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Assistant Manager – Virtual Machining | Product & Tooling Engineering | CAD/CAM, SAP-PLM | Automation & Digital Transformation

About

Engineering leader with 18+ years of experience driving product design, tooling solutions, and digital transformation across automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial domains. I specialise in translating complex engineering challenges into scalable digital and manufacturing solutions that deliver measurable business impact. At Kennametal, I’ve led cross-functional teams and enterprise-level initiatives that delivered 20–95% productivity gains, ₹8 crore (~AED 3.2M) in cost savings, and up to 60% reduction in manufacturing and development cycles. My work spans virtual machining, CAD/CAM automation, SAP-PLM integration, digital product publishing, and process standardisation. I bring deep hands-on expertise in Unigraphics/NX, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, KeyShot, SAP-PLM, ECTR, and EPP, combined with a strong leadership mindset—building high-performance teams, standardising workflows, and embedding continuous improvement through Six Sigma and LEAN practices. Known for bridging engineering, IT, and business stakeholders, I’ve successfully delivered global programs across EMEA and supported virtual customer experiences through cloud-based digital platforms (DCX/NOVO). My passion lies in engineering excellence, automation, and digital manufacturing strategies that accelerate innovation and sustainable growth.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

codex

gemini

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

OpenAI Playground

Work experience

Assistant Manager at Kennametal, Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, • Led a 10-member team to deliver digital files with 95% accuracy and 45% higher productivity • Spearheaded process improvements across multiple departments, achieving cost savings of ~AED 3.2 million (INR 8 crore) and a 25% increase in productivity • Developed assembly layout automation using Six Sigma, reducing process time by 70% and errors by 85% • Engineered Product Classification Layout and digital asset collection program, enhancing team efficiency by 50% • Orchestrated virtual customer experience (DCX & NOVO), aligning design models with cloud platforms to enhance user experience • Oversaw artwork/module pages, mapped EPP, and standardised files, securing consistent digital outputs • Developed medical component designs recognised globally for advancing tooling adoption and business penetration

Team leader - Solution Engineering Services & Customer Graphics at Kennametal, Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs, India, • Delivered 98% on-time project completion and 40% faster processing for automotive tooling projects across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region • Managed SAP, IT, ECTR, and product management integration, ensuring smooth delivery and development of the new product pipeline • Administered team activities and task allocation, improving efficiency and accountability across projects • Coordinated digital publishing across cloud platforms, enhancing project visibility and delivery timelines for layouts and graphics • Essayed a key role in solution engineering, supporting cross-functional collaboration and global tooling initiatives

Senior Design Engineer - Tooling Systems at Kennametal, Apr 2010 - Dec 2015 · 5 yrs 9 mos, India, • Designed tooling solutions for Automotive, Aerospace, and Railway clients, including Romicron microbore and hydraulic chucks • Led standard product modelling, creating realistic CAD models for analysis and accelerating design validation • Developed Unigraphics automation for user-defined features, reducing manual effort by ~20% and improving design consistency • Supported global customers, ensuring designs met performance, quality, and manufacturability standards

Design Engineer – Manufacturing Technology at Timken Engineering Research India Ltd, Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo, India, • Automated taper roller bearing models and drafting sheets in Unigraphics, improving design accuracy by 40% and decreasing manual effort • Designed centre-less grinding fixtures for spherical rollers, enhancing production efficiency by 20% • Developed taper and spherical roller bearing designs, ensuring compliance with performance and manufacturability standards

Design Engineer - R&D at Sundaram Automotive components ltd, Jun 2007 - Mar 2008 · 10 mos, India, • Led feasibility studies and SAP processes using PPAP, APQP, and FMEA for sealing rings, drainpipes, diaphragms, and brake components • Suggested design changes, lowering errors and boosting on-time delivery • Drafted technical documentation to meet client requirements • Improved processes and clarified customer needs to raise efficiency and reliability

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Automotive product Design, Coventry University

Diploma, Tool and Die making, NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)