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RAGHUNANDAN N

Bengaluru

Summary

Multi-talented Aerospace Professional with 17+ years of Experience in Space, Aerospace & Military Programs. Well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing new programs to enable business enhancements and growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager & Manager

Aerospace & Defence
01.2016 - Current

Asst. Manager

Aerospace, BEML, HAL
Tejas, Co
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • ADA:, -ordination with all stake holders for the realization and clearance of various Fixtures & Tooling of LCA Program.

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies, Alenia Aeronautica
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Designing, Modeling, Assembling & Detailing of C27-J Spartan Aircraft

Lead Engineer

Alenia Aeronautica
Bangalore
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • (A Finmeccanica Company, Italy), Designing, Modeling, Assembling & Detailing of C-27J Spartan Aircraft., Digitalisation of primary and secondary aircraft components., 3D models at Aircraft location using NMG and Aircraft stations., Clash Analysis for Sub-Assemblies and Assemblies., Based on the Analysis the modified drawings were release to for production., Design Modification and Manufacturing Support was provided at Client Location Alenia Aeronautica, Italy., (A Finmeccanica Company, Italy), Tool Design and Detailing for C-27J Spartan Aircraft., Conceptualization, Detailed Design and drawing for Assembly Tools., Providing manufacturing support for the Tool Manufacturer., Understanding the Assembly procedure Loading sequence and unloading sequence for the components
  • AIRBUS - MRB, Concessions & Modifications., ARPA, URCO (Airbus Customized tools to analyze Composite Aero-structures), Justification of the A380 assembly damage repairs which occur during the production phase., Analysis involved damage tolerance, maximum deformation, buckling, stiffener bonding and rivet analysis., Suggesting repair proposals for the deviations reported, to perform strength and stability checks., First Class with Distinction
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Engineer

Sansera Engineering
01.2004 - 01.2005

Project Lead

VSSC
ISRO
  • For realization of LVM3 Structures from Concept to First article clearance.

Senior Manager, Manager

VSSC
  • (Projects), VSSC- ISRO Program - LVM3 Project, Experienced in Managing Large Complex Launch Vehicle Project
  • LVM3 - ISRO, Facility and Infrastructure establishment for LVM3 Assembly., Design, Development & Analysis of Fixtures and obtaining the Fabrication clearance from ISRO committee., Supply Chain Management, Planning and Scheduling as per the ISRO Delivery Schedule., Evaluating the Capacity and Capabilities of the Supplier for the realization of components., Establishing a Manufacturing Methodology for realization of Large Structural components., Monitoring Critical activities like Turning of Structural Ring & Bulkheads (4-meter class)., Machining and rolling of ISO Grid Panels., Sheetmetal forming, rolling, special processes., Assembly Integration of these huge critical structures with close tolerance., Obtaining the Component & Assembly Clearance in the VSSC QC Automation Portal
  • ISRO Program - PSLV Production by Indian Industry Consortium (NSIL), Member in the consortium to study technical feasibility of project and estimation, Understanding the Project scope and gathering the Market Intelligence., Participation in the tendering process and winning a project on Competitive mode., Understanding of the various sub-assemblies, assembly and integration of PSLV., As a Part of the study, I have visited and understood the activities in major work centers of ISRO
  • NAL - Feasibility study for Production of HANSA-3 (NG) Airframe., Member of Joint Working Group for Joint Development of Hansa NG Trainer Aircraft., Capex estimation for setting-up manufacturing facility for Licensed Production of Trainer, Tooling for Sub Assembly and Main Assembly, Final Assembly, Flight Trials and DGCA Clearance

Manager, Asst. Manager

Indian Army
  • (Aerospace), LCA Division, HAL - Re-Engineering of Rear Fuselage Fixture from Prototype to Series Production., Co-ordination with all the ADA, HAL & CRI for the realization of RF Fixture for Series Production., Complete 3D modeling of the RF Fixture in CATIA., Re-design the Station bulkhead as per the Series production requirement., Regular interaction with various departments like Fabrication, Assembly, Quality for Fixture Realization., Provided shop floor support for Fixture Setting & Fixture Calibration with Laser Tracker
  • LCA Division, HAL - Design of Set of Tools to achieve Inter changeability of Panels., Design, development of new set of tools for Interchangeability (ICY) Panels in concurrence with user., NMG (Numerical Master Geometry) and Aircraft stations were used as location reference., Master Gauge, Trim template, Drill template, drill jig, aperture gauge was designed and fabricated., Proved-out on the ICY Panels & Aircraft., HAL Clearance followed by CRI Clearance
  • HAL Helicopter Division, Design, Development of Major Assembly Fixtures & Associated Fixtures for Cheetha / Cheetal, Design, Development, Fabrication and Prove-out of Press tools for LCH & ALH, Scope includes 3D Modelling, detailing and drafting in CATIA,, Technical Interaction with HAL, Sub-contractor and First off proving., HAL Clearance followed by CRI Clearance
  • ADA - Design, Development, Fabrication and Prove-out GHE- GSE, Scope includes Design, Development and Detailing in CATIA., Identification & Interactions with the Supplier, Identifying the Sub-system and aggregates and developing the new suppliers., First-off prove-out, HAL Clearance followed by CRI Clearance
  • Re-Engineering of Defence Bridging System, Fixed Bridge - SATVATRA and Floating Bridge - Pontoon Mid Stream - MTL., Interaction with the user regiment and Re-engineering., Prove-out with the user at the regiment and clearance.

Rocker

SANSERA Engineering Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2007
  • Company is manufacturing high precision automotive components such as, arms, Gear Shifters forks, Crank Shafts and Connecting Rods for Original Equipment users
  • Maruti, Bajaj, Yamaha, Piaggio., Monitoring Production Planning & Manufacturing
  • Professional Qualification
  • Product Design & Manufacturing, R.V.C.E, , First Class with Distinction, Mechanical, U.V.C

Education

Master of Technology - Product Design And Manufacturing

R.V College of Engineering
08.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
08.2003

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Project Development
  • Project Management
  • Work Flow Planning
  • Logistics Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Project Scope Analysis
  • Process Engineering
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • CATIA V5
  • Mechanical Drawing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Project Costing
  • Design Development

Timeline

Senior Manager & Manager

Aerospace & Defence
01.2016 - Current

Asst. Manager

Aerospace, BEML, HAL
01.2012 - 01.2016

Rocker

SANSERA Engineering Pvt Ltd
08.2007

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies, Alenia Aeronautica
01.2007 - 01.2012

Engineer

Sansera Engineering
01.2004 - 01.2005

Lead Engineer

Alenia Aeronautica
01.2003 - 01.2008

Project Lead

VSSC

Senior Manager, Manager

VSSC

Manager, Asst. Manager

Indian Army

Master of Technology - Product Design And Manufacturing

R.V College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
RAGHUNANDAN N