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SENTHIL KUMAR

Senior Design Engineer
Chennai,India

Summary

Collaborative Design Engineer with 4 plus years of experience with ability to translate design requirements into actionable plans. Motivated to learn, grow and excel with an eagerness to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

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3
Languages
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4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Design Engineer

Vortex Engineering Pvt. Ltd
CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu
07.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for initiating and driving the cost reduction projects in the organization. Succeeded in achieving a cost reduction of 10% in product BOM cost in 2019 and 2020.
  • Conceptualized, designed and supported new product line(Quadra Pro) from alpha to volume manufacturing phase.
  • Designed and implemented new lid open/close mechanism for ATM cash rejection module.
  • Designed parts using injection molding techniques and assisted with design of moulds.
  • Designed and developed electro mechanical parts and assemblies.
  • Developed test methodology to check product features and devised test plans for modules.
  • Coordinated technical requirements, scheduling and solution development for engineering design and field issues.
  • Processed field and performance assessment data of ATMs using Power Bi.
  • Outlined design requirements, BOMs, functional specifications and reports to document development processes.
  • Participate and support in DFMEA and design reviews.

Design Engineer

Vortex Engineering Pvt. Ltd
CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Headed up to propel new product line(Desktop ATM) through the sustenance phase, monitoring field performance and devising engineering solutions for issues raised from customers.
  • Created CAD drawings using CREO tool as per ASME Y14.5 for ATM modules using Creo tool to convey manufacturing and production configurations.
  • Built functional prototypes of products, components and mechanisms using various fabrication methods, including machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
  • Performed tolerance stack up analysis for CAD assemblies for success in high-volume product manufacturing.
  • Outlined design requirements, BOMs, functional specifications and reports to document development processes.
  • Worked closely with Quality team to execute and improve test coverage, devising improved test cases and test fixtures.

INTERNSHIP

Vortex Engineering Private Limited
02.2015 - 04.2015
  • Involved in the testing of ATM prototypes.
  • Conceived & conceptualized a technique to test the wear rate of components.

Intern

Cyient Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Trained to draft a stowage compartment of Airbus A380 model.
  • Trained & practiced Sheet metal design applications in aerospace engineering using Catia V5 tool..

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University - Tagore Engineering College
06.2011 - 06.2015

Skills

    Pro-E/Creo

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Software

Volunteered in the National Service Scheme (NSS) - Participated in the seven day special camping programme on the theme ‘Healthy Youth for Healthy India' held at Kumizhi village in 2015

Academic Projects

Design and Fabrication of Leveraged Wheel Chair|April,2015

  • As part of our final year project, designed and fabricated an alternative to the modern push-rim propelled wheelchairs
  • Developed a centralized lever propulsion system that actuates a double-chain drive mechanism transferring power to the wheels.

Timeline

Senior Design Engineer

Vortex Engineering Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - Current

Design Engineer

Vortex Engineering Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - 05.2019

INTERNSHIP

Vortex Engineering Private Limited
02.2015 - 04.2015

Intern

Cyient Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2014

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University - Tagore Engineering College
06.2011 - 06.2015
SENTHIL KUMARSenior Design Engineer