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PREM KANDHI

Assistant Manager (Product Design)

Visakhapatnam,AP

Summary

• Handling of RFQ, Feasibility, DPAR, PHO with cross functional teams and good experience with customer communication

• Selection of Raw material, Heat Treatment process, Surface treatment process, Manual welding and Robo welding

• Designing of special Jigs, Fixtures and Gauges

• Advanced skill level using CREO - Part modeling, Assembly Design, Drafting, Functional Tolerance & Annotation.

• Expertise in both Design and Engineering processes

• Good exposure to design tools like DFA, DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA and VA/VE

• Concept Development, Component Design, clearance & Interference checks using CAD platform on various Farm equipment components like Hydraulic cylinders, Three Point Linkage parts manufactured using different processes like casting, forging, Precision machining etc.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Manager

Uniparts India Ltd

Visakhapatnam

01.2018 - Current

• Expert in Design Engineering: Skilled in handling RFQ, feasibility studies, DPAR, and PHO with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless customer communication.
• Advanced CAD Skills: Proficient in CREO for part modelling, assembly design, drafting, and functional tolerance & annotation, along with knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Innovative Problem Solver: Experienced in selecting raw materials, heat treatment, surface treatment, and welding processes (manual and robotic) to meet project requirements.

Design Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services

Chennai

01.2013 - 05.2018

• Comprehensive Design Knowledge: Adept at designing Farm and Contruction Equipment components, including hydraulic cylinders and three-point linkage parts, Special Jigs, Fixtures and Gauges,
• Leadership in Projects: Lead design projects involving reverse engineering, redesign, and modification of Farm and Heavy Construction equipment components, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Perform strength calculations, prepare detailed drawings, BOM, and process sheets, with a solid understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009 standards.
• Excellent Communication: Effectively interact with customers, attend DPAR meetings, understand requirements, provide tailored solutions, and maintain strong relationships through regular updates and feedback

Accomplishments

Concept Development, Component Design, clearance & Interference checks using CAD platform on various Farm equipment components like Hydraulic cylinders, Three Point Linkage parts manufactured using different processes like casting, forging, Precision machining etc
Work Summary
11+ years of total experience in Design of Farm equipment like Three Point Linkage assembly parts
Hydraulic cylinders, And Construction equipment components
Experience in executing design projects as Team Lead which involves Reverse Engineering, Redesign &
Design modification of Farm equipment components
Strength calculations of product & customer interaction
Preparation of drawings, BOM & process sheets for
Three-point linkages parts, hydraulic cylinder & PMP (Precession manufactured components)
Good Knowledge on GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009 standard
Interaction with the customers to understand requirements and provide effective solutions

Education

MBA -

Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education

Krishnan Koil, Tamil Nadu

10.2024 - Current

Bachelor Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Pondicherry University

Pondicherry

04.2008 - 03.2012

Skills

- Research And Development

- Reverse Engineering

- Product Design

- Hydraulic Cylinder Design

- Process Control

- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

- Computer Aided Design (CAD)

- CREO Parametric

- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

- Design Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (DFMEA)

- Process Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (PFMEA)

- MS Office Tools