Sarathkumar S

• Analyzed project requirements and prepared accurate cost estimates for fabrication and engineering projects.
• Developed cost-effective solutions by evaluating raw material costs, labor expenses, and production processes.
• Worked closely with suppliers to stay updated on market trends and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize fabrication processes and ensure cost efficiency.
• Reviewed and interpreted engineering drawings (2D & 3D) for precise estimation and budgeting.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards such as ASME in fabrication and manufacturing.
• Initiated the development of the aerospace and defense sector within the company, focusing on expanding capabilities and market presence.

• 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 Tender documents for quoting in e-tenders portals like GEM, IREPS, E PROCUREMENT, etc.
• 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 the Fabrication of sheet metal parts, Forging, Casting, VMC/CNC manufacturing methods.
• 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 and 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, Delrin, Tool steels, Aluminum, Copper, and Bronze materials worldwide from countries like the UK, USA, and China for Aerospace and 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 and interactions with stakeholders like clients, vendors, and 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.

• 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