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Ashakh Gangadharan Nambiar

Walsall,West Midlands

Summary

Principal Mechanical Engineer with over 7 years of international experience in high-pressure industrial settings. Expertise in maintaining design integrity and achieving over 95% equipment reliability through effective maintenance strategies. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex client relationships to drive performance improvements. Skilled in applying engineering standards to deliver innovative solutions that reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Mail Sorter

Royal Mail
Southampton, Hampshire, UK
08.2024 - 04.2025

Processed thousands of postal items daily, ensuring accuracy and adherence to delivery deadlines.

  • Operated automated sorting equipment to maximise throughput and reduce processing errors.
  • Maintained operational logs and performance metrics to support warehouse efficiency goals.

Maintenance Engineer

Al Sultan Industrial Cement
Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2017 - 06.2023

Maintained engineering configuration for cement block manufacturing systems, ensuring design integrity throughout lifecycle.

  • Produced and reviewed technical documentation and CAD drawings for complex German machinery systems.
  • Delivered plant commissioning projects, adhering strictly to engineering specifications and requirements.
  • Built influential relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and vendors for seamless project delivery.

Managed customer liaison, providing progress updates and resolving technical issues effectively.

  • Optimised vendor performance in tender management, achieving 25% cost reduction through strategic resource allocation.
  • Led cross-functional team of 15 technicians, fostering a high-performance culture and 24/7 operational coverage.
  • Achieved over 95% equipment uptime through effective leadership and performance management.

Quality Control Engineer

Lokesh Machines Limited
Pune, India
10.2015 - 10.2016

Performed dimensional inspections and quality control testing on heavy goods vehicle components using CMM, surface roughness testers, and optical comparators.

  • Applied Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to analyse measurement data and monitor production quality trends.
  • Conducted material testing and verification for automotive components to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Championed high-performance quality standards across manufacturing processes.

Developed technical procedures and documentation for quality control processes.

  • Ensured adherence to engineering codes and standards in all quality management activities.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth
09.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Karnataka, India
08.2011 - 06.2015

Skills

Engineering design and configuration management

  • CAD tools and engineering drawing
  • Design integrity and configuration management
  • Technical documentation and development
  • Heavy machinery installation and commissioning
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems design
  • German machinery systems expertise

Technical analysis and problem resolution

  • Root cause analysis and investigations
  • Calculations and technical reports
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Predictive maintenance technologies
  • Statistical process control (SPC)
  • Total productive maintenance (TPM)

Leadership and stakeholder management

  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Customer relationship development
  • Vendor management and procurement
  • Project management processes
  • Technical training and development
  • Supply chain coordination

Standards compliance and application

  • ISO standards implementation (9001, 14001, 45001)
  • Safety protocol development and implementation
  • Technical procedures development
  • CMMS and ERP systems management
  • Quality system management

Accomplishments

  • Equipment Reliability: Achieved 95%+ equipment uptime through strategic maintenance programs
  • Cost Reduction: Delivered 25% cost reduction through process improvements and vendor optimization
  • Failure Prevention: Reduced unexpected equipment failures by 90% through predictive maintenance implementation
  • Team Leadership: Successfully led 15-member cross-functional technical team across multiple shifts
  • Academic Excellence: Graduated with Distinction in MSc Engineering Management
  • Technical Innovation: Implemented innovative maintenance technologies eliminating recurring equipment failures

Certification

Eligible to obtain Chartered Engineer status

Full UK Driving License

Timeline

Mail Sorter

Royal Mail
08.2024 - 04.2025

Master of Science - Engineering Management

University of Portsmouth
09.2023 - 09.2024

Maintenance Engineer

Al Sultan Industrial Cement
02.2017 - 06.2023

Quality Control Engineer

Lokesh Machines Limited
10.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
08.2011 - 06.2015
Ashakh Gangadharan Nambiar