RAHUL MANI R
Senior Engineer
Pammal
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 12+ years of experience in production engineering, greenfield project execution, and commissioning of automated and special-purpose machinery for tire, EV motor, and AC compressor manufacturing. Completed an intensive 44-day technical training at Mitsubishi Electric, Japan, specializing in compressor assembly and manufacturing systems. Proven ability to deliver projects on time with strong focus on safety and quality. Skilled in project management, technical troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration, with hands-on expertise in MFMEA, poka-yoke, and lean manufacturing to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Engineer – Production Engineering
M/s Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - Current
- Led the complete production setup for washing, assembly, leak testing, painting, and final shipping lines in a greenfield AC compressor project.
- Coordinating SAT, machine trials, and supplier interactions for smooth equipment handover and production readiness.
- Preparing SOPs, work instructions, and quality checkpoints, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and customer standards.
- Managing production ramp-up, manpower deployment, and operator skill training to achieve stable line operations.
Senior Engineer – MSE Dept
M/s Sona BLW Precision Forging Ltd
11.2023 - 04.2025
- To drive the project from DAP to PS&E.
- Maintaining manufacturing activities within budget.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Implementing cost-saving measures to reduce production expenses.
- Preparation of MFMEA and machine check sheet.
- Identification and implementation of poka-yoke in the machines.
- Commissioning of EV motor assembly machines.
- Responsible for on-time machine handover, with relevant PPAP documents.
- Updating and documenting the lessons learned to improve team performance.
- Managing the relationship with internal stakeholders.
Executive
M/s Classic Industries and Export Limited
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Preparation of detailed plans, project procedures, preparation of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up plans, and procedures.
- Supporting the development of Operations Readiness plans.
- Identifying the requirements and the scope of work, reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documents of the project, and establishing applicability to the scope of work.
- Led a team of commissioning engineers and operators in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Handled modifications to the project scope, directed by the client.
- Overseeing clients and fostering strong business ties throughout the project's duration.
- Engaging with the Operations and Maintenance Team to resolve troubleshooting challenges.
- Ensured timely fulfillment of customer orders.
- Inspection of special, brought-out components.
- Ensuring timely delivery of BOCs and specialized manufacturing parts through effective coordination with the procurement team.
- Conducting supplier site inspections to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Coordinating and implementing engineering updates.
QMS/Quality Engineer
M/s Acetech Heavy Fabrication India Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Conducting MRM and follow-up of MRM outputs
- Scheduling and conducting QMS audit
- Responsible for follow-up and closure of QMS audit NCs
- Maintaining QMS, MR & Quality documents
- Responsible for preparing quality PPAP documents
- Responsible for maintaining and calibration of quality equipment
- Responsible for CMM inspection
Production Engineer
M/s Shri Ramm Auto Components
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsible to meet production targets as per monthly requirement
- Responsible for shopfloor 5S and safety
- Responsible for machine maintenance
Education
Master of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
Madras Institute of Technology
Chennai, India04.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
S K R Engineering College
Chennai, India04.2013
HSLC - High School
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai, India04-2009
SSLC - Junior High School
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai, India04-2007
Skills
Proficient in AutoCAD
Team management
Cross-functional collaboration
MFMEA & Poka-Yoke Implementation
Test automation
Project management
SAP (MM & QM module)
Technical troubleshooting
Certification
Completed a course that included MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access from April to May 2007.
Accomplishments
- On-time Commissioning and erection of 6 PCR TBM in the Greenfield project
- Successfully retro-commissioned 3 machines to upsize the machine range (12”-16” to 14”-17”) for the MSIL project at the customer end
- Established a calibration process for Material handling Robo to ensure the correct placement of tires in the machine
- Participated and succeeded in Caterpillar's BGWF (Benchmark Guidelines for Welding and Fabrication) and 7SWEP (7 Step Welding Excellence Process) Audit
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Engineer – Production Engineering
M/s Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - Current
Senior Engineer – MSE Dept
M/s Sona BLW Precision Forging Ltd
11.2023 - 04.2025
Executive
M/s Classic Industries and Export Limited
04.2018 - 11.2023
QMS/Quality Engineer
M/s Acetech Heavy Fabrication India Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2018
Production Engineer
M/s Shri Ramm Auto Components
03.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
S K R Engineering College
Master of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
Madras Institute of Technology
HSLC - High School
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
SSLC - Junior High School
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School