RANJIT KADANNAPALLY

. 15+ years of experience in Cold Roll-Forming machine manufacturing, designing,
fabrication, and automation
. Designed and fabricated a four-axis tool grinding machine with PLC-based
automation that reduced hardware and fabrication costs and simplified operation
. Designed and fabricated a Special Purpose 3D food printing machine for food
industry based on LinuxCNC platform
. Designed and conceptualized a Cold Roll-Forming Machine for EICHER MOTORS,
one of the largest Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers in India, on Creo platform
• End - to - end: Managed the entire process of roll forming machine development
from requirements to design, automation, fabrication, and commissioning
• Requirements analysis: Analyzed customer needs, constraints, and budget to
provide the optimal roll forming Solution
. Design: Designed rollers and machine layout using 2D or 3D software to facilitate
CNC machining and enhance client understanding of machine concept
. Design improvements for ease of fabrication and cost reduction
. Automation: Developed PLC logic and automation layout and hardware according
to machine specifications
• Increase productivity: Streamlined production process to improve efficiency and
maintained machine records to simplify troubleshooting in case of breakdowns
• 3D Modelling: Presented 3D concepts using Creo software for clients with complex
requirements and high investment.
. Monitored progress of ongoing projects closely while proactively addressing any
delays or obstacles that arise during production cycles.
. Documented all aspects of the design process including requirements gathering,
concepting, prototyping, testing results.
. Identified potential risks associated with proposed designs before implementation in
order to mitigate any issues down the line.
. Presented designs at executive meetings along with recommendations based on
data analysis.
. Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
.
Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of
service.
• Developed and maintained detailed work instructions and standard operating
procedures for machine manufacturing processes.
• Implemented predictive maintenance strategies, reducing equipment breakdowns
by 30% and increasing overall equipment reliability.
• Collaborated with the R&D team to incorporate design for manufacturability
principles, streamlining the transition from product design to production.

· Managed mechanical maintenance for five sites, overseeing equipment, operators and mechanics with a total staff of over 35
. Successfully retrofitted a CAT mobile crane with a new engine, saving time and money
. Measured its performance and proposed iterations to improve user experience and the main business KPIs.