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SATHISH HARIBABU

SATHISH HARIBABU

Chennai

Summary

Strategic Head of Engineering and Senior Design Engineer experienced in directing cross-functional teams to execute complex paper-to-product lifecycles for advanced UAV structures and high-efficiency industrial products. Developed innovative systems for evaporative water-recapture and high-performance spray technologies, leveraging rigorous CFD analysis and structural optimization. Focused on streamlining production planning and delivering mission-critical engineering solutions that reduce manufacturing costs and drive value for industrial and defense clients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Design Engineer

HILD Defence and Aerospace Private Limited
Chennai
03.2025 - Current
  • UAV Design: Led structural design for rotorcraft, fixed-wing, and VTOL drone platforms, ensuring design integrity and performance.
  • Manufacturing: Managed "paper to product" transition through mold design, composite layup, and fabrication oversight to achieve project milestones.
  • Leadership: Directed design, fabrication, and composite teams to ensure project execution met timelines and quality standards.

Head of Engineering

Earthfokus Earthwise private limited
Chennai
12.2019 - 02.2025
  • Led end-to-end development of water-saving products, resulting in patented solutions that address industry water conservation challenges.
  • Directed production planning and manufacturer selection, ensuring delivery of cost-effective, high-quality products.
  • Redesigned components, improving product performance while optimizing manufacturing costs.
  • Innovation: Patented a revolutionary technology for recapturing evaporative water from cooling towers.

Senior Design Engineer

Earthfokus Earthwise Private Limited
Chennai
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Analysis: Conducted complex CFD analyses to optimize designs of atomizing nozzles and aerators, improving flow efficiency.
  • Prototyping: Utilized 3D printing and testing to validate performance and durability of prototypes, enhancing product reliability.
  • Product Development: Led full lifecycle management of seven water-saving fixtures, ensuring effective design and user satisfaction.

Project Engineer

Kumaraguru Centre for Industrial Research and Innovation
Coimbatore
04.2018 - 10.2019
  • Advanced CFD: Conducted performance and thermal simulations to support design optimization for DRDL, ADE Bangalore, and Pricol Limited.
  • UAV Research: Predicted ice accretion over UAV wings to enhance safety and reliability using specialized CFD simulations at ADE

Cost Analyst

European firm
Chennai
05.2017 - 04.2018

Evaluated cost variables for aerospace components, collaborating with European sectors to enhance cost analysis precision

Education

M.E - Aerospace Technology

Madras Institute of Technology
Chennai
04-2018

B.E. - Aeronautical Engineering

Madha Engineering College
Chennai
04-2014

Skills

  • product development
  • CFD analysis
  • R&D
  • Design optimization
  • Prototype testing
  • mold design
  • UAV design
  • composite layup
  • production planning
  • Cost reduction
  • Project management
  • team leadership

Accomplishments

Patent Granted: An Adaptable Evaporated Water Recovery System For Cooling Towers (Patent No: 521959, Granted: 07/03/2024). Developed a revolutionary industrial solution for recapturing Cooling tower's Evaporated water to enhance sustainability.

Languages

  • Tamil
  • Telugu (speak)
  • English
  • Tamil
  • Telugu (speak)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/31/92
  • Marital Status: Single

Additional Information

Self-motivated, Quick learner, Team player, Able to work in dynamic environment

Software Knowledge

Creo, CATIA, Solidworks, CFD flotran, Ansys CFX, Fluent, Star CCM+, Hyper mesh, ICEM CFD

Timeline

Senior Design Engineer

HILD Defence and Aerospace Private Limited
03.2025 - Current

Senior Design Engineer

Earthfokus Earthwise Private Limited
01.2020 - 10.2021

Head of Engineering

Earthfokus Earthwise private limited
12.2019 - 02.2025

Project Engineer

Kumaraguru Centre for Industrial Research and Innovation
04.2018 - 10.2019

Cost Analyst

European firm
05.2017 - 04.2018

M.E - Aerospace Technology

Madras Institute of Technology

B.E. - Aeronautical Engineering

Madha Engineering College
SATHISH HARIBABU