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BALAJI THANGAVELU

BALAJI THANGAVELU

Manlius,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented and innovative professional with extensive experience in mechanical design and manufacturing. Expertise in PTC Creo, windchill, Teamcenter and injection-molded plastics design, committed to delivering high-quality solutions that optimize performance and ensure safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Designer

LNT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
MANLIUS, NY
08.2015 - Current
  • Engineered complex, profiled air-propelling fan systems for HVAC units.
  • Design for the manufacturing of injection-molded plastics, sheet metal fabrication, parts for CNC machining, and casting.
  • Executed development of form, fit, and tolerance for mechanical components utilizing GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis based on critical-to-function, safety, and process parameters.
  • Engineered innovative design solutions through 3D modeling in PTC Creo, prototyping, testing, creating manufacturing models, assemblies, drawings, and releasing files in Windchill.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to include design requirements, and coordinated with suppliers for quotes, orders, and to optimize design for manufacturing.
  • Formulate superior modeling techniques for prototype and manufacturing in Creo, producing documentation to assist design team

Mechanical Designer

HCL Technologies
Bangalore, INDIA
11.2006 - 05.2011
  • Interpreted 2D drawings and developed 3D models in CATIA.
  • Employed top-down assembly design to accurately position aircraft components within global coordinate system.
  • Released and maintained files in Teamcenter for enhanced project tracking.
  • Utilized Teamcenter visualization to verify assembly structure and bill of materials.

Education

Safety - OSHA-30

Occupational Safety And Health Adminsitration
Syracuse, NY
01-2025

Drone Operation - Part 107 For Remote Pilot Certification

Federal Aviation Administration
Ithaca, NY
12-2024

Optimization - Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing

EMS Consulting Group
Carlsbad, CA
12-2017

MBA - International Business

Annamalai University
Tamilnadu
05-2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Hindustan College of Engineering
Tamilnadu
05-2006

Skills

  • PTC Creo Solid modeling, Generative surface design, sheet metal design, assembly, Drawing, layouts and Animation
  • Windchill and Team Center
  • GD&T and tolerance stack-up
  • Injection molding, SMC, BMC
  • Machining, sheet metal fabrication, and casting
  • 3D prototyping
  • Inspection & test fixtures design
  • Workflow coordination
  • Innovation in product solutions
  • Innovation in 3D modeling techniques
  • Optimization in design, manufacturing, and logistics for cost reduction

Timeline

Industrial Designer

LNT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
08.2015 - Current

Mechanical Designer

HCL Technologies
11.2006 - 05.2011

Safety - OSHA-30

Occupational Safety And Health Adminsitration

Drone Operation - Part 107 For Remote Pilot Certification

Federal Aviation Administration

Optimization - Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing

EMS Consulting Group

MBA - International Business

Annamalai University

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Hindustan College of Engineering