Prabhakaran Gauthaman Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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• Successfully delivered multiple projects from RFQ to Manufacturing release following APQP process.
• Increased sales by designing and launching new product solutions.
• Streamlined product line mergers, optimizing operations post-acquisition.
• Achieved substantial cost reductions through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE).
• Lead Digital transformation initiative including PLM implementation.

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• Ensured on-time project release by managing multiple products through APQP process from RFQ to PPAP.
• Established product design specification and generate 3D model concepts to meet technical customer requirements using Autodesk Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks.
• Optimised design using FEA based on vibrational load stress testing, hot & cold soak tests, DFMEA & design review inputs to develop robust solutions.
• Managed ECR/ECO process in Enovia PLM and JD Edwards ERP to release 3D models and 2D engineering drawing, Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) after performing tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Developed design and verification plan (DVP&R) for internal and customer product validation using prototypes from A release to P release till significant production run.
• Conduct design review for manufacturability & assembly with stakeholders like supply chain, production, operations, suppliers and sub-contractors for material selection, manufacturing process selection and process.

• Achieved a 15% lead time reduction in engineering change management by streamlining ECR, ECO, and ERP processes.
• Automated design processes, speeding up project delivery and improving customer satisfaction.
• Designed automated continuous rotary lid plugging systems, including cap feed conveyor and plugging system machines.
• Conducted design reviews and prepared Bill of Materials (BOM), 3D mechanical designs, and detailed 2D engineering drawings per Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
• Coordinated international projects from design development to manufacturing release in ERP, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

• Created detailed designs for critical machining parts using Creo and SolidWorks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Developed manufacturing process plans and conducted research to support new product development.
• Delivered part designs to clients as detailed engineering drawings that met local and international standards (including Bill of Materials) while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Worked closely with clients and stakeholders to meet project goals and exceed expectations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Distinction

Operations Management, Project Management, Data Analytics, Accounts & Finance.

Msc Engineering Design, Merit

CAED Systems, Design Methods, Product Design Techniques, Product Modelling and Visualisation, Design Management, Information Management.

Beng, Mechanical Engineering, First Class