Anand Sasidharan
NSW
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer with 6+ years of experience in automation systems, material handling equipment, and healthcare product design. Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drafting, with a strong focus on design for manufacturability, cost estimation, and material selection. Adept at delivering precise technical drawings and complex assemblies, while collaborating with suppliers to ensure high-quality, on-time production.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
DRAFTING & ESTIMATING OFFICER
SLS Group Pty Ltd
Rutherford, NSW
03.2025 - Current
- Client Liaison (Mining Sector): Engage directly with clients from the mining industry to provide technical and design support throughout the quotation and pre-production phases.
- Drawing Interpretation: Review and interpret complex mining equipment and structural fabrication drawings to ensure accurate estimations and manufacturability.
- Quotation & Estimation: Prepare detailed cost estimates and formal quotations using Quote Builder, aligned with customer specifications and project requirements.
- Engineering Feasibility Review: Assess potential manufacturing challenges early in the design stage and suggest practical, cost-effective alternatives in consultation with customer engineering teams.
- Rapid Design Solutions: Deliver quick-turnaround technical solutions and design modifications to support urgent customer requests or engineering changes.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal departments (engineering, procurement, production) and external suppliers to align scope, materials, and costing.
- BOM & Data Management: Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs); organize all project documentation and revision control through M-Files.
- Engineering Change Management: Track and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to ensure changes are reviewed, approved, and implemented effectively across all relevant departments.
- Trial & Testing Documentation: Maintain detailed records of engineering trials, prototypes, and design evaluations to support continuous improvement and product development.
- Software Proficiency: Utilize industry-standard tools including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Quote Builder, and M-Files to produce accurate technical drawings, manage data, and streamline quoting processes.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Crossmuller (Borg Manufacturing)
NSW
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Project Execution: Successfully complete assigned projects in terms of drawings, instructions, and specifications, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Assembly, Installation, and Commissioning: Oversee the satisfactory completion of machinery assembly, installation, and commissioning. Provide guidance on complex technical problems.
- Procurement Liaison: Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure accurate and timely acquisition of resources based on project requirements.
- Quality Control & Materials Management: Monitor the quality and quantities of incoming equipment and materials. Review working drawings and specifications and arrange necessary modifications to ensure alignment with project needs.
- Modifications and Engineering Coordination: Work closely with engineers and production technicians to implement required modifications to machinery, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
- Project Documentation: Record and maintain comprehensive details of completed work, including costs, materials used, and progress drawings for future reference and accountability.
- Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with management, contractors, consultants, and suppliers, adhering to agreed work plans or addressing issues as they arise during the project lifecycle.
- Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify and assess project risks and opportunities and develop strategies to address potential challenges while maximizing opportunities for success.
- Technical Issue Resolution: Investigate and assist in resolving engineering technical issues to maintain project progress and meet quality standards.
- Project Planning and Safety: Prepare detailed project plans, incorporating safety, quality assurance, and environmental considerations to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Resource Optimization: Ensure the efficient use of resources, both human and equipment, to maximize productivity and meet project objectives.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Oscar Furniture Pty Ltd
Horsham, VIC
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Product Development: Design and development of innovative and custom furniture products.
- Prototyping: Use SolidWorks CAD software to design detailed prototypes for new furniture design concepts.
- CNC Wood Routing Programming: Create CNC machine-ready files for wood routing, designing intricate cuts and shapes that align with the overall product vision.
- Water Jet Programming: Design and program water jet cutting files for producing one-off custom steel or glass components for prototyping needs.
- Customization According to Client Requirements: Collaborate directly with clients to understand their specific customization needs, including dimensions, materials, finishes, and design adjustments.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that both prototypes and final products meet required quality standards, ensuring functional, aesthetic, and structural integrity. Work closely with quality control teams to perform rigorous checks throughout the production process, identifying and addressing any issues or discrepancies.
- Design Iteration & Improvement: Continuously assess and improve designs based on client feedback, testing results, and market trends.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all design specifications, materials used, prototyping phases, and finalized designs. Provide comprehensive project reports to management.
- Health Care Bed: Led the design and development of a healthcare bed prototype, from initial concept to final working model. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the prototype met all functional, ergonomic, and safety standards required in healthcare environments.
- Modular Chair Design: Designed and developed a highly customizable modular chair prototype, focused on improving patient comfort and accessibility. Incorporated flexible design features to meet varying healthcare needs while ensuring durability and ease of use.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
CGC Converse Technologies Pty Ltd
Hyderabad, India
04.2016 - 08.2016
- As-Built Piping Design Documentation: Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of all as-built piping designs, including the preparation of updated 3D models, drawings, and specifications that reflect changes made during construction or operation. Maintain a thorough record of all modifications and revisions.
- Piping Design Revisions: Respond to change requests from construction or operations teams by revising designs, drawings, and specifications. Ensure the revised piping system maintains functionality, reliability, and safety under operational conditions.
- Preparation of As-Built Documentation Packages: Prepare comprehensive as-built documentation packages, including final drawings, material specifications, pipe sizes, support details, and welding information. Ensure these documents are properly archived and accessible for future reference and maintenance.
- Clash Detection and Resolution: Conduct clash detection and resolution activities within the 3D model to identify potential issues such as pipe interferences and suggest modifications to ensure seamless installation and operation of the piping systems.
- Supporting Plant Operations and Maintenance: Ensure that the as-built piping documentation is delivered to the operations and maintenance teams for ongoing management of the plant. Assist in the development of maintenance procedures and the troubleshooting of any piping-related issues.
Education
MASTER OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - Mechanical Engineering
Federation University
Ballarat, VIC08-2019
BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering
KERALA UNIVERSITY
07-2015
Skills
- Engineering Design
- Drafting
- Nesting
- Fabrication
- BOM
- RCA
- Manufacturing
- Project Planning
- Technical Support
- Design
- Australian Standards
- Estimation
- Project Specifications & Documentation
- General Drawings
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Navisworks
- Alpha Cam
- N-CAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Power Point
- Main Pac
- M-Files
- Quote Builder
- Project & Time Management
- Cross-team Collaboration
- Research & Development
- Strong Analytical & Creative
- Process-Thinking
Contacts
- Email: anandsasidharan093@gmail.com
- Mob: 0420301709
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-sasidharan-765ab0148/
Professional Memberships
- Engineers Australia, 7486090
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DRAFTING & ESTIMATING OFFICER
SLS Group Pty Ltd
03.2025 - Current
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Crossmuller (Borg Manufacturing)
02.2022 - 03.2025
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Oscar Furniture Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 02.2022
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
CGC Converse Technologies Pty Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2016
MASTER OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - Mechanical Engineering
Federation University
BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering
KERALA UNIVERSITY