RAGHAVENDRA GONCHIGAR NARAYANA REDDY
Karnataka
Summary
Senior engineer with 8+ years of experience in aerospace HDD electronics and automotive product engineering. Supports Honeywell aerospace engineering programs through Quest Global Bangalore with expertise in 3D CAD modeling, BOM management, cost estimation, and quotation preparation. Leads engineering change management, NPI/NPD, and manufacturing process optimization to improve production readiness and validation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer
Quest Global engineering service pvt ltd
Bangalore
10.2025 - Current
- Supported aerospace manufacturing engineering activities for mechanical and aerospace components.
- Reviewed and updated 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and design revisions.
- Implemented engineering change requests (ECR) and engineering change orders (ECO).
- Developed manufacturing process plans, operation sequences, manufacturing routings, and work instructions.
- Completed cost analysis and manufacturing feasibility reviews for engineering projects.
- Prepared cost estimates for aerospace components, tooling, manufacturing operations, and engineering changes.
- Supported quotation preparation with labor estimates, manufacturing cycle-time reviews, material checks, tooling costs, and project costing.
- Analyzed production costs and identified process improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Prepared and maintained manufacturing documentation, process sheets, inspection plans, and technical reports.
- Supported bill of materials (BOM) review, configuration management, and product lifecycle documentation.
- Supported tooling, fixture, manufacturing feasibility, and process optimization activity.
- Participated in root-cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and production issue resolution.
- Supported aerospace standards compliance, manufacturing quality requirements, and engineering document control.
Tool Maker
Colibri automation co. ltd thailand
Pathum Thani
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Working at COLIBRI AUTOMATION CO. LTD THAILAND from Mar-2022 to Present date as a toolmaker. Assembly department. Calibri Automation (Thailand) specializing in equipment automation solutions and precision machining and assembly services delivering technologically advanced products to customers in various sectors like Hard Disk Drive, Electronics and Automotive Industries, strives to provide customers with advanced R&D capabilities.
- Led tooling initiatives for new product introduction and new product development in electronics, HDD, and automotive sectors, enhancing product alignment with customer needs.
- Managed full tool development life cycle, encompassing sourcing, construction, trials, and delivery.
- Monitored tooling performance metrics, focusing on cycle time, quality, and operational uptime to ensure consistent production standards.
- Collaborated with Customer design and production teams to troubleshoot tooling challenges and implement improvements.
- Interpreted CAD drawings for accurate machining tasks, ensuring optimal fit in assemblies.
- Produced high-quality precision dies using manual and automated methods to extend product lifespan.
- Assembling the die with high accuracy (0.003 microns) and attention to detail.
- Assembled the die and maintained timing according to specifications.
- Company Description.
Tool Maker
Rotary Electronics (P) LTD.
Bengaluru
07.2016 - 03.2021
- Worked at ROTARY ELECTRONICS (P) LTD., BENGALURU, KARNATAKA for 4 Years 8 Months (period of 01/07/2016-19/03/2021). The company manufactures electronic and electro-mechanical products, including sensors, solenoid valves, fuel pumps, and oxygen sensors. It serves as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and also supplies products to other OEMs and aftermarket clients.
- Role: Managed new part introduction projects from design review through mass production, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (QA, production, tool room) to ensure readiness of parts for production, facilitating smooth operations.
- Identified and categorized various types of tools used in production, including progressive tools, stage tools, and forming tools.
- Conducted trial runs and verified mold parameters to optimize process efficiency and quality assurance.
- Used CMM, micrometers, and visual tools for part validation and defect analysis.
- Company Description.
Worked as Trainee Tool & Die Maker
In-plant training
Bengaluru
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Fabricated precision tools and dies using advanced machining techniques.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to create tool specifications accurately.
- Assembled and tested dies to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Supported fabrication of tools and dies at Rotary Electronics, enhancing precision in production processes.
- Period of employment: JUNE 2015 - 2016
Education
Diploma - Tool and Die Making
Govt. tool room and training center (gt&tc)
Kadur, Chikkamanglore07-2016
Matriculation -
High school
Giriyapura, Chikkamanglore05-2012
Skills
- Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering & Product Engineering
- Manufacturing Process Planning, Routing & Production Support
- Product Design, Design Modifications & 3D CAD Modeling
- Cost Estimation, Should Costing & Quotation Management
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), BOM & Configuration Control
- Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECO/ECR)
- New Product Introduction (NPI) & New Product Development (NPD)
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Tool Design & Development (Progressive, Compound, Blanking, Forming & Carbide Dies)
- Die Assembly, Tool Try-Out, Troubleshooting & Tool Life Improvement
- GD&T Interpretation, Engineering Drawings & Technical Documentation
- Quality Engineering, CMM Inspection & Dimensional Validation
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA & Continuous Improvement
- RFQ Analysis, Customer Technical Support & Proposal Development
- Aerospace, HDD, Electronics & Automotive Manufacturing Systems
- TPM, Preventive Maintenance & Operational Excellence
Professional Information
Title: Senior Engineer | Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering | Product Engineering | Manufacturing Process Planning | Tool Maker | Costing & Quotation | CAD Modeling
LANGUAGES
English Advanced, Hindi Advanced, Kannada Advanced, Thai Advanced
Accomplishments
- Assembly Efficiency Boost
- Reduced assembly time by 20% through process optimization and workflow improvement.
- Tool Fabrication Projects
- Completed complex tool fabrication projects within specified project timelines.
- Precision Assembly Success
- Achieved 98% accuracy in Precession die assembly, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Material Optimization Impact
- Generated cost savings of 15% by optimizing material usage in tool manufacturing.
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Quest Global engineering service pvt ltd
10.2025 - Current
Tool Maker
Colibri automation co. ltd thailand
03.2022 - 07.2025
Tool Maker
Rotary Electronics (P) LTD.
07.2016 - 03.2021
Worked as Trainee Tool & Die Maker
In-plant training
05.2015 - 05.2016
Diploma - Tool and Die Making
Govt. tool room and training center (gt&tc)
Matriculation -
High school