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Work History
Education
Skills
R And D Developed Products
Software
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Thirumalai Kumar

Project & Product Development Design Engineer
Chennai

Summary

  • Professional Design Engineer with over 11 years of experience in Engineering design , Project management and team leadership.
  • Proven expertise in managing cross functional teams , driving process improvements and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Skilled in Autocad, Revit MEP, Solid works, Inventors and fire fighting international test standards.
  • Experienced with product design and development process,Proven ability to innovate and implement effective design solutions that meet business objectives.
  • Successfully Designed, developed and execute the new product of Fire rated EI120 sliding and stacking shutter, Non fire rated Sectional stacking shutter , lateral shutter, Roller grille shutter various model.
  • Lead the design and execution of 250+ projects of fire rated and non fire rated product of sliding and stacking shutter , Roller shutter, lateral shutter, fire curtain , smoke curtain and over head sectional door.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Project Design Engineer

Ferco Shutters & Seating Systems Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - Current
  • Conducted regular design reviews to ensure adherence to industry standards and client specifications.
  • Evaluated prototype performance using rigorous testing methods, enabling early detection of issues requiring further refinement.
  • Increased project success rates through thorough analysis and identification of potential design flaws.
  • Continuously updated technical knowledge by attending industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices in design methodology and problem-solving techniques.
  • Improved overall project management by creating detailed schedules and setting realistic milestones for design completion.
  • Developed cost-effective design solutions to meet client requirements while maintaining budget constraints.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by coordinating efforts with various departments, such as manufacturing and quality control.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Delivered high-quality designs within tight deadlines, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.

Senior Design Engineer

Ferco Shutters and Seating Systems M.E Manufacture LLC
06.2017 - 07.2021
  • Developed innovative design solutions for challenging engineering problems, resulting in improved product performance.
  • Preparation of timing plan &planning the new product tool design against APQP/Control plan.
  • Design of new product tools,fixture&gauges against timing plan.
  • 2D&3D manufacturing drawing preparationfor all parts with giving importance GD&T&cost.
  • Interaction with supplier for development/manufacturing of tools,fixtures&gauges as per production unit requirement.
  • Conducted thorough design reviews to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions early in the development process.
  • Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.


R&D DEVELOPED PRODUCTS


  • E120 stacking door developed and tested in accordance with EN1634-1.
  • Aluminium roller shutter developed and tested for water leakeage and wind load in accordance with ASTM
  • El120 roller shutter developed and tested in accordance with EN1634-1
  • Improvement of fire rated shutters testedin accordance with BS EN1634-1.
  • Lateral shutter and polycarbonate shutters developed and produced
  • Roller grille shutter developed and produced
  • Non fire rated stacking door developed and tested for water leakeage,air tightness and wind load in accordance with ASTM


Trainee

TVS Brakes India Ltd
04.2014 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Manufactures of automobile brakes
  • Manufactures of automobile brakes

Junior Tool Designer

TVS Brakes India
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Worked with supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve encountered equipment or material issues and maintain optimal production levels.
  • Served as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments to ensure seamless transition from design concept to finished product.
  • Inspected sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications using instruments such as gauges, micrometers and dial indicators.
  • Increased production standards by minimizing production failures and promoting efficient setups.
  • Replaced dull or inefficient equipment parts to enhance machinery performance and improve production yields.

Technical Apprentice

TVS Brakes India Ltd
04.2013 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Manufactures of automobile brakes
  • Worked in production of S’cam brake machining, grinding&Assy processes
  • Daily output chart preparation &Exposed in tool change over as per the production planning.
  • Manufactures of automobile brakes

Education

Diploma -

P.A.C Ramasamy raja polytechnic college
Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu

Higher Secondary - undefined

Masood Thaika Higher secondary school

Higher Secondary - undefined

Sri Ulaga Higher secondary school

Skills

2D manufacturing drawing preparation

GD&T

Team leadership

Project management expertise

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R And D Developed Products

  • E120 stacking door developed and tested in accordance with EN1634-1
  • Non fire rated stacking door developed and tested for water leakage, air tightness and wind load in accordance with ASTM
  • Aluminium roller shutter developed and tested for water leakage and wind load in accordance with ASTM
  • El120 roller shutter developed and tested in accordance with EN1634-1
  • Improvement of fire rated shutters tested in accordance with BS EN1634-1
  • Lateral shutter and polycarbonate shutters developed and produced
  • Roller grille shutter developed and produced

Software

Autocad 2D & 3D

Certifieds Solid works

Ceritified Revit MEP

Ms Office

Timeline

Project Design Engineer

Ferco Shutters & Seating Systems Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - Current

Senior Design Engineer

Ferco Shutters and Seating Systems M.E Manufacture LLC
06.2017 - 07.2021

Junior Tool Designer

TVS Brakes India
06.2014 - 04.2016

Trainee

TVS Brakes India Ltd
04.2014 - 01.2017

Technical Apprentice

TVS Brakes India Ltd
04.2013 - 01.2014

Higher Secondary - undefined

Masood Thaika Higher secondary school

Higher Secondary - undefined

Sri Ulaga Higher secondary school

Diploma -

P.A.C Ramasamy raja polytechnic college
Thirumalai KumarProject & Product Development Design Engineer