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M Dharmadurai

M Dharmadurai

K.Kanavaipatti,kamarajnager Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal Dist, Tamilnadu

Summary

Astute, assiduous, & accomplished professional with over 17 + years of experience in Blades Engineering, Industrialization, Process Engineering and Manufacturing of Wind turbine blades. Understanding of all aspects governing operational and production activities up-to-date knowledge the of latest technological advancements, regulations/ guidelines, and statutory compliances in the industry. Effective management and improvement of Production process quality monitoring, minimizing errors & conducting process and soft skills training. Ability to use sound judgment, and decision-making skills and thrive in a deadline intensive environment by multi-task.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy General Manager-Blades

Venwind Refex Power Limited
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2025 - Current
  • Leading end-to-end operations of the Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing facility, ensuring alignment with global standards and industry best practices.
  • Driving operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) to achieve sustainable performance and continuous improvement.
  • Consistently achieving production targets while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance protocols.
  • Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Production Planning, Logistics, and Quality to optimize plant performance.
  • Managing plant budgets, workforce planning, and critical KPIs to ensure cost-effective and seamless manufacturing operations.
  • Leading Lean,TQM, and Kaizen-driven continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity, minimize waste, and enhance process efficiency.
  • Spearheading the evaluation and finalization of blade technology partners, ensuring smooth technology transfer for localized manufacturing in India.
  • Actively involved in strategic evaluation and finalization of a blade plant location in South India, including coordination with government bodies and relevant statutory authorities.

Component Specialist

NORDEX INDIA ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for defect reduction and process improvement.
  • Conducted risk assessments to analyze defects and repair proposals from manufacturing plants, collaborating with structural team colleagues to identify defects that cannot be repaired using available methods and those that may cause more damage to the blade during repair.
  • Conducted detailed defect analysis by identifying root cause and extent of damage, considering impact on blade performance and end-user safety, to develop effective and safe repair proposals.
  • Developed repair proposals based on risk assessment and defect analysis, addressing root cause of defect, and ensuring restoration to original specifications while considering end-user safety and impact on blade performance.
  • Prepared technical notifications providing detailed information on defects, repair proposals, and implementation instructions, distributed to relevant stakeholders to ensure awareness and restoration of blade to original specifications.

Senior Lead Engineer

SENVION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2019 - 09.2023
  • Blades Engineering/Process Engineering Responsible for Create conceptual and preliminary designs for new product development of rotor blades
  • Moulds, and its support structures
  • Experience in Create detail, assembly, and installation design definition in the form of 2D and 3D technical data utilizing CAD software and various analytical tools and release them in a SAP system
  • Support cross functional team, supplier manufacturing and testing of rotor system components and sub- systems interpreting technical data and assisting in product improvements
  • Responsible in Flat pattern derivation for production and ply book preparation
  • Advance state-of-the-art composites systems through creative thought, personal and team research, technical compliance, and strong analysis skills
  • Responsible for Mentoring engineers to develop and fulfil their potential and improvements
  • Responsible for as required within the scope of all associated documentation, including however not limited to the following: technical documentation for specifications, test requirements, schedules, Engineering
  • Change Notifications etc
  • Experience in handle several assignments simultaneously
  • Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
  • Perform process simulations and risk assessments
  • Update process documentation and operating instructions Clarification of production requests regarding rotor blade design, technical amendments and repair proposals
  • Support to rotor blade prototype production then Clarification of feasibility and implementation of suggestions from the production
  • Responsible for Review potential process feasibility, risk assessment, requirements, identify new/existing processes, present and support the implementation of Cost Reduction Projects
  • Ability to handle projects of a moderate to large scope requiring extensive coordination.

SR. Engineer

SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE POWER PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2015 - 02.2019
  • Process / Industrialization Responsible for designing and drafting of Process, Process support tooling's and Layout preparation of plant layout
  • Standardization of existing tools' drawings in PDM Responsible for Industrialization documentation creation during NPI Responsible for Glass fabric cutting drawing preparation and nesting of glass fabric for all SGRE plants Responsible for designing and drafting composite tooling's, Plugs, Moulds & composite parts using
  • CATIA v5, creo 5.0 and Autocad2016 Experience in OCN (Operation Change Note) preparation for Blade manufacturing process Experience in preparation of Works Instructions according to process and product specification
  • Responsible for train the technicians and validate their skill matrix
  • Developing individual training programmes that meet the skills gap identified through training needs assessment.

Engineer - Production

LEITWINDSHRIRAM MANUFACTURING LTD
07.2010 - 09.2015
  • Responsible for communicating with the customer to establish performance goals and discusses material and design alternatives with customer design engineers
  • Expert in First Article Inspection and 3D profile scanning by using CMM (FARO LASER tracker and 7 axis arm) Proficient in working with CAD models (using Catia V5) for development of pattern and molds
  • Proficient in Generation of G and M codes for Pattern development by using CAM software
  • Responsible for selection of optimal material to meet customer functional requirements and to optimize geometry for manufacturability
  • Develop training programs that make the best use of available resources
  • To develop individuals for taking up the higher responsibilities & working to reduce the wastage of raw materials and consumables
  • Expertise in composite manufacturing methods such as Hand lay-up, RIM, Vacuum infusion moulding (VARIM) and Pre-pegs.

Senior Associate

LM WIND POWER INDIA PRIVATE LTD
04.2007 - 07.2010
  • Production Proactively identify potential bottlenecks and deviations; and implement corrective actions to ensure that production targets are met within stipulated time and budget constraints Ensuring timely service delivery as well as collections from the clients within the stipulated credit period while managing the distribution system of the company and maintaining smooth operations Reviewing the operational practices, identify the areas of quality failures and mitigate the risks Dexterity in handling Man, Machine, Material, Management and House Keeping on the shop floor
  • Identifying and implementing cost reduction measures.

Production Supervisor

PRECISION MACHINES & EQUIPMENTS PVT.LTD
05.2006 - 04.2007
  • Managed the activities at the shop floor ensuring production targets are achieved in time and within budget
  • Oversaw that the production target was achieved with acceptable quality required by the customers
  • Initiated steps to modify and improve the production process to increase the productivity
  • Hold dual responsibility for performing precision welding and sheet metal fabrication work Supervise a production crew of welders and fabricators for this manufacturer of commercial deep fryers.

Education

Master of Technology - Product Design and Manufacturing

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRY INTERACTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Chennai, TN
2022

Bachelor of Technology - Manufacturing Engineering

INDIAN INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS
New Delhi, DL
2018

MBA - Production Management

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies
2010

Diploma - Quality Assurance Management

Indian Institution of Quality Assurance
2009

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Maruthi Polytechnic, Directorate of Technical Education
2006

Skills

    Competencies

  • Blades Engineering, Industrialization, Process Engineering, Tool Design, Production Planning/Control
  • Team Management, Controlling Cost &Rejections, Cross Functional Coordination and Target
  • Achievement

  • Blade Cost Reduction through optimization of core material
  • Development in LS391 Blade Winglet Design, Pattern Making ,Mould making ,Patten Machining and CNC
  • Development in LS391 to LS441 Blade Conversion Design, Patten Making,Mould making,Patten Machining
  • Blade Process & Manufacturing Training given 500 employees in SGER Halol Plant during 2015 to 2016
  • CATIA V5, PRO-E, AUTOCAD, OPTITEX (PDS&NEST), MASTERCAM, 3DEXPERIENCE COMPOSITES
  • Skills

  • Hand-tool operation
  • Mechanical fitting
  • Mechanical machining
  • KPI management
  • Quality control
  • Risk assessment
  • Data interpretation
  • Regulatory awareness
  • Project management
  • Process development
  • Subcontractor management
  • Safety protocol development
  • Project risk assessments
  • Production planning
  • Production budget management
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Portfolio management
  • Business process improvement
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Product development
  • Document management
  • Design layouts
  • Equipment calibration and maintenance
  • Process improvement
  • Waste reduction
  • Interpersonal strengths
  • Creative and critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Team leadership

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
kannada
Elementary (A2)

Declaration

I hereby declare that the facts furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

                                                                                                                                             With Regards


                                                                                                                                           M. Dharmadurai

Timeline

Deputy General Manager-Blades

Venwind Refex Power Limited
03.2025 - Current

Component Specialist

NORDEX INDIA ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
09.2023 - 03.2025

Senior Lead Engineer

SENVION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2019 - 09.2023

SR. Engineer

SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE POWER PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2015 - 02.2019

Engineer - Production

LEITWINDSHRIRAM MANUFACTURING LTD
07.2010 - 09.2015

Senior Associate

LM WIND POWER INDIA PRIVATE LTD
04.2007 - 07.2010

Production Supervisor

PRECISION MACHINES & EQUIPMENTS PVT.LTD
05.2006 - 04.2007

Master of Technology - Product Design and Manufacturing

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRY INTERACTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Bachelor of Technology - Manufacturing Engineering

INDIAN INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS

MBA - Production Management

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies

Diploma - Quality Assurance Management

Indian Institution of Quality Assurance

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Maruthi Polytechnic, Directorate of Technical Education
M Dharmadurai