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MANISH KUMAR

Greaternoida,UP

Summary

A professional with 20 years of experience in the areas of Product Design & Development of Sheet-metal, Plastic, Casting & forging Parts. Presently working with OKAYA POWER as AVP-Mechanical Design. Deft in managing Design Engineering operations involving design & development, developing detailed drawing for Plastic, Sheet Metal fabrication, casting & forging co-ordination with internal departments & tool room operations. An effective communicator with exceptional analytical, negotiation, relationship management and problem solving skills with ability in building relations with vendors and resolving critical problems.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
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Work History

Freelance Mechanical Design Consultant

Self-employeed
04.2024 - Current

Providing independent consulting services in product design and development, focusing on lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems, and EV charging solutions. Collaborating with clients in the battery manufacturing and renewable energy sectors to deliver customized mechanical designs, prototypes, and optimizations similar to prior roles in high-growth industries.

AVP-Mechanical Design (Product Design & Development)

OKAYA POWER
08.2018 - 04.2024
  • Projects: Lithium ion batteries :- 2 Wheeler , L-5 , E-Rickshaw, Telecom Stationary batteries
  • ESS (Energy Storage System): 19-inch Rack design, Electrical System Analysis, Scheme of Battery energy storage system, Scheme of Battery energy storage system, Battery Sizing & selection
  • Custom Rack design for stationary battery
  • Charging Stations: - Swapping Charging Stations
  • EV Charging Stations: - 3.3kW, 10kW, 7.4kW & 22kW (All are AC Charger) 15kW, 30kW, 60kW. 120kW & 150kW (All are DC fast charger)
  • OKAYA Power Group emerged as a powerful leader in the Indian Battery Manufacturing Industry, creating an everlasting impression in the market. Within 29 years, the company has grown by leaps and bounds by expanding operations in over 50 countries, leading in 17 countries in product categories across the globe. The varied product range of batteries is suitable for all kinds of applications, like Tubular Battery- Inverter Battery and Solar Battery, SMF Battery, E-Rickshaw Battery, Lithium and EV charging solutions.
  • Responsibility: Guided the mechanical design team in products from the initial brief, through the design and development stage to the testing of one or more functional prototypes, following the project to its final release to production adhering to the accelerated product development process defined by the company.
  • Guided the mechanical design team in conceptual to present the marketing for approval/feedback
  • Participate in FMEA and Risk Analysis activities to ensure safety and reliability of the device
  • Direct interaction with cross functional teams like Sales & Marketing, Technical Support, Procurement and Quality to determine product requirements.
  • Guided the mechanical design team to implement cost-effective device modifications to help improve safety, reliability as per guidelines

General Manager (Product Design & Development)

GRINNTECH
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Projects: 3 Wheeler , 2 Wheeler, Car ( Lithium ion battery) 19 inch ESS ( Energy storage battery for stationary ) Grid storage ( for high voltage battery) Swappable battery charging station
  • Founded in early 2013 and incubated at the prestigious IIT-Madras in 2017, Grinntech Motors & Services Private Limited is India’s leading lithium battery technology provider. The name Grinntech stands for Green Innovation with Technologies across multiple high-impact application areas. Grinntech is one of the prominent start-ups supported by IIT-Madras. This gives the company access to cutting edge equipment & resources. Such an ecosystem enables Grinntech’s engineers and clean energy domain experts from IIT to collaborate with a single purpose – to create a sustainable world.

Manager (Product Design & Development)

ACME
10.2015 - 08.2018
  • Client: RJIL (Reliance Jio)
  • Projects: WiFi APPLICATION AGGREGATION & POE SWITCH (14U) WiFi APPLICATIONONLY AGGREGATION SWITCH/ POE SWITCH (8U) 2 BAY ROOF TOP OUT DOOR CABINET(1400WX700DX2200H) 1 BAY ROOF TOP OUT DOOR CABINET(700WX700DX2200H)
  • Client: Lithium Battery Pack design
  • Projects: E-Ricksaw Battery (57AH, 80 AH) Stationary Battery 19 inch( 2U ) (20AH, 40AH, 50AH, 60AH)
  • The ACME Group is a leader in the field of energy management and innovative solutions for the wireless telecommunications and alternate energy sector. Today ACME products are installed over 1,50,000 telecom sites across the globe. ACME products help significant Carbon Emission Savings. ACME Solar is committed to setting up large grid – connected solar power plants across India, with the aim to deliver continuous power across India.

Project Lead- Mechanical Design (Technical Products)

Pentair Water India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2009 - 10.2015
  • Client: HOFFMAN
  • Projects: NEMA-1 , NEMA-2, NEMA-4, NEMA-12, CONCEPT MS, EMC/EMI ENCLOSURE, FREE STANDING ENCLOSURE
  • Client: SCHROFF
  • Projects: VARISTAR COLOCATION CABINET, VA/VE PROJECTS DONE IN VARISATR AND NOVASTAR FAMILY GROUP
  • Client: MCLEAN
  • Projects: SLIM AIRCONDITIONER, RE IN COMPITITORS AC, ADAPTOR PLENUM, HEAT EXCHANGERS , VENTILATORS
  • Pentair (www.pentair.com) is a diversified operating company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its Water Group is a global leader in providing innovative products and systems used worldwide in the movement, treatment, storage and enjoyment of water. Pentair’s Technical Products Group is a leader in the global enclosures and thermal management markets, designing and manufacturing thermal management products and standard, modified, and custom enclosures that house and protect sensitive electronics and electrical components. With 2015 revenues of $8 billion, Pentair employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide.
  • Responsibility: Project study, planning & time estimation of all projects, responsibilities include work allocation, supervision, design reviews and Quality Checking of drawings.
  • Design and Modification of existing products as per client requirement.
  • Prepare BOM in ENOVIA (PLM Software).
  • Co-ordinate with client through Email, Teleconferencing & WebEx.
  • As per ECO instruction 3d models & Drawings created and uploaded in PLM Software ( Enovia)
  • Taking care of standards i.e. IP Protection, UL, and NEMA etc. for design new enclosure.

Sr.Engineer (Product Design & Development)

Acme Telepower Ltd.
05.2008 - 10.2009
  • Client: INDUS
  • Project: PIU (Power Interface Unit)
  • The ACME Group today is a leader in the field of innovative solutions for the wireless telecommunication industry, PIU (power interface unit) cold chain management systems, alternate energy and waste water treatment. Solutions that fulfil society needs by efficient, cost effective and capable of delivering a quick return on investment.
  • Responsibility: Design Enclosure Cabinet (Indoor & out door) as per Client specification requirement.
  • Develop the Prototype coordinating with Manufacturing.
  • Updates drawing as per ECN & ECR.
  • Create BOM for production.
  • Analyzing Customer requirements and specifications finding the root cause of failure and taking the Preventive Action.

Engineer design

Axis-IT&T Ltd.
09.2006 - 04.2008
  • Client: CATERPILLER
  • Project: CAPT EXIT & TBU (Transmission Business Unit)
  • The AXIS - IT&T group comprises of AXIS-IT&T Limited, Axis Inc. and Axis EU Limited, operates in the USA, UK, Europe and India through the offices of its group companies in Illinois, Leicestershire, and Noida, with over a decade's experience in Engineering Design services to global clients. Engineering Design Services offered Product Design, 3D Modelling and Assembly, Drafting & Detailing, FEA, Reverse Engineering and NC Programming. AXIS-IT&T provides comprehensive Engineering Design to its clients AXIS-IT&T is a leading Engineering Design provider and its Client include Fischer Motor Company, Caterpillar, Edelbrock, M.E.C.Tech, M.M.C, Lenox
  • Description: Creation of casting components of exhaust system & transmission system. Creation of zero level drawing by using Top Level Assy.Conversion of 2D to 3D Casting manifolds, Elbow, Mounting Bracket (Engine Assm.) engine Top cover (Engine Assm.) For CAPT-EXIT project and Clutch housing, Case Assy. – Transfer etc for TBU Project Worked on sheet metal components and big assy. Around 100 Components, those assemble in assy.
  • Responsibility: Creating 3D model from 2D for various casting & sheet metal complex component as per caterpillar standards using wildfire-2
  • Detailing of 3D model as per caterpillar standard (adding notes, surface finish symbols, GD&T)
  • Creating Group drawings using background Geometry.
  • Conducting and participating in review meeting with Caterpillar.

Design Engineer (Design & development)

CBS Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2004 - 08.2006
  • Project: CENTRIFUGAL LUBE OIL CLEANER MODELS (EL-100LPH, EL-250 LPH, EL-500 LPH, EL-750 LPH,EL- 3000LPH)
  • Project: DIESEL FILTER CUM WATER SEPARATOR MODEL (ELD-05LPM, ELD-10LPM, ELD-20LPM, ELD-40LPM)
  • Project: PORTABLE OIL CENTRIFUGING SYSTEM MODEL (POCS-500, POCS-1000, POCS-1500, POCS-3000)
  • Cbs Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001-2000 accredited company with a strong track record in the research and development of product and services related to filtration and conditioning of various types of oils used in the industry. The company takes active support from engineering institutions like Indian Institute of Technology -New Delhi to further strengthen and augment its capabilities to keep abreast of latest inventions in the field of engineering, oil filtration solutions, centrifuge systems, electrostatic oil cleaning systems etc etc. Its client is Indian Railways, Avaid Chennai (Defence), Munjal auto, Moser bear, Hero Honda Etc
  • Responsibility: Concept development plastic part design with surface model and 3D solid models in pro/Engineer, Presentation preparation and product strategy.
  • Create manufacturing drawing and model using proe-wildfire2
  • Create user-manual for Assy. instruction using pro-wildfire2
  • Create BOM for production
  • Design Validation
  • Analyzing Customer requirements and Specifications
  • Finding the root cause of failure and taking the preventive action
  • Coordinating with Manufacturing in Process deciding in machining.
  • Achievements: Design & development of Diesel filter cum water separator
  • Design & development of Defence filter that fitted in Tank i.e. MCCO & COC Filter.

Education

M.B.A -

IASE University

Certificate - Battery Energy Storage System Design (BESS)

Post Diploma - CAD/CAM, Software (AUTOCAD, CATIA, PRO-E (wildfire2,Creo) Solid works) & CNC PROGRAMMING

NSIC technical center
New Delhi
01.2005

B.E - Mechanical

M.D.University, Rohtak, Institute of technology & management
Gurgaon, Hr
01.2004

KEY RESULT AREAS

  • New Product Design
  • Interfacing with customer and other functional departments to freeze specifications of new products in composites as a system or part of the system.
  • Coordinating the entire product development including requirement analysis, finalising specifications, designing, prototype development & testing.
  • Developing jigs & fixtures as per predefined specifications. Undertaking testing/ inspection of jigs & fixtures, identifying defects & making relevant modifications.
  • Coordinating with production & planning department, co-ordinating with marketing department for designs & customer requirements.
  • Process Enhancement
  • Analyzing existing processes / procedures; conducting critical analysis for finding out shortcomings and suggesting improvements measures.
  • Effectuating cost saving initiatives; achieving cost reduction through value engineering, reduction in breakdown, rework and waste elimination.
  • Relationship Management
  • Managing industrial relation and delegating work schedules for smooth functioning of operations & leading people working at all level in an organization.

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Date of Birth: 1977-04-16
  • Address: G-299, Beta-II, Greaternoida (U.P)
  • Passport no: G3733093
  • Visa: B1/B2 USA

Timeline

Freelance Mechanical Design Consultant

Self-employeed
04.2024 - Current

AVP-Mechanical Design (Product Design & Development)

OKAYA POWER
08.2018 - 04.2024

General Manager (Product Design & Development)

GRINNTECH
08.2018 - 12.2020

Manager (Product Design & Development)

ACME
10.2015 - 08.2018

Project Lead- Mechanical Design (Technical Products)

Pentair Water India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2009 - 10.2015

Sr.Engineer (Product Design & Development)

Acme Telepower Ltd.
05.2008 - 10.2009

Engineer design

Axis-IT&T Ltd.
09.2006 - 04.2008

Design Engineer (Design & development)

CBS Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2004 - 08.2006

Certificate - Battery Energy Storage System Design (BESS)

Post Diploma - CAD/CAM, Software (AUTOCAD, CATIA, PRO-E (wildfire2,Creo) Solid works) & CNC PROGRAMMING

NSIC technical center

B.E - Mechanical

M.D.University, Rohtak, Institute of technology & management

M.B.A -

IASE University
MANISH KUMAR