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Hi, I’m Subash Chalakkattil, a seasoned mechanical design and NPD professional with over 12 years of experience across tool design, sheet metal fabrication, and plastics development. I thrive on turning complex concepts into manufacturable products, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to deliver high‑quality results.
I enjoy leading design and manufacturing processes, deploying SolidWorks and data management tools, and driving value through optimized production plans, QC, and ECN change management.
Experience Level
Language
English
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Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
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Malayalam
Advanced
Work Experience
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (NPD) at Smart Working Solutions
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025New product development for Stock Suction Excavators (UK-based). Responsibilities included concept development for upcoming product launches, creating and executing manufacturing plans and drawings, process development for drawings, updating existing products, ECN meetings, and ensuring revision control. Managed 3D and 2D data for in-house and supplier production, liaised with managers, directors, engineers, administrators, and clients, and collaborated with supply chain to ensure manufacturability using SolidWorks and PDM for data management.
Senior NPI Engineer at MTD Industries SDN BHD
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022New Product Introduction and Manufacturing Sustaining for semiconductor-related customers (HP, AMAT, LAM Research, etc.). Led collaboration with Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Engineering to define processes, targets, costs, and vendor selections; created manufacturing plans for prototype to full production; ensured production readiness with RTP; minimized scrap and rework; participated in design reviews and validated CAD models for manufacturability; defined production test fixtures and supported multiple departments throughout tool design and manufacturing workflows.
New Product Development at Palletco LLC (Dubai)
April 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018Managed product development for logistics hardware including heavy-duty pallets, crates, and bins. Collaborated with manufacturing engineering and operations to drive process improvements while maintaining safety, quality, and functional requirements. Supported supplier development and quality teams to ensure incoming product quality and pursued cost-reduction opportunities. Ensured designs supported production efficiency, high first-pass yield, serviceability, and recyclability using SolidWorks, PDM, and ERP tools.
Senior Trainer – Mechanical Design Software at Engineers CAD Solutions
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017Delivered new customer training for Mechanical CAD software, managed the full training lifecycle (2-3 day sessions), resolved escalations related to software/hardware, and facilitated in-office product demonstrations. Served as Autodesk Authorized Trainer and conducted online exams for students and professionals.
Design Engineer – Tool Design, Product Design & Development at Stove Kraft Private Limited
July 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014Captured feedback from Casting Process Engineers to inform new and replacement dies; led tooling design and fabrication scheduling; supported manufacturing tooling room activities; designed stamping and cold forging tools for product lines; focused on improving cycle times, yield, and uptime while ensuring safety and quality.
Designer at Indu Tools & Components Pvt Ltd
April 1, 2011 - May 1, 2013Early career role focusing on design and tooling tasks, contributing to the development and refinement of tooling and components.
Tool & Die Maker at G-Plast Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008Manufacturing and tooling alignment, die design, and tooling fabrication for plastic components.
Mechanical Engineer/ToolMaker at CEEJAY Precision Engineering
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Manufacturing of mining equipment; CNC machining and oversee production; fabrication of mining equipments.
Tool Designer, Product Design & Development at Stove Kraft Private Limited
July 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014Captured feedback from casting/process engineers; developed tooling, oversaw tooling suppliers; planned tool design and fabrication; supported stamping and cold forging tooling and manufacturing.
Tool & Die Maker at G-Plast Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore
August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008Tooling and die making to support manufacturing operations.
Education
Post Diploma in Computer Aided Design (level -6) at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand
January 1, 2011 - June 11, 2026CAD Tool Course at UMS Coimbatore
January 1, 2010 - June 11, 2026Diploma in Tool & Die Engineering at Geedee Technical Training Institute, Coimbatore, India
January 1, 2007 - June 11, 2026Post Diploma in Computer Aided Design (level-6) at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand
January 1, 2011 - June 11, 2026Qualifications
Autodesk Authorised Trainer
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017CATIA V5 UNI-GRAPHICS (CAD-CAM)
January 1, 2010 - June 11, 2026Inventor / Pro-E / Creo CAD Tools Training
January 1, 2010 - June 11, 2026Industry Experience
Agriculture & Mining, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Computers & Electronics, Other
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