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KIRANKUMAR K P

KIRANKUMAR K P

Mechanical engineer & manager, machine tool design
Bangalore

Summary

Accomplished Mechanical Design Engineer with over 18 years of experience in the machine tool industry, specializing in innovative product design solutions for a diverse range of mechanical components, systems, and subsystems. Expertise includes formulating and implementing effective equipment designs that drive modifications, enhance quality, reduce costs, and boost overall productivity. Proven leadership fosters team independence while ensuring alignment with customer needs through diligent training and mentorship. Strong analytical skills, combined with a deep understanding of industry best practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements, position for impactful contributions in future roles.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

MANAGER-Special purpose machine design (SPM)

Bharath Fritz and Werner Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - Current
  • Team member of the design and development of VMCs, special purpose machines, 5-axis machines, etc.
  • Coordinating within the team and engaging other functional areas of the business to gain input regarding product design, manufacturing, and incorporating those inputs.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGN EXECUTIVE-E6

ACE Manufacturing systems ltd
09.2010 - 12.2021
  • Plan, design, develop and analyzes mechanical design concepts and layouts for CNC machines and its subsystems building.
  • Responsible for performing professional mechanical engineering design, calculations and selection.
  • Facilitates design reviews to discuss concepts and proposed product design, engaging other functional areas of business to gain inputs regarding product manufacturing and incorporating those inputs to final design.
  • Develop product structure design proposals, sub systems proposals, project planning, execution and cost estimation.
  • Managed all phases of the design process for a multitude of products, components, parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, tolerance, prototyping and documenting results of the product.
  • Creating and validating assembly drawings, technical manuals, ISO-files, SOP for design and development.
  • Value engineering, continuous improvement and Kaizen adaption for product performance and reliability improvement

EXECUTIVE-PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Precision sheet metal works
01.2010 - 09.2010
  • Design and development of sheet metal components, like machine guards, coolant tanks, and telescopic cover bellows, etc.
  • Performing customer, supplier, and production team interaction for on-time project execution and completion.
  • Costing and project time estimation, engineering, and production BOM creation, and SOP creation for assembly, etc.
  • CNC laser cutting machine programming and machine handling.
  • I took major responsibility for leading a team in sheet metal design and manufacturing for the machine tool industry.
  • Performing follow-up of powder coating, painting, packing, and forwarding teams for on-time completion of the project.

EXECUTIVE-PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Alphatech
09.2007 - 12.2009
  • Part of a work team accountable for the design and development of sheet metal components and fabricated structures.
  • Design and development of machine guards, coolant tanks, telescopic covers, bellow covers, electrical panels, and enclosures, etc.
  • Creating part drawings, development drawings, assembly drawings, ISO files, costing, BOM preparation, etc.
  • CNC punching machine programming (AP-100), machine and material handling, and guiding machine operators to work on the machine.

Education

B.E - Mechanical engineering

SJCE Affiliated To VTU
01.2007

PUC - undefined

GPUC
01.2003

10th - undefined

GPUC
01.2001

Skills

  • Skilled in engineering solutions development
  • Skilled in geometric dimensioning techniques
  • Skilled in designing machine structures
  • Specialized skills in sheet metal design for various machine types(milling machines, turning machines & Special purpose machines(SPM)
  • Skilled in coolant system & chip conveyor design
  • Collaborative team management
  • Process optimization leadership
  • Goal-oriented planning
  • Analytical decision-making

Interests

Swimming, Playing cricket, Gardening, Pet keeping

Awards

Rewarded with cash prize for on time project completion and target achievement-2010(PSW), Appreciated and supported for good machine guard design for IMTEX (AMS)-2015, Sent to China twice to enhance my knowledge on aesthetics and ergonomics design (AMS)-2016 & 2017

TOOLS

  • Solid works
  • Auto CAD
  • CATIA (basics)
  • CNC LASER cutting and punching machine programming (AP-100)
  • SAP & ERP usage

Timeline

MANAGER-Special purpose machine design (SPM)

Bharath Fritz and Werner Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - Current

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGN EXECUTIVE-E6

ACE Manufacturing systems ltd
09.2010 - 12.2021

EXECUTIVE-PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Precision sheet metal works
01.2010 - 09.2010

EXECUTIVE-PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Alphatech
09.2007 - 12.2009

PUC - undefined

GPUC

10th - undefined

GPUC

B.E - Mechanical engineering

SJCE Affiliated To VTU
KIRANKUMAR K PMechanical engineer & manager, machine tool design