Background

Results-driven Engineering and Manufacturing Manager with 14+ years of experience leading tooling, manufacturing, process optimization, and capital projects in automotive, aerospace, and industrial environments. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and on-time delivery through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured project management. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage CAPEX and NPI programs, and align engineering solutions with business goals. Experienced in tooling design & development, production integration, automation, and quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP). Known for building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver quality, cost, and delivery results. 🔹 Core strengths include engineering leadership, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, risk management (DFMEA / PFMEA), and data-driven decision-making. Actively pursuing Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Tooling Manager, and Project Manager opportunities.

Job experience

• February 2023 - present
  TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER
  EL-MET PARTS
  

  Dundas, ON, Canada

   Manage end-to-end delivery of tooling projects, including scoping, scheduling, customer negotiation, and documentation as per industry standards.
   Drive on-time delivery through process improvement and quality controls, ensuring full compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
   Foster collaboration across engineering, production, and client teams to meet evolving requirements.
   Lead process and operational excellence projects for tooling, automation, and production integration; managed cross-functional teams and vendor relations to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.
  

• August 2022 - January 2023
  Tooling Engineer
  Precision Resource, Inc
  

  Cambridge, ON, Canada

   Designed and developed Layouts and fixtures using tools like SolidWorks and Auto CAD
   Maintained tooling documents up to date
   Developed strip layouts for tool manufacturing quotes.
   Conducted a feasibility study and negotiated with the customer with practical facts
  

• March 2012 - February 2022
  SR.Tooling Engineer /Project Lead
  Trelleborg Ind.Pvt.Ltd
  

  Bangalore, Karnataka, India

   Organized and lead regular design reviews in close collaboration with all responsible development staff and documented the work results
   Designed and developed PTFE seals and metal seals as per customer applications required
   Assisted in new product development and re-engineering of existing products to ensure they meet or exceed commercial standards and/or customer expectations
   Designed and drafted child parts and assemblies making it easy in terms of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design of assembly)
   Implemented corrective action by means of PDCA (Plan Do Check Act) and reduced manufacturing/ part cost by 60%
   Initiated, executed & monitored the projects leading to process standardization and risk management using PFMEA resulting in a 40% scrap reduction
   Prepared BOM relevant to multiple projects for Quotation purposes and kept the inventory ready at any point in time inhouse and at vendors’ places to manage the scope and timeline of the projects
   created and updated the quality process documents in compliance with the customer requirements and other statutory/ regulatory requirements related to the product
   Conducted thorough analysis by inspection of molding cavities to provide corrective actions and change the design to avoid further rejection while molding components
   As a part of a cross-functional team conducted regular meetings with customers and other relevant departments like marketing, R&D, purchase, operations, and shipping for the ease of functioning
   Conducted Multiple APQP for Several parts in compliance with VOC, ECN, and Manufacturing Feasibility
   Executed 20+ CAPEX capital investment projects and managed all aspects of implementation (i.e., budget, schedule, install, commissioning and buy-off
   Designed and developed multiple tools and productionized around70-80 parts
  

• July 2010 - March 2012
  Design Engineer
  NASH Industries (I) PVT.LTD
  

  Bangalore, Karnataka, India

   Designed and developed stamping tools to meet customer-specific drawings
   Developed work instructions, control plans, and process flow charts for the successful introduction of a new part
   Maintained tool history cards and preventive maintenance checklists of press tools
   Conducted troubleshooting activities while line production was in progress
   Carried out FMEA and DFMEA for different functions of different parts and their application
  

• June 2009 - July 2010
  Project Engineer
  GRS Industries
  

  Bangalore, Karnataka, India

   Designed a toothbrush case used to fully protect from foreign particles or any insects
   Designed and developed press tool for L shape metal can compound tool with the help of Auto cad which is been used in oil seals (for automotive customers), used in shock absorbers
   Conducted need analysis with customers while designing a new product and made sure that they are successful in achieving their desired output
   Trained in vendor development, raw material procurement, BOM (bill of material) preparations, and negotiations
  
  

Education

• KARNATAKA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY
  BACHELORE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  

  2012 - 2014
• Government toolroom and training center
  Diploma in Tool and Die Making
  

  2006 - 2010

• MSA/SPC
  OMNEX
  58847
  

  - present
• Design and processing of sheet metal
  IMTMA
  IMTMA/BLR/T&E/JUL'13/021
  

  - present
• PFMEA
  OMNEX
  72958
  

  - present
• AS9100 D INTERNAL AUDITOR
  OMNEX
  74994
  

  - present
• Team problem Solving using G-8D
  OMNEX
  100166
  

  - present
• DFMEA
  OMNEX
  100864
  

  - present
• STRATEGIC THINKING
  LinkedIn
  

  - present
• Six sigma Green belt
  LinkedIn
  

  - present
• Six sigma Black belt
  LinkedIn
  

  - present
• project Management
  LinkedIn
  

  - present
• GD&T
  LinkedIn
  

  - present
• SOLIDWORKS
  LinkedIn
  

  - present