Uthaya Kumar
Mechanical Engineer
Chennai,TN
Summary
Strategic Mechanical Engineer bringing 14 years of product design project expertise. Proficient in hardware and software design, operation, system integration and installation. Well-versed in explaining complex design concepts to stakeholders across all levels. Adaptable and quick-learning with proficiency in Creo, Ug-Nx, Catia, Solid works & etc., Resourceful and innovative with aptitude for solving challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Engineer
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2017 - Current
- Experience of handling complete New Product development -Engineering change request, Benchmarking – resource planning - Collaborating with product planning team-prototype development – Process documentation- release to production team.
- Responsible for ensuring design is feasible for manufacturing, assembly and as well as end user by physical development of level-1 proto, field testing and resolving build issues.
- Developing Design verification plan by understanding Boundary condition and collaborating with Multi Body Dynamics Team to generate Load cases.
- Design & development of loader sub-frames.
- Chassis design for Compact tractors.
- Responsible for Preparation of Proto build Request, Product Test Request & Engineering Analysis Request.
- Interacting with other functional department.(Hydraulic/Transmission/Electrical/Styling Team).
- Works very closely with manufacturer's team and involved in problem-solving projects, during manufacturing stage & assembly line.
- Ensure that prototype samples meet appearance and functional performance standards and ensure completion of appropriate product validation & testing.
- Base line calculation for Loader reaction details.
Senior Design Engineer
CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT LTD
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Design and development of structural parts, light fabrication for M323F machines.
- Creating manufacturing drawings as per ASME Y14.5 Standards.
- Development of control valve mounting bracket, Frames, Handrails for Rail-road machines under TIER-IV Program.
- Performed key person for vehicle level Integration of M323F (NPD) RAILROAD machines.
- Understanding hydraulic routing and updating CAD accordingly.
- Creating and releasing top level status notices to match machine price list.
- Holding responsibility of Maintaining machine BOM and JT model Correctness of M323F machines.
- Company and formulating them to respective Caterpillar drawings.
Production Designer
HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Meet design deadlines within established design process ad Conducted design reviews
- Developing and Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Design Engineer
CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT LTD
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12.2010 - 08.2013
- Creating manufacturing drawings as per ASME Y14.5 Standards, in accordance with instructions provided by Product Engineer.
- Responsible for writing technical support documentation for engineering processes and manufacturing.
- Exposure to sheet metal component with hands on detail design design concept models and drawings.
- Performed excellent track record in drafting technical documentation for Structures and sheet metal components and finished products.
Education
M.S - Manufacturing Management
Birla Institute Of Technology & Science
Pilani 04.2012 - 04.2014
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai 04.2003 - 04.2007
Skills
Product design & Development
Unigraphics NX11/ Creo 40/Catia
Chassis Design/Structural Design
Vehicle Integration / DFMA
GD&T Analysis
Front End Loader & Backhoe Installation
Independently drive Cross functional activities
Engineering Change Management
DFA/DFS
Accomplishments
- Implemented automated lesson learning portal, with the incident raised during Build & Field validation.
Timeline
Senior Engineer
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA
03.2017 - Current
Senior Design Engineer
CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT LTD
02.2015 - 02.2017
Production Designer
HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING
09.2013 - 02.2015
M.S - Manufacturing Management
Birla Institute Of Technology & Science
04.2012 - 04.2014
Design Engineer
CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT LTD
12.2010 - 08.2013
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
04.2003 - 04.2007
Significant Projects:
- Rotatable front fender for NOVO 605 Tractor
- Front end loader structure for compact tractors
- MH3037 Structures.
- UNAC to Caterpillar M323F Railroad Integration.
Global Experience
- Traveled to M/s Quicke facility in Umeå, Sweden on July -2022 for an assignment for coordinating the Compact & Small Utility loaders NPD projects. This helped me to get good hands-on experience on Loader & Backhoe attachments.
Significant Projects:
- Rotatable front fender for NOVO 605 Tractor.
- Front end loader structure for compact tractors.
- Compact & Sub-Compact Chassis Design.
- Caterpillar M323F Railroad Integration.
Global Experience
- Traveled to M/s Quicke facility in Umeå, Sweden on July -2022 for an assignment for coordinating the Compact & Small Utility loaders NPD projects. This helped me to get good hands-on experience on Loader & Backhoe attachments.