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Harish Kumar TOPKANA

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
Hyderabad

Summary

An Advance Manufacturing, Operations and Management professional with over 14 years of experience in aero-engine components manufacturing methods, product measurements, quality & safety. Adept in leading technical dominant project from new product development to serial production phase through the cycles of process excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager- Manufacturing & Operations

SAFRAN Aircraft Engines Hyderabad
02.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for developing the manufacturing function in the greenfield project of setting up the critical aero-engine global part manufacturing facility of 45 CNC machines (turn-mill, turning, milling, and grinding).
  • Support in establishing the production facility, quality management system, and industrialization of initial parts
  • Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources
  • Developed and implemented a Green Belt Six Sigma Continuous Improvement program that reduced inspection time by 25%, saving the company €207,000 per year
  • Collaborated with the Maintenance Team to streamline preventive maintenance, reducing equipment downtime by 25%
  • Manage a team of 60 members from manufacturing and operations to deliver functional value to the organization
  • Responsible for recruiting, leading, coaching, and developing the team of manufacturing engineers to achieve the performance targets in a complex environment
  • Internal AS9100 Auditor for Quality, Special Process, and HSE Department

NPD Program Manager & Lead Engineering

Skanda Aerospace, Hyderabad
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets
  • Leading new product development- FAI by executing aerospace designing, process engineering, design development of tooling, fixturing, CNC machining, and process validation of aero engine components—build to print and build to spec with a team of 15 Engineers
  • Analyze and identify suppliers with capabilities in machining, plating, and coating
  • Leading the technical teams of suppliers in developing the manufacturing plan, which includes activities like trial plans, stage drawings, working instructions, and technical data cards
  • Managed the entire developmental activities of requirement analysis, risk analysis, prototype development planning, and prove-out in line with end customer requirements
  • Evaluating suppliers on advanced product quality planning tools, critical parts management tools, FAIR, PPAP measurement system development and analysis, assembly characteristics matrix, product lifecycle management tools, and production method validation techniques

Sr. Engineer- ME

TATA Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd, Hyderabad
07.2014 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for aero engine parts prove-out, which includes machining (vertical turning, 3-axis milling, machining post-brazing, and HVOF coating)
  • Establish manufacturing processes and complete F.A.I.R. per schedule for the parts/products in order to meet the targeted spend and productivity figures
  • Evaluate manufacturing capabilities at the supply base, identify the manufacturing risks (Part Risk Assessment), develop mitigation plans, and drive actions for mitigation
  • Evaluate the sourcing package and develop a detailed project plan for project execution to meet the F.A.I.R. target dates
  • Evaluate process sheets, tool design, handling, and packaging methods, etc., by the suppliers to ensure timely completion of process prove-outs and F.A.I.R. Provide training/demonstration to suppliers on opportunities for improved processes and collate potential benefits
  • Conduct a technical review with CFT after project kickoff and regular F.A.I.R. review with the customer

Jr. Design Engineer

Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • Generating detailed process plans and dimensional inspection reports for all the parts in the assembly, mentioning the inspection equipment and inspection techniques
  • Actively participated in interactions with clients and gathered/translated business requirements in an organized project mode
  • Participated in quality assurance processes, verifying that designs met established standards and regulations
  • Optimized design processes by implementing advanced CAD software and techniques

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautica Engineering

M Gurunanak Engineering College
Hyderabad, India
06-2012

Skills

    Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Certified (SAFRAN University)

    Leadership

    Continuous Improvement

    NX

    Word

    MS-Excel

    MS-Power Point

Timeline

Deputy Manager- Manufacturing & Operations

SAFRAN Aircraft Engines Hyderabad
02.2022 - Current

NPD Program Manager & Lead Engineering

Skanda Aerospace, Hyderabad
06.2020 - 01.2022

Sr. Engineer- ME

TATA Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd, Hyderabad
07.2014 - 06.2020

Jr. Design Engineer

Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
10.2012 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautica Engineering

M Gurunanak Engineering College

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