Manager- Design at Velan Valves India Private Limited (2025-07 – Present)
A world leader in Industrial Valve Manufacturing
- Reviewed and interpreted design specifications and requirements from corporate to ensure alignment with customer expectations
- Ensured all product designs adhered to technical specifications, industry codes, regulations, and quality standards
- Created and maintained comprehensive design files, incorporating relevant reference documents for streamlined access
- Planned and delegated tasks to drafters/designers to optimize workflow and project timelines
- Prepared and reviewed detailed designs, calculations, drawings, parts lists, and EBOM for valve assemblies based on the applicable codes, standards and Velan's internal design guidelines
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 standards through thorough documentation, analysis, verification, and validation processes
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance product quality, thereby reducing operational costs and lead times
- Provided support in designing deliverables for quotation processes, enhancing accuracy in customer proposals
- Conducted engineering analyses on assemblies and components to validate design integrity and performance
- Ensured design for manufacturability and maintenance
- Ensured all designs met Velan engineering procedures and rigorous documentation protocols
- Effectively managed personnel, resources, and project timelines, achieving objectives within budget constraints
- Reported deliverables and project statuses to corporate engineering, facilitating transparent communication on progress
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project success and foster innovative solutions in design processes
Head – Design at G M ENGINEERING PVT LTD (2023-10 – 2025-05)
A leading Industrial Valve Manufacturer in India
- Oversaw the design and development of valve products, including Gate, Globe, Check, Ball, and Butterfly valves, ensuring compliance with international standards
- Managed cross-functional design teams to ensure timely product releases aligned with customer timelines
- Led comprehensive audits for API and ISO standards, including critical monogram audits (API6D, API600, API603)
- Developed innovative designs with Design package for Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves (2 piece and 3 piece construction) from sizes 2" to 12" of 150,300 Class as per API6D standard
- Implemented design enhancements to align with evolving industry requirements and best practices
- Engaged in technical customer meetings to facilitate project collaborations and address specific needs
- Presented key metrics on new product development during management meetings to drive strategic decisions
- Created calculation sheet templates for all types of valves to ease the design process
- Improved product quality by implementing stringent design controls in manufacturing drawings, ensuring compliance with standard requirements and successful qualification during audits
- Supported cross-functional teams on shop floor technical issues, providing timely solutions to ensure smooth operations and minimize production downtime
- Guided a team of Design Engineers in the efficient execution of design processes by providing structured training and mentorship, resulting in improved productivity and adherence to standards
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