Sathyanarayanan Srikanthan

Experience

1. Founder Director

   Cratandraqx Aerospace

   Aug 2020 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Built and led a full-stack engineering firm specializing in advanced aerospace and high-performance mechanical systems. Spearheaded the design and delivery of UAV platforms and electromechanical components by integrating polymers, metals, composites, and ceramics across functional domains—achieving up to 30% structural efficiency improvement and 20% production cost reduction.Drove concept-to-manufacture execution using CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX), GD & T, and DFMA/DFMEA strategies. Ran in-depth FEA simulations (ANSYS, COMSOL, HyperWorks), fatigue and fracture studies, and validated performance using XRD, SEM, FTIR, Raman, and full-scale mechanical testing. Transformed failure data into design decisions that extended product life and eliminated recurring faults.Optimized materials and joining processes across casting, injection molding, and bonded assemblies. Applied PFMEA and Lean Six Sigma to cut defects and streamline quality across development pipelines. Executed traceable QA/QC systems using ERP, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet—supporting data-driven decisions at every stage.Led cross-functional teams through 10+ complex projects with 100% on-time delivery. Improved design-manufacturing synergy by coordinating across engineering, supply chain, and vendor teams. Produced rigorous technical documentation—engineering reports, test protocols, BOMs, compliance specs—that accelerated onboarding and audit readiness.Championed supplier collaboration and CRM, translating technical goals into manufacturing outcomes. Mentored engineers in FEA, documentation, and QA workflows, scaling the team’s capability and delivery quality.