Durai Anandan R .

Durai Anandan R. has over 27 years of extensive experience in tooling and mold design within the manufacturing sector, specializing in launch engineering, program management, and design engineering across various industries including medical and automotive. Currently serving as Projects Launch Engineering Leader at PMC SMART Solutions since March 2014, Durai leads launch engineering resources, focusing on tooling, mold simulation, and quality engineering. Previous roles include Program Manager at Nypro, where Durai managed tooling programs and conducted comprehensive design and feasibility reviews, and Design/Application Engineer at Mold-Masters Limited, where responsibilities included conceptual design and customer support for hot runner molds. Educational credentials include a Post Diploma in Plastics Mould Design from CIPET and a Diploma in Polymer Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology. Key achievements feature successful project collaborations with major brands such as Gillette, Nokia, and L’Oreal.