Venkatesh Manavaddar
Belagavi
Summary
Totaling 13+ years of experience. 7+ years in Technical Writing and Illustration within the Oil and Gas industry. 6 years in 3D Design, Drafting, Product Maintenance Engineering, and Product Design and Development in the OFF-Highway Vehicle sector.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer
QuEST Global Pvt. Ltd.
Belgavi
08.2024 - Current
- Creating work procedures and illustration of Drilling tools for technician to perform assembly, disassembly, inspection-repair & testing procedures in electronic procedure platform PRIDE.
- Obtaining the Inputs from various SMEs to create the work Procedure or updating the feedbacks in the work Procedure.
- Understanding the inputs received, by interacting with the relevant personnel (SME’s) and making notes of the details to ease the work.
- Addressing the technical queries to the clients to have clear understanding of queries raised to create the procedures and updating them.
- Documenting the requirements in a simple and logical manner in the work procedures.
- Refer Drawings to know the assemblies better and have the details required for the updates.
- Making use of PDM/PLM to track the historical change information of procedures.
- Attend technical meetings within the SME’s and discussing the timeline of deliverables to be made.
- Attending the Review Meetings with the customer to know the process flow and the work.
- Maintaining the track of the work inputs and deliverables which will be presented at customer review meetings.
- Basic knowledge of MOCs and Hazard and Operability (HAZOPs) to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks arising from process deviations and facility modifications.
Technical Writer
Zielke GmbH & Co. KG (Former BÖHNE & WARNS)
Bremen
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with the Engineering Team to document system functionality and technical specifications.
- Proficient in interacting with subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand inputs and streamline work processes.
- Skilled at referencing drawings for assembly details and attending technical meetings to discuss project timelines.
- Utilizes PDM/PLM systems to track procedural changes and maintains work input records for customer review meetings.
- In the Oil and Gas domain, served as a technical writer by collecting data from cross-functional teams and leading the publication of procedures.
- Managed requirements conversion to digital platforms, version control, and procedure release.
- Coordinated with global technicians and engineers to optimize procedure efficiency.
- Oversaw task assignments to offshore teams and successfully delivered 8 critical tools to production.
- Established standard document formats for technical and operational SOPs alignment.
Senior Engineer
QuEST Global Pvt. Ltd.
Belgavi
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Experienced in creating comprehensive Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Maintenance Check Sheets, and Information Check Sheets for specialized tools in Well-Testing and Subsea Safety equipment.
- Proficient in studying tools, extracting information from Engineering Drawings, Electrical Drawings, and Bills of Materials to craft assembly and maintenance manuals.
- Skilled in developing Build Sheets and Product Catalogues for subassemblies and top assemblies.
- Capable of writing maintenance and test procedures, preparing 2D graphical work instructions, and enhancing document visuals using Solidworks, eDrawing, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Conducts thorough proofreading and peer reviews to ensure alignment with customer standards. Manages document upload to CMS/DMS and maintains meticulous records.
- Collaborates closely with customers to create animations for assembly, disassembly, inspection, maintenance, and testing processes.
- Proficient in integrating animations and authoring files using eManual Author software.
- Specializes in transforming existing manuals into standardized task-based work instructions for maintenance procedures.
- Skilled at revising eManuals to reflect design, assembly, and procedural changes. Additionally, recognized with awards for exceptional contributions in creating interactive work instructions, maintenance records, spare parts manuals with 3D illustrations, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Engineer
QuEST Global Pvt. Ltd.
Belgavi
11.2011 - 07.2017
- Proficient in force calculations for lifting mechanisms, decision-making on hinge points, and selection of electric actuators for specific requirements.
- Skilled in safety measures discussion and implementation, including anti-slip clutch mechanisms.
- Experienced in 3D modeling of hinge plates, bushes, and assembly components.
- Capable of creating manufacturing drawings, engineering orders, and concept designs for mounting brackets, utilizing methods like Pugh's matrix.
- Proficient in bolt size and grade selection calculations for secure mounting.
- Skilled in selecting door latches, hinges, and determining the number of hinges required.
- Proficient in 3D modeling, assembly creation, and adherence to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Experienced in modeling casting products, applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME standards.
- Monitored project execution, conducted technical and status reviews, and ensured on-time quality delivery. Managed engineering deliverables encompassing product design, drawings, and specifications.
- Recipient of the 'On the Fly' award and '100% Customer Satisfaction' awards for outstanding contributions.
- Acknowledged for proactive, flexible, and prompt communication with designers, leading to customer appreciation.
Education
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belgavi, Karnataka, India01.2010
Skills
- PRIDE XML Author
- Oxygen XML - BASIC
- MS Office
- Vismockup
- SAP 3D Visual Enterprise
- Adobe Illustrator
- Solid Works
- Pro/ENGINEER - Creo
Awards
- NOV 2024 and July 2025, Recipient of the 'On the Fly' award and '100% Customer Satisfaction' awards for outstanding contributions.
- 2011-11-01, Recipient of the 'On the Fly' award and '100% Customer Satisfaction' awards for outstanding contributions.
- Acknowledged for proactive, flexible, and prompt communication with designers, leading to customer appreciation.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
@VenkyManavaddar
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Intermediate
B1
Kannada
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Hobbies and interests
- Playing Cricket and Volley ball
- Watching movies
- Reading story
Timeline
Lead Engineer
QuEST Global Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Technical Writer
Zielke GmbH & Co. KG (Former BÖHNE & WARNS)
08.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Engineer
QuEST Global Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 08.2022
Engineer
QuEST Global Pvt. Ltd.
11.2011 - 07.2017
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
Visvesvaraya Technological University