows.
- Performed comprehensive GAP Analysis and Risk Analysis to proactively identify manufacturing constraints, mitigate technical risks, and strengthen overall process robustness.
- Developed and validated final manufacturing models to confirm design manufacturability, process capability, and production readiness prior to release.
- Led resolution of technical queries through close collaboration with design, production, quality, and customer teams, ensuring complete technical alignment and seamless manufacturing execution.
- Prepared, validated, and controlled technical documentation including RM TDS, Heat Treatment (HT) TDS, and Special Process (SP) TDS in full compliance with aerospace regulatory standards and customer requirements.
- Defined optimized manufacturing process concepts supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), industrialization, and production ramp-up phases.
- Established detailed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), stage models, and stage drawings to standardize manufacturing sequences, enhance traceability, and ensure audit readiness.
- Developed comprehensive work instructions for stage-wise machining operations, enabling standardized shop-floor execution, repeatability, and effective knowledge transfer.
- Supported CAM activities by developing and optimizing multi-axis machining strategies using Siemens NX CAM, ensuring strong alignment between process planning and machining execution.
- Provided technical leadership and guidance to CAM programmers and fixture designers to enhance machining efficiency, setup optimization, and overall manufacturing stability.
- Led supplier development initiatives through on-site supplier visits, capability assessments, process alignment support, and close coordination to ensure quality compliance and on-time delivery performance.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with suppliers, production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges, improve supply chain performance, and enable successful project execution.
Sr.Engineer (CAD CAM)
MAINI GLOBLE AEROSPACE
Bangalore
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Knowledge of Aerospace materials and modern cutting techniques with expertise in advanced 3, 4, 5-axis milling toolpath strategies.
- Experience in cycle time reduction, continuous improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Skilled in cutting tool selection and parameter setting for various materials including Aluminum alloys, Titanium, Inconel.
- Creation and validation of CNC programs for milling machines using UG NX.
- Programming for Turning and Turn-mill machines using ESPRIT.
- Validation of NC output for all machine types using VERICUT.
- Development of Tooling Control Sheets to document setups and operations.
- Support and maintenance of legacy CNC programs, including edits and revision control.
- Management of cutting tool and holder selection, specifications, and procurement for continuous improvement.
Production Engineer
TITAN COMPANY LTD
Bangalore
03.2012 - 03.2018
- Developed and validated CNC machining programs for complex aerospace components on 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling machines using Siemens NX (UG NX CAM).
- Controlled actual machining cycle times within estimated targets through optimized toolpath strategies and efficient machining methodologies.
- Established machining strategies, cutting parameters, and programming standards to maximize machine capabilities and deliver stable, edit-free CNC programs.
- Standardized cutting tool libraries, machining parameters, speeds, and feeds to ensure process consistency, repeatability, and improved manufacturing performance.
- Focused on cutting tool optimization initiatives, achieving reduction in tooling costs while continuously improving machining cycle times.
- Conducted internal technical reviews to monitor adherence to daily production schedules, machining readiness, and program quality standards.
- Performed pre-planning and preparatory activities for special cutters, fixtures, and tooling requirements to support complex aerospace machining operations.
- Prepared technical presentations, progress reports, and performance summaries for management review and decision-making support.
- Maintained detailed documentation of CNC programs, including machine setup sheets, tooling specifications, and machining process records ensuring traceability and audit compliance.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives in machining strategies, process optimization, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Provided hands-on technical support for troubleshooting machining issues, process validation, and machine capability evaluation on the shop floor.
- Gained extensive hands-on experience operating and supporting CNC machining operations on Fanuc and Heidenhain control systems.
- Coordinated closely with production teams, planners, and operators to align machining programs with operational requirements and delivery commitments.
- Machined and processed a wide range of aerospace-grade materials including Titanium alloys, Inconel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium aerospace alloys, and high-strength superalloys, ensuring adherence to aerospace quality and machining standards.
CNC Machine Shop - Trainee
BRAKES INDIA PVT LTD
Chennai
11.2009 - 10.2011
- Detailed study of customer requirements and drawings to plan production procedures.
- Handling CNC Turning and Milling centers to produce high-quality precision components.
- Setting up, programming, and documenting all processes to ensure accurate CNC coding and operation.
- Performing manual programming for CNC milling centers.
- Expertise in tool cutting edge selection and parameter setting for CNC tools.
- Skilled in using various measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
- Involved in training new joiners and college interns on specific projects.
Education
Studying B.Tech. Engineering Technology -
BITS Pilani
Hyderabad04-2026
Skills
- NX 2306
- VERICUT 941
- ZW CAD
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/06/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- Tamil, First Language
- Kannada, Intermediate
- English, Intermediate
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Assistant Manager (CAD CAM)
SANSEERA ENGINEERING (From Aug 2019 to Dec 2021)
04.2025 - Current
Group Leader
INDO-MIM
01.2022 - 04.2025
Sr.Engineer (CAD CAM)
MAINI GLOBLE AEROSPACE
04.2018 - 08.2019
Production Engineer
TITAN COMPANY LTD
03.2012 - 03.2018
CNC Machine Shop - Trainee
BRAKES INDIA PVT LTD
11.2009 - 10.2011
Studying B.Tech. Engineering Technology -
BITS Pilani