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Ramanan Ravimannan

Mount Waverley,VIC

Summary

Versatile Senior Mechanical Design and Application Engineer with over 10 years of proven success in problem-solving, process optimization, and engineering solutions across diverse industries such as Marine and offshore, Automotive, High Tech, Industrial Equipment, Aerospace, and Defence. Acknowledged for expertise in CAD software like CATIA V5, NX, Solidworks, and Analysis tools, contributing to process enhancement and team efficiency. Recognized as an effective Engineering Trainer, specializing in CAD, Manufacturing, and Analysis tools. Demonstrated capability as a team player and seeking to leverage extensive presale, postsale, technical sale, and troubleshooting experience in a dynamic role focused on Problem-solving, new concept development, simulation, validation, and training within a leading organization.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Tasks, Applications Engineer

Ivenio
05.2019 - Current
  • Presales, Postsales, Technical Sales, and Training staff and clients
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks, and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Project Tasks, Senior Engineer

Ford Motor Company of Australia
01.2016 - 10.2019
  • Supplier Integration Specialist
  • Supplier Data Support: Resolved intricate Supplier TCe data issues, adept in troubleshooting technical challenges.
  • Supplier Training: Conducted comprehensive training sessions on CATIA and TCe for suppliers, ensuring seamless integration and efficient collaboration.
  • FSS CAD Management: Tracked and managed Supplier CAD to align with program deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate contributions.
  • Information Sessions Facilitation: Orchestrated and supported information sessions for Design & Release (D&R) teams and Suppliers, focusing on elucidating critical aspects of FSS CAD delivery, fostering effective communication and understanding across stakeholders.

Project Tasks, Senior Specialist CAD Trainer, Specialist Trainer

Volkswagen AG
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • For Ford Europe and United Kingdom, delivering basic and complex CAD training in Catia methods and GDT, specific to Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
  • Responsible for developing customised training tools, teaching aids, projects and training programs
  • Catia Basic, Specialist & Customised Training
  • Catia Method Training
  • Catia GD&T Training

Project Tasks, Teamcenter Engineer

Siemens Energy
03.2013 - 03.2015
  • Data Management
  • Collision Test
  • PR- Number Control
  • Positioning of Aggregates
  • Structural maintenance of platforms
  • Company

Project Tasks, Teamcenter Engineer

Siemens Energy
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
  • Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
  • Created and executed strategies to drive development and success of products.
  • Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
  • Analyzed user feedback and implemented changes to product design.
  • Researched and identified best-fit materials for new products.
  • Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.

Nürnberg
06.2012 - 08.2012

Construction Designer

Engineering Cooperation Wuppertal
07.2006 - 01.2007
  • Design Drafting
  • Management
  • Creating technical drawings and component assembly with Inventor (CAD)
  • Special Machines
  • Robotics

Mechanical Engineering & Special Machine Construction

Thomas Samulski GmbH
11.2005 - 05.2006
  • Metal goods and CNC-Mill
  • Turning, assembling and special machine

Project TasksEngineer

ARICON Kunststoffwerk GmbH
08.2002 - 10.2005
  • Project Management & Consulting
  • Technical Drawings
  • Supervision and coordination of test series
  • Specializing in the rotary sintering process

Education

BSc - Mechanical Engineering

Bergische Universität Wuppertal (University of Wuppertal

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Gymnasium Vogelsang
2003

Skills

  • CAD, Comprehensive Knowledge in CATIA V5, SW, Inventor, NX
  • PLM
  • Data migration / -exchange
  • Regressions tests
  • Classification
  • Comprehensive Knowledge in Microsoft operating systems
  • ISO Safety and Compliance
  • Mechanical Engineers Association
  • Certificate of Training & Assessment
  • Process Improvement
  • System Design
  • Technical Writing
  • Project Planning
  • Product Development
  • Technical Reporting
  • Project Management

References

  • REFERENCES References are available on request. References
  • FORD Motor Company Australia
  • Volkswagen AG
  • FORD-Werke AG
  • Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software (DE) GmbH
  • Aricon Kunststoffwerk GmbH
  • Thomas Samulski GmbH
  • Maschinenbaukooperation Wuppertal (Supplier for Audi, Opel) Languages


Timeline

Project Tasks, Applications Engineer

Ivenio
05.2019 - Current

Project Tasks, Senior Engineer

Ford Motor Company of Australia
01.2016 - 10.2019

Project Tasks, Senior Specialist CAD Trainer, Specialist Trainer

Volkswagen AG
03.2015 - 03.2016

Project Tasks, Teamcenter Engineer

Siemens Energy
03.2013 - 03.2015

Project Tasks, Teamcenter Engineer

Siemens Energy
10.2012 - 12.2012

Nürnberg
06.2012 - 08.2012

Construction Designer

Engineering Cooperation Wuppertal
07.2006 - 01.2007

Mechanical Engineering & Special Machine Construction

Thomas Samulski GmbH
11.2005 - 05.2006

Project TasksEngineer

ARICON Kunststoffwerk GmbH
08.2002 - 10.2005

BSc - Mechanical Engineering

Bergische Universität Wuppertal (University of Wuppertal

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Gymnasium Vogelsang
Ramanan Ravimannan