Manikantan K A
Bangalore
Summary
Highly-experienced senior engineer with 25+ years of progressive experience in Technical project Management, Design & Engineering, Planning and controlling, Design Standardization, reducing costs, Technical evaluation of vendors. Exceptional team building and leadership skills with outstanding communication abilities. Extensive international experience in USA and Europe. Seeking a challenging position to leverage education, skills, and experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Quest Global Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
02.2015 - Current
- Developed project plans, identified resources and established timelines for completion.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Designed instructional materials that covered brand guidelines for incoming personnel
- Implemented strategies for increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead weekly status meetings with stakeholders to review progress and address issues.
- Reviewed designs for accuracy, completeness, quality assurance and brand standard adherence.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Team Member
ANDRITZ Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
Bhopal
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with Austrian counterpart in successfully executing a prestigious development project for GE Jenbacher.
- Managed assigned turbo-generator projects by executing efficient design and engineering operations that ensured meeting all project delivery timelines
- Designed schedules and ensured error-free design through thorough reviews and verifications
- Developed 3D models and assemblies, ensuring verification on solid models
- Validated generator design while ensuring compliance with D&E systems, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination among departments.
- Managed customer database and effectively documented all operational procedures.
- Provided strong customer and service support with excellent team leadership skills.
Associate Manager - Design
Creative Synergies Group
Bangalore
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Lead a Heavy Engineering design team for Executing Assigned engineering projects
- Spearheaded a 10 member engineering team and responsible for projects estimation, planning, execution, tracking, ISO documentation, risk planning and mitigation
- Identified business opportunities and lay the ground for top management to ensure customer satisfaction
- Directing the daily operations within the organization according to mentioned standards
- Tracking of projects, resolving Queries, Report generation - Weekly report and work load projection
- On the Job training of design engineers within the group
- Project estimation and SOW approval, Quality check, Delivery and closure of project
Team Member - Design & Engineering
ANDRITZ Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
Bhopal
10.2008 - 03.2012
- Created 3D models of components, assemblies, and systems using CAD software.
- Developed mechanical designs for new products and modified existing products to meet customer requirements.
- Researched emerging technologies to improve current designs or develop new products.
- Generated technical documentation such as drawings, BOMs, instructions. for manufacturing processes.
- Provided technical support to internal departments such as Purchasing and Manufacturing during the production phase of projects.
- Reviewed vendor drawings and specifications for compliance with customer requirements prior to ordering parts and materials.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team, and construction manager.
- Used CAD software to design and refine product concepts for manufacturability.
- Trained junior engineers and technical staff in mechanical design principles and company-specific processes.
- Created 2D drawings according to GD&T standards.
Lead Engineer
QuEST Global Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
12.2001 - 10.2008
- Company Overview: (Worked for GE HYDRO and GE Power Systems)
- Extensive Experience in Detail engineering of Hydro Generator Components such as Stator frame, Upper & Lower Bracket, Guide & Thrust Bearing, Rotor Core, Rotor spider etc
- Preparation of bill of material in SAP
- Project estimation, planning, allocating & Execution of Various generator Designs
- Interactions with GE Engineers and designers in the Generator technology engineering team
- (Worked for GE HYDRO and GE Power Systems)
CAD Modeler
Crats India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2000 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: (Deputed in GE Power Controls)
- (Deputed in GE Power Controls)
Engineer CAD
Softpro
Bangalore
08.1999 - 11.2000
- Developed assessment tests to evaluate trainees' knowledge of Pro-E course material.
- Monitored student progress throughout courses.
CAD Engineer
ICES Software Ltd.
Bangalore
12.1995 - 07.1999
- Developed GIS applications for mapping and analysis of spatial data.
- Utilized a variety of geographic information systems software packages, including Cable CAD .
- Provided training sessions on the use of various GIS applications for staff members at all levels.
Apprenticeship Trainee
ITI Limited
Bangalore
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Worked closely with mentors to understand project objectives.
- Performed routine tasks such as measuring, cutting, and assembling materials.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were in good working order.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Board of Technical Education
BangaloreSkills
- Continuous improvement of design
- 3D modeling applications
- PLM : SAP, Windchill
- Non-Conformities report (NCR)
- Supplier Deviation Report (SDR)
- Risk Identification and Mitigation
- Project scope definition
- Design specifications
- Work schedules
- Budget preparation
- Project Management
- Client liaison
- Technical specifications
- Resource planning
- Project progress monitoring
- People Management
- CAD Tools
- UG NX
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- ISO 9001-2008 Compliance
- Project execution
- Subcontractor coordination
- MS Office Suite
Locations
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Weiz, Styria, Austria
- Houston, Texas, USA
- Schenectady, New York, USA
Career accomplishments
- Managed engineering deliverables for Multiple projects in short span with limited resources
- Review policies, processes and procedures regularly and recommend plans to ensure the consistent and streamlined conduct of business
- Set up and trained competent team; worked alongside towards achieving organizational goals.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by ensuring on time delivery of their orders with accuracy of items
Areas of expertise
- Design and Engineering, Continuous improvement of design, based on feedbacks and innovative ideas, Manage Engineering Team to Execute Projects using Computer 3D modeling applications, Using SAP for the documentation, Review of Non-Conformities report (NCR) and Supplier Deviation Report (SDR) and providing technical solutions, Risk Identification and Mitigation
- Project Management, Define project scope and deliverables, develop and refine design specifications, Create and execute work schedules and ensure compliance with timelines., Conduct design reviews with project owners and work groups, prepare and report on budgets and completion of project milestones., Manage activities of outside vendors and suppliers, assuring services and supplies are delivered on time and meet project specifications.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/15/73
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Overseasassignments
- Schenectady, USA, 12 weeks
- Weiz, Austria, 12 weeks
- Houston, USA, 12 weeks
- Weiz, Austria, 10 weeks
Languages
Malayalam, English, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Quest Global Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - Current
Team Member
ANDRITZ Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 01.2015
Associate Manager - Design
Creative Synergies Group
03.2012 - 01.2014
Team Member - Design & Engineering
ANDRITZ Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
10.2008 - 03.2012
Lead Engineer
QuEST Global Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2001 - 10.2008
CAD Modeler
Crats India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2000 - 12.2001
Engineer CAD
Softpro
08.1999 - 11.2000
CAD Engineer
ICES Software Ltd.
12.1995 - 07.1999
Apprenticeship Trainee
ITI Limited
01.1995 - 01.1996
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Board of Technical Education
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