MANOJKUMAR S
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 8+ years in product design, development, application engineering, and project management within automotive and locomotive sectors. Expertise includes NPD/NPI, process engineering, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T, and 3D modeling, driving efficiency and innovation in engineering processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Applied Materials
Bengaluru
10.2025 - Current
- Served as focal point for SPS (Supplier Problem Sheet), addressing and assigning supplier queries to streamline resolution.
- Led ECR/ECO process to implement changes effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to resolve supplier queries and develop actionable solutions.
Mechanical CAD Designer-Traction Design
Alstom Transport India ltd.
Bengaluru
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Conducted initial mounting review at Alstom Kazakhstan manufacturing unit.
- Served as design authority for Alstom Kazakhstan, collaborating with Alstom Charleroi for project alignment.
- Contributed to cost savings of 4 million euros per annum through effective engineering solutions and clearances related to localization activities.
- Solved and implemented design queries from Alstom, Kazakhstan, to meet project requirements.
- Worked on design projects involving Generative Sheet Metal, 3D FTA - Model Based Dimensioning (MBD), part design, drafting, and assembling, using CATIA V5 while considering DFA and DFM assembly and manufacturing feasibility.
- Developed electrical cabinet designs, cable trays, brackets, and routing options based on accessibility evaluations.
Senior Executive Product design and Development
Tenneco Powertrain
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Optimized piston ring designs by predicting performance parameters using PRiME3D® simulation.
- Replaced moly coating with CKS® coating, significantly reducing wear and improving oil retention.
- Implemented LKZ® oil ring in CTOH engines, decreasing lube oil consumption by 20%.
- Developed mathematical correlations for precise oil ring coil design.
- Designed piston rings using hand calculations and ISO standards to meet customer specifications.
- Led projects from RFQ to SOP, ensuring all customer requirements were met.
- Collaborated with major OEMs like Mahindra, Stellantis, and Renault-Nissan on new product development.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects via APQP, emphasizing feasibility and risk analysis.
- Demonstrated project management skills in projects handled, managing customers, and meeting project timelines.
- Handled customer audits and IATF 16949:2016 certification audits.
GET - Process Engineering
Federal Mogul (Tenneco group) Powertrain
Bengaluru
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Resolved customer complaint regarding oil ring assembly through innovative tooling design.
- Enhanced productivity of the piston ring assembly line by approximately 30% via tooling modifications and ergonomic improvements.
- Created a fixture setup to eliminate piston oil gallery chip issues, boosting productivity.
- Developed jig assembly to reduce cycle time by approximately 33% and enhance tool life with carbide drill.
- Generated process flow designs, PFMEA, and work instructions, with comprehensive work instructions.
- Established tools, fixtures, and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and efficiency.
- Conducted statistical process studies to evaluate capabilities and behaviors of manufacturing processes.
- Carried out root cause analysis and the 8D problem-solving approach for customer complaints.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
R V COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BENGALURU01.2017
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
D R R GOVT. POLYTECHNIC
DAVANGERE01.2014
SSLC - 10th Standard
D R R HIGH SCHOOL
DAVANGERE01.2011
Skills
- New product development (NPD)
- APQP & PPAP
- IATF 16949:2016 knowledge
- Process Engineering
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
- PFMEA/DFMEA
- 3D FTA (MBD)
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Root cause analysis
- 8D problem solving
- Engineering change management (ECM)
- Catia V5
- Creo Pro E (3D)
- Auto CAD(2D)
- Solid Works
- PRiME3D
- Value stream mapping
- Technical documentation
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the given information is true to the best of my knowledge and I am willing to furnish supporting documents for evidence upon request wherever possible.
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Kannada
- Hindi
- English
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Applied Materials
10.2025 - Current
Mechanical CAD Designer-Traction Design
Alstom Transport India ltd.
06.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Executive Product design and Development
Tenneco Powertrain
01.2019 - 06.2023
GET - Process Engineering
Federal Mogul (Tenneco group) Powertrain
07.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
R V COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
D R R GOVT. POLYTECHNIC
SSLC - 10th Standard
D R R HIGH SCHOOL