Durga Prasad Koppineedi
Louisville
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience supporting industrial manufacturing operations, hydraulic systems, PLC-controlled equipment, AutoCAD-based engineering documentation, commissioning, and acceptance testing. Strong background in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems, with proven success in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Experience includes technical drawing interpretation, equipment validation, BOM/data support, document control, cross-functional coordination, and collaboration with OEMs, contractors, controls teams, production, and supply chain functions to improve equipment performance and project execution
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical and Maintenance Engineer
PaperWorks
Louisville, KY
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct testing and validation of industrial equipment, including test setup, execution, data analysis, failure investigation, and reporting to verify compliance with engineering specifications and improve equipment reliability.
- Execute testing and validation of hydraulic cylinders, including pressure and leak testing, load performance evaluation, and stroke analysis; diagnose failures using RCA and FMEA and recommend seal and piston-related corrective actions.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment in a high-volume manufacturing plant, supporting safe and repeatable equipment performance.
- Lead machine and asset installation projects through commissioning and acceptance testing, documenting installation records, acceptance results, and post-start-up performance reports.
- Collaborate with OEMs, production teams, and controls engineers to resolve equipment issues, support PLC-driven machinery troubleshooting, and improve system reliability.
- Maintain maintenance and test documentation in Llumin CMMS, analyze downtime and failure trends, and develop Power BI dashboards to support data-driven reliability and continuous improvement actions.
Engineering Specialist
DHL Supply Chain
Mooresville, IN
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and maintained monthly reports tracking document control effectiveness, improving traceability and reducing document errors by 30%.
- Participated in cross-functional engineering projects to streamline document services and product data management, improving processing speed by 20%.
- Supported configuration changes for products and sub-assemblies in coordination with Inventory, Quality Control, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs teams.
- Defined and documented standard procedures, engineering change workflows, and product lifecycle support processes.
- Conducted root cause analysis of inventory variances and supported lean corrective actions that improved inventory accuracy by 25%.
Mechanical Engineer
BCVS Group
Cincinnati, OH
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported process validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ for manufacturing equipment under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Conducted data analysis using Minitab to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Assisted PFMEA activities, validation documentation, and technical report preparation to support compliance and equipment qualification.
- Collaborated with quality and production teams to troubleshoot process deviations and support corrective actions.
Manufacturing Design Engineer
Cyient Ltd
Hyderabad, India
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Created 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly processes using CAD tools.
- Applied Six Sigma, RCA, FMEA, SPC, and process capability analysis to improve quality, reduce variation, and enhance manufacturability.
- Supported APQP and continuous improvement initiatives for new product development and manufacturing optimization.
Manufacturing Engineer
Mahindra Rise
Hyderabad, India
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Supported validation-related manufacturing activities, technical documentation, troubleshooting, and process improvements in vehicle assembly operations.
- Led RCA and FMEA activities and supported SPC and process capability analysis to improve quality and reduce defects.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2024
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Root-cause analysis
- Electrical systems
- Technical troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
Websites
Timeline
Mechanical and Maintenance Engineer
PaperWorks
07.2025 - Current
Engineering Specialist
DHL Supply Chain
07.2024 - 06.2025
Mechanical Engineer
BCVS Group
12.2023 - 04.2024
Manufacturing Design Engineer
Cyient Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2022
Manufacturing Engineer
Mahindra Rise
12.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati