Kanak Raj

Mechanical Designer and Tool & Die specialist with 8.5 years of automotive industry experience at Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE). Proficient in injection mold design, electrode extraction design, CNC programming via Hyper Mill and FFCAM, and CAD design using CREO. Experienced in executing tooling solutions for automotive OEM components including GE HealthCare, Kia, TVS, TAFE, Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Renault, and BMW.

ELECTRODE DESIGNER (Senior CAM Member) - CAM - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE-EPD)

(2019-06)

• Executed product feasibility studies, advanced 3D product modeling, and detailing for critical automotive components.
• Spearheaded tool design, mold drafting, and engineering solutions for new product development and continuous process improvement.
• Designed robust jigs and fixtures, conducted systematic tool failure analysis, and optimized manufacturing process flows.
• Developed comprehensive electrode extraction designs and generated high-precision multi-axis CNC milling programs.
• Delivered production-ready CAM programming adhering to tight OEM geometric tolerance standards.

Tool Maker (Injection Molds) & CNC Operator (In-Plant Trainee) - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE-EPD)

(2018-06 - 2019-05)

• Operated precision conventional tool room equipment and CNC milling machinery for production of complex injection molds.
• Completed intensive hands-on training in electrode manufacturing, precision EDM setup, and final mold assembly fitting.
• Supported preventive maintenance and standardized operations across shop-floor tool room environments.

BE - Mechanical Engineering - CITNC (Visvesvaraya Technological University - VTU) (2021 - 2024)

Diploma - Tool & Die Making - Govt Tool Room & Training Center (GT&TC), Hassan, Karnataka (2015 - 2019)

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) - Saint Mary's High School, Alphosenagar, Srinivasapura (2014 - 2015)