SandeepKumar Venkatesh

• Designed and developed structural frame weldments and complex sheet metal assemblies for Gas Mixing Systems, ensuring high structural integrity and manufacturability.
• Created and revised detailed 3D models and engineering drawings for reactor components and sheet metal parts in alignment with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Spearheaded cross-functional coordination with offshore engineering teams to drive on-time and quality project deliverables.
• Initiated, executed, and released ECOs, supporting continuous product improvement and seamless transition to production.
• Managed complete lifecycle of Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SAP, maintaining configuration accuracy across design changes.
• Delivered comprehensive training on customer-specific standards, SAP workflows, and advanced CREO modeling techniques, including sheet metal design.
• Led the end-to-end design and conceptual development of new graphite parts, reactor components, and assembly systems, contributing to innovation and design efficiency.

• Prepared and delivered daily presentations highlighting critical issues requiring management attention.
• Facilitated daily meetings and “open mic” sessions with clients and cross-functional support teams to drive resolution and alignment.
• Ensured comprehensive logging and documentation of all reported issues in accordance with process standards.
• Escalated unresolved or high-priority issues to the appropriate internal teams for timely intervention.
• Generated accurate and timely reports to support decision-making and provide transparency on issue status.

• Automated NX models and drawings to significantly reduce execution time and improve design efficiency.
• Created detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of offshore wind turbine monopiles, adhering to engineering standards.
• Contributed to project planning and timeline estimation to ensure realistic scheduling and on-time delivery.

• Designed and developed components and subsystems for portable and stationary air compressors, utility vehicles, and aerial work platforms, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and safety.
• Created detailed 2D drawings and 3D models including sheet metal parts, weldments, exploded views, and top-level assemblies using parametric modeling techniques.
• Managed BOMs and implemented Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring design accuracy and smooth transition from prototype to production.
• Conducted stack-up analyses and supported Powertrain NPD efforts, including “Fuel & Exhaust” subsystem design and component mounting evaluations.
• Collaborated closely with clients, cross-functional teams, and manufacturing to resolve prototype issues and improve product quality.
• Led a team of four, training them on customer standards, CAD workflows, and project execution best practices.
• Estimated project hours, oversaw planning and execution, and ensured all deliverables met quality standards.

• Acted as liaison between scientists and various sub-division teams to ensure smooth coordination and knowledge transfer.
• Provided support for bird strike impact tests, non-destructive testing (NDT), and a variety of mechanical tests.
• Operated the M/s Instron “Dynatup 8250” drop weight impact tester for dynamic impact testing.
• Conducted both low- and high-velocity impact tests on specimens; compiled, documented, and analyzed test data.
• Assisted in mechanical testing of specimens including tensile, compression, flexural, and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) tests.
• Participated in the fabrication and assembly of an aircraft wing nose box using Fiber Metal Laminates (FMLs) and aluminum, as well as composite laminate preparation for mechanical evaluations.