Rajarajan S

 Highly competent and result-oriented design engineer with 18 years of in-depth experience in design and development, new product development, and project management.  Attuned with the latest trends and techniques of the field with proficiency in grasping new technical concepts quickly and utilizing the same in a productive manner.  Core competency in detailed planning and scheduling to meet preset production targets and conceptualizing and implementing process modifications to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resource utilization and achieve consistent increases in profitability  Demonstrated strengths in interacting with clients throughout the project work including making prototypes, drawing, undertaking technical discussions, costing, and documentation  Commendable for putting forward creative & effective design proposals in a short cycle time; an effective team leader, encouraging teamwork and motivating professionals and labor force to maximize their productivity under tight delivery deadlines effectively resolving conflicts and promoting harmony among the employees. Significant Highlights:  Experience in Design Engineering, New Product Development, Prototype and testing, Project Planning & Management, Risk Assessment, Cost model, Quality Control and Process Enhancement in Automobile & Earth Moving sector.  Filed 2 U.S PATENT(“Latching apparatus for sequentially latching and unlatching object-Patent No.–9169863” & “Walkway system for machine-Patent no.-20140353083”)  Proficient in spearheading R&D initiatives, technology transfers, design, Packaging, testing and validation, process improvement and Light & Heavy structural system design initiatives of Earth moving and Automobile Products during the career span.