Faldov Verghese Padikkala
Cornwall,Canada
Summary
Innovative Product Engineer with experience in product development skilled in CAD software, process optimization, and quality assurance. Strengths include strong analytical skills, project management abilities, and a customer-centric approach. Previous roles have successfully led cross-functional teams to launch new products while reducing production costs and improving overall efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Engineer
RIDGEWOOD INDUSTRIES
Cornwall, ON
10.2023 - Current
- Developed technical drawings for new products from concepts to meet the requirements of both shop floor and customers.
- Created assembly manuals to guide product assembly and usage.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify failures, resulting in actionable solutions.
- Established packing sequences that meet 1a, 3a, and 6a transit testing standards.
- Collaborated with vendors to validate packing samples, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Facilitated product release meetings to ensure seamless production and packing integration.
Mechanical Designer
Northern Lights Fitness Product inc
Cornwall, ON
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Drafted and documented all 3D and 2D files in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD for production and assembly instructions.
- Designed manufacturing processes to enhance product efficiency.
- Updated existing shop floor drawings to reflect changes accurately.
- Conducted estimation and costing for new product development initiatives.
- Modified designs based on raw materials and machine capabilities to control costs and minimize waste.
- Acquired skills to create input files for plate and tube lasers, wood CNC machines, and water jet machines.
- Developed standard operating procedures for workstations to ensure consistency.
- Created SOLIDWORKS assembly files and converted outputs for enhanced product visualization on fitness Depo website.
Ink Room Floater
Morbern
Cornwall, ON
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Executed color matching tasks in ink room to ensure production consistency.
- Interpreted work orders to prepare resin barrels for production.
Production Team Member
Tim Hortons
Winnipeg, MB
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Produced high-quality baked goods by adhering to established baking procedures.
- Executed daily responsibilities effectively while ensuring compliance with food processing standards.
Project Engineer, Oman China Steel Engineering
OCSE LLC
Muscat, OM
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with client, contractor, and subcontractor to clarify site requirements.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation prior to scheduled work activities.
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track project progress.
- Guided subcontractor in understanding erection drawings for accurate implementation.
- Ensured thorough documentation for seamless project execution.
- Served as Management Representative for ISO 9001:2015 implementation.
- Supported Operations Manager in establishing new fabrication unit with capacity of 2,000 MT/month.
- Assisted Deputy Manager with administrative tasks at OCSE LLC.
Design Engineer
KHANCO LLC
Muscat, OMAN
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with customers and sales department to gather product requirements.
- Created concept drawings and bills of quantities for custom caravans, portable accommodation, trailers, and trolleys using CAD.
- Developed purchase bills of quantities and material specifications to assist purchasing department.
- Finalized designs with customers post-order confirmation to ensure alignment.
- Produced assembly and fabrication drawings for shop floor execution.
- Reviewed production processes and modified designs for enhanced manufacturability.
- Documented bills of quantities, shop floor drawings, and as-built drawings for future reference.
Engineering Trainee
PILOT SMITH INDIA PVT LTD
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Updated shop floor drawings to reflect design changes enhancing production efficiency.
- Designed and released new drawings for food processing equipment like rice mills and roasters.
- Modified existing designs to optimize production processes and improve throughput.
- Developed estimation Bill of Quantities for new inquiries to support project bids.
Associate SCM
HUBBELL INDIA PVT LTD
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Tracked and updated plant-specific material status and distribution chain in SAP based on inventory and BOM status.
- Created material codes and document info records, linking materials and drawings according to ECN while phasing out obsolete revisions.
- Analyzed daily production metrics to identify and address slippages.
- Reviewed goods in transit tracking to enhance inventory management efficiency.
Engineer Trainee- Shift Supervisor
APOLLO TYRES PVT LTD
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Schedule tyre building machines according to PPC, optimizing manpower and material usage.
- Ensured availability of raw materials to support production processes.
- Maximized production output while minimizing scrap rates.
- Generated shift-wise production reports and analyzed production losses for continuous improvement.
Production Supervisor
STEEL FABS
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Created and distributed work orders to facilitate operational efficiency.
- Schedules work orders to ensure proper staffing levels.
- Conducted inspections of above-ground and underground storage tanks for compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Tamil Nadu College of Engineering
Coimbatore, India05.2010
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Expertise in mechanical design
- CAD applications: SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, CATIA
- Extensive manufacturing background
- Experience with ERP systems: SAP, Infor XA, AS400
- Strong organizational skills
- Clear communication skills
- Problem-solving expertise
- Team-oriented approach
- Technical drawing
- Assembly instructions
- Vendor collaboration
- Customer feedback analysis
- Six sigma methodologies
- Quality assurance practices
- Root-cause analysis
- Attention to detail
- Technical solution development
Languages
English - Fluent, Hindi - Intermediate, Tamil - Fluent
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt & Yellow belt - currently enrolled from Process management International(PMI).
Timeline
Product Engineer
RIDGEWOOD INDUSTRIES
10.2023 - Current
Mechanical Designer
Northern Lights Fitness Product inc
08.2018 - 10.2023
Ink Room Floater
Morbern
06.2018 - 07.2018
Production Team Member
Tim Hortons
01.2018 - 05.2018
Project Engineer, Oman China Steel Engineering
OCSE LLC
10.2016 - 09.2017
Design Engineer
KHANCO LLC
04.2015 - 09.2016
Engineering Trainee
PILOT SMITH INDIA PVT LTD
12.2014 - 03.2015
Associate SCM
HUBBELL INDIA PVT LTD
05.2013 - 10.2014
Engineer Trainee- Shift Supervisor
APOLLO TYRES PVT LTD
02.2012 - 05.2013
Production Supervisor
STEEL FABS
09.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Tamil Nadu College of Engineering
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