Kannan A S

Product Engineer

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India5 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in aerospace and automotive product development.
Proficient in advanced CAD tools and rapid prototyping.
Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Aerospace and Automotive industries with a focus on product development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Aerospace StructuresAerospace ManufacturingDesign EngineeringElectro-mechanical ProductsMechanical EngineeringConcept DevelopmentPrototyping

Other Skills

PropulsionAerospaceAerodynamicsMaterial SelectionDesign for ManufacturingPlastic Part DesignSheet Metal DesignMetal Casting3D/2D CAD modelingSurface Modeling3D VisualizationCATIACreoSOLIDWORKSAnimation

About

I am a Mechanical Engineer focused on the automotive and aerospace sectors, specializing in product development, surface modeling, and efficient manufacturing. I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Blender, and Python automation. I excel at rapid prototyping, hardware integration, and additive manufacturing, which enable me to translate innovative ideas into practical solutions. I specialize in concept development and transforming these concepts into manufacturable-ready solutions. I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Robotics, to deliver integrated and forward-thinking engineering outcomes.

Experience

Sarla aviation

Design Engineer – Aerostructures.

Sep 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

As a Design Engineer – Aero Structures at Sarla Aviation, I focus on designing and developing advanced airframe structures for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, ensuring lightweight, high-performance, and safe designs.
My work includes:
➤ Airframe structural design of wings, fuselage, and empennage
➤ Prototyping and validation of structural components
➤ Advanced material selection for strength, weight, and efficiency
➤ Collaboration with systems, propulsion, and certification teams
I contribute to shaping India’s urban air mobility future by delivering innovative and reliable aircraft structures.

Aerospace StructuresAerospace ManufacturingPropulsionAerospaceAerodynamics

Ust

4 roles

Mechanical Product Development Engineer – Automotive

Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 · 5 mos

➤ Involved in the design and development of infotainment enclosures, ADAS units, and interior
assemblies
➤ Working on 3D/2D CAD modeling of plastic and sheet metal parts using CATIA and Creo
➤ Supporting packaging integration, design for manufacturability (DFM), and design validation processes
➤ Engaging in prototype iteration, hardware layout coordination, and thermal/mechanical feasibility
studies
➤ Collaborating with simulation, embedded, and ID teams to ensure functional and regulatory
compliance

Design EngineeringElectro-Mechanical ProductsDesign for ManufacturingPlastic Part DesignSheet Metal DesignMetal Casting+1

Daimler Trucks Asia I Mechanical Design Engineer – Concept Development & R&D (External)

Promoted

Sep 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

➤ Part of Daimler’s R&D team for future commercial vehicle programs
➤ Collaborated with Mechanical, ID, Embedded, UI/UX, IoT, and Data Science teams to develop early-
stage vehicle concepts
➤ Contributed to surface modeling, cable routing, and packaging feasibility studies
➤ Conducted plastic part validation including parting line checks, draft analysis, and mounting solutions
➤ Created kinematic animations, prototypes, and demo models for stakeholder presentations
➤ Engaged in reverse engineering and benchmarking for design refinement and innovation alignment

Mechanical EngineeringConcept DevelopmentSurface ModelingDesign for Manufacturing3D Visualization

Mechanical Design Engineer

Jun 2023 – Sep 2023 · 3 mos

➤ Worked on the design and development of infotainment display units, silver boxes, HPCs, and ADAS
enclosures using CATIA and Creo
➤ Created 3D/2D models for plastic, sheet metal, and casting components, focusing on
manufacturability and assembly feasibility
➤ Supported simulation teams with structural, thermal, and vibration analysis inputs
➤ Involved in additive manufacturing-based prototyping and hardware packaging activities
➤ Collaborated with cross-functional UST teams including hardware, software, and process engineering

Mechanical Product Development Engineer – Automotive

Aug 2022 – Jun 2023 · 10 mos

➤ Supported the design and development of electromechanical products including infotainment systems and ADAS enclosures
➤ Assisted in 3D/2D modeling of plastic and sheet metal parts using CATIA and Creo
➤ Contributed to basic packaging studies, prototype planning, and team documentation
➤ Gained exposure to production feasibility checks and cross-functional engineering collaboration

Design EngineeringDesign for ManufacturingPrototypingSurface ModelingCATIACreo+1

Makerhub iedc ajce

Mechanical Design Engineer | RC, Robotics & Automation (During B.Tech Studies)

Feb 2019 – Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Kanjirapalli, Kerala, India · Hybrid

Engineering Experience in RC Planes, Drones & Robotics
Designed, prototyped, and assembled RC planes, drones, and robotic systems during engineering studies, focusing on mechanical design, structural optimization, and automation. Gained practical experience in CAD modeling, prototyping, and motion systems for functional applications.
Technical Skills
✔ Mechanical Design & CAD – SolidWorks, Fusion 360 for structural and aerodynamic design.
✔ Prototyping & Manufacturing – 3D printing (FDM/SLA), CNC machining, material selection.
✔ Kinematics & Motion Systems – Mechanism design, linkages, and actuation.
✔ Embedded Systems – Arduino, Raspberry Pi integration for basic automation.
✔ Motors & Drive Systems – Servos, stepper motors, brushless motors, gear trains.
✔ Structural Analysis – Load distribution, weight optimization for aerial and ground applications.
✔ Automation & Control – Basic motion control and sensor-based automation.
Applied mechanical engineering principles to develop functional, high-performance robotic and UAV systems with a focus on design efficiency and real-world usability