Sainath Krishna
Engineering Manager
Coimbatore
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Engineering Manager with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in multinational settings. Offering a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a global perspective cultivated through successful project deliveries across diverse industries. Known for driving innovation, optimizing processes, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve organizational goals.
Having 17 Years of Experience in the Product Design & Development, Engineering and Project Management Worked as Principal Engineer – Research & Development (Pneumatics).
Knowledge in Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Process Control (Black Belt) and Materials science. Launched more than 104 Major New Products.
Pursuing my PhD in Functionally Graded Materials and Additive Manufacturing Published my First International Journal in Additive Manufacturing and Functionally Graded Material
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Manager – Engineering Team Lead
Circor Flow Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Coimbatore
11.2019
- Leads the New Product Development from Concept to Launch Stage
- Leads the New Product Assembly & Testing with Qualification Plan and Qualifying the Product as per Customer Specifications
- Review of technical calculations, Modelling and Concepts for Various New Product Development activities
- Regulator, Reducing Station and Relief Valve Sizing and Selection Calculations
- Launched More than 25 New Products in Circor in last 4 years
- 15 New Products Launched Exclusively for Indian Navy like Cochin Shipyard, MDL, GRSE and also for ISRO, LPSC
- Support for Managing the New Product Development from Design to Launch
- Completed Project with an Annual Savings of USD 500K and Awarded the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- Training to Team Members in Various Technical Expertise Topics
- Development of Circor Coimbatore first Additive Manufacturing Project in High Pressure Valves
- Support to Application team for Proper Design selection for Various Tender and Production support for Pine Project and other projects
- Leads the Root Cause Analysis activities for all the Product Failures
- Leads the A&D Product Certification for New Products like DNV, TPI, CE, PED, Indian Navy and Ship Approvals
- Identified and Launched various global suppliers during New Product development
- As a part of onsite worked with Global sites in United Kingdom, Germany, Scotland, Switzerland
- Certified Black Belt for Six Sigma process control and completed the course with a project worth $1M
- Certified for High Pressure Testing upto 1000 bar pneumatic products
- Launched Hydrogen Regulator for Automotive Commercial Truck Applications
- Leading the Innovation Team in Circor Coimbatore.
Principal Engineer – Research & Development
Elgi Equipment’s Limited
Coimbatore
01.2011 - 11.2019
- Lead the Team of 5 members for Research & Development in Electric Screw Air Compressors
- Launched more than 100 New Products which includes screw air compressors, Air Oil Separators, oil Filter and Separator Tanks
- Approved ASME Design Engineer recognized by ASTM Membership Program for Design of Pressure Vessels in Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel
- Won the Best Performer Award in R&D for 3 Continuous Years
- Won the Best Innovation Award for Stainless Steel Mesh Mechanical Separator Design using Aerofoil Structure in Elgi Technology Day
- Lead the Deming Award Team for Design in the year 2018 and Implemented the Best Daily Work Management Principles for Design and Development of New Products.
Engineer (Design Engineering)
Janatics India Private Limited
Coimbatore
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Creating Design3D Models of Directional Control Valves, High Sensor Valves in New Products
- Detailed drawings for Casting, Machining and Assembly as per ASME Y14.5
- General Assembly Drawings with Bill of Material, Detailed drawings for Casting, Machining and Assembly as per ASME Y14.5.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science – Functionally Graded Materials, Additive Manufacturing
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
04.2022 - 12.2025
M.E in Product Design & Development - undefined
Anna University, Chennai
08.2011 - 04.2014
B.E., Mechanical Engineering - undefined
VLB Engineering College, Coimbatore
08.2007 - 04.2011
Senior Higher Secondary School - undefined
Kennedy Matriculation School, Sulur
06.2004 - 04.2008
Skills
Leadership
undefinedPersonal Information
- Passport Expiry Date: 02/19/2028
- Date of Birth: 03/18/1987
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Awards
Best Team Award for Product Design and Development,2022 to 2024
Won the Second Place in Thought Leadership Awards
University Gold Metallist in M.E – Product Design and Development
Accomplishments
Launched more than 104 New Products.
Publication of 3 Research Papers in the field of Materials Science and Additive Manufacturing
Gold Medallist in Masters Degree
Got the Best Team Leader award from the Company
Published the International Journal "Comprehensive Study of Additive Manufacturing and the Selection of appropriate method in manufacturing of Functionally Graded Materials (FGM)"
New Product Development: Expert proficiency in New Product Development from Concept Design Stage to Assembly, Testing and Launch
Assembly & Testing: Leads the New Product Assembly & Testing with Qualification Plan and Qualifying the Product as per Customer Specifications.
Expert proficiency in Regulator, Reducing Station and Relief Valve Sizing and Selection Calculations
Skilled in all the Statistical Process Control tools and Root Cause Analysis.
Black Belt Certified in Six Sigma
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Six Sigma Black Belt
12-2023
Best Thought Leader
06-2022
Ph.D. - Materials Science – Functionally Graded Materials, Additive Manufacturing
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
04.2022 - 12.2025
Manager – Engineering Team Lead
Circor Flow Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2019
M.E in Product Design & Development - undefined
Anna University, Chennai
08.2011 - 04.2014
Principal Engineer – Research & Development
Elgi Equipment’s Limited
01.2011 - 11.2019
Engineer (Design Engineering)
Janatics India Private Limited
06.2008 - 12.2010
B.E., Mechanical Engineering - undefined
VLB Engineering College, Coimbatore
08.2007 - 04.2011
Senior Higher Secondary School - undefined
Kennedy Matriculation School, Sulur
06.2004 - 04.2008
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