Sugandi Nanayakkara
Bagneres de Luchon,France
Summary
Experienced Program Engineer - able to work across multiple domains and bring new ideas and enthusiasm to challenging roles.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Program Engineer
Collins Aerospace
Toulouse
2022.06 - 2026.02
- Directed all phases in troubleshooting in-service issues for A350 and legacy galleys from inception through conception.
- Analysed problems using critical thinking to evaluate solutions and select optimal decisions.
- Oversaw and coordinated administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within project guidelines.
- Coordinated with teams to deliver engineering solutions in line with requirements and processes.
- Enhanced organisational skills through management of multiple queries and mini projects.
- Supported cross-functional teams by demonstrating respect and willingness to assist.
FAL Support Engineer
Collins Aerospace
Toulouse
2020.03 - 2022.05
- Supported troubleshooting efforts for installation issues related to galleys and seats on A350 aircraft at Final Assembly Line
- Ensured compliance of parts and assemblies with approved design specifications.
- Collaborated with production teams and suppliers to facilitate engineering solutions within tight deadlines.
- Responded to high-priority tickets to improve operational efficiency.
Design Engineer
Collins Aerospace
Leighton Buzzard
2018.09 - 2020.02
- Design Engineer for A350 galleys within After Markets team
- Responsible for producing engineering documentation (from project start to finish) for numerous in-service issues/modifications concerned with A350 galleys for various airlines.
- Designed custom parts to meet unique customer requirements, which involved 3D modelling, 2D drafting and compiling BOMs using CATIA V5 & Team Center.
- Worked closely with clients,suppliers and other engineering teams ensuring satisfaction on deliverables.
Marketing Manager
360 Expeditions
Bagneres de Luchon, France
2017.01 - 2018.08
- Assisted in managing content for new website using WordPress.
- Created weekly newsletters with Mailchimp.
- Supported alignment of marketing objectives with business goals for coherent strategy implementation.
Development Engineer
Edwards Ltd
Clevedon
2014.10 - 2016.12
- Supported 'Engineer To Order' team and New Product Integration team in various tasks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project objectives.
- Supported completion of several Engineer To Order projects, including project planning.
- Participated in design and quality meetings, liaising with production teams.
- Compiled test requirement documents for new abatement system type testing.
- Conducted type tests for pneumatic systems and analysed test results.
- Created 2D and 3D designs of new engineer to order products.
- Developed P&IDs in AutoCAD and produced 2D drawings in CATIA V5.
Design Engineer
Airbus
Toulouse, France
2013.04 - 2013.12
- Structural Design Support Engineer for Airbus Flight Test Wing MAP team.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining strict deadlines.
- Responsible for correct configuration of Flight Test A/C wings for testing.
- Provided reactive support,with drafting technical documentation for multiple A/C programmes.
- The role involved a lot of flexibility as tasks were for 4 different A/C programmes (different teams, technical requirements).
Design Engineer
Assystem
Bristol
2011.09 - 2013.03
- Supported preparation of PKC reports for A350 wingtip and winglet design gaps.
- Created tolerance tables for various joints based on manufacturing capability documents and build philosophies.
- Contributed to design of secondary parts, meeting requirments through 3D modelling, 2D drafting, and BOM compilation using CATIA V5, VPM, and PDM Link.
Design Engineer
Safran Engineering Services
Bristol
2010.07 - 2011.08
- CATIA V5 Designer on A350 wing flight test installation.
- Responsible for the design of of A350 wing flight test installation.
- Utilized CATIA V5 for 3D modelling and 2D drafting. PDM for creation of BOMs.
- Designed custom parts to meet unique customer requirements.
Landing Gear MAP Engineer
Airbus UK
Toulouse
2008.09 - 2009.03
- Systems Engineer on A380 landing gear.
- Responsible for correct configuration of flight test aircraft Landing Gear Systems
- Drafted technical documentation to support various flight tests.
Education
MEng - Aerospace Engineering with a specialisation in Materials Science
University of Southampton
Southampton, UK 2000.01 - 2005.01
Skills
- Project scope definition
- Project leadership
- Team building
- Coss-border collaboration
- Resilience under pressure
- Resourcefulness
- Engineering Design
- Technical reporting writing
Languages
English
Native
Singhalese
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Keen participant of adventure sports including cycle touring, trekking, trail running and sking
- Amateure photographer and painter
Timeline
Program Engineer
Collins Aerospace
2022.06 - 2026.02
FAL Support Engineer
Collins Aerospace
2020.03 - 2022.05
Design Engineer
Collins Aerospace
2018.09 - 2020.02
Marketing Manager
360 Expeditions
2017.01 - 2018.08
Development Engineer
Edwards Ltd
2014.10 - 2016.12
Design Engineer
Airbus
2013.04 - 2013.12
Design Engineer
Assystem
2011.09 - 2013.03
Design Engineer
Safran Engineering Services
2010.07 - 2011.08
Landing Gear MAP Engineer
Airbus UK
2008.09 - 2009.03
MEng - Aerospace Engineering with a specialisation in Materials Science
University of Southampton
2000.01 - 2005.01