PAVAN KUMAR REDDY SOODIREDDY
Cypress,USA
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with 11+ years of experience in product design, development, and manufacturing. Track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and achieving up to 50% cost reductions. Skilled in thermal analysis, FEA, and new product development in ISO-certified environments. Pursuing PE license with certifications in Subsea Engineering and EIT from Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Passionate about innovative solutions and optimizing product performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Engineer
Geospace Technologies
Houston, USA
06.2013 - Current
- Led a team of 5-6 engineers in developing innovative solutions for customer needs in collaboration with sales teams, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely project delivery
- Directed design and development initiatives for high-performance products, including Ocean Bottom Nodes and reservoir monitoring systems, resulting in increased efficiency and reliability
- Managed cross-functional teams to reduce product costs by 25-50% through automation and workflow optimization
- Conducted product testing and analysis, including DFMEA and Root Cause Analysis, to identify design improvements and enhance manufacturability
- Collaborated closely with manufacturing to design multi-cavity molds, fixtures, and assemblies, ensuring streamlined production processes
- Developed hermetically sealed RF antennas for water meters, significantly improving durability and cost efficiency
- Performed FEA and thermal analysis for complex assemblies to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Participated in engineering code reviews and performed detailed engineering calculations for new product development
Mechanical Engineer - Graduate Assistant
University of Houston
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Provided technical support and instruction in material science and strength of materials labs, guiding undergraduates in ANSYS-based structural analysis
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Jet Rubber Inc.
Houston, USA
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Assisted in new product prototyping and reverse engineering projects using Pro-E.
- Contributed to the development of pressure valve assemblies and supported the engineering team in BOM preparation.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
CST Valinox Ltd.
Hyderabad, India
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Engineering support for pipeline integrity projects, selecting materials, and determining coating specifications.
- Performed hydrostatic testing, tensile strength, and microstructure analysis to ensure quality control.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston
05.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2010
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Customer collaboration
- Project Management
- Cost Optimization
- Product Development and Design
- Problem-Solving
- SolidWorks
- Creo
- CATIA
- ANSYS
- AutoCAD
- Flexcom
- PipeLay
- MS Office
- P&IDs
- ASME Y145-2009 GD&T
- CNC and manually controlled lathe and milling machines
- Robotic devices
- Spectrum analyzers
- Rapid Prototyping
- FEA
- Thermal analysis
- CAE tools
- DFMEA
Certification
- Engineer in Training (EIT), Texas Board of Professional Engineers
- Certified in Subsea Engineering, University of Houston
Timeline
Development Engineer
Geospace Technologies
06.2013 - Current
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Jet Rubber Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2012
Mechanical Engineer - Graduate Assistant
University of Houston
08.2011 - 05.2013
Graduate Engineer Trainee
CST Valinox Ltd.
06.2010 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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