Pon Rajesh Kumar P

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Generated $4M+ VAVE opportunities through innovative analysis.
  • Achieved 30% product performance improvement via customer integration.
  • Recognized for excellence in FEA standard practices.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a HVAC Product Development Engineer with a strong focus on structural design and VAVE methodologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementProduct DesignVaveQuality ImprovementValue EngineeringFeasibility StudiesStructural DesignProduct DevelopmentFea Analysis

Other Skills

1D ModellingANSYSAutoCADBenchmarkingBusiness Case DevelopmentCATIADigimatHigh Performance Computing (HPC)HypermeshInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipManufacturing Process ImprovementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft ProjectNVH Testing

About

As an Associate Tech Lead at Trane Technologies, I manage the design and development of next-generation HVAC products, collaborating with diverse stakeholders across functions and regions. Experienced in new product design and development for 7+ Years, specializing in mechanical components. Proficient in VAVE, NTP, competitor teardowns, and Q&R initiatives from Gate 0. Demonstrated success in challenging environments, consistently delivering high-quality value proposition. -I hold a Master of Engineering in Engineering Design from College of Engineering, Guindy, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. -Proficient in various design and simulation tools, such as Ansys, CREO, Hyperworks, LS Dyna, Inspire Cast, and Simufact. -Completed certifications in Google Project Management, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Emotionally Intelligent Leadership. -Recognized with multiple awards for my contributions to the FEA standard practices and structural qualification projects. -Passionate about creating innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance customer value and satisfaction.

Experience

Trane technologies

4 roles

Associate Tech Lead

Dec 2022Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Evaluated key VAVE projects worth $500K+ and generated $4M+ VAVE opportunities by should cost analysis, brainstorming, physical/virtual teardowns, BOM studies, component and supplier studies.
  • Managed next-gen blower design NTP project, collaborating with engineering team, suppliers and marketing teams to integrate customer feedback, leading to a 30% improvement in product performance.
  • Introduced process enhancements and automations resulting in annual resource time savings of over $5K.
Project ManagementVAVEProduct DesignBenchmarkingNew Technology Evaluation

Senior Product Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Enhanced efficiency in a critical VAVE project by mitigating project risks and addressing design failure modes through historical data analysis, resulting in 40% reduction in testing time.
  • Led field data analysis initiatives to identify optimal qualification and design approaches, resulting in a 20% increase in product quality.
  • Experienced in industrial standards like UL 60335, ANZI Z 21.47, AMCA 204-20, ISTA to enhance product safety and reliability.
  • Built automation solutions using VB Script and Python to streamline data analysis processes, reducing manual workloads by 50%.
Product BenchmarkingVAVEProduct DesignProcess AutomationQuality Improvement

Product Engineer

Sep 2020Jul 2021 · 10 mos

  • Driven teardown session for competitor units and created VAVE pipeline projects worth $3M+.
  • Implemented cost-saving solutions for Sheetmetal Panels, Shipping Package, Gaskets, Frames and fasteners projects;
  • Utilized Value methodology techniques to save $75k annually.
Feasibility StudiesBusiness Case DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementValue EngineeringManufacturing Process Improvement

Engineer FEA

Mar 2020Sep 2020 · 6 mos

  • Qualified structural components for shipping, storage, operational vibration, assembly, handling, Lifting and Drop loads.
  • Established a robust root cause analysis framework to tackle field vibration Q&R issues with minimal data, reducing resolution time by 25%.
  • Implemented advanced simulations using Ansys and Hyperworks to optimize product design, resulting in a 20% reduction in material costs.
Structural DesignANSYSProduct DevelopmentNVH TestingQ&R

Ingersoll rand india

3 roles

Engineer FEA

Promoted

Jul 2018Mar 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • Supported Asia Pacific NPD project on design and qualification of outdoor unit structural subsystems focusing on tubing and fan design.
  • Extensively worked on the design and validation of refrigerant tubes, compressor mounts, sheet-metal panels, enclosures, blower supports, frames, fans, and motor brackets through simulation.
  • Experienced in creating SOW, Simulation List, CTQ, Simulation report out, and validation plans for the different subsystem to meet standards and agency requirements.
NVH TestingStructural DesignProduct DevelopmentQ&R

Post Graduate Engineering Trainee

Jul 2017Jun 2018 · 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • Handled complete structural qualification for North America NPD project focusing on tubing, enclosure, compressor, and fan design.
  • Designed and tested components for shipping, storage, operational vibration, assembly, handling, Lifting, and Drop loads.
  • Developed standard practice for FEA-Test correlation and tube qualification based on simulation.
  • Performed software benchmarking and methodology development for emerging simulation technology on Casting, Additive manufacturing.
  • Familiar with programming languages like C++, Python, and VB script for simulation data post-processing automation.
  • Experienced in HPC server Management for FEA and CFD applications.
FEA AnalysisPythonVB ScriptRed Hat LinuxStructural DesignANSYS+1

Intern

Nov 2016Jun 2017 · 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • Responsible for developing simulation standard practice to replicate the dynamic loads in the compressor
FEA AnalysisNVH Testing1D Modelling

Education

College of Engineering, Guindy

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) — Engineering Design

Jan 2015Jan 2017

Anna University Chennai

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2011Jan 2015

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