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YAHYA K P

YAHYA K P

Kerala,India

Summary

Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in vehicle assembly, welding training, CAE simulations, and service operations. Skilled in process optimization, quality assurance, and safety compliance, with proven ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate teams. Strong communicator adept at customer handling, technical guidance, and workshop management, enthusiastic about applying engineering expertise to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Service Advisor

EVM Nissan
Kerala, India
12.2024 - 10.2025
  • Managed service planning and customer interactions per ISO 9001:2015 and Nissan Global Service Way.
  • Created job cards using SAE J2403 codes, coordinated with technicians, advised on OBD-II diagnostics and OEM TSBs.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, reduced wait times, and maintained accurate service records
  • Promoted periodic maintenance and value-added services, contributing to increased CSI and revenue.
  • Maintained service records compliant with GDPR and internal documentation standards.

Welding Instructor

TechSkill Industrial Training Institute
Kerala, India
11.2022 - 11.2024
  • Delivered expert-level training in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, MIG/MAG on carbon and stainless steel (plates & pipes, all positions), ensuring certification-level competency.
  • Instructed on joint preparation, equipment setup, welding parameters, and filler selection, emphasizing precision, quality, and industrial readiness.
  • Conducted weld quality evaluations using visual inspection and NDT, maintaining compliance with ISO 5817, ISO 10042, and ASME standards.
  • Developed lesson plans, workshops, and assessments, supervising both individual and group projects including PQR, WPS, and WQT activities.
  • Mentored trainees on distortion control, weld integrity, and defect correction, fostering a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Managed welding consumables, equipment, materials, and documentation, ensuring traceability and continuous improvement.improvement.

Technical Trainee

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, India
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Supported tractor assembly and pre-production launch through process setup, component installation, and quality checks.
  • Ensured compliance with ISO 9001:2015, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and EHS practices to maintain workflow efficiency, production quality, and workplace safety.
  • Assisted in chassis engraving, masking, and assembly inspection, ensuring accuracy and product traceability.
  • Conducted final quality inspection to confirm torque accuracy, component fitment, and model conformity prior to dispatch.
  • Collaborated with production engineers to maintain output quality and process optimization on assembly line.


Education

Post Graduate Diploma Program - Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

Skill-Lync
Chennai, India
01.2022 - 01.2023

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering
Trivandrum, India
04.2001 -

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

SSM Polytechnic
Tirur, India
08.2013 - 04.2017

Higher secondary school - Science

OHSS
Tirurangadi
06.2011 - 04.2013

SSLC -

NISS
Muniyur

Skills

  • Training & Mentoring
  • Performance Assessment
  • Team Coordination
  • Problem-Solving
  • Technical Communication
  • Technical Leadership
  • Industrial Assembly
  • Process Optimization
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • SOP Compliance
  • Safety & EHS
  • Welding &inspection
  • FEA
  • CAE Preprocessing
  • Quality Control
  • Customer Handling

Languages

English: Professional Proficiency
Hindi: Professional Proficiency
Malayalam: Native Proficiency

Academic Projects

Formula Student Car Fabrication – Zenith Motorsports

  • Fabricated chassis using TIG and Arc welding; executed precise alignment and inspections

Preprocessing using HYPERMESH and ANSA

  • Generated midsurface, performed geometry cleanup, and applied batch meshing with tria control and thickness assignment for a vehicle floor panel in ANSA.
  • Created high-quality hexa mesh for an arm bracket using 2D–3D conversion tools (elemOffset, spin, linear solid mesh) ensuring proper mesh flow and aspect ratio.
  • Conducted auto midsurface extraction, batch meshing, and tria quality refinement for a rear wheel holder in ANSA

Structural Analysis & Optimization of Front Axle Beam (ANSYS Workbench):

  • Performed fatigue life estimation, static structural analysis, and design optimization using FEA techniques to enhance strength and reduce weight.

Energy Harvesting Speed Humps (Mechanical Design Project):

  • Designed a rack and pinion-based mechanism that captures kinetic energy from moving vehicles and converts it into electrical energy using an alternator, promoting sustainable energy generation



Timeline

Service Advisor

EVM Nissan
12.2024 - 10.2025

Welding Instructor

TechSkill Industrial Training Institute
11.2022 - 11.2024

Post Graduate Diploma Program - Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

Skill-Lync
01.2022 - 01.2023

Technical Trainee

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 12.2018

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

SSM Polytechnic
08.2013 - 04.2017

Higher secondary school - Science

OHSS
06.2011 - 04.2013

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering
04.2001 -

SSLC -

NISS
YAHYA K P