KISHOREKUMAR SURESH
Evere
Summary
Professional with 18 years of experience in Engineering, specializing in Project Management, Technical Sales, and New Business Development within the Metal Cutting industry. Proven track record in driving cost efficiency and profitability through effective project execution and technical support across sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, and Energy. Proficient in AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, and SAP ERP, with strong skills in supplier management and product development. Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions and competitive quotes for successful order execution.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Engineer-Automobile
TAAL TECH
Lummen
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted product-market analysis for OEM and aftermarket car applications.
- Defined standards and specifications for towbar designs, ensuring compliance through detailed drawings checks.
- Managed proto build requests, ensuring timely launches and consistent follow-ups.
- Interpreted regulatory requirements and type approval specifications to inform design solutions.
- Executed reverse engineering from scanned data, creating precise CAD models and drawings.
- Performed updates in 3D and 2D, including GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, benchmarking, and VA/VE analysis using Siemens NX 11 and Catia V5.
- Analyzing FEA/test results, resolving complex technical issues with effective solutions.
- Check in files into the CIM database (PLM) while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless workflows.
Assistant Manager- Global Solution Engineering
Kennametal India Pvt. Ltd
BENGALURU
03.2013 - 09.2024
- Interfaced with clients to assess requirements for developing automotive parts and components.
- Evaluated costs per component, reducing cycle time through tooling and new technology.
- Developed project plans and schedules, generated quotations, and allocated resources for timely completion.
- Executed technical evaluations for suppliers based on quality engineering, delivery, and safety standards.
- Directed concept design and manufacturing processes, facilitating discussions on reengineering with clients.
- Achieved over 10 Impact Awards for designing customized tools with exceptional margins.
- Recognized as Best Performer in 2018 for execution and prove-out in Fine Machining.
- Awarded for successful execution and prove-out of Aluminum Project Components.
Assistant Manager - Product Development Group
MAPAL India Pvt. Ltd.
BENGALURU
09.2006 - 02.2013
- Led product development team, driving solutions for hole finishing tools through concept drawings and techno-commercial quotes.
- Created concept drawings using AutoCAD Mechanical, collaborating with teams to achieve product vision.
- Managed projects including aero door panel components for Aequs and precision tools for P1, J1, K series.
- Executed cylinder head projects for Ford, optimizing cut time and CPC using MQL2 techniques.
- Optimized aluminium machining for MB6, MA, BE clutch and gearbox housing, reducing cycle time for PSA-Avtec.
- Delivered complete solutions for connecting rods at Amtek, HMT, Sansera, including press fit operations.
- Executed housing components for Metro trains in India and cylinder head V16 engine for Ordnance Engine Factory.
- Provided end-to-end tooling and development solutions for various components for global customers.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Karnataka State Open University
Mysore01.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
PESCE
Mandya01.2006
Skills
- Project management and execution
- Design engineering and product development
- Supplier and manufacturing management
- Cost efficiency and profitability tracking
- Technical support and inputs
- AutoCAD Mechanical and SolidWorks
- Unigraphics NX-2 expertise
- MS Office proficiency
- SAP ERP production knowledge
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Data analysis with Power BI
- Coordination and collaboration skills
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Conceptual drawing creation
- Techno-commercial quoting
- Product lifecycle management
- Reverse engineering
Certification
- Hole Finishing training in Germany from KMT
- Hole Finishing Certification on Metal Cutting from Knowledge Center
- Statistical Process Control Certification
- Unigraphics -NX2
- AUTOCAD
- SAP - ERP Production, CRM, POWERBi
Awards
- More than 10 Impact Awards in recognition for designing customized tools and successful prove outs with exceptional margins
- Awarded as best performer for the year in 2018 for execution and prove out in Fine Machining area
- Awarded for successful execution and prove out of Aluminum Project Components
Projects
Project execution and customers
- Aero-door panel component for Aequs customers
- Parent bore and VSVG precision tools for P1, J1, and K series cylinder head components
- Legendary cylinder head, along with cut time, and CPC with MQL2 for Ford
- CNG cylinder head for Volvo and Eicher
- Optimization of complete aluminum machining of MB6, MA, and BE of clutch and gearbox housing using PCD combination tools in order to reduce cycle time for PSA-Avtec
- Legendary cylinder head and block, along with the crank and cam, for Tata Cummins
- Execution of kingpin taper reaming operation of knuckle component for BFIL
- Provided a complete solution for Amtek, HMT, and Sansera for connecting rods, including press-fit operations
- Execution of the housing component for metro trains in India for Knorr-Bremse
- Execution of the cylinder head V16 engine of a military tanker for the Ordnance Engine Factor
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/21/84
- Gender: Male
Customers
- AEQUS
- TATA Motors
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- BFIL
- FORD-Sanand
- Renault-Nissan
- Royal Enfield
- AMTEK
- Sansera
- Volvo
- Eicher
- PSA AVTEC
- KNORR BREMSE
Timeline
Development Engineer-Automobile
TAAL TECH
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager- Global Solution Engineering
Kennametal India Pvt. Ltd
03.2013 - 09.2024
Assistant Manager - Product Development Group
MAPAL India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2006 - 02.2013
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Karnataka State Open University
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
PESCE
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