Arunraj Venugopal Email & Phone Number

Singapore

• Developed scope and engineering specifications; understood client's requirements; prepared biding packages and design basis documents.
• Performed cost analysis and financial engineering to ensure project feasibility that is proposed.
• Developed project execution plan, project schedule, list of deliverables and project budgeting as the basis for sound project execution
• Reviewed project plans and proposals in collaboration with management to develop project objectives and distribute responsibilities
• Delivered professionally managed projects on time with margin improvement in accordance with project specifications, procedures, safety and contractual requirements to meet customer’s satisfaction.
• Conducted Internal Audit in the organization for the preparation of annual ISO certification.

Singapore

• Supported Project Manager and Superintendent with purchasing, RFQs, and submittals to increase productivity
• Collaborated with the Purchasing Department regarding price, and other specifications for purchased items and supported cost estimation & negotiation for projects in proposal and execution stages.
• Ensured vendor specification met with the client’s technical requirement and also participated in Quality Audits of the suppliers
• Assisting in writing letters, memos, contracts, change orders, and other documents related to the project
• Supported cost estimation and negotiation for different projects in proposal and execution stages

Chennai Area, India

• Achieved a profit of 2.5 million SGD per year, by developing a new flow formed wheel rim as a value engineering measure.
• Resolved the issues on the Twin Speed Rear Axle as a measure of new product development & implementation to improve the fuel efficiency. The developed axle was tested in field and yielded 15% improvement in fuel.
• Designed a new DAT mounting bracket by incorporating Fatigue mechanics and DFMA concepts to eliminate the breakage of the bracket and reduced the warranty cost by 2% per vehicle
• Analysed warranty data of Rear axle with problem solving tools to plan and prioritize the projects
• Formulated basic design calculations template for fasteners design and structural design
• Conducted training programs for trainees in the fields of Engine and various manufacturing processes

Coimbatore Area, India

• Worked in manufacturing and assembly of pumps focusing on productivity, quality, safety and 5S
• Developed process planning by interpreting the Engineering drawings and resources availability
• Analysed Bill-of-materials (BOM) to identify the common components and developed ~20% flatter BOMs
• Designed and fabricated a Jigs & Fixture for the drilling operation of brake shoe to reduce the cycle time by 20%
• Modelled and formulated a mixed model assembly line balancing and smoothing problem for assembly section
• Designed and fabricated multi-purpose gauge for milling operations in brake shoe and reduced the overall cycle time by 5%

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.8/5.0

Activities and Societies: ASME, TLS Masters in Mechanical Engineering. Modules in Materials, Manufacturing, Design & Energy disciplines

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Mechanical Engineering, 8.97/10.0

Activities and Societies: Dramatix Team, Rotaract Club • Graduated with First class Distinction. • Won proficiency certificate for.

Higher Secondary, Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Biology, 93%

Activities and Societies: Cultural Team, National Social Service • Secured Top rank • Won prizes in various events