About Varun
My name is Varun Shivanna, a Mechanical Design Engineer with 6+ years of experience in product design, localization, and manufacturing support for industrial equipment.
I specialize in 3D CAD modelling, manufacturing drawings with GD&T, DFM/DFA, BOM structuring, design improvements, and localization projects using SolidWorks and Creo. I focus on delivering practical, production-ready design solutions aligned with DIN and ISO standards.
I can also support manufacturing feasibility, vendor coordination, and cost-effective sourcing from India for international projects.
English
Native or bilingual
Kannada
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Schneider ElectricMechanical Design Engineer & Product Engineering SupportAugust 2025 - Today (10 months)Bengaluru, India• • Executing mechanical localization of components by evaluating manufacturability, material equivalency, and supplier part comparison studies.• • Supporting line-duplication engineering through CAD updates, drawing revisions, tolerance validation, and technical documentation.• • Continuing mechanical design responsibilities using Creo, including CAD model updates, drawing interpretations, tolerance checks, and design improvement inputs.• • Managing ECR/ECN workflows, BOM updates, PLM documentation, traceability, and revision control using Windchill• • Preparing and supporting technical documentation such as CVP , PVP , and DAD for component verification andproduct validation.• • Coordinating with cross-functional teams across India, China, and France to resolve technical queries and ensurealignment on localization deliverables.• • Supporting cost-reduction and product-engineering initiatives through part replacement studies and localizationfeasibility analysis.
- Rotzler India Private LimitedDesign EngineerAugust 2022 - August 2025 (3 years)Rotzler is a German MNC specializing in winches and winch systems, providing customized solutions for fire and rescue vehicles, and military applications..• • Worked on concept design, benchmarking, reverse engineering, product standardization, and validation of hydraulic winches to enhance performance and manufacturability.• • Created and optimized 1000+ CAD models and detailed 2D drawings with GD&T, improving design accuracy by 20% and following DIN & ISO standards.• • Performed FEA simulations achieving 20% weight reduction and 25% improvement in manufacturability; executedcomplete winch assembly modelling, 2D–3D conversions, and assembly conflict checks.• • Collaborated with German customers for requirement gathering, resolving design issues, ensuring compliance, andmanaged engineering documents such as DCR, ECR, RSR, and TDR.• • Skilled in SolidWorks, Maxx DB, PLM, PDM, and IFS; strong knowledge of sheet metal, casting, machining, and additive manufacturing, including designing lightweight AM components.
- AS Group of IndustriesProject and Product Development EngineerFebruary 2020 - August 2022 (2 years and 6 months)ASG is a manufacturer and supplier of sheet metal components, tool and die making Engineering components, defense projects, System enclosures, sheet metal fabrication and solar systems.• • Developed solutions for new products undertaken by the organization. Study of client's CAD drawing and prepare fabrication and detail drawings and Extract Bom from the drawing.• • Reviewed design requirements and identified appropriate materials to ensure compliance with project specification and industry standards
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Education
- Diploma inInstitution: East West Polytechnic2018Diploma in
- Bachelor of Mechanical EngineeringAcharya Institute of Technology2024Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering