Ramwarun U
Hyderabad,India
Summary
Experienced leader with a proven track record of 18 years, dedicated to fostering innovation and achieving excellence. Adept at successfully initiating and implementing new products, processes, and departments. Offers a distinctive fusion of technical proficiency, leadership, and project management capabilities, ensuring the delivery of substantial outcomes. Proficient across the spectrum of conceptualization, design, development, implementation, excellence-driven design, validation, tooling, and engineering management. Enthusiastically poised to harness a versatile skill set and unwavering commitment to excellence to make a substantial impact in an exciting and uncharted domain
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head, New product development
Hylenr Technologies Private Limited
Hyderabad, India
2025.01 - 2025.07
- Establish New Product Development (NPD) division from scratch, encompassing design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Drive core research initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency of fusion reactors.
- Lead the development and execution of DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to ensure robust designs and mitigate risks.
- Build design competency by implementing advanced methodologies for concept generation, CAD modelling, and CAE-driven optimization.
- Oversee simulation activities, including 1D thermodynamics, 3D CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), structural analysis, reliability, and durability assessments.
- Establish material research capabilities to identify and select, high-performance alloys, and composites for enhanced product efficiency.
- Pioneer the development and adoption of advanced coating technologies to enhance product performance and efficiency.
- Manage physical validation activities (DVP) to ensure product reliability, functionality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Set up state-of-the-art test facilities for validation of designs through physical and virtual testing.
- Foster a collaborative team environment by coaching, mentoring, and managing team members for professional growth.
- Manage resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution within timelines.
- Collaborate with founders and investors to align product development strategies with long-term business objectives.
- Build strategic partnerships with technology collaborators for R&D initiatives and manufacturing advancements.
Principal Engineer, Farm Division Product Development – Engines
Mahindra & Mahindra
Chennai
2023.08 - 2025.01
- Head Design for Excellence (Design Review & Mechanical Development) – Farm Division Engines.
- Established Design Center of Excellence, to improve Design quality and delivering first-time-right designs. Achieved 80% reduction in overall concerns.
- Pioneered virtual validation and accelerated testing, slashing development cycles by 10%.
- Fostered collaborative environments, resulting in the publication of 12 technical papers and the development of 48 design guidelines and 53 analytical calculations.
- Upheld 100% adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements through meticulous design review and validation processes.
- Played pivotal role in launch of 4 ground-up engine platforms, showcasing exceptional expertise in design review, validation, and project execution.
- Accelerated engineering sign-off by 50%, enabling timely tooling kick-off and shorter product development cycles.
- Championed VAVE initiatives, saving 15 Crores (INR).
- Developed a culture of knowledge-based design, garnering function-wide accolades for three consecutive years as knowledge management leader.
- Core responsibilities include driving DFMEA and front-loaded design processes to enhance design quality, developing and executing analytical calculations and simulations, and ensuring adherence to design specifications.
Senior Lead Engineer, Farm Division Product Development – Engines
Mahindra & Mahindra
Chennai
2020.08 - 2023.08
Lead Engineer, Farm Division Product Development – Engines
Mahindra & Mahindra
Chennai
2015.12 - 2020.08
- Led 23L engine redesign to meet BS-3A norms, integrating CRS and developing new cylinder head, port, cooling, crankcase, camshaft, and combustion package for performance and efficiency optimization.
- Engineered engines for BE 1800E and BE1000-1 excavators, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with performance requirements.
- Instrumental in localizing air-cooled V8 defense engine, forging unique cast crankshaft and cylinder head design to bolster domestic capabilities and supply chain resilience.
- Conducted design simulations and optimization studies using AVL Excite and ANSYS, ensuring structural integrity, performance maximization, and cost-effectiveness.
- Led 5-member team to 90% on-time completion of critical engineering deliverables across 5 projects, reducing project lead times by 15%.
- Led cross-functional coordination from vendor development to production, ensuring timely and quality execution of proto builds, validation, and testing.
- Resolved field issues across 23L engine series, safeguarding product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Manager, Design & Development, Engine Division
BEML Limited
Mysuru
2015.08 - 2015.12
Assistant Manager, Design & Development, Engine Division
BEML Limited
Mysuru
2011.08 - 2015.08
Engineer, Design & Development, Engine Division
BEML Limited
Mysuru
2008.07 - 2011.08
Engineer, Plate Shop, Earth Moving Division
BEML Limited
Kolar Gold Fields
2007.07 - 2008.06
Apprentice Engineer, Paint Shop, Automotive Division
Mahindra & Mahindra
Zaheerabad
2005.01 - 2005.09
Education
General Management Programme -
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad, TelanganaMaster of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University college of Engineering
Hyderabad, TelanganaBachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vijayanagara Engineering College
Ballari, KarnatakaLanguages
Telugu
English
Hindi
Kannada
Timeline
Head, New product development
Hylenr Technologies Private Limited
2025.01 - 2025.07
Principal Engineer, Farm Division Product Development – Engines
Mahindra & Mahindra
2023.08 - 2025.01
Senior Lead Engineer, Farm Division Product Development – Engines
Mahindra & Mahindra
2020.08 - 2023.08
Lead Engineer, Farm Division Product Development – Engines
Mahindra & Mahindra
2015.12 - 2020.08
Manager, Design & Development, Engine Division
BEML Limited
2015.08 - 2015.12
Assistant Manager, Design & Development, Engine Division
BEML Limited
2011.08 - 2015.08
Engineer, Design & Development, Engine Division
BEML Limited
2008.07 - 2011.08
Engineer, Plate Shop, Earth Moving Division
BEML Limited
2007.07 - 2008.06
Apprentice Engineer, Paint Shop, Automotive Division
Mahindra & Mahindra
2005.01 - 2005.09
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University college of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vijayanagara Engineering College
General Management Programme -
Indian School of Business