Ajith Sivaswamy

Experience

1. Deputy Manager

   Jc Valves

   Aug 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   General and Task Management- Lead the team to create a range of 3D models for a number of proposal/production and development systems, products, and components using CAD- Responsibility for the management of all Design activities including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Design freeze / release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing and Computer-aided engineering (CAE)- Respond to Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from the Sales team- Create initial feasibility studies, conceptualise new designs and design revisions, create detailed costed design blueprints, 2D and 3D CAD to produce designs, drawings and models- Analyse issues to resolve issues, for example stresses, using tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)- Create detailed costed design blueprints, Deal with parts suppliers, involving Purchasing where necessary, provide support to production to improve lead times, Prototyping- Drive forward product development, innovation and ‘think outside the box’ to generate engineering advantage for customers, thinking creatively to develop new/improved solutions- Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors- Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required- Be customer facing, Embrace and champion continuous improvement.2. Strategy & Development- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance- Ability to capture and specify the design requirements and the development and validation needed to deliver successful systems, products and components to meet/exceed the customer’s specifications.