Sivakumar Raj

Project Manager

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India18 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

20 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering
Expertise in R&D and New Product Development
Proven track record in managing global engineering teams

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mechanical Engineering expert in Automotive and Industrial Products sectors.

Contact

rlshiva@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Mechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementSustenance EngineeringChange ManagementNew Product Development

Other Skills

AutoCADCATIACastingComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Creo ParametricDesign Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)Engineering calculationEnoviaEnventiveFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Geometric Dimensioning & TolerancingInjection MoldingMachiningSAP ERPSOLIDWORKS

About

Mechanical Engineering professional with 20 years of experience in the Automotive and Industrial Products domain — including 14 years in half-high vehicle development and 6 years in reciprocating compressor manufacturing. Demonstrated expertise in R&D, New Product Development (NPD), and Change Management Engineering, driving innovation from concept to production. Proven track record of collaborating with global teams across diverse geographical locations, effectively managing onsite-offshore models and delivering high-impact solutions in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Adept at integrating engineering excellence with strategic planning to support business objectives and ensure product success in competitive markets.

Experience

18 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Creative synergies group

Senior Project Manager - Automotive (Half High way)

May 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Product: Compact Track loader.
Role: R&D and Test support, Static Structural Analysis, new design and modification according with specified weight requirement. Welding, CG calculation, sheet metal manufacturing parts and involve Reliability test.

CATIAEnoviaMechanical EngineeringProduct Development

L&t technology services limited

5 roles

Project Manager- Industrial Product - Dettronics - Carrier

Promoted

Jan 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Product: Part and Vendor Rationalization.
Role: Project Management. Led the implementation and integration of AI and digital technologies to boost engineering productivity, improve accuracy, and enhance overall process efficiency. Collaborated closely with the Centre of Excellence to champion innovation and track emerging technologies, ensuring sustained competitiveness and operational excellence in the engineering domain.

Creo ParametricTolerance stackup analysisWindchillProduct DevelopmentSheet MetalSustenance engineering+10

Winnebago Industries, USA - Automotive (Half High way)

Jan 2019 – Jun 2019 · 5 mos

Product: Recreational Vehicles.
Role: Tools design and modification for plastic Thermoforming.

ThermoformingMechanical Engineering

Caterpillar Inc, Automotive (Half High way)

Promoted

Jan 2015 – Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Product: Truck, Hydraulic Mining Shovel. MT4400, MT5300, OE&I and Bucyrus conversion.
Role: Project Management – led a 12-member team across engineering and delivery functions.
Engineering drawing quality checks per Caterpillar 1E Specs.Design validation and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) preparation.Involved in sheet metal components and large assembly design reviews.Project scheduling, tracking, and reporting, including resource management, KPI alignment, team utilization, and billing/invoicing oversight.

Creo ParametricProject ManagementMechanical Engineering

KOMATSU Ltd, - Automotive (Half High way)

Aug 2014 – Jan 2015 · 5 mos

Product: Mining Equipment.
Role: Provide design detailing services for sheet-metal components, welded structures, assembly drawings, installation drawings, BOM compilation, and engineering drawing release.

Baker Hughes (Bently Nevada), USA

Mar 2013 – Aug 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

Product: Engineering Support for Upstream Subsea Products.
Role: Sustenance and Engineering change Management. Resource management for onsite and offshore, Planing, task assign, Work hour estimation, performance evaluation, resource planning, recruiting.

Creo ParametricSustenance engineeringChange Management

Cameron, a schlumberger company

Team Lead - Reciprocating Compressors

Oct 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos · Coimbatore Area, India

Role: Engineering support for after market products. Change Management activities and Design modification.

Siemens NXUnigraphics (NX)TeamcenterSAP ERPMechanical EngineeringChange Management

Elgi equipments limited

Sr. Engineer Design Engineer

Jan 2009 – Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Coimbatore Area, India

Product: High Pressure Reciprocating Air compressors.
Role: Conduct CFT, Design Calculation, Pipe Routing 2D, 3D, Product Assembly, Testing, Supplier Coordination.
Collaboration with German team. Customer Visit for installation and commissioning,

SOLIDWORKSMechanical Engineering

Pricol limited

R&D Sr Engineer - NPD for Instrumentation clusters - Automotive.

May 2007 – Oct 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos · Coimbatore Area, India

Product: Instrumentation Clusters for passenger vehicle. (Hall effect and Capacitance fuel level sensors)
Role: NPD activities, conduct CFT, Prepare BOM and Cost, Closely working with Electronics team. Injection molding part, PCB space allocation, Proto reliability testing.

Creo ParametricWindchillNew Product DevelopmentMechanical Engineering