KASHINATHAN RAGHAVAN
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with over 35 years in Production Management, Quality Assurance, and Marine Engineering. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large-scale projects while implementing quality systems. Skilled in gas generation systems, manufacturing operations, project expediting, and ISO certification.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Expeditor / Management Representative
Zenox Gas Systems Pvt Ltd / Zenox Australia Pty Ltd
01.2026 - Current
- Expedite ongoing projects and monitor daily production activities.
- Coordinate between departments to resolve project execution issues.
- Prepare and submit daily management reports.
- Support HR activities through KEKA attendance management.
- Lead implementation and documentation for ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification.
- Develop Quality Manuals, Work Instructions, SOPs, Quality Policies, and IOM Manuals.
- Successfully established documentation systems for ISO certification compliance.
- Streamlined project tracking and interdepartmental coordination processes.
Document Controller – Chevron Australia Projects
Oxair Gas Systems India Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed documentation for Chevron Australia Drill Centre D & E projects.
- Coordinated with Australian and Indian engineering teams.
- Controlled over 150 project deliverables.
- Managed document submissions through Aconex.
- Coordinated FAT activities and third-party inspections.
- Maintained SharePoint-based document tracking systems.
- Successfully achieved Code-1 IFU status for all project deliverables.
- Developed an effective revision-controlled tracking system for project documentation.
- Ensured timely submission of all deliverables without delays.
Manager – Production
Oxair Gas Systems India Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Managed production planning and execution of oxygen generation systems.
- Coordinated manufacturing, assembly, testing, and dispatch activities.
- Led production teams during peak COVID-19 demand.
- Contributed to the successful production and supply of 225 oxygen generation systems between April 2021 and May 2022.
- Supported critical oxygen infrastructure projects for hospitals across India and overseas markets.
- Improved production efficiency and delivery performance.
Manager – Quality & Production
Oxair Gas Systems India Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Successfully led the implementation and first-time certification of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management Systems for Oxair Gas Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
- Led quality assurance and production operations.
- Managed product development and process improvements.
- Coordinated customer requirements and compliance activities.
- Oversaw quality inspections and manufacturing controls.
- Standardized manufacturing and quality processes.
- Improved product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Head – Shop Floor & Quality
Industrial Solutions, Nashik
03.2002 - 10.2018
- Managed production, quality, HR, customer interaction, and vendor development.
- Led a workforce of 125–150 employees.
- Controlled manufacturing costs and operational efficiency.
- Managed customer relationships with TDK, Rishabh Instruments, Shanti Instruments, and others.
- Developed multiple low-cost in-house manufacturing solutions.
- Improved productivity through process automation and workflow optimization.
- Reduced electricity costs through energy-saving initiatives.
- Implemented Excel-based systems for inventory and wage management.
Marine Engineer
Indian Navy
01.1990 - 02.2002
- Operated and maintained marine propulsion systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Successfully maintained critical marine engineering systems.
- Maintained gas turbines, diesel generators, boilers, pumps, HVAC systems, and refrigeration plants to support continuous operations.
- Planned and executed preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimise equipment failures.
- Led maintenance teams for mission-critical naval operations.
- Managed engineering personnel and technical operations.
- Reduced equipment downtime through preventive maintenance strategies.
- Ensured compliance with safety and statutory regulations.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Marine Engineering
INS Shivaji
Lonavla, Maharashtra01-1991
Skills
- Project expediting
- Production management
- Manufacturing operations
- Quality assurance and control
- Quality documentation
- Document control
- Production planning strategies
- Vendor development
- Vendor audits and assessments
- FAT coordination
- ISO implementation
- Lean manufacturing
- Preventive maintenance
- Root cause analysis
- Budget and cost control
- Inventory management
- Engineering documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Problem solving expertise
- Team leadership
- Leadership and team management capabilities
- Communication and stakeholder management strategies
- Project coordination skills
Custom
- Leadership Course, INS Agrani, Coimbatore, 1993-01-01, 1993-02-01
- NBCD & Fire Fighting Course, INS Shivaji, Lonavla, 1994-07-01, 1994-07-31
- Management Course, INS Agrani, Coimbatore, 1998-06-01, 1998-07-31
Personal Information
Passport Number: T1290720
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- Leadership Course - INS Agrani, Coimbatore January 1993 - February 1993
- NBCD & Fire Fighting Course - INS Shivaji, July 1994
- Management Course - INS Agrani, Coimbatore June 1998 - July 1998
Interests
- Reading Comics
- Football, Cricket and Athletics
Timeline
Project Expeditor / Management Representative
Zenox Gas Systems Pvt Ltd / Zenox Australia Pty Ltd
01.2026 - Current
Document Controller – Chevron Australia Projects
Oxair Gas Systems India Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 12.2025
Manager – Production
Oxair Gas Systems India Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2023
Manager – Quality & Production
Oxair Gas Systems India Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 09.2020
Head – Shop Floor & Quality
Industrial Solutions, Nashik
03.2002 - 10.2018
Marine Engineer
Indian Navy
01.1990 - 02.2002
Mechanical Engineering - Marine Engineering
INS Shivaji