Sarathkumar S
Nanmangalam
Summary
Dynamic Costing Manager with over 5 years of experience in cost estimation and financial analysis within the manufacturing of Defense and Aerospace sectors. Proven ability to develop and implement cost control measures that enhance profitability. Strong leader with a track record of managing cross-functional teams and driving project success through strategic budgeting and planning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fldec defence space and security pvt ltd.
Chennai
02.2021 - Current
- Developed comprehensive cost estimates for new aerospace projects, leading to a 20% reduction in overall project costs.
- Collaborated with engineering and procurement teams to optimize material sourcing and improve supplier negotiations.
- Prepared and reviewed engineering drawings and 3D models for the manufacturing process.
- Product Development Team Feasibility, Technical Review of Manufacturing Capability.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings to accurately assess client requirements and align on project costs.
- Implementation of FMEA and Checking aids to control errors in complex assembly and fitment.
- Strong knowledge on GD&T for precision-machined aerospace components.
- Bright exposure and strong practice on Fabrication of sheet metal parts, Forging, Casting, VMC/CNC manufacturing methods
- Feasibility review of manufacturing and application with the help of FMEA
- Product cost estimation for development of new parts with various research including In- depth analysis of market factors (SPA, D2C, Negotiations to meet budget)
- Approach of cost estimation using PLM & PPEC
- Understanding and inclusion of product cost structure, which are: direct cost, indirect cost, transport cost, development cost, and overhead.
- Continuous process improvement in the area of development and production
- Tool, fixture and gauges, design and manufacturing for Forging, Casting, Press tools and VMC machining
- Sourced materials ranging from Titanium, Nickel alloys, Deldrin, Tool steels, Aluminum, Copper & Bronze materials worldwide from countries like UK, USA & china for Aerospace & defense
- Knowledge of Material rate fluctuations
- Analyzed mechanical and chemical properties of a wide variety of material grades to confirm if they meet functional requirements.
- Prepare Precise VMC & CNC machining costs for Automotive & Aerospace components for both Prototypes & production Phases
- Engaging & Interactions with stake holders like Clients, vendors, Cross Functional Team building long term partnership
- End To end Project handling from Raw material sourcing to successful application at client's end
- Successfully Converted orders to the organization of impressive value of 40 crores in a span of 1.5 years
- Worked on Project costing for BHEL, BARC, ARDE, ADRDE, NPOL, HAL, CVRDE, HVF, HEMRL, IAF, Indian railways,Central Procurement Labs, and various private sectors like MRF, TITAN, RANE, etc.
- Visited various DRDO labs for Techno Commercial Meetings
New Product development Engineering (TRAINEE)
Fldec defence space and security pvt ltd.
Chennai
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Designed and developed DEFENCE&AEROSPACE parts and precision machined parts
- Developed timelines, organized prototype samples & set priorities
- Performed pilot testing to determine the validity of the design through the manufacturing process
- Ensure timely preparation of supporting documentation such as PPAP (Production part approval process), generate part lists, BOMʼs & provide production cost estimates
- Framed the machining Process for the Development Parts
- GD&T and FMEA Analysis
- Lead and arranged client meeting for Development review meeting
- Vendor development- Identify and audit valuable vendors based on Quality and cost effectiveness.(Cold forging, Plating, Heat treatment, Machining, Welding etc.)
- Successfully completed 12 projects in a year
- PROJECTS CONVERTED & WORKED:
- Harness for Pilot Parachute SU-30 (Forging & Machining) - ADRDE
- Heat exchanger components of SU-30
- Involved in Development of Main landing gear & Nose landing gear - CVRDE
- Design & Development of Die Block for Nuclear Fuel Complex
- Buoy Mast Assembly - NIOT
- Launcher module for APS -ARDE
- Sonar array structure -NPOL
- Flank array - NPOL
- Rudram Warhead assembly - ARDE
- Involved in Development of Main landing gear & Nose landing gear - CVRDE
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Chennai05.2020
Skills
- Cross-functional team management
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Budget Control
- Negotiation
- Time Management
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Chennai
- Date of Birth: 03/05/99
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Software Proficiency
- solidworks
- Auto CAD
- MS office
Timeline
Fldec defence space and security pvt ltd.
02.2021 - Current
New Product development Engineering (TRAINEE)
Fldec defence space and security pvt ltd.
09.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
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