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Muruganantham Nagaraj

North Bay,ON

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

Motion Industries
North Bay, ON
07.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of Hydraulic Cylinder for Mining vehicles, Automotive components for heavy Trucks & CTM Trailers, Mining Drill Heads for Boart Long Year- Off Highway Trucks
  • Responsible for the New Product Development and End – End responsibility from Design to Deliver and collaboration with Stakeholders for the project status and updates
  • Responsible for the Cost estimation / RFQ – BID Proposal & preparation, bid evaluation, and quote development in manufacturing contexts for various mining & automotive products
  • Led a 9 members Manufacturing Engineering team on daily basis and responsible for the KPI’s Deliverables for the department
  • Design and modify the layout of the shop floor and factory by Delmia
  • Create and allocate budgets related to CAPEX, resources, and other needs for the team
  • Develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings with GD&T, including BOM for hydraulic cylinders used in mining trucks by Autodesk Inventor 2025 and SolidWorks 2024
  • Perform & validate CAM/CNC programming for different CNC milling, turning, and multi-axis machines
  • Successfully established a defect-free process on the shop floor to deliver defect-free components to customers using the 6M’s methodology (Man, Method, Machine, Mother Nature, Measurement, Materials) and conducted RCCA via the Fishbone diagram
  • Conduct reverse engineering of various Mining Trucks hydraulic cylinders, CTM trailers, Scissor Lift, Boart Long Year Drill Heads and produce a comprehensive manufacturing process document for the Manufacturing & Assembly
  • Build prototypes of new cylinders and hydraulic components for Mining Vehicles and CTM trailers
  • 3D printing with MakerBot Methodx to create prototype parts for visualization and validation of new product introductions (NPI)
  • Cost Estimation and should costing for various machining, fabrication, and assembly components through RFQ processes
  • Responsible for continuous improvement projects in Factory
  • Identify continuous improvement tools, techniques, and/or methodologies suitable for the tasks or processes requiring enhancement in shop floor & assembly zone
  • Responsible for maintain the process documents in accordance with the ISO quality standards and document any deviations from these standards, incorporating information about the issue, corrective measures implemented, and analysis of the root cause
  • Manufacturers of Hydraulic Cylinder for Mining vehicles, Automotive components for heavy Trucks & CTM Trailers, Mining Drill Heads for Boart Long Year- Off Highway Trucks

Production Manager – Power Train Factory

Caterpillar
Chennai, India
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of Mining vehicles - Off Highway Trucks, Large Mining Trucks & Under Ground Mining Trucks
  • Managing and overseeing the operations and management of the Caterpillar power train factory, which employs over 110 people, including unionized blue collars, contract workers, and others
  • Managing the factory's vertical and horizontal planning, value stream and budgeting for the operation of 40+ CNC machines worth more than 500 crores
  • Providing direction, support and coaching in all areas of training, problem resolution, planning & work assignment delegation
  • Responsible for the factory KPI’s & deliverables for the People, Quality, Velocity & Cost
  • Extensive knowledge in Methods engineering / Process Planning on Mining Vehicles– Off Highway Trucks, Large Mining Trucks & Under Ground Mining Vehicles – Caterpillar
  • Focusing and Implementation of the Lean Management production floor, 5s and 6 sigma
  • Taking care of factory employees metrics, Performance appraisals, PDP, training engagements, mentoring and coaching of the individuals
  • Cooperated with suppliers to manage quality for castings, forgings, material defects, etc., through the BIQ Governance (Built in Quality)
  • Collaborates with the Caterpillar operational cross-functional team to ensure that the entire product plant runs well and that the goals are met
  • Implemented the OEE System in production to track the Overall Equipment Effectiveness of the machine and assist in achieving an 85% machine utilization
  • Implemented the Defect Free Process on the shop floor to produce defect-free components by Incorporating the POKA YOKE into fixtures and the machining process
  • Identified the cycle time reduction in machining components and proven out by CAM/CNC Programs, which aids in cost savings and cost reduction per component by implementing the various cutting Tools, Inserts, combination cutters, etc
  • Designed and implemented the SMED Concept on fixtures in Creo & NX CAD for 22 CNC Machines, reducing setup changeover time in the factory
  • Successfully Implemented the Six Sigma - Green Belt Project of Manpower utilization in the shopfloor
  • Production trouble shooting in the machineries on the part quality and Implementation of improvements in tooling’s , cycle time optimization and Industry 4.0 , etc
  • Manufacturers of Mining vehicles - Off Highway Trucks, Large Mining Trucks & Under Ground Mining Trucks

Senior Project Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering

Epiroc Mining ( Atlas Copco )
Bengaluru, India
08.2015 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of Drill rigs, rock excavation equipment, construction equipment, and tools for surface and underground use
  • Handled NPI – Manufacturing Engineering Projects, time and budget calculations, resource allocation, and cost-effectiveness initiatives through the PDCA approach
  • Handled 8 members team, trained & develop the competence for the newly joined Interns
  • Effectively collaborated on new projects with clients and developed new competencies, business projects, and shared best practices with offshore teams
  • Design & Develop Process planning for complete manufacturing engineering design to quality documentation for large mining exploration Drill Rods / Drill Cutters / Raise Bores / TH Cutters / DTH Cutters / Core Bits / Reaming Shells
  • CAD Design & CAM programming in the Solid works for the mining products
  • Jig & Fixture design for the various manufacturing products
  • Costing & RFQ – BID process for the new projects
  • Worked in the client site and provide a complete manufacturing shop support in Epiroc Drilling Unit – Vancouver, Canda, Epiroc Exploration products – North Bay , Canada, Epiroc Drilling Manufacturing – Hyderabad , India
  • Manufacturers of Drill rigs, rock excavation equipment, construction equipment, and tools for surface and underground use

Manager – Manufacturing Engineering

CADD SPOT
Coimbatore, India
02.2013 - 03.2015
  • Company Overview: Engineering service company providing a manufacturing engineering solution to various aerospace companies
  • Deputed in Ignis Aerospace / LMW Aerospace / British Aerospace / HAL Aerospace for Structural and Landing Gear Products manufacturing to provide a complete manufacturing engineering solutions
  • Worked with the International Aerospace Clients Projects of Pratt & Whitney America (PWA), Cormer Aerospace, Centra Aerospace
  • Aerospace Dynamic International (ADI), Curtis Wright Aviation, British Aerospace ( BAE Systems ), Hindustan Aeronautical Limited ( HAL ), Indian Space Research Organization ( ISRO ), Bromford Industries – Rolls Royce Engine Products
  • Involved in FAI Projects value stream mapping, time study analysis, project cost calculations and estimations, and managing measuring instruments and equipment used in manufacturing and additive manufacturing
  • CAD Design for the 3D Models & 2D drawings in Unigraphics NX, Catia V5R19 for the aerospace structural, engine & landing gear products
  • CAM programming for the various CNC controllers (Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens, and others) for the milling, turning, multi-axis, turn mill, and mill turn CNC machines
  • CAM Programming validation through the Vericut 7.1.0
  • JIG & Fixture design for the various machines and for products prove out (3-2-1 principle)
  • Responsible for the FAI development and hand over to the production
  • Process planning in Aerospace Components – Machining, Assembly, CMM & NDT, and quality standards of An AS 9100 Rev C, NADCAP for Special Process, BS OHSAS 18001: 2009
  • Experienced working with materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, magnesium, Inconel, titanium, Stellite, steel castings, and iron castings
  • Engineering service company providing a manufacturing engineering solution to various aerospace companies

CNC Operator – HAL Aerospace

01.2010 - 02.2013
  • Reporting to Production Supervisor
  • CNC Machine online programming, setting, operating both machining and turning centers
  • Conducting process capability study & developing fixture components
  • Handling Turning, 3-axis and 5-axis precision milling machine & machining centers and program preparation by considering its sequence of operations
  • Reduced the 80% of cutting time & cost, by implemented the 5-axis machining process in milling operations
  • Taking trials & Benchmarks in machines for various cutting tools and implementing the same
  • Implemented the application of Magnetic Bed & vacuum bed for quick clamping in order to reduce the setting time for machining components
  • Designed the new technological fixtures especially for aerospace components
  • Drawing preparation in AutoCAD for manual programming
  • Providing guidance to subordinates in planning for the next job in advance regarding fixture setup, job setting detail, and program and cutter availability
  • Kaizen: Continuously studying & implement the latest trend in manufacturing process
  • Involving TPM activities to trace out the problem and to increase the productivity
  • Practice of 5s, ISO9001 / TS 16949 activities

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Karpagam Polytechnic College
04.2010

AMIME - Mechanical Engineering

Institution of Mechanical Engineers
06.2025

Skills

  • Process Planning
  • CAD Design ( 3D & 2D )
  • CAM / CNC Programming
  • OEE
  • NPI / NPID
  • Cutting Tools
  • Factory Layout design
  • 5S
  • Quality Management
  • Jig & Fixture design
  • Six Sigma - DMAIC
  • RFQ / BID Costing
  • 3D Printing
  • ERP / E- Cos
  • Smart Factory – Industry 40
  • PPAP / APQP
  • PFMEA / SFMEA
  • Lean Management
  • Project Management
  • Production Management
  • Budgeting
  • Resource Identification
  • RCCA – 6M & 8D
  • Capacity Calculation
  • Unigraphics NX 10
  • CATIAV5R19
  • SolidWorks 2024
  • Autodesk Inventor 2025
  • ERP
  • E-Cos
  • Mastercam 2021
  • Vericut 710
  • MakerBot Methodx
  • Creo 40
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • APriori – Costing & RFQ
  • Delmia
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Time Management
  • Team Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Stress Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Decision-making
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Multitasking Abilities

Professional Overview

Manufacturing Engineering & Production expert with over 15 years of management experience in Machining, Costing & Assembly for the Mining, Aerospace, Heavy Equipment Manufacturing OEM Industries. Highly skilled at communicating and building influential relationships with customer and teams at all levels of the organization. A solution-oriented strategist with a focus on long-term goals and cross-functional collaboration, having the ability to successfully reach the organization mission and vision.

Machines Handled

  • G&L, GLEASON, GERMANY, FANUC Oi 30D
  • ST-10, HASS, INDIA, FANUC Oi 18D
  • LTMC-20, LMW, INDIA, FANUC Oi 18D
  • LT-20C, ACE, INDIA, Siemens 828D Basic T
  • VTL, LMW, INDIA, FANUC Oi -TD
  • CTX-BETA alpha 500, DMG-MORISEIKI, GERMANY, SIEMENS 840D
  • DMU-100 (High speed), DMG-MORISEIKI, GERMANY, HEIDEINHAIN I TNC 530
  • DMC-75H (DUO-BLOCK) - (High speed), DMG-MORISEIKI, GERMANY, SIEMENS 840D
  • OKUMA, DIRECT, JAPAN, FANUC Oi 32D
  • CRONOUS (High speed), CMS POSEIDON, ITALY, FANUC Oi 30D
  • T2 (High speed), MAKINO, JAPAN, FANUC Oi 32D
  • MAZAK INTEGREX I SERIES, MAZAK, USA, I-200S
  • MAZAK INTEGREX E SERIES, MAZAK, USA, E-200S
  • DOOSAN, PUMA, USA, FANUC I
  • DOOSAN 700, 800, 900 XLY, PUMA, USA, FANUC I SERIES
  • LT20C, ACE, INDIA, FANUC-OI TD
  • MORISEIKI ( NL - 3000), MITSUBISHI - MSX-850, JAPAN, FANUC OI SERIES
  • MORISEIKI (SL-35), MITSUBISHI - MSX-850, JAPAN, FANUC - MF-T4
  • MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 350 II, MAZATROL MATRIX NEXUS, JAPAN, FANUC OI SERIES
  • MAZAK QUICK TURN SMART 350, MAZATROL MATRIX NEXUS, JAPAN, FANUC OI SERIES

References

Furnished upon request.

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

Motion Industries
07.2024 - Current

Production Manager – Power Train Factory

Caterpillar
08.2021 - 06.2024

Senior Project Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering

Epiroc Mining ( Atlas Copco )
08.2015 - 03.2020

Manager – Manufacturing Engineering

CADD SPOT
02.2013 - 03.2015

CNC Operator – HAL Aerospace

01.2010 - 02.2013

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Karpagam Polytechnic College

AMIME - Mechanical Engineering

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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