Boobathi S
DESIGN ENGINEER
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Mechanical Design Engineer with 5 years of experience in 3D component modeling, casting design, fixture design, transmission components, and automotive mechanical systems. Experienced in UGNX, Creo, Teamcenter, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFM/DFA, casting, forging, machining, and sheet metal design. Skilled in developing engine and transmission components, evaluating manufacturability, managing CAD and drawing releases, and supporting engineering change activities.
Experience
Mechanical Design Engineer | Deputed by Tech Mahindra - Mahindra Research Valley - Chennai
(2023-11)
Project: AD Automotive Division
- Design and validate dynamic mechanical components, including two-piece drive shafts for passenger vehicles, considering functional and durability requirements.
- Develop mounting brackets and assembly drawings for transmission and engine components to support accurate integration and manufacturing.
- Design engine bed plates with accurate mounting-hole alignment to facilitate component integration and assembly requirements.
- Perform package and interface checks using 3D models and assemblies to verify compatibility with surrounding automotive systems.
- Optimize casting designs through rib optimization and hollow-core concepts while considering weight, strength, and functional requirements.
- Manage CAD models and engineering drawing releases in Teamcenter PLM, maintaining controlled engineering documentation.
- Implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) within the PLM environment.
- Select materials based on functional requirements while considering strength, cost, weight, NVH, and durability.
- Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM, and DFA principles throughout component and assembly development.
- Developed 3D CAD models for agricultural and powertrain components, including Differential Housing, Housing Speed, Rear Axle, Transmission Castings, and Gears based on specified gear data.
- Evaluated casting feasibility by reviewing draft angles, machining allowances, fillets, ribs, and parting-line requirements.
- Applied DFM and Design for Casting (DFC) principles to improve manufacturability and support production requirements.
- Performed tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T application to meet functional and manufacturing requirements.
- Developed components based on manufacturing methodologies, material requirements, assembly constraints, and design requirements.
- Conducted root-cause analysis of casting defects to support improved component quality and manufacturability.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Pressmatic Engineers India Pvt. Ltd. - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
(2021-07 - 2023-11)
- Generated detailed production drawings incorporating BOM and GD&T requirements for manufacturing.
- Created complete 3D die assemblies and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings for die components.
- Designed and developed die-cast rotor upper-die and bottom-die components based on manufacturing requirements.
- Conducted air-gap optimization studies to support improved flux linkage and reduced vibration.
- Performed flat-pattern development using bend allowance, bend deduction, and corner-relief calculations.
- Applied DFM principles to optimize designs for fabrication, forming, welding, and assembly.
- Coordinated 3D modeling and 2D detailing activities to deliver production-ready design documentation.
- Incorporated manufacturing constraints throughout component development to improve design feasibility and production readiness.
Mechanical Foundry Lab Quality Engineer - RSM Autokast - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
(2020-05 - 2021-02)
- Conducted casting quality inspections and identified defects including porosity, shrinkage, blow holes, cold shuts, cracks, and inclusions.
- Performed foundry laboratory testing, quality inspection, and process-control activities for cast components.
- Conducted chemical composition analysis, hardness testing, tensile testing, and metallurgical inspection of casting materials.
- Prepared and maintained quality inspection reports, test reports, and laboratory records.
- Coordinated with production and quality teams to identify casting issues and support defect-reduction activities.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Info Institute of Engineering, Coimbatore (2015 - 2018)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | DOTE (Directorate of Technical Education) - Thiruvalluvar Polytechnic College, Coimbatore (2012 - 2015)
Design Course - HITECH CNC Academy, Coimbatore (2018-10 - 2019-04)
