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VADIVEL KUMAR. A

VADIVEL KUMAR. A

Methods /Manufacturing Sr.Engineer
Hosur

Summary

Aeronautical Engineer for 13 +years, with exposure to diversified areas like process engineer, production management, shop floor handling and process documentation in aerospace industry

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LEAD ANALYST CAE Projects SPIRIT AEROSPACE SYSTEM

Tech Mahindra

▪ First Article Inspection Review (FAIR) with details parts and assembly as per AS9102 Rev B ▪ Supporting Spirt Aero Systems and ensuring all engineering requirements are fulfilled in Net Inspect ▪ Understanding of Boeing specs BAC and D1-4426 Approval process

▪ Coordinate with team members and projects leads and attending the daily review meeting ▪ For Reviewing process to guidance, the MAA1 documents and checklists.

▪ Responsibility of reviewing files and achieving the targets.

▪ To verify supplier attached documents approved suppliers’ approval’s Nadcap, accreditation process ▪ For query sending mail to customer and getting clarification.

▪ The weekly meeting of lesson learnt customer answered the internal query’s and discussion.

Methods-Sr.Engineer

TECH MAHINDRA LTD
06.2022 - Current
  • On Jig-Assembly Workbook creation with help of CATIA using images and creating workbook stage by stage.
  • Study and analysis the engineering documents.
  • As per engineering document with inputs based on creating workbook.
  • Daily basis on customer call discussing queries and delivery.
  • Preparing BOM along with workbook as per engineering standards.
  • As per process flow /planning breakdown structure on jig/off jig build the operation sequence.
  • Upload the documents respective customer portal.

Sr. Engineer - QAD

PRUDENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS PVT LTD
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • PCB, PANEL'S and LRU'S Manufacturing, Projects Handling -HAL-LUH, LCH, ALH and Indian Air Force.
  • Preparing work instructions, procedure and guidelines for all the process (Painting, Sealant, Electrical test and Functional test).
  • Preparing process flow diagram and control plans as per drawing.
  • To create production /quality control formats.
  • Responsible for AS9100D documentation, implementation and follow-up for all departments.
  • Monitoring KPI'S for all departments.
  • Maintaining QMS documents.
  • Conducting internal auditing, supplier/vendor evaluation.
  • Contact review and Feasibility checking conditions are clause by clause review.
  • Resolving Customer Compliant, CAPA.

Deputy Manager - Methods and Production Engineering

DYNAMATIC OLDLAND AEROSPACE
09.2017 - 06.2020
  • As Methods Engineer, handled process planning, technical review meeting, responsible till completion of FAI Production & 1st batch production along with FAI as per AS9102.
  • Executed Configuration Management, EC Management (ECM) and organizing the documents received from customer to facilitate smooth flow of work.
  • Conducted RCCA Studies, Study of Control charts, AOS, Contract review sheets and customer co-ordination.
  • Periodic Specification reviews and modification of AOS (assembly operation sheet) to add safety parameter led to better operator involvement on the shop floor by limiting the reworks on the product by 15%.
  • Hands on exposure to APQP Elements, PFMEA, Planning Break down Structure (PBS), Creating MBOM's, PFD, Production preparation planning ERP BOM linking to suit PBS with Process & product key characteristics studies and Control plan.
  • Actively involved in determining route cause for assembly defects & conducted training as Preventive action.
  • To coordinate with production team and Continues improvements team to develop the process improvements activity of project.
  • Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
  • Material planning & requesting activity based on customer requirements to co-ordinate with SCM.
  • To support teamwork with internal audit's process control, product and standards.
  • To improve production efficiency by lean manufacturing.
  • To utilize and design the space for new requirements along with machine layout.
  • Focus on the customer point, regarding new orders approaching to customer, to communicate project related queries.
  • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends recommending actions.
  • Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
  • Provide process documentation and operating instructions to display in the shop floor.

Methods Engineer

TECH MAHINDRA LTD
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Projects Handled-Bombardier Aerospace (C series).
  • 7000/8000) Cockpit, Fwd. Fuse and Aft Fuse on Structures & Systems (Electricals) Assembly (Using Visual Work Instructions and 3D Via composer for assembly).
  • Expertise in Modifying and Installation of Electrical Wire Harness on Aircrafts at Final Assembly Line.
  • Expertise in Avionics Standard Practices such as Crimping, Splicing, Soldering and Wire repairing.
  • As Methods Engineer, handled process planning, technical review meeting, responsible for till completion of FAI Production & 1st batch production, FAI Documentations.
  • Study the component of machines to be used, process parameters, tooling requirements quality requirements.
  • Conversant with the Bombardier Aerospace practices and methodology. Creation of VWI (Visual Work Instruction) using the following software tools.
  • 3DVIA - To create VWI of Structural and system assembly with built-up sequence.
  • CATIA V5-R21 - to import and convert to SMG file, Creation of Validation sheet in SA.

Process planning /Methods -Engineer

TANEJA AEROSPACE AND AVIATION LIMITED
03.2013 - 10.2016
  • Projects Undertaken: -Structures Assembly & Detail parts - ADE- RUSTOM-1&2, VSSC (GSLV, PSLV) & IJT Detail parts - HAL- Koraput Engine parts, Nasik, Safire product container, canister, and launcher.
  • Responsible for preparing Monthly & weekly production plan, technical review meetings with project team.
  • Responsible for verify the job cards and process planning sheet compared with the drawings.
  • Daily bases to collect the parts status updated (internal/outsource).
  • Conduct the project review meeting weekly basis and highlight difficulties and get clearance.
  • Part accountability through customer portal.
  • Check machine/man load capacity and planning.
  • Release the route card as per planning schedule.
  • To lead the project team members to assign/allocate work and follow up.
  • Collect project status/information to communicate with the team members.
  • Work following safety manual guidelines at all times. Observe good machine shop practices maintaining the highest level of working environment.
  • Works in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering & other Fabrication Departments to ensure smooth & Continuous workflow.
  • Assists in training of new workers.
  • Read engineering prints and interpret tolerances and fits. Develop optimal machining/fabrication process to make parts per given specifications.
  • Provide adequate training to employees.
  • Supported production team till FAI completion, led customer interactions for technical queries.
  • Conducted regular MRB meeting with CFT and ensuring timely delivery as per PPC committed dates.
  • Participating in innovation and continuous improvement activities using Kaizen, Poka-Yoke.
  • Attend and discuss project management review meeting (PMR).

Production Engineer

FLEETGUARD FILTERS PVT LIMITED
11.2011 - 02.2013
  • Preparing production schedule and activity plan every weekly basis, Manpower management.
  • Improvement activities and develop production team conduct the meeting following FIFO.
  • Achieve the production target and efficiency, Preparation of skill matrix, assigning the operators to line.

Education

B.E. - Aeronautical Engineering

Perumal Manimekalai college of engineering
Hosur, Tamilnadu
01.2008 - 01.2011

High School Diploma -

Thirumathi Elizabeth Polytechnic College
Perambalur, India
05.2001 - 01.2007

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) -

GBHSS Kuliithalai

Skills

ECN (Configuration)

Other Details

W8156782, Tamil, English, Kannada

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/10/86

Strengths And Achievements

  • Expert in aero structural assembly integration process, and flow chart preparation
  • Specialist in sheet metal process like metal cutting, bending & forming manufacturing process
  • Good experience in making manufacturing process of metal forming, heat treatment and finishing of aircraft parts
  • Good in conceptualizing Engineering Drawings and Documents (BOM, ROUTING & FAI)
  • Modifying tool and jig and fixtures to support the tooling department
  • Good knowledge of Aero Engines (SU-30 Engine parts) exposure to metal cutting & other manufacturing process
  • Strong proficiency in sheet metal parts hot forming for ADA engine cover assembly in front of CRI demonstration
  • Strong fundamentals in GD&T and Surface finishing, tolerance, basics of engineering design and 8D analysis
  • Cutting tool selection with different materials to routing in aircraft assembly

Timeline

Methods-Sr.Engineer

TECH MAHINDRA LTD
06.2022 - Current

Sr. Engineer - QAD

PRUDENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS PVT LTD
03.2021 - 06.2022

Deputy Manager - Methods and Production Engineering

DYNAMATIC OLDLAND AEROSPACE
09.2017 - 06.2020

Methods Engineer

TECH MAHINDRA LTD
11.2016 - 06.2017

Process planning /Methods -Engineer

TANEJA AEROSPACE AND AVIATION LIMITED
03.2013 - 10.2016

Production Engineer

FLEETGUARD FILTERS PVT LIMITED
11.2011 - 02.2013

B.E. - Aeronautical Engineering

Perumal Manimekalai college of engineering
01.2008 - 01.2011

High School Diploma -

Thirumathi Elizabeth Polytechnic College
05.2001 - 01.2007

LEAD ANALYST CAE Projects SPIRIT AEROSPACE SYSTEM

Tech Mahindra

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) -

GBHSS Kuliithalai
VADIVEL KUMAR. AMethods /Manufacturing Sr.Engineer