Dharanikota Saikiran

•     Identified and evaluated a process innovation (RHVT active cooling) for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing; executed structured DOE-based experimentation to validate the concept and reduce cooling times by ~40% — demonstrating a full cycle from use case identification to verified, repeatable outcome. •     Developed standardized testing and qualification procedures (ISO, DIN) to establish reproducible baselines for material characterization — contributing to scalable, governance-ready process document

•     Contributed to the industrialization of a new production cell — from layout planning and prototype testing through commissioning and serial ramp-up — coordinating requirements across production, engineering, and logistics teams to support a structured pilot-to-production transition. •     Supported MES integration as part of a factory digitalization initiative: coordinated data flows between IT, production, and logistics; managed material availability via SAP MM to ensure continuity during system r

•     Scaled Lean manufacturing practices (5S, value stream mapping, standardized work) across precision component production lines, achieving 14% cost reduction through systematic waste elimination and process standardization. •     Planned and coordinated end-to-end manufacturing processes, collaborating with production teams to identify inefficiencies, standardize workflows, and improve process stability and operational throughput. •     Conducted quality assessments and led improvement initiatives

Digitized engineering drawings and supported prototypevalidation using RobCAD and FEM simulations. Developed structured Bills of Materials (BOMs) andengineering workflows within NX Teamcenter. Gained experience in engineering documentation and digitalproduct lifecycle management.

Designed concepts and 3D models for mechanicalcomponents for Rcing Vehicles. Conducted simulations using ANSYS and FEA toidentify design issues. Developed braking components and sensor systems,achieved braking distance of 6.1 m at 60 km/ h for ATV. Secured 7th place for ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) in "SAEBAJA 2019" & 5th place in "Asian E-Bike Challenge 2018".