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RUFUS PUSHPARAJ

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in Product Design with 15 years in IT and manufacturing firms. Offers versatile expertise across Oil & Gas, Medical, Automotive, and Industrial sectors. Demonstrated leadership in project and technical management, with a proven track record of effectively coordinating and delivering projects from both onsite and offshore locations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical Engineer

AWAK Technologies Ltd
Bangalore
04.2023 - Current
  • Executed mechanical engineering tasks to develop new products for AWAK (OEM) from concepts through to production Compiled weekly Project Status Reports (PSR) Oversaw technical deliverables and ensured timely completion
  • Served as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries from vendors Collaborated with a cross-functional team comprising Electronics, Systems, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Marketing to address all facets of a design Ensured thorough capture of all mechanical design requirements, including the selection of components, modules for UV disinfection devices, connectology, and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Device (APD) Ensured comprehensive documentation of all technical drawings, specifications, technical reports, test reports, etc
  • Participated in technical reviews while providing supervision to a team of engineers
  • Contributed to the design development of medical product devices, focusing on aspects such as quality enhancement, cost reduction, performance optimization, manufacturability improvement, and reliability enhancement
  • Took part in FMEA, DFMA, brainstorming, decision-making, and problem-solving
  • Initiatives linked with products, modules, and components
  • Engaged in the preparation and review of system documentation, addressing system specifications, regression analysis, risk analysis, regulatory submissions, and other relevant areas
  • Demonstrated practical expertise in testing, verification, and validation of products to ensure adherence to required standards and specifications
  • Developed fixtures for testing, inspection, and verification purposes Participated in the selection of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical
  • Components, involving a variety of items such as damper hinges, springs, motors, actuators, drives, and PCB layout design
  • Operated within medical regulatory frameworks, including compliance with FDA, ISO, and IEC standards.

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies Ltd
Bangalore
07.2015 - 04.2023
  • Designed and developed flow and control products for GE Oil & Gas, USA, with a focus on Control Valves, Actuators, and measuring instruments such as flow meters, micro correctors, Sparrow meters, MC2-L-MA, fixtures, and gauges Following this, led a distinct project dedicated to enhancing products and spearheading New Product Development (NPD) for THULE Automotive, Sweden, specifically in the automotive accessories design realm, encompassing Race Way, Easy Fold XT 2, Roof Racks, and Bike Racks Created parametric 3D models utilizing both CREO and SolidWorks for product development involving plastics, sheet metal, machining, and castings, and generated fundamental drawings adhering to standards
  • Designed drawing templates to meet customer GE Oil & Gas, USA, requirements in accordance with ASME standards
  • Managed a team of engineers responsible for all aspects of product development and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) activities, including CAD engineering and full engineering deliverables, while ensuring adherence to time, cost, and quality parameters
  • Improved designs for functionality, manufacturability, and cost optimization of existing product lines of Oil and Gas products as upgrades to meet customer requirements
  • Engaged in New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Engineering activities, including ECN/ECR tasks
  • Demonstrated expertise in resource planning, assignment, monitoring, and controlling of project plan tasks
  • Facilitated design reviews, project kick-off meetings, and senior management review sessions
  • Managed project documentation related to quality control, DPA, PQA, QMS, CC, Factory Acceptance Test, Transport and Handling Procedure.

Design Engineer

HEXA Techno Craft Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
12.2013 - 06.2015
  • Contributed to the Research and Development of Xerox products by generating testing reports, implementing ECN changes, engaging in PLM activities, and upgrading designs using CAD software
  • Developed concept designs to meet product objectives, focusing on mechanisms, functionality, harness routing, ergonomics, the selection of aesthetics and textures Generated innovative solutions to address customer issues with components (plastics and sheet metal) of Xerox printer products, validating concepts, documenting findings, and presenting them to customers for approval
  • Conducted root cause analysis, Pugh analysis, product testing, and prototype development.

Design Engineer

RLR Engineering Enterprises
Kolar
10.2009 - 11.2013
  • New Product Design in Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Locomotive, and SPM, focusing on products such as seating, casting enclosures, BIW, inspection gauge fixtures, and measuring gauges
  • Undertook projects including bus seating layout, spot welding fixture design, BIW layout planning for inspection, assembly setting fixtures for BIW, and coordinating with clients for design finalization
  • Conducted design and detailing for rapid prototyping, reviewed prototype designs, coordinated with vendors for prototype manufacturing, and developed and maintained design documentation
  • Designed fixtures for modules to facilitate testing activities
  • Coordinated with the manufacturing team at the plant for assembly activities Implemented new products in collaboration with the production engineering function.

Education

M.S [Eng] - PRODUCT DESIGN

Coventry University
01.2014

Diploma - TOOL & DIE MAKING GTTC

01.2009

Skills

  • Design & Manufacturing processes
  • Plastics
  • Sheet Metal
  • Casting
  • Machining
  • Design Tools
  • SolidWorks
  • CREO
  • UG (NX)
  • PLM Windchill
  • Smarteam
  • Teamcenter
  • Concept Design
  • ECN/ ECR Changes
  • New Product Development
  • Reverse Engineering
  • GD&T
  • Guidelines
  • ASME Y145
  • ISO
  • Tolerance stack-up analyses
  • Testing
  • Verification Plan
  • Validation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Prototype Making
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Vendor Management
  • MS office
  • Project documentation
  • Design presentations
  • Team management
  • Task scheduling
  • Problem-solving
  • Project execution
  • SLAs
  • Project metrics
  • Quality process
  • QMS
  • DPA
  • PQA
  • CC
  • Agile Methodology
  • JIRA
  • SAP
  • Communication skills
  • Training
  • Mentoring

Visa

USA, B1

Onsiteexperience

Worked in Sweden for couple of months

Personal Information

Passport Number: M1667484

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Engineer

AWAK Technologies Ltd
04.2023 - Current

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies Ltd
07.2015 - 04.2023

Design Engineer

HEXA Techno Craft Pvt Ltd
12.2013 - 06.2015

Design Engineer

RLR Engineering Enterprises
10.2009 - 11.2013

M.S [Eng] - PRODUCT DESIGN

Coventry University

Diploma - TOOL & DIE MAKING GTTC

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