Jithin John

Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of end-to-end project delivery experience across mining, power generation, marine, and industrial sectors. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects from design through to client handover — coordinating workshops, subcontractors, procurement, and QA. Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor), SAP MM, and ISO/API/AWWA standards.

Mechanical / Project Engineer at Barclay Engineering (2023-02 – 2024-11)

Specialised engineering solutions provider to mining, power generation, marine, construction, and HVAC sectors.

• Managed 20+ concurrent projects annually, coordinating workshops, subcontractors, procurement, and QA teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Prepared tenders, estimates, and quotations contributing to over $1.1M in successful project bids.
• Designed and optimised mechanical systems using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor; CAD modifications improved manufacturing efficiency by 15%.
• Reduced procurement costs by 10% through strategic vendor negotiations, dual-sourcing, and standardised material selection.
• Streamlined QA documentation processes, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS, ISO, and API standards and reducing rework rates.
• Liaised with external subcontractors to maximise utilisation of internal and external tooling capabilities.
• Maintained live price lists for standard and purchased products, improving cost visibility and estimation accuracy.

Machine Operator & Team Leader at Sussex Industries (2022-05 – 2023-02)

Supplier of precision survey, mining, civil, and geotechnical equipment.

• Led a team of 6, improving order fulfilment time by 25% through optimised shift scheduling and workflow redesign.
• Reduced unplanned machine downtime by 30% via structured preventive maintenance and root-cause failure analysis.
• Overhauled inventory-tracking procedures, cutting EOFY stock-count time by 50% and improving stock accuracy.

Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) (2019-12 – 2021-01)

Government R&D institute specialising in testing, calibration, and certification of valves and flow measurement instruments to international standards.

• Conducted 100+ quality tests on valves and flow meters to BS-6364, API-607, and ISO 15848 standards, ensuring zero non-conformance on client deliverables.
• Designed custom test rigs using AutoCAD for client-specific requirements, reducing test setup time by 20%.
• Led cross-departmental project teams (workshop, electrical, logistics), improving delivery timelines by 25%.
• Managed inventory and procurement for test equipment and consumables, reducing equipment-related delays by 15%.
• Prepared technical reports and delivered on-the-job training to engineering apprentices.

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) (2018)