MONISH CHATHOTH
TOOLING ENGINEER
KANNUR
Summary
Dynamic and result oriented professional with 15 years of expertise in the Stamping and Tooling for automotive, electrical and electronics manufacturing industries. Strong leadership abilities in guiding technical teams, fostering skill development and safety, and optimizing resource utilization. Expertise includes inventory management, ISO standards adherence, vendor relationship management, and continuous enhancement of communication, analytical, and debugging skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tooling Engineer
Patterer Technical Parts Co., Ltd.
5 2013 - Current
- Plan, setup, direct and co-ordinate stamping processes on Bruderer, Yamada Dobby & Bihler Multi forming machines
- Support and assist top management in the day to day operations
- Experienced in manufacturing feasibility study and analysis for Stamping
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals
- Assembly, setup and troubleshooting of manufacturing techniques like In-Die Welding, In-Die Riveting, In-Die Tapping, In-Die assembly and Reel to Reel stamping.
- Manage tool try-outs, analyze the First Article Inspection Report, coordinate with design and suggest the necessary modifications for the Part Approval 'PPAP'
- Support APQP, FMEA, PPAP, TPM, OEE activities as required
- Responsible and accountable for achievement of targets as defined by management and KPI's
- Train Tool makers and operators about the Tooling & Stamping process, Machinery, Die maintenance and other manufacturing techniques.
Tool and Die Maker
TE Connectivity India Private Limited
07.2010 - 05.2013
- Handling the assembly, troubleshooting and inspection of high precision injection molds and high speed stamping dies for connectors
- Undertaking the preventive maintenance of Injection molds
- Study the First Article report and carry out the necessary corrections in tool and the process
- Effectuating cost reduction through value engineering, reduction in downtime, rework and waste elimination
- Facilitating and controlling timely tool setups as well as new tool trail as per plan
- Monitoring adherence to quality systems, maintaining requisite documents to ensure complete in-process quality & improvement in process capabilities
- Instrumental in categorizing jobs of different operations according to the priority and availability of machines.
Junior Tool and Die Maker
Aureate India
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Manufacturing, Assembly, Maintenance and troubleshooting of Press Tools, Molds, Jigs & Fixtures for automotive and electronic components
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of progressive tools, bending tools and forming tools for automotive and electronic components
- Preparing drawings, check lists and process plan for all parts to be machined
- Modifying tools and molds according to the customer requirement and inspection report.
Tool and Die Maker Trainee
Asm
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Experience in assembly, trials and conditioning of press tools and assisted in the design, manufacturing and assembly of welding fixtures
- Troubleshooting and solving technical problems
- Designed critical tooling elements, manufactured and assembled various types and sizes of dies
- Verified parts with test runs and adjusted work to match desired specifications
- Checked parts quality by verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances against specifications.
Education
B.Tech. Engineering Technology -
BITS Pilani WILP
07.2023 - 04.2027
Diploma in Tool and Die Making - undefined
Nettur Technical Training Foundation
07.2012 -
Certificate in Tool and Die Making - undefined
Nettur Technical Training Foundation
07.2009 -
Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
SNVM Senior Secondary School
05.2006 -
Secondary School Examination - undefined
SNVM Senior Secondary School
05.2004 -
Skills
Project Management
Multicultural experience
Project planning
Supplier Management
Inventory Management
Team Management
KPI Management
Cost Estimation
Part Qualification
Manufacturing Die Maintenance & Debugging
ISO Standards Compliance
Quality Control & Assurance
Cross-functional Collaboration
Languages
English Proficient
Advanced
C1
Hindi Advanced
Upper intermediate
B2
Malayalam Proficient
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Thai
Upper intermediate
B2
Software
AutoCAD
MS OFFICE
KEY PROJECTS
- Successfully completed the on-site training at Schneider Electric-BLR & Schneider Electric-Dijon and had a key role in the transfer and production of Spring Blade tool at Patterer Technical Parts,
- Multiple stamping projects for GV2 and LRD with SE China, SE Batam, SE Thailand, SE India and SE France
Timeline
B.Tech. Engineering Technology -
BITS Pilani WILP
07.2023 - 04.2027
Diploma in Tool and Die Making - undefined
Nettur Technical Training Foundation
07.2012 -
Tool and Die Maker
TE Connectivity India Private Limited
07.2010 - 05.2013
Certificate in Tool and Die Making - undefined
Nettur Technical Training Foundation
07.2009 -
Junior Tool and Die Maker
Aureate India
05.2009 - 05.2010
Tool and Die Maker Trainee
Asm
07.2008 - 04.2009
Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
SNVM Senior Secondary School
05.2006 -
Secondary School Examination - undefined
SNVM Senior Secondary School
05.2004 -
Tooling Engineer
Patterer Technical Parts Co., Ltd.
5 2013 - Current