Kiran Alokkan
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge of mechanical technologies, tools and practices. Designs and develops equipment to improve prototypes and products. Experienced in leading projects from initial conception to completion within customer budget. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Engineer - Aviation Operations
CKD Aero (previously Fisher Flying Products)
02.2023 - Current
- Prepare and interpret CAD drawings, and specifications for aircraft parts by using SOLIDWORKS
- Also prepare 2D drafts for the same for production purposes
- Design various aircraft parts for Ultra lightweight aircrafts including cowling, engine mount, fuselage, and wings for Fisher Aircraft models such as SF-2 Archon, FP-202, Dakota Hawk, and R80 Tiger Moth
- Design and manufacture custom aircraft parts based on customer needs, including tail dragger to tri-cycle landing gear conversion, RV-8 and Zenith 750 cowling, Cessna-172 covering, and weight and balance calculations for planes with engines like UL Power, MWFly, Aero Momentum, Rotax, and Polini
- Supports Project planning and does detailed study of cost analysis of material flow
- Inspect mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies in accordance with 2D and 3D designs and assisting for machining in CNC machine or 3D Printer
- Write technical reports, prepare presentations on recommendable alterations to designs and preparing detailed BOM
- Respond to customers' queries and inquiries about ongoing projects
- Visiting USA branch of CKD Aero for assisting in technical aspects
- Assign work to workshop employees located in different countries over phone or by email on specific projects.
Mechanical Engineer
CKDPack Packaging Inc.
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepare and interpret CAD drawings for packaging by using SOLIDWORKS. Also, prepare 2D drafts for the same for production purposes.
- Design container racks for automotive parts such as bumper, front & rear door, windshield etc.
- Inspect mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies in accordance with 2D and 3D designs.
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost and material estimates based on BOM.
- Respond to customers' queries and inquiries about ongoing projects.
- Assign work to workshop employees located in different countries over phone or by email on specific projects.
- Helping Production team whenever is necessary by doing assemblies and subassemblies with the use or power tools.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
Project Engineer
Sphoorti Machine Tools Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Spearheading in planning of daily activities, planning new methods to improve production efficiency
- Articulate in making related AutoCAD drawings, 3D part models, talking and negotiating with sellers / manufacturers of new equipment / machine
- Designing new Plant layouts based upon new machines to minimize work movement
- Coordinating creation of New Solidworks & Solidcam components
- Executing projects on time along with maintaining high quality and accuracy in all design layout
- Ensuring that work is carried out as per company standards, drawings, maintaining quality & safety
- Creating layouts, designing & drafting of all components, interacting with team members, vendors and client to identify weaknesses and make modifications in the same.
Piping Supervisor
L&T Shipbuilding
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Spearheaded effective analysis and communication of P&ID drawings with the team
- Planned and executed Spool creation and erection tasks
- Led pressure test performance evaluations
- Conducted inspection checks for maintenance of Vessel- INS Jyothi
- Managed production in Piping sector for new Interceptor Boats - IB 35031 and IB 35032.
- Improved overall project efficiency by effectively supervising piping installation and maintenance tasks.
- Reduced downtime for piping systems by conducting routine inspections and coordinating preventive maintenance work.
CAD Engineer
CADD Center
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets
- Trained new students for CATIA, Pro/E and AUTOCAD
- Offered product and service consultations
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
Education
Post Graduate Certification - Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON06.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore, India07.2013
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical Drawings
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Engineering Design
- Cost Estimates
- Critical Thinking
- CATIA
- Solidworks
- Mastercam
- CNC Machining Basics
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- EIT Certification (P.Eng Process), 08/2023
- WHMIS 2015 - AIX Safety, 03/2021
- Initiating & Planning Projects - Coursera, 10/2020
- Certification for CATIA, Pro/E and Autocad - CADD Center
- Lean & 6-Sigma Yellow Belt, 05/2020
Other Technical Skills
- Good knowledge in Lean Six- Sigma.
- Good knowledge in CNC Programming.
- Proficiency in Layout designs
- Managing Supply Chains.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Design Engineer - Aviation Operations
CKD Aero (previously Fisher Flying Products)
02.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
CKDPack Packaging Inc.
08.2022 - 01.2023
Project Engineer
Sphoorti Machine Tools Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 01.2021
Piping Supervisor
L&T Shipbuilding
06.2015 - 07.2016
CAD Engineer
CADD Center
02.2014 - 12.2014
Post Graduate Certification - Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Confederation College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
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