Damoodaran S

Mechanical Design Engineer with hands-on experience in CATIA V5 specializing in fixture and assembly design for automotive applications. Skilled in 3D modeling, detailed drafting, BOM generation, and design for manufacturability (DFM). Experienced in supporting manufacturing teams and optimizing components for production feasibility.

Exposure to additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping through freelance design projects. Seeking a Junior Design Engineer opportunity in automotive design or R&D support.

Design Engineer at Auto Fixtures Engineering (2024-05 – 2024-12)

• Designed and developed 15+ automotive welding and assembly fixtures using CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Surfacing).
• Generated 30+ 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T as per ISO standards.
• Created and maintained detailed Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Performed tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure assembly accuracy.
• Optimized fixture components for manufacturability (DFM).
• Coordinated with CNC machining and fabrication teams for design validation.
• Supported prototype development and implemented design modifications based on production feedback.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (2024)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (2021)