Accomplished executive with 4 years of experience in the field of Manufacturing Systems Engineering services for Heavy earth moving equipment’s at Caterpillar Inc and 2+ year experience in the field of Piping Design at Design Viewz . Seeking assignments in the domain of production/Assembly planning/Virtual Manufacturing with an organization of high repute where there is a chance to learn, explore and fully utilize my skills and abilities for the benefit of the organization and thus enabling my career graph to attain new heights.

1. Rajapandian H  +91 95974 32833  hr_pandian@yahoo.co.in
RAJAPANDIAN H
No. 4, Kuttimani Street, Kabilar Nagar, Manavala Nagar, Thiruvallur, Chennai – 602 002.
Contact: +91 9597432833 Email: hr_pandian@yahoo.co.in
Linked in: https://in.linkedin.com/in/raja-hariharan-b2024334
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mechanical engineer with more than 6 years of experience in the following areas.
 Developed and implemented new assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standards..
 Worked with the NPI (New Product Introduction) team for assembly sequences and support on
creating the assembly process planning using Team Center Manufacturing - VPP/A (Virtual
Process Planning for Assembly) PLM.
 Identifying project dependencies and managing operational aspects of ongoing projects serving
as liaison between supply chain, materials, design and assembly teams in project execution.
 Maintaining data integrity of the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) and routings that pass
from Product life cycle management (Team center manufacturing) systems to the Enterprise
Resource Planning system (SAP).
 Maintaining >95% project quality and velocity using FTR (First Time Right) methodology.
 Troubleshooting issues related to interfacing, testing and uploading of BOM/Routings and
production order release tasks in ERP system.
 Lean Manufacturing: Successfully implemented the ideas for line balancing (Capacity planning),
process improvements, waste elimination by performing time Studies Operation data system
(ODS)
 Eliminated 8 wastes as per Caterpillar Production System (CPS) and achieved Targeted Quality,
& Cost. Responsible for Vehicle E-build and support production builds for each value stream lines.
 Responsible for creating, documenting, work instruction, testing and implementing the
manufacturing assembly sequence in Team center Manufacturing and SAP.
 Developed work instructions for operators on line in MESA(Manufacturing Execution System for
Assembly).
 Developed specific piping designs best suited to the size of the plant and process requirements at
Design Viewz.
 Well-developed analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position in a high quality engineering environment where my resourceful
experience and skills will add value to the organization and thus enabling my career graph to attain new
heights.
SKILLS
 PLM: Team Center Manufacturing-VPPA
 ERP: SAP (End user), CAPP+
 Shop floor Viewer: MESA
 Time Study: ODS
 VME: Vis-Mockup, AutoCAD
 Piping: PDS (Plant Design System), CAD works
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT. LTD
Manufacturing Engineer | Oct 2012 – Aug 2016
Product: Off highway truck rear and front axle Chennai, India | Jul 2014 – Aug 2016
North Carolina , USA | Sep 2015– Jun 2016
 Deployments lead for Caterpillar axle manufacturing plant in PLM-ERP integration.
 Handled the Prime product level bill of material routing conversion.
 Responsible for streamlining assembly process, training Manufacturing Engineers, BOM
Management and implementation of Team center Manufacturing at functional level.

2. Rajapandian H  +91 95974 32833  hr_pandian@yahoo.co.in
 Have expertise in Production Order release process, handling successive closure of priority
issues, Root Cause Analysis and support for post-production activities.
 Uploading assembly process routing to SAP for inventory and supply chain maintenance.
 Worked on Design changes to facilitate ease of assembly and to reduce machine cost and taking
it to the CPPD (Concurrent product and process development) process
 Assign correct torque value as per Caterpillar Product and Process Standards and Drawing
information. Axle virtual validation with manufacturing engineer before start on line.
 Work closely with MBOM manager and Material master owner to ensure MBOM procurement
types for production before creating assembly sequence in Team Center Manufacturing.
 Had managed and coordinated the 5 onsite and 5 offshore team members.
Product: Motor Grader Chennai, India | May 2013 – Jun 2014
 Creating the assembly process planning using Team Center Manufacturing - VPP/A.
 Manage Engineering Changes and Process Changes in the VPPA.
 Create standard works for Assembly process planning sequences using VPP/A, for NPI Models,
Process Changes, Engineering Changes.
 Creating Visuals for shop floor assemblers using Team Center Vis-Mockup.
Product: Off highway truck Chennai, India | Nov 2012 – Apr 2013
 Manage Engineering Changes and Process Changes in the Virtual Process Planning for
Assembly.
 Make sure the material masters and OD (Object Dependency) rules and VC (Variant Condition)
are available for the required BOM and routings.
 CAPP+ documentation.
DESIGN VIEWZ
PDS Piping Designer | Aug 2010 – Sep 2012 Chennai, India
 Responsible for visiting plants and manufacturing units to gather information on process
requirements.
 Designed graphical layouts and specifications for piping schemes and material requirements.
 Performed electrical raceway implementation to ensure continuous power supply.
 Assisted in installation process and monitored performance of piping systems.
 Resolved issues pertaining to capacity and performance of piping designs.
 Communicated with quality assurance department to ensure that standard protocols are followed
throughout the project
 Proficient in PDS, AutoCAD and CADWorx.
 Designed non-clashing models for complex designs and had provided internal electrical
raceways.
 Well versed with design and safety standards adopted in piping design.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Affiliated to Anna University) - 2010
CERTIFICATION
 Professional in Mechanical CAD – Sep 2009
 Diploma in Piping Design – Aug 2010.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages : Fluent in Tamil and English
Visa Details : H4 (Dependent) – Expiry date: July – 2017