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Thangarasu M

Dharmapuri

Summary

Results-driven Technical Professional with 15 years of extensive experience in Tool Design, New Product Development (NPD), Product Design, Tooling Development, Plastic Molding, Manufacturing Engineering, and Project Management within consumer durable and appliance industries. Strong expertise in managing complete product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization, including industrial design coordination, CAD development, tooling feasibility, Mold trials, vendor development, production readiness, and quality improvement.

Experienced in leading cross-functional teams for product innovation, tooling execution, cost optimization, and manufacturing excellence. Proven capability in handling complex projects with strict timelines using PDM, PMS, and Bullseye project tracking systems to ensure on-time delivery and successful product launches.

Strong technical background in sheet metal parts, die-casting, molding processes, tooling validation, DFM, DFA, and production troubleshooting. Skilled in coordinating with suppliers, tool makers, R&D, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams for seamless execution.

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years of professional experience

Work History

Executive - Tool Design & Last 2year working in NPD.

TTK Prestige Limited
01.2016 - Current
  • Supported new product development activities for cooker and cookware products.
  • Coordinated with design, tooling, production, and quality teams for product development.
  • Prepared product drawings, BOM, and technical documents.
  • Assisted in prototype development and testing activities.
  • Worked on pressure cooker components, cookware handles, lids, and accessories.
  • Conducted product validation and trial monitoring.
  • Coordinated with vendors for sample development and modifications.
  • Monitoring product development milestones using PDM, PMS, and Bullseye systems for on-time execution.
  • Supporting manufacturing teams in pilot production, process optimization, and line setup activities.
  • Supported product improvement and cost optimization projects.
  • Maintained product development timelines and reports.
  • Designed cooker and cookware components as per customer requirements.
  • Prepared 2D drawings and 3D models.
  • Coordinated with vendors for sample development and production.
  • Followed up with suppliers for material delivery and production status.
  • Conducted quality inspections, and handled corrective actions.
  • Worked with production and purchase teams for smooth execution.
  • Reduced development time through effective vendor management.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully supported the launch of new cookware and cooker models.
  • Improved prototype approval process, and reduced development time.
  • Assisted in the implementation of product quality improvements.
  • Successfully developed new cooker and cookware model tools.
  • Improved vendor delivery performance.
  • Reduced product defects during production.

Engineer- Product Development (R&D)

TTK Prestige Limited
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Designed cooker and cookware product models using CAD software.
  • Developed 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
  • Worked on the pressure cooker body, lid, handle, knob, and locking system designs.
  • Prepared BOM and product documentation.
  • Ensured that product design meets manufacturing and quality standards.

Key Achievements.

  • Successfully designed and developed new cookware and cooker models.
  • Reduced product development time through efficient CAD modeling.
  • Improved product appearance and functionality through design modifications.

Designer - 2D drafting (in CL)

Sundaram Fastener, Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Prepared 2D drawings for press tools and sheet metal components.
  • Maintained engineering documentation and BOM records.

Designer - 2D drafting

IMG Enterprises
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Prepared 2D drawings for press tools and sheet metal components.
  • Developed strip layouts for progressive and compound tools.
  • Created tool assembly and component-detailing drawings.
  • Coordinated with the tool room and production teams during manufacturing.
  • Modified drawings based on production and quality feedback.
  • Maintained engineering documentation and BOM records.
  • Supported tool trials and drawing corrections.

Key Achievements

  • Improved drawing accuracy and reduced tool manufacturing errors.
  • Successfully completed tooling drawings within project timelines.
  • Supported production improvement through updated tool detailing.

Education

Post Diploma - Tool Design (PDTD)

Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF)
Vellore
01-2008

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (Tool & Die Making)

Er. Perumal Manimekalai polytechnic college
Hosur
01-2007

10th - undefined

Government higher secondary school
Panjappalli
01-2004

Skills

New Product Development (NPD)

Tooling Design & Development

Product Design & Development

Injection Molding & Mold Flow Understanding

Tool Trial & Validation

Vendor Development

Cost Optimization

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Workflow planning

Timeline

Executive - Tool Design & Last 2year working in NPD.

TTK Prestige Limited
01.2016 - Current

Engineer- Product Development (R&D)

TTK Prestige Limited
01.2012 - 01.2013

Designer - 2D drafting (in CL)

Sundaram Fastener, Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2012

Designer - 2D drafting

IMG Enterprises
01.2009 - 01.2011

10th - undefined

Government higher secondary school

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (Tool & Die Making)

Er. Perumal Manimekalai polytechnic college

Post Diploma - Tool Design (PDTD)

Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF)
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