Rohith Subramanian
Mechanical Product Design Engineer | Electromechanical Systems | Prototyping
rohith11prabha@gmail.com · +1-551-689-1104 · linkedin.com/in/rohith-subramanian
Professional Summary
Mechanical engineer with 6+ years of experience in electromechanical product development, prototyping, precision tooling, fixtures, failure analysis, and supplier coordination. Skilled in translating mechanical and manufacturing problems into tested design changes that improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
Core Skills
Product Design & CADElectromechanical assemblies, concept development, prototyping, DFM, fixture design, SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, NX CAD, Fusion 360, GD&T, engineering drawings
Testing & AnalysisFailure analysis, root cause analysis, SolidWorks Simulation, stress analysis, topology study, IQ/OQ/PQ, SPC
ManufacturingPrecision tooling, molds, CNC, sheet metal, DFAM, FDM, SLA, SLS, PLA, TPU, lean manufacturing, supplier coordination
Professional Experience
Manufacturing Engineer
Aug 2023 - PresentANI Pharmaceuticals · New Jersey
- Own troubleshooting and production support for mechanical and automation-enabled equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Lead failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions, reducing unplanned downtime by approximately 20%.
- Drive engineering changes (ECO/MOC) affecting mechanical designs, equipment BOMs, replacement components, and operating procedures.
- Design and release production layouts, equipment retrofits, and support fixtures in AutoCAD to improve access, alignment, and serviceability.
- Support redesign and replacement of aging or obsolete mechanical components; coordinate with suppliers and purchasing on part quality, cost, and lead time.
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Sep 2022 - May 2023Poolular · New Jersey
- Designed and prototyped electromechanical systems integrating sensors, control electronics, and mechanical housings.
- Supported fixture-assisted assembly and system integration, improving overall system performance by approximately 45%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams through prototype build, test, and design-iteration cycles.
Design Engineer
Mar 2020 - May 2021Vijay Tool Room Pvt. Ltd. · India
- Designed precision tooling, fixtures, and molds in SolidWorks and Creo with GD&T documentation and manufacturing drawings.
- Worked directly with suppliers to resolve tolerance, yield, and manufacturability issues affecting part fit and build quality.
- Applied SPC and lean manufacturing to reduce defects by 15%; led a Kaizen that improved assembly productivity by 20% and reduced labor cost by 10%.
Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer
May 2018 - Feb 2020iNSTA3D Technologies · India
- Managed end-to-end design, prototyping, and delivery for 100+ production orders.
- Optimized Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM), reducing material usage by 20%.
Selected Engineering Projects
- Reverse-Engineered Bicycle Fender: Captured geometry with a 3D scanner, cleaned mesh data in Meshmixer, modeled the fender in Geomagic and SolidWorks, and performed stress and topology studies; reduced weight from 1.40 lb to 0.52 lb and 3D printed the design.
- Food 3D Printer: Modeled the printer and paste-extrusion system in Creo; redesigned a cartridge extruder as a peristaltic-pump reservoir to eliminate refill pauses.
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology · M.Eng., Mechanical Engineering2023
Anna University · B.E., Mechanical Engineering2018