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Raghuvaran Seithikurippu Kanthimathinathan

Swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

Design Engineer with experience in CAD modelling and product development. Collaborative team player with proven track record of delivering multiple, concurrent projects in fast-paced environments. Drives production efficiency through qualitative analysis and process redesign. Seeking opportunity to develop further in career.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Product Design Engineer

Johnson Matthey
Swindon, Wiltshire
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed part design on Solidworks by using GD&T principles and created manufacturing drawings for both high volume and low volume processes whilst meeting tight deadlines.
  • Translated complex, technical principles to help clients understand project constraints.
  • Played a key role in scaling up manufacturing processes and launching multiple products through the NPI phases.
  • Manufactured jigs using 3D printers to support development of prototypes.
  • Responsible for generating Bill of Materials to aid in forecasting the raw material requirement and production planning.
  • Conducted DFMEA for several products with cross functional teams.
  • Improved measurement strategy, process yields and quality of the product produced through high volume process by conducting multiple process capability analysis and Gage R&R studies.
  • Conducted internal audits as per ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016 standards.
  • Conducted site wide surveys on Behavorial Safety and promoting safe workplace culture.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Johnson Matthey
Swindon, Wiltshire
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Coordinated with cross functional teams and tackled obstacles faced in production line
  • Developed tools and fixtures using Solidworks and AutoCAD.
  • Improved site maintenace reporting process by developing procedures
  • Worked on improving the manufacturing capacity from 16000 parts per month to 100000 parts per month.
  • Designed packaging for products and standardised the solution.

Masters Thesis

Loughborough University
Loughborough
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Developed a machine learning algorithm using Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy System with the help of MATLAB to perform fault diagnosis on Fuel Cell.
  • The ANN was capable of predicting whether the Fuel Cell's working condition to prevent the MEAs from getting damaged and thereby improving its cycle time.

Visiting Student

Horiba MIRA/ Loughborough University
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted several practical tests including straightline performance, handling dynamics and performance vehile sensors and navigation system.
  • Analysed the data to understand the vehicle dynamics and improve the performance.

Event coordinator - Volunteer

Bhumi NGO
Chennai, India
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Promoted upcoming events to drive awareness, increase attendance and support client success.
  • Gained transferable skills whilst being the main coordinator for a camp of 50 middle school students.
  • Responsible for arranging transport, food, and cultural activities.
  • Coordinated event staff workflow and delegated tasks to maintain seamless flow of events.

Design Engineer

Red Chariots Technologies
Chennai, India
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Supported the development of a VR model for driving simulation.
  • Design and developed a return mechanism for steering wheel.
  • Developed and designed the structure of drones using AutoCAD and 3D printing.

Manufacturing and Design Intern

IIITDM
Chennai, India
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for design and fabricating a CNC milling machine with an ability to use it as a LASER engraver or a 3D printer.
  • Took initiative to solve issues faced team during manufacturing and procurement process.
  • The Project was presented at ACMEE-2018 Chennai - One of Asia's largest machine tool exhibits and won the best student project award.

Education

Master of Science - Automotive Engineering

Loughborough University
Loughborough
10.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Velammal Engineer College, Anna University
Chennai
07.2015 - 04.2019

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Product Design Engineer

Johnson Matthey
10.2022 - Current

Mechanical Design Engineer

Johnson Matthey
11.2021 - 10.2022

Visiting Student

Horiba MIRA/ Loughborough University
07.2021 - 08.2021

Masters Thesis

Loughborough University
10.2020 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Automotive Engineering

Loughborough University
10.2020 - 09.2021

Event coordinator - Volunteer

Bhumi NGO
10.2019 - 02.2020

Design Engineer

Red Chariots Technologies
05.2018 - 06.2018

Manufacturing and Design Intern

IIITDM
01.2018 - 04.2018

Bachelor Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Velammal Engineer College, Anna University
07.2015 - 04.2019
Raghuvaran Seithikurippu Kanthimathinathan