Sanu Kurunthazha

Mold Designer with 9.1 years of experience in plastic injection mold design, complemented by 6 months of product design and 2 years of mold manufacturing experience. Skilled in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), GD&T, plastic injection mold design, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to coordinate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver high-quality, manufacturable solutions while meeting project timelines.

Mold Designer - SMC Medical Manufacturing Pvt Ltd - Bangalore

(2022-08)

• Design injection molds and hot runner molds for medical plastic components.
• Conduct design review meetings, perform DFM reviews and implement manufacturability improvements.
• Inspection fixture design for plastic components.
• Conduct mold-flow analysis for filling, cooling and warpage optimization using Autodesk Moldflow adviser.
• Support mold trials, troubleshooting and engineering change implementation.
• Coordinate with tooling, production, quality and project teams.
• Moldflow analysis in Moldflow Adviser

Mold Designer - Maxsoft Precision (Thailand) Co. Ltd. - Thailand

(2019-12 - 2022-02)

• Design injection molds for automotive and consumer products.
• Prepare mold assembly drawings, detailed drawings and BOMs.
• Conduct DFM studies and design reviews.
• Support mold manufacturing, assembly and validation activities.
• Design 2& 3 plate molds, Hot runner molds
• Moldflow analysis in Moldex3d

Design Engineer - Future Factory LLP - Mumbai

(2018-07 - 2018-12)

• Develop plastic and sheet product designs and 3D CAD models.
• Prepare engineering drawings and support prototype development.
• Cost reduction analysis
• Key projects completed 1. Instant Geyser 2. Air Cooler

Mold Designer - Connectwell Industries Pvt Ltd - Mumbai

(2017-11 - 2018-06)

• Design mold for electrical connector products.
• Electrode design and drafting

Mold Designer - Integrated Cad Cam Solutions - Navi Mumbai

(2015-02 - 2017-10)

• Design injection molds for medical, automobile, FMCG and electrical parts.
• Design Cap & Closure molds and IMC mold
• Reverse engineering and product design for Smart I customer
• Provide DFM recommendations and customer support.
• Documentation for design department
• Follow up of mold making, mold trial attention
• Guide and support mold designer staff members

Junior Tool Engineer - Integrated Cad Cam Solutions - Mumbai

(2012-07 - 2014-09)

• Manage the manufacturing, assembly, trial, and maintenance of plastic injection molds to ensure optimal performance and product
• Operate conventional machines
• Part inspection & prepare report

Diploma - Tool & Die Making - NTTF (2012)

Higher Secondary - Kerala State Board (2009)

Secondary School - Kerala State Board (2007)