SSSothish Surendran
@sothishsurendran
Product-focused Mechanical Engineer with 14 years of project management experience.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a product-focused Mechanical Engineer with over 14 years of experience in engineering and project management. My journey has been marked by significant achievements, including receiving the Performance Gold Award for my role in the design and system integration of mechanical components for an Indian Metro Train project, valued at approximately 121 million USD. I am PMP certified, demonstrating my proficiency in project management methodologies, and I am committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through effective stakeholder management and team leadership.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams in various high-stakes projects, including the Chennai Metro Phase 2 Project and the New Thar Platform at Mahindra & Mahindra. My hands-on experience with software tools like Catia V5 and UG NX has enabled me to integrate design aspects effectively while ensuring adherence to quality and cost targets. I am passionate about customer-centric planning and execution, always striving to enhance project outcomes and satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Lead-Engineering
Alstom Transportation India PVT LTD
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Led the Chennai Metro Phase 2 project, managing technical proposals, resource allocation, and risk analyses. Coordinated project activities and engaged with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while overseeing a 15-member team to meet quality and performance benchmarks.
Managerial Lead- Engineering
Mahindra and Mahindra limited
Mar 2019 - Apr 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Oversaw the system integration for the New Thar Platform, managing project activities, ensuring timely deliveries, and preparing the complete Vehicle Bill of Materials. Led prototype builds and testing to meet quality and legislative requirements.
Product Design Engineer-Lead
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Pvt Ltd
Dec 2014 - Apr 2019 (4 years 4 months)
Led vehicle layout feasibility studies and ensured the availability of complete Vehicle BOM for production release. Utilized Catia V5 for three-dimensional engine simulations to finalize chassis layouts.
Vehicle Integration Engineer
Nissan Ashok Leyland Technologies
Jul 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 5 months)
Collaborated with cross-functional teams for design selection and new vehicle architecture creation for the DOST 2T Pickup Truck project, utilizing Catia V6 for system hard-points and volume creation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2007 - 2011
Grade: 8.03
Pursued B.E-Mechanical Engineering with a focus on engineering principles and practices, graduating with a CGPA of 8.03 out of 10.
G.D. Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Higher Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary
2005 - 2007
Grade: 81%
Completed Higher Secondary education with a focus on science subjects, achieving an overall percentage of 81%.
YWCA Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Secondary School
2003 - 2005
Grade: 85%
Completed SSLC education with a strong foundation in various subjects, achieving an overall percentage of 85%.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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