Senthil Kumar Gunasekaran

Experience

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  EDAC Engineering Ltd

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2014

  Design Engineer

  • Involved in new product introduction (NPI) for 7 projects right from the design validation stage to the manufacturing process review stage (MPR) for mechanical components.• Proved process capability of those NPI products by monitoring Cp / Cpk for the critical dimensions using SPC.• Analysed manufacturing feasibility by application of tolerance stack analysis, GD&T (ASME Y 14.5).• Reviewed the product’s material specifications, hardness, microstructures and suggested equivalent material.• Involved in TS 16949 audit validations & controlled quality documents PFMEA, APQP, PPAP.• Optimised the process by making engineering changes in design validation stage using the FEA tool – Q form, to identify the metal flow, stress concentration areas by simulation. Show less

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  Woo & Woo Precision Engineering Pte Ltd, Singapore

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2017

  Mechanical Engineer

  • Prepared 3D part models and drafted 2D technical drawings in Unigraphics Nx-8, Nx 5 & AutoCAD.• Liaised with clients, suppliers, subcons, multi-disciplinary teams to define the manufacturing specifications.• Solved & troubleshooted the technical issues arised in manufacturing processes during product development.• Supported internal process team of 47 technicians from CNC turning, milling – 3,4 & 5 axis, surface & cylindrical grinding, wire cut, EDM, heat treatment to achieve product features.• Confirmed the product features to clients with the aid of measuring instruments such as CMM & optical scope.• Handled local material suppliers - Assab, Kim Ann, Misumi; Surface coating Subcons - TiN, DLC, TAC, EN plating, Hard chrome, Flash chrome coating; Surface treatment subcons - Case hardening, Induction hardening, Anodising, Nitriding, Sand blasting & Blackening. Show less

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  Nanyang Technological University

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  M.Sc Precision Engineering

  Key Modules: Advanced Metrology & Sensing Systems, Optical Engineering, Laser Assisted Manufacturing, Ultra Precision & Micro machining Processes, Fundamentals of Precision Engineering, Quality Engineering, Engineering Measurements, Advanced manufacturing processes.

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  Akribis Systems Inc. USA

  Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

  Mechanical Engineer
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  Inspire Innov Tech Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2021

  Project Engineer

  • Designed and drafted automation machine module parts in Solidworks 2016, AutoCAD 2014, & improved 2 subsystems thereby increased the Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) from 67% to 93%• Evaluated and commissioned electro mechanical automation system to reduce operation motion loss, effectively increased production output of assembly line from 64,000 Nos/shift to 96,000 Nos/shift.• Monitored & managed project progress against the plan vs actual chart throughout the project life cycle.

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  Kahlam Hardware Engineering Pte Ltd

  Jun 2022 - now

  Project Engineer cum Drafter

  • Planned, Scheduled, Managed & ensure timely completion of fabrication projects involve welding processes such as TGAW, FCAW, GMAW, SMAW.• Provided design support for product modifications, cost reductions, function & manufacturing process improvements using Solidworks 2023 & AutoCAD 2018.• Reviewed mechanical drawings & verified details for effectively executing the project.• Monitored progress & coordinated movements of parts involving Lasercut, Plasmacut, Bending & CNC.• Resolved technical & manpower issues in production by liaising with clients, sub-contractors & inspectors. Show less