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Nagarajan Marimuthu

Chennai,TN

Summary

Methodical and detail-oriented Drawing quality professional with proven mechanical skills and 18 years of Automobile experience. Well-coordinated, conscientious and flexible in incorporating changing design parameters. Expert GD&T, stackup tolerance & dimensional engineering user with hand-drawing abilities. Design optimization for Paving / Off road automobiles. Strong communicator with ability to translate design requirements into actionable plans.

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Work History

DESIGN ENGINEER

BRAKES INDIA LIMITED
10.2004 - 11.2008
  • Design & Development of cost-effective Hydraulic brake for off highway trucks using IDEAS.
  • Designed an auto adjuster wheel cylinder ø34.95 for extended brake lining application.
  • Brake linings wear indicator display along with the ABS system.
  • Design supported mainly for easy maintenance, replacement with minimal tooling, improved durability and comparatively cost-effective braking system with existing model, successfully implements for 6 variants of off highway trucks.
  • Simplified Bill of material by introducing integrated parts where ever possible.
  • Simplified Model designed for auto adjuster braking system &Project Engineering management for Eicher and Tata Motor.
  • Auto adjuster clip failing in field was the scope to be improved, a new design for replacing the clip done, a simple plate was designed which holds and adjust the liner proportionality according to the wear and auto adjustment mechanism in the wheel cylinder.
  • Feasibility study and durability test was done and successfully assembled in vehicle.
  • After beta study the alpha version introduced to market and now auto adjuster brakes are with this adjuster plate performing liner adjustment.
  • Vendor testing done and various landscape and weather conditions.
  • Schematic Layout using IDEAS and service parts for replacing the same in existing machines where done.

DETAILING AND DESIGN ENGINEER

TAP ENGINEERING
12.2002 - 04.2004
  • Design and detailing of Core setting fixtures for erection of industrial pumps.
  • Analyzing requirement with the standard available pump specification and customizing the pump.
  • Designing base plate as required from the customer end landscape availability.
  • Sewage, chemical, drain and recycle pump were areas of scope/.
  • Customizing and optimizing the conventional design based on Customer requirements.
  • Worked on projects for ONGL, Hindustan Petroleum, NTPC etc.

Certified Engineer

Caterpillar
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • System Tool &Engineering Module.
  • Center of Excellence Award for Performance 2018 from Caterpillar CEO & Vice President Caterpillar.
  • Certified Auditor for Drawing Quality - Cat paving Minneapolis, MN, for Homeland and Suppliers like EDC India, Black Hills (South Dakota, USA) and 6 more globally.
  • 4 New Pilot projects in Pavers, Soil compactors and Asphalt Pavers are individually performed Quality assurance and checking service.
  • Research& Engineering efficiency value prop by parts configuration / proliferation and GD&T implementation.$700, 000 in 2018-19.
  • Drawing quality audit completed for 7 NPI Programs (16 variants, Pilot & Production).
  • Successfully completed 3 assignments in Minneapolis, MN, deployed to be associated with client for defining quality of drawings aligning facility related exceptions, cost effectiveness, by learning regional manufacturing techniques, adhering the process compliance and manufacturing deviations with engineering standard, enhancement in applied GD&T in VAVE process, effective mark-up communications, drawing releasing in TCE database, mentoring detailers and trained supplier engineers on Caterpillar Standards.
  • Trainer for GD&T Intermediate & advanced training Sessions.
  • Knowledge transfer collaboration delivering Weld Awareness training design engineer team Wuxi, China.
  • SME for drawing checking tool automation, by setting the parameters for automation of checking process.
  • 7 of my Significant QA recommendations for cost reduction and design improvements are published in CAT ITDD Newsletter.
  • Certified Caterpillar Instructor Accreditation Program – Dec 2020, Modeling and detailing Pattern Layouts and base plate fixtures for pumps.
  • SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES:.
  • PROE WF4, CREO PRO ELEMENTS, Solid works & Ideas NX10.
  • VIS VSA (VIS MOCKUP) 3D TOLERANCE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE.
  • TSU (Dimensional TOLERANCE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE).
  • AUTO CAD.
  • MS OFFICE Tools.

Sr. Design Engineer

CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT LTD, CHENNAI
01.2008 - 1 1
  • Currently working as a Drawing standards Audit / Checking Engineer and as a consultant for drawing quality and NPI SME for Global Paving Products, Minneapolis, MN Drills, Caterpillar Facility.
  • Executing audit for Product design and Drawing Quality team on Design optimization/ Tolerance optimization process.
  • Key projects worked on Tolerance stack up analysis and design optimizations, both New Product Introduction Phase and Continuous Product Improvement Phase.
  • Machine Integration and optimization for COLD Planar (PM600 & PM800) Stage 1:.
  • Completed Machine Specification Review and Layout Proposal based on initial critical customer review.
  • Create parametrical Skeleton model in CREO to support the machine layout throughout the entire Machine product design project.
  • Layout presentation to the Machine team using CREO and Team center V11 Vismockup.
  • Positive Bill of material creation based on machine specification and machine layout.
  • Co-ordination with Machine Stability analysis team for proposed layouts for different slope angles.
  • Stage2:.
  • Interference check for Machine components using Clearance zone parameters in Team Center Vis mockup.
  • Kinematic analysis for all Cylinder Activated Components.
  • 3D and 1D Tolerance stack up analysis for Bolted Joint components.
  • Virtual Service Audit for the proposed machine layout in accordance with ISO Safety standards Stage 3:.
  • Lead Cross Functional Team collaboration meeting.
  • Machine Level BOM drawing creation with Simplified Background geometry.
  • Lead Off shore team for Engineering drawing release in Team center PLM.
  • Create Test and Adjustment Document for Machine level Components (Hydraulics and Compressor System).
  • Support Service Literature Team for gathering General Dimensions and Specification Drawings.
  • Paving Products (Rotary Mixture, Asphalt Pavers & SCOMs).
  • 3Dimensional Tolerance stack up analysis for Grease line tube assembly routed along Non-engine end frame.
  • The project scope was to analyze fit-up & interference allowances with the frame.
  • Analysis done using VIS VSA (Team center Siemens).
  • 3Dimensional Tolerance stack up done for a hydraulic tank assembly.
  • Generated report predicted a 35% interference in the sub level assembly sequence (Tube to Filter Clearance issue) Implemented an introductory level Dimensional Engineering Process within the team which trouble shoot several issues in Engineering drawing detailing and checking related to GD&T, Engineering notice creation and drove to cost effective turnaround time.
  • Complete Form Fit and Functional dimensional scheme validation done for the Frame Assembly Asphalt Paver (AP600F) Frame and Cab welded assembly drawings for Quality Assurance.
  • The recommendations drawn significant cost reduction in manufacturing and assembly setup.
  • 3Dimensional Tolerance stack up analysis for a hydraulic tank assembly.
  • Report generated identifying operational interference in the sub level assembly sequence.
  • (Tube to Filter Clearance issue).
  • Reflecting a savings of $160K / year.
  • Preventing Part Proliferation – Check done identify similar parts and redesigning components to reuse existing parts.
  • 120 parts –saved $200, 000 (2019).
  • Implemented Dimensional Engineering Process within the team which addressing theoretical versus actual tolerance guide in Engineering drawings and checking process related to GD&T, Engineering notice creation by defining standard syntax in using verbiage.
  • Statistical data science analysis of Product and Process development.
  • (SPC).
  • Standardization of GD&T usage, compliance and validation for casting and welded machining drawings.
  • Design optimization on Light Fabrication commodities using Pro Mechanica (also CREO Pro Elements).
  • Wide knowledge in Team center workflow and NPI (New Product Introduction)/CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) Process for Drawing Releasing Phase Activity.
  • Previous stock data, stock disposition analysis and BOM (Bill of Material) interchangeability in accordance with parts department and finished good are updated to the drawing notice.
  • Drawing Releasing Phase Activity.
  • After Level-5 phase in the design process drawings are released using Engineering Data system with supplemented Engineering Drawing Notice.
  • Previous stock data and BOM interchangeability are updated to the drawing notice with Customer consultation.
  • CIAP - Coaching and Mentoring Team for New Employees Technical Induction Program.
  • Conducted GD&T ASMEY14.5 intermediate and advanced level training program and update class on ASME Y14.5 2009 implementation.
  • 1D Tolerance Stack-up training Program.
  • Engineering Data Notice uploading training program.
  • Filter Bracket optimization project to achieve commonality among various configuration machines FOR Rotary Mixture & Cold Planar (Paving Products) plant at Minneapolis, USA by Form Fit and Functional Drawing Checking and detailing.
  • Modeling and detailing for Cold Planar (Paving Products) through PLM (Team Center Engineering) work flow process from US Facilities.
  • Modeling and Detailing using PRO WF4 (now CREO 4) for wheel loader products complying CAT specific modeling and detailing standards.
  • Knowledge in Team center workflow and New Product Implementation /Continuous Product Improvement Process Current role & responsibilities -.
  • Quality checking and quality assurance certifying drawing completeness, dimensional accuracy, conformance& regulations, quality compliances in accordance with Caterpillar engineering standards and to validating the form, fit and function approving the drawing for releasing process.
  • Managing projects and executing packages with priorities set by process partner, planning the scheduling deliveries complying priority levels (Production & line stop issues, NPI build/CPI issues, Current Product Supply / When practical changes, NPI follow-ups, service parts etc.,) Collaborating with Work Site manager – performing project sign off, approving access for people to execute projects, folder access management.
  • Site lead and Owner for drawing quality of Paving Products, authorizing level 5 checking drawings to releasing process, in-charge for drawing quality In-house / supplier metrics roll-out (monthly / yearly) to Pavers in USA.
  • SPOC, auditor and SME for the quality of drawings outsourced to EDC India, Black hills, suppliers RFA, Geometric, Dell, Aerotek etc.,.
  • Root cause analysis and corrective actions for improved drawing quality metrics assisting them to do root cause analysis to drive action plan.
  • Coordinating with client & supplier team to execute external checking process with recommendations based on Cat standards, engineering requirements, best practices, improved quality, cost reduction, parts proliferations, form fit function and high priority delivery schedules.
  • Active participation in Design review collaboration meeting with CAT Paving process partners for design validation study, D-FMEA, VA/VE, GD&T applications in adhering design for manufacturability standards.
  • Quality Control to Quality Assurance transformation project – Core team lead for Quality Assurance, GD&T SME.
  • Lead Engineer and Data analyst for Total Quality Assurance.
  • All Quality Events, VDRA, CPI analyst for implementing CPPD process for assuring drawing revision free for minimum 5 years.
  • Accomplishments.
  • Employee of the year – 2013 & 2015.
  • 10 years of excellence in Drawing Quality metrics with 0% fundamental and >4% other errors, Average of 98% error free drawings, velocity.

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

CSI Polytechnic

Engineering Degree - undefined

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Sri Ramakrishna Saradha Higher Secondary School

Skills

Machine Layout and Systems Configuration Engineeringundefined

Accomplishments

  • Awarded with the Center of Excellence for Drawing Quality and Quality Assurance for contributions to Soil Compactor Project2018.
  • Promoted to Senior Design Engineer in 32 months.
  • Research& Engineering efficiency value prop by parts configuration / proliferation and GD&T implementation.$700, 000 in 2018-19
  • Implemented Quality Assurance Acceptance process improvement initiatives to drive productivity, innovative, cost reduction ideas and on-time delivery while reducing production costs by 33%.

Software

Catia V5

Ideas NX

Creo 4

Vismockup

TSU

Certification

CIAP, Caterpillar Supplier Trainer

Timeline

CIAP, Caterpillar Supplier Trainer

12-2020

GD&T Advanced

11-2010

Sr. Design Engineer

CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT LTD, CHENNAI
01.2008 - 1 1

DESIGN ENGINEER

BRAKES INDIA LIMITED
10.2004 - 11.2008

DETAILING AND DESIGN ENGINEER

TAP ENGINEERING
12.2002 - 04.2004

Certified Engineer

Caterpillar
01.2000 - 01.2002

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Sri Ramakrishna Saradha Higher Secondary School

Engineering Degree - undefined

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

CSI Polytechnic

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