Arigara Selvakumar
Summary
Technical Support Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in injection molding, engineering plastics, and polymer processing. Proven expertise in molding trials, application development, process optimization, and technical troubleshooting. Strong ability to support customer applications, collaborate with R&D and commercial teams, and translate application requirements into effective technical solutions. Experienced in regulated manufacturing environments and supporting ASEAN and India markets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Process / Molding Engineer
Clearlab Sg Pte Ltd
Singapore
03.2025 - Current
- Provide process engineering support for injection molding and BFS operations to ensure continuous supply of high-quality medical products.
- Lead and support process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), equipment troubleshooting, and molding process optimization activities.
- Spearhead resolution of in-house molding line issues, improving yield, productivity, and equipment effectiveness.
- Establish and execute TPM plans for molds, inserts, and molding equipment to enhance reliability and uptime.
- Support engineering projects, including equipment upgrades, mold improvements, and process enhancements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, maintenance, production, and suppliers to meet operational and compliance requirements.
- Ensure strict adherence to GMP, cleanroom standards, safety, and documentation requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, delivering measurable improvements in output and quality.
Molding Engineer
Plasmotech Pte Ltd
Singapore
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Supported molding process setup, optimization, and troubleshooting to meet daily production targets.
- Executed process improvements to reduce defects, rework, and downtime.
- Conducted new mold trials, process qualification, and documentation.
- Assisted in TPM execution, preventive maintenance, and equipment performance monitoring.
- Worked closely with production and quality teams to ensure consistent product quality.
- Maintained compliance with 5S, safety, and quality systems.
Molding Production Engineer
United Industries Plastic Pvt Ltd,India
Chennai, India
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Led injection molding process engineering activities for high-volume plastic components.
- Reviewed production operations to reduce rejection, improve yield, and enhance productivity.
- Planned manpower, material, and machine utilization to meet delivery schedules.
- Responded to process, mold, and equipment issues, driving corrective and preventive actions.
- Implemented Kaizen and Lean initiatives resulting in process stability and cost savings.
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams for tooling, material, and process improvements.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Plastic Processing And Testing
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering And Technology
Chennai, India12.2019
Bachelor In Science - Chemistry
Sri Paramakalyani College
Tirunelveli, India04.2018
Core Competencies
Process Engineering – Molding & Extrusion
- Injection Molding Process Development & Optimization
- Extrusion Process Support & Capability Enhancement
- Mold Setup, Tooling & Process Troubleshooting
- Cycle Time Reduction & Yield Improvement
- Scrap Reduction & Root Cause Analysis
Validation & Engineering Support
- Process Validation (IQ / OQ / PQ – execution & support)
- Equipment Validation & Process Qualification
- New Mold, Tool & Material Trials
- Engineering Change Management (ECN)
Maintenance & TPM
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for Molds, Dies & Equipment
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Strategy
- Equipment Utilization & OEE Improvement
- Spare Parts Planning & Inventory Control
Quality, GMP & Compliance
- GMP & Cleanroom Manufacturing
- SOP, Control Plan & Work Instruction Development
- Process Capability (Cp / Cpk)
- Regulatory & Medical Manufacturing Compliance
Lean & Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
- Productivity Improvement Projects
- Lead Time Reduction
- Six Sigma Exposure (Process Improvement mindset)
Project & Supplier Management
- Supplier Process Troubleshooting & Technical Support
- Project Coordination for In-house & Supplier-side Molding
- Capital Expenditure & Cost Control Support
Deceleration
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge
Additional Highlights
- ✔ 6+ years in molding & medical-related manufacturing
- ✔ Strong process troubleshooting & validation exposure
- ✔ Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement mindset
- ✔ Cross-functional & supplier coordination experience
Timeline
Process / Molding Engineer
Clearlab Sg Pte Ltd
03.2025 - Current
Molding Engineer
Plasmotech Pte Ltd
11.2023 - 02.2025
Molding Production Engineer
United Industries Plastic Pvt Ltd,India
06.2019 - 08.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Plastic Processing And Testing
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering And Technology
Bachelor In Science - Chemistry
Sri Paramakalyani College