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Kabilan G

Chennai

Summary

Team Lead and Mechanical Design Engineer with over 3 years of experience at GGS Engineering Services, leading projects for Caterpillar excavator systems. Skilled in product development, BOM management, and Teamcenter PLM. Recently certified in Supply Chain Management and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (SSAA), and actively transitioning into a supply chain career. Looking to apply my leadership experience, technical background, and process-driven approach to procurement, planning, logistics, or inventory management in a results-oriented organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Engineer

GGS Engineering Services Inc. Client: Caterpillar
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed and updated engineering BOMs in Teamcenter PLM, ensuring accurate part information for procurement and manufacturing teams.
  • Performed NHL (Next Higher Level) checks using HVC to identify and cancel obsolete components, reducing excess inventory and streamlining supply chain operations.
  • Conducted weekly Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions on recurring drawing and documentation errors, implemented corrective actions that improved drawing quality.
  • Standardized drawing practices and implemented quality checklists based on RCA outcomes, supporting Kaizen-based continuous improvement across the team.
  • Preparation of project related documents and follow up project related queries.
  • Trained junior engineers in Creo practices, GD&T application, and PLM workflows to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Participated in internal quality checks and implemented feedback to reduce rework and enhance drawing accuracy.

Junior Design Engineer

GGS Engineering Services Inc. Client: Caterpillar
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Created complex drawing using Creo and generating the Engineering Notice for the required information through PLM as defined in Caterpillar engineering standards.
  • Worked on the various components of CAT Excavators like..Front structure, Base and upper frame, Enclosure and hydraulic components.
  • Created Model and Drawings for various sheet metal components.
  • Created Model and Drawings for Hoses and Tubes using FLD (Fluid Line Design).
  • Supported engineering change processes (ECR/ECN), reviewing technical documentation.
  • Having good knowledge In GD&T standards.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Saranathan College of Engineering
Trichy
08-2022

Skills

  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Advanced Excel
  • SQL
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Kaizen
  • Data Analytics
  • Power BI
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Team center PLM
  • BOM Management
  • Creo

Certification

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Timeline

Design Engineer

GGS Engineering Services Inc. Client: Caterpillar
01.2024 - Current

Junior Design Engineer

GGS Engineering Services Inc. Client: Caterpillar
10.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Saranathan College of Engineering

Key Achievements

  • Reduced drawing rework by 30% through RCA-driven process improvements and better use of design checklists.
Kabilan G