Lahiru Bandara

Mechanical Design Engineer

Arabian Source Manufacturing LLC • Vollzeit

Oct 2025 - Present • 7 mos

 Conduct site visits to inspect and reverse-engineer damaged evaporator and condenser coils, capturing precise dimensions for pipe diameters, mountings, and material specifications.  Develop highly accurate 2D and 3D CAD models, as well as individual component drawings, utilizing AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, and AP100.  Specialize in advanced Sheet Metal Development using SOLIDWORKS, accurately designing bend lines, calculating bend deductions, clearances, and hole tolerances.  Generate DXF files and program CNC machines for production; utilize CypCut for laser cutting programs and AP100 (CAM) for the Amada Vipros 255 CNC turret punch press.  Execute efficient material nesting strategies for sheet metal and chiller bodies, significantly minimizing scrap and optimizing raw material usage.  Collaborate directly with shop-floor operators, providing clear technical drawings with marked bending coordinates, brazing instructions, and assembly drawings for welding operations

Executive-Engineering

Dipped Products PLC • Vollzeit

May 2023 - Jun 2025 • 2 yrs 1 mo

 Managed the end-to-end process for custom fabrication parts, actively participating in the fabrication and testing phases to ensure design accuracy and operational reliability.  Designed replacement components for damaged and corroded plant equipment, including heavy metal structures, platforms, trays, staircases, and machine mounting parts.  Programmed laser cutting machines for new production requirements and executed material nesting to eliminate sheet wastage.  Planned, organized, and executed preventive maintenance activities across the production facility, significantly reducing machine downtime.  Acted as the Industrial Safety Engineer during workshop and outdoor fabrication tasks, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety protocols.

Project Engineer-MEP

Osma Engineering Services Private Limited • Vollzeit

Mar 2021 - Apr 2023 • 2 yrs 1 mo

 Supported the MEP design team by drafting and modifying AutoCAD drawings for largescale building projects, specifically focusing on building components and HVAC duct lines.  Interpreted complex architectural and engineering blueprints to accurately prepare comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM).  Developed and maintained project update reports, streamlining workflows and tracking overall project efficiency.