Sujesh Sudhakaran

About Sujesh Sudhakaran

Experienced and Seasoned Mechanical Engineer with 20+ years of proven track record in the oil & energy, semiconductor, automotive, and electrical industries. Adept in Product Design and Development, Project, Program, and People Management, with a demonstrated history of leading and executing diverse projects in New Product Development (NPD), Technology and Equipment Delivery, Standardization, Value Engineering & Digital Engineering & ManufacturingAs a leader, I have successfully managed cross-functional teams, driving innovation and efficiency across multiple domains. My leadership has resulted in significant cost savings, streamlined processes, and enhanced operational performance. I excel in coordinating complex projects, fostering collaboration, and mentoring team members to achieve their full potential.With strong experience in people & program management and a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, I am committed to driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Experience

1. Manager - Value Management, Ci, Dem & Cmi Mfg Slb

   SLB

   Feb 2025 — Present · Coimbatore, IN

   Manager - Value Management, CI, DEM & CMI MFG | SLBAs a seasoned professional at SLB, I lead a cross-functional team within the Production Systems division to drive cost-competitive advantage through the strategic Cost Leadership initiative, covering Value Management, Continuous Improvement, Digital Engineering and Manufacturing, and Central Manufacturing Team Management.Program and Project Management-Oversee multiple programs and projects across Value Management, CI, and Digital Engineering and Manufacturing-Coordinate cross-functional teams for successful project execution-Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets-Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions-Report status and outcomes to senior leadership.Collaboration-Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams for timely project completion and savings realization-Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.Responsibilities under Cost Leadership- Value Management: Identify, execute, and sustain cost-saving opportunities; manage VE & Standardization projects; estimate product costs; develop should cost models- Continuous Improvement: Lead CI program; reduce lead times; drive operational efficiency- Digital Engineering and Manufacturing: Lead global digitalization initiatives; implement digital solutions- Central Manufacturing Team Management: Oversee manufacturing engineers supporting SLB plants- Digital Team Management: Manage data engineers and analysts; ensure data-driven decision-making- Cybersecurity Support: Manage team supporting IACS-Cybersecurity initiatives.

Education

• Technical High School, Shoranur, Kerala, India.

  High School

  1993 — 1998

• GOVERNMENT TOOL ROOM AND TRAINING CENTRE, BANGALORE

  Post graduate diploma, Too and die Design

  2004 — 2005

• University of Calicut

  High School, Physics, chemistry and Maths

  1998 — 2000

• Govt. Engineering college,Trichur, University of Calicut, Kerala

  Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Failure Analysis
• Autocad
• Cad/Cam
• Teamcenter
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Structural Engineers
• Fmea
• Test Fixtures
• Commissioning
• Solidworks
• Engineering Management
• Simulations
• Mechanical Engineering
• Autodesk Vault
• Design for Manufacturing
• Semiconductors
• Engineering
• Fixture Design
• Press Tools
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Nx Unigraphics
• Product Development
• Technology Transfer
• Dnv
• Lean Manufacturing
• Autodesk Inventor
• Asme Y14.5
• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Mechanical Product Design