Jithin Raj
Guadalajara
Summary
Senior Project Engineer with extensive experience at Sunningdale Technologies, specializing in high-speed metal stamping and injection mold optimization. Demonstrated expertise in program management and process engineering, achieving significant efficiency improvements and successful project outcomes. Committed to delivering innovative solutions and enhancing collaboration within cross-functional teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
SUNNINGDALE TECHNOLOGIES
Guadalajara
08.2024 - Current
- Executed tooling and process engineering projects for high-speed metal stamping and injection molding operations.
- Ensured delivery of high-precision tooling and molding projects within quality and cost targets.
- Managed communications and technical reviews as primary contact for international clients.
- Coordinated with tool rooms, suppliers, and production to validate and deploy tooling efficiently.
- Drove improvements in mold design validation, process capability studies, and cycle time optimization.
- Contributed to business growth through project estimations and capability presentations.
Method & Process Engineering Manager
VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
Chonburi
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Managed and validated industrialization projects valued at 2K/3K.
- Delivered key project objectives within established budgets, timelines, and standards.
- Oversaw comprehensive tool room management, including development and maintenance activities.
- Provided technical support throughout project lifecycles to enhance timescale and quality adherence.
- Developed detailed mold and machine capacity analysis plans updated monthly for 24 months.
- Proposed process improvements and new technologies to boost overall efficiency.
- Implemented effective stock control systems to optimize performance and minimize costs.
- Maintained communication with internal and external clients to ensure alignment.
Upstream Process PTM
VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
Chonburi
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed detailed project schedules in collaboration with contractors to meet deadlines.
- Submitted project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and discussions.
- Coordinated resources, goals, and activities to facilitate project closure and handover.
- Conducted design reviews with customers and contractors to ensure alignment.
- Represented industrial organization in internal and external meetings with customers and suppliers.
- Ensured effective collaboration with product development team to support simultaneous engineering.
Tooling Engineering Manager
SUNNINGDALE TECHNOLOGIES
Jalisco
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Planned and allocated resources to optimize production schedules, balancing capacity with demand.
- Managed planning and execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance to minimize production disruption.
- Collected project information and disseminated it to relevant stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Assembled tools and parts, ensuring quality and safety prior to use.
- Increased production efficiency by preparing machinery and materials in advance.
Tool Room Supervisor
AMLEX TECHNOLOGY
Penang
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Maintained and optimized hot runner and injection molds for peak performance and reliability.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by actively listening to concerns and addressing inquiries.
- Acquired new skills rapidly, enhancing daily task efficiency and productivity.
Senior Toolmaker & Shift in charge
KNIGHT AUTO
Singapore
08.2006 - 05.2012
- Directed shift operations, collaborating with a skilled team to maximize productivity in molding component production.
- Assembled tools and parts, ensuring quality and safety prior to use.
- Conducted tests on dies and tools to confirm readiness for final production runs.
Tool Maker
FCI OEN CONNECTORS Ltd.
Kochi
12.2004 - 07.2006
- Assembled parts to create and repair jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
- Measured and cut patterns precisely to minimize faults and discrepancies.
- Inspected completed tools and dies, promptly reporting faults to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborated closely with production teams to swiftly resolve line issues.
Tool Maker Trainee
O/E/N India Ltd.
Kochi
06.2003 - 12.2004
- Increased production efficiency by timely preparation of machinery and materials.
- Optimized productivity through careful determination of work processes and sequences.
- Enforced specifications compliance by removing non-conforming parts from production.
- Assembled components for making and repairing jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
Education
Mechanical Engineering (Dip) - Mechanical
LIT
Kerala, India05.2006
Tool Maker Trainee -
O/E/N India Ltd.
Kochi, India12.2004
Certificate in Tool & Die Making - Tool & Die
NTTF
Kerala, India04.2003
Skills
- Injection molds and press tools
- Product development and industrial engineering
- Program and project management
- Business development strategies
- Method and process engineering
- Process experimentation
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Health and safety compliance
- Team management and leadership
- Industrial process optimization
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Benchmark Six Sigma, 2023
- Certificate in Tool & Die Making, NTTF ONTC, Cochin, 2003
- Safety Orientation Certificate for Metal Working, Singapore Manufacturers Federation, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore
Languages
Fluent, Fluent, Upper intermediate, Elementary, Beginner, Beginner
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
SUNNINGDALE TECHNOLOGIES
08.2024 - Current
Method & Process Engineering Manager
VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
05.2020 - 08.2023
Upstream Process PTM
VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
08.2019 - 04.2020
Tooling Engineering Manager
SUNNINGDALE TECHNOLOGIES
05.2016 - 08.2019
Tool Room Supervisor
AMLEX TECHNOLOGY
04.2013 - 04.2016
Senior Toolmaker & Shift in charge
KNIGHT AUTO
08.2006 - 05.2012
Tool Maker
FCI OEN CONNECTORS Ltd.
12.2004 - 07.2006
Tool Maker Trainee
O/E/N India Ltd.
06.2003 - 12.2004
Mechanical Engineering (Dip) - Mechanical
LIT
Tool Maker Trainee -
O/E/N India Ltd.
Certificate in Tool & Die Making - Tool & Die
NTTF