Thokala Abhiram
Summary
Mechanical design engineer with over 6+ years of experience in equipment design and product development. Expertise in 2D/3D modeling, GD&T, BOM creation, and manufacturing support. Proven track record in managing the complete product lifecycle from concept to execution, particularly in material handling and industrial packaging systems. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver effective engineering solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr.Engineer I
EKA MOBILITY (Pinnacle Industries Pvt LTD)
Pune
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted in design and development of packaging and material handling systems for electric buses.
- Prepared detailed engineering drawings and BOMs using CAD tools.
- Supported manufacturing teams with technical specifications and process improvements.
- Coordinated with vendors for design approvals and technical clarifications.
- Ensured designs met manufacturability, cost, and quality standards.
- Managed engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring work was carried out within set time and budgetary requirements.
- Delivered detailed technical reports and presentations to senior management, providing insights into project progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Designed innovative engineering solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality in alignment with industry standards.
Sr. Engineer
John Deere Technology Centre
Pune
05.2023 - 11.2025
- Designed and developed packaging systems for agriculture, construction, and mining equipment.
- Created 2D/3D layouts and engineering drawings for projects.
- Assisted in reducing logistics costs through design optimisation and material selection.
- Utilised CAD software to create detailed engineering drawings and 3D models for complex mechanical components.
- Managed project timelines and resources efficiently, delivering projects within allocated budgets and deadlines.
- Managed engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring work was carried out within set time and budgetary requirements.
- Delivered detailed technical reports and presentations to senior management, providing insights into project progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Reviewed and approved high-quality design documentation, including sketches, drawings, calculations, reports and specifications.
Design Engineer (Packaging Development)
Mekins Industries Ltd. JV Paul Mueller GmbH
Chennai
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Designing & Development of material handling, in-house & transport pallets for automobile companies.
- Generation of BOM & providing cost estimation of project for quotations.
- Interacting with customers for their requirements for NPD, development of prototypes & conducting trails of prototypes at customer end.
- Generating Techno Commercial Reports.
- Providing indents to purchase department for procurement of raw material for each project.
- Plan & indent the optimum requirement of material, maintain continuous flow up with purchase team to look for various suppliers.
- Creation of detailed production drawing & quality report.
- Coordination with Client team regarding the Development as per their requirement & for Product Validations.
- Designing of welding & drilling jig, fixtures and making programs for CNC punching machine.
- Development, Bulk production & Quality Parameter inspection.
- Issue of Production Drawing, Quality Parameters & Reports for production & quality departments.
- Preparing and executing logistics plan and conduct packing activities/ transport layout ensuring safe handling and packaging of the product.
- Co-ordinating between internal/external agencies for smoother dispatch.
- Developing technical documentation as per industry standard.
- Worked for New product Develop for Beumer Group as there Project like Bucket Elevators (Ultra Tech,Dalimia,JSW,RCCPL),Airport Project of Trichy
- Worked for developing material handling concepts of various automotive components for Komatsu, Caterpillar, Kobelco, Tata Hitachi, Ford Engine Plant, Ford Body Shop, Daimler, Renault-Nissan, Volvo, Apollo, Saint Gobain and other OEM's.
Education
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Avanthi Institute of Engg and Technology
Vishakpatnam, Andhra Pradesh01-2017
Master Certificate - Computer Aided Tool Engineering
Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD)
Hyderabad01-2017
MBA - Supply Chain & logistics
SRM university
Chennai, TNSkills
- Equipment design and development (2D and 3D)
- CAD modeling: Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX,Solid Edge
- GD&T and engineering drawings
- BOM creation and cost estimation
- Design calculations and manufacturability
- Material behavior and failure analysis
- Layout design and material flow (PFEP)
- Vendor coordination and technical datasheets
- ERP/PDM tools (Windchill)
- Power BI (basic analytics)
- Problem solving and strategic thinking
Certification
Master Certificate Course in Tool Engineering, CITD
References
- Armstrong Beumer Group (Quality)
+91 9944013949
- Lokesh Keshaorao Pardhi, Team Lead, Cyient Ltd.,
Lokeshkeshaorao.Pardhi@cyient.com,
+91-9096702529.
- Jayraman, Sr.Engineer
+91 80983 92969
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
- www.linkedin.com/in/abhiramthokala
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Dutch
Upper Intermediate
B2
Accomplishments
- Appreciation for reducing time for creating drawings in Creo using Mapkeys.
- Awarded for Proactiveness, Client Focus in terms of Quality with Project Delivery on Time.
- Appreciation for new production line setup as per process and material flow to reduce run-around time.
Timeline
Sr.Engineer I
EKA MOBILITY (Pinnacle Industries Pvt LTD)
11.2025 - 04.2026
Sr. Engineer
John Deere Technology Centre
05.2023 - 11.2025
Design Engineer (Packaging Development)
Mekins Industries Ltd. JV Paul Mueller GmbH
01.2020 - 05.2023
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Avanthi Institute of Engg and Technology
Master Certificate - Computer Aided Tool Engineering
Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD)
MBA - Supply Chain & logistics
SRM university