LOVELYN OLIVER
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Engineering professional with 17+ years of experience in mechanical design using UG NX, AutoCAD, SAP and hands-on exposure in metal cutting tools, injection moulding, and manufacturing processes. Strong leadership, project ownership abilities, and proven experience collaborating with global engineering and manufacturing teams.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager, Indexable Milling Team- Present
KSSPL
- Led the Indexable Milling Team with full ownership of planning, workload allocation, and design governance, improving quality and reducing rework through structured processes and validation steps.
- Enhanced team performance by optimizing workflows, improving on-time delivery, boosting productivity, and raising first-pass yield through audits, guidelines, and application-focused coaching.
- Built a collaborative, high-performance culture by closely coordinating with CSD, Program Engineering, Global Plants, and Application teams to accelerate project turnaround.
- Mentored junior engineers and new joiners through continuous coaching, technical training, and onboarding roadmaps, strengthening overall team capability.
- Drove organizational impact by resolving complex technical challenges, supporting plants and field performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation.
Design Engineer
KSSPL
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Delivered 80+ projects with complete ownership of complex milling tool designs, including seal/boot groove cutters, disc clearance mills, lug machining, pad-gap cutters, W-line cutters, and profile grooving tools.
- Conducted multiple customer visits to study applications and machines, while closely collaborating with global manufacturing plants in Bangalore, China, and the US.
- Designed high-precision form grooving tools and developed a new chip-breaking geometry for seal groove inserts.
- Gained international exposure through a 1-month training in Germany on advanced design, manufacturing, and inspection processes.
- Achieved key accomplishments such as developing complex design solutions, supporting plant troubleshooting and feasibility, contributing to global cross-disciplinary projects, and strengthening expertise in carbide grades, material specs, and NC programming.
Mould Designer
A&B Toolers
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Designed fast-cycle hot runner moulds for caps, flip tops, edible oil caps, thin-wall containers & preforms.
- Prepared concept, basic, and final assembly drawings with complete detailing.
- Material and electrode planning, component inspection, and follow-up with the purchase team.
- Supported machining, conventional toolroom activities, and troubleshooting.
- 100% export-oriented precision tool room specializing in hot runner moulds.
- Key Projects
- 24v 2-Color Cap Mould – Multi-color molding with indexing mechanism.
- 4v Flip Top Cap Mould – Sleeve ejection with hot runner system.
- 16v Edible Oil Cap Mould – Multi-stage sleeve ejection & floating core mechanism.
- 8v Jewel Box Mould – Pneumatic sleeve ejection.
- 16v Handle Mould – Hot runner with pin ejection.
Education
Diploma - Tool & Die Making
NTTF
01-2008
Bachelor of Business Administration -
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
01-2021
12th Grade - undefined
Kerala State Board
SSLC - undefined
Kerala State Board
Skills
- UG NX, AutoCAD
- GD&T
- Injection Moulding & Tool Design
- Metal Cutting Knowledge
- Design for Manufacturing
- SAP
- Electrode & Material Planning
- CNC & Conventional Machining Knowledge
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Time Management & Effective Communication
Certification
- Metal Cutting Application Course
- Advanced Metal Cutting Application Course
- Supervisory Leadership Program
- Metal Cutting Certification Program (CMP)
- The 7 Habits Training – Franklin Covey
- Peer-to-Peer Coaching Program – LEAP Vantage
- Management Development Program – Nine Dots.
Languages
English
Malayalam
Kannada
Hindi
Timeline
Design Engineer
KSSPL
01.2010 - 01.2024
Mould Designer
A&B Toolers
01.2008 - 01.2010
12th Grade - undefined
Kerala State Board
SSLC - undefined
Kerala State Board
Assistant Manager, Indexable Milling Team- Present
KSSPL
Diploma - Tool & Die Making
NTTF
Bachelor of Business Administration -
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY