1. Vinoth Hariharan
Chennai, India
Mobile : 0091 9940398135
E Mail : malallanvinoth@gmail.com
 Product Design & Development Professional 
Design Engineering|R&D|Value Engineering|Manufacturing Support|Supply Chain|Commercial Operations
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS CORE COMPETENCIES
Technically competent and results driven professional
with over 5.5 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry
M.S in Manufacturing Management; B.E in Mechanical
Engineering
Most recently associated as Design Engineer – Research
Development & Engineering with Weatherford
Technology & Training Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Expertise in
o Product design; New product development
o Design feasibility studies; Design coordination,
changes & modification
o Creation of development reports and technical
documentation
o Manufacturing support; Commercial
coordination in a manufacturing environment
o Supply chain & inventory control
Versatile and multi-skilled with ability to manage
multiple responsibilities simultaneously, achieve
defined goals & objectives, an effective communicator
with strong analytical, critical problem solving &
organizational skills
An experienced self starter and team manager with
keen attention to Organization needs and details
Domain expertise : Oil & Gas industry
Design Engineering|Design Life Cycle Management
Mechanical Design Engineering|Value Engineering
Project Management|Multi Project Coordination
Product Development|Product Design
Concept Design & Engineering|Tool Engineering
Well Construction|Well Completion
Feasibility Studies/Layouts|Process Enhancements
Root Cause Analysis|Non Conformity Assessments
Bill of Materials (BoM)|Estimations|Quotations
Technical Documentation|Report Making
Manufacturing Support|Testing|Commissioning
Supply Chain/Commercial Coordination
Quality Management
Industry Codes & Standards|Cost & Resource optimization
O&M|Plant Improvements|Equipment Effectiveness
MANAGERIAL SKILLS
Analytical & logical skills|Time driven delivery ability
Conflict management & resolution skills
Collaborative skills|Negotiation skills
Good communication & interpersonal skills
BUSINESS SKILLS
Strategist with rich experience in engineering design
Expertise in design engineering, engineering sustaining functionalities, value engineering and other design activities
Experience in manufacturing support including supply-chain processes, inventory control etc.
Proficient in
o Product design and new product development
o Perform design and engineering calculations for preliminary verification of design
o Designing different types of Packers and accessories tools, Flow Control components belonging to completions and
Cementing tools products
o Performing engineering tasks within the Product Development Process adopting DFM guidelines
o Preparing procedures for factory testing and product assembly along with detailed drawings
o Validating new design through prototype testing and analysis of test results
o Performing sustaining activities, stress analysis and root cause investigation for on field non-conformances
o Creating drawings for prototypes and for submission to classification societies

2. o Drawing standardization and developing solutions for technical problems in new product development
o Conducting project feasibility studies
Analysis, modification and design of products and services
Expertise in Softwares Viz. Pro-E, Creo, Solid Edge, AutoCAD & Windchill
Prepare drawing packages & design calculations
Coordinate with various cross functions during design stage
Verifying design proof; Coordination with consultants and other engineers
Manage design submissions as per schedule and following up of design approvals
Supporting manufacturing operations through multiple activities including
o Improving delivery standards for priority/expedited orders and analyzing load capacity for future Quotations
o Pricing with comparison of standard costs considering special process involved on the product realization route
o Run-through target costing philosophy while maintaining profit margin
CAREER SUMMARY
Weatherford Technology and Training Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dec’14 – Feb’16
Design Engineer – Research Development & Engineering
Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East Limited, Abu Dhabi, UAE Feb’11 – Nov’14
Manufacturing Commercial Coordinator, Global Supply Chain
Sesa Goa Ltd., Metallurgical Coke Division (Now, Vedanta Limited), Goa, India Jul’10 – Jan’11
Graduate Engineer Trainee – Production, Process & Mechanical Maintenance
SKILLS & PROFICIENCY
Design Softwares Creo, Pro-E, Solid Edge, AutoCAD
Product Lifecycle
Management Software
PTC Windchill
Manufacturing Quote Specialist, Expediter, Estimator, Internal Auditor, Quality Management system, Supply Chain,
Product Realization, RATER, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Order Management, Value Stream Mapping
Functional Mechanical Design Engineering, Product Design, Well Construction, Well Completions Technology,
Product Development, Root Cause Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Weatherford Technology and Training Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dec’14 – Feb’16
Design Engineer – Research Development & Engineering
Product Line : Cased Hole Completions Supporting Middle East & North Africa region)
Key Accountabilities
 Mainline responsibility for providing manufacturing support; Visit/organize meetings with manufacturing and tooling
personnel on a need basis; Opertions and Regional Business units.
 Be responsible for
o Generate / check concepts and design and its presentation to clients / internal
o Designing different types of Packers and accessories tools, Flow Control components belonging to completions
products based on API specs 11D1, 14L, 14A, 6A, 5CT, 5B, 5C3, 5CT etc
o Disposing non-conformities on manufactured parts; Approving deviations/concessions w/o affecting design criteria
o Modifying existing documents to meet internal and external customer requirements
o Performing engineering tasks within the established Product Development Process adopting DFM guidelines
o Preparing design calculations for design review
o Producing/verifying/approving concept, detail designing and engineering considering the project and functional
requirements in accordance with applicable codes & standards
o Performing design and engineering calculations for preliminary verification of design
o Validating the design, performing tolerance stack up, analyzing the test data to confirm with pre-determined
technical specifications and maintain documentation
o Carrying out engineering layouts for fit, form and function checking

3. o Clarifying technical insights and performing feasibility layout checks for concessions requested with cost-effective
alternates during sales inquiries, bidding tenders and quotations
o Preparing procedures for factory testing and product assembly along with its detailed drawings
o Validating new design through prototype testing
o Co-ordinating with commercial, applications and business unit teams for the time required to complete the
projects and prioritizing the available Engineering Request (ER) projects accordingly
o Carrying out sustenance activities; Performing stress analysis and RCA for on field non-conformances
o Creating new or modify existing parts through proper Engineering Change Notice (ECN)
o Providing detailed drawings with the knowledge of G,D &T adhering to ASME Y 14.5 for manufacturing
considering local & global manufacturing feasibilities
 Generate various reports on project/design status for review by Sr Management
Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East Limited, Abu Dhabi, UAE Feb’11 – Nov’14
Manufacturing Commercial Coordinator, Global Supply Chain
Product Line : Cementation, Liner Hanger systems, Cased Hole Completions and Casing Exits
Key Accountabilities
 Primary responsibility for handling commercial operations and supply chain for the manufacturing function
 Be responsible for
o Analyzing supply & demand, performing S&D functions and carrying out various Inventory control initiatives
o Managing Order entry process from quotation to delivery, scrutinizing contract review with customer
requirements Vs available MRP resource, carrying out cost analysis to decide economical route of product
o Studying scope of work intended on the daily receiving quote request, checking feasibility on manufacturing etc.
o Sourcing inline with customer requirements and pick better decision to make/buy
o Evaluating special quality requirements and activities like testing and inspection levels to be carried out for
different customers like Aramco, ADMA/ZADCO/ADCO, Total, Lukoil and BP
o Heads up on 3
rd
party intervention to be witnessed at various levels and finalizing activities for witness during
Quality Plan
o Coordinating cross functionally for functioning share point route system to perform timely task on quote approval;
Maintaining documentation, run reports for order process maneuvers
Sesa Goa Ltd., Metallurgical Coke Division (Now, Vedanta Limited), Goa, India Jul’10 – Jan’11
Graduate Engineer Trainee – Production, Process & Mechanical Maintenance
Key Highlights
 Acquired knowledge on Coal Testing Procedures and Handling Equipment’s like Conveyors, Weigh Feeders, Sensors,
Transfer Points, Coal charge car, Screens, Coke Pusher car, Bag Filters, Dry Fog Systems, Coke Cutters, Pumps, compressors
& fluid couplings etc.
 Supervised/evaluated Plant Status Overall Equipment E�iciency Viz. Quality, Down Time, production parameters for
conceptualizing & effective utilization to increase the efficiency of the plant
 Scheduled Plant Shutdown with complete study on oven working, idle cycle & implementing 5S to keep plant environment
safe for work
 Handled plant improvement projects to remove coke fine sediments from plant water dam using de-silting pusher blade
 Carried out TPM activities and appropriate measures to increase productivity, quality and enhance equipment effectiveness
 Maintained book of records for each oven cycle and layout SPC charts to find the abnormalities and attack the negatives
 Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and attained point of cause to arrive at alternate solutions
SIGNIFICANT ATTAINMENTS
Professional
 Successfully
o Achieved record manufacture of 1200 quantities/mth of Float equipments in Abu Dhabi Manufacturing facility
o Recognized for achieving 97% supply delivery against orders
o Established process for quotes within 3 days (Better Price & Delivery); Awarded as Team of the Month
o Recognized for conducting Waste Audit and recommending action plans to improve the flow in manufacturing
o Played a key role in ADM manufacturing facility as the top best-in class manufacturing facilities among
Weatherford global supply chain for year 2013; Awarded as the best service team for satisfying niche customers

4. o Recognized with appointment as supply-coordinator for MENA region, supporting operations for 2012; Achieved
95% On Time deliveries
Other Activities
 Successfully
o Awarded with Best Cadet Award in National Integration Camp; Lance CorporaL in NCC and C Certificate Holder
o Won Best Speaker Award in Tamil conducted by the Makkal Sinthanai Paeravai, Erode, India
o Won Best Dancer Award in intercollege competition conducted by MNSK College of Engineering, Pudukkottai, T.N,
India
o Selected as Arts Secretary and Assistant Tamil Literary Association Secretary while pursuing Engineering for the
year 2009–2010
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
 Master of Science (M. S) specializing in Manufacturing Management,
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, UAE, 2013 – 2015; CGPA : 9.90 (Work Integrated Learning Program)
 Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) specializing in Mechanical Engineering,
Govt. College of Engineering, Salem, Anna University, India, 2006 – 2010; Score : 81.06% with Distinction
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS / TRAININGS
 Certified Internal Auditor, API SPEC Q1, 8
th
Edition ISO TS 29001-2010, Internal Auditor Training Program
Reva Phoenix, API Certified Engineering & Training Consultants, Chennai, India
 Technical Training in Weatherford and Petroleum Industry, Completions Induction & Cementing Products Level–1,
Weatherford technology and Training Centre
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 6
th
December 1988
Linguistic Abilities : English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & Malayalam
Passport Details : Indian Passport J3719916
Driving License : Valid UAE driving license