Santhosh Kumar T

Mechanical Design Engineer with 1.6 years of experience in New Product Development (NPD), mechanical design, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, GD&T, BOM preparation, manufacturing support, DFM, and vendor coordination. Experienced in developing production-ready designs, engineering drawings, assembly design, and improving manufacturing efficiency while ensuring quality and cost optimization.

NPD & DESIGN at SP Engineers Autotech India Pvt. Ltd. (Present)

• Contributed to New Product Development lifecycle, including design modification and process improvements
• Developed 2D & 3D models using AutoCAD & SolidWorks, improving design accuracy
• Prepared drawings as per industry standards GD&T
• Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely component development and reconciliation
• Supported manufacturing team with design validation, documentation, and production readiness
• Assisted in optimizing designs for better manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Coordinated with vendors for 10+ critical components, ensuring on-time development and quality compliance
• Improved process efficiency by optimizing design workflows and reducing rework
• Prepared and maintained Bill of Materials (BOM) and cost sheets for various components
• Reduced design errors by 15%
• Designed and modified 20+ mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, improving manufacturability and reducing production rework
• Prepared detailed 2D manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and cross-sectional views
• Supported procurement and commercial settlement processes, including invoice verification, cost reconciliation, and vendor payment coordination

Intern – Manufacturing at Alphaa Springs

• Gained hands-on experience in Spring manufacturing and mechanical production processes
• Assisted in Quality inspection and shop floor operations
• Learned practical aspects of Production workflow and defect handling

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – S.A. Engineering College, Chennai (2025)

Diploma in Automobile Engineering – Sri Balaji Polytechnic College, Chennai (2022)