Athira Ayyath Sundaran
Product Lifecycle Engineer /Civil Engineer
Ängelholm
Summary
Detail-oriented engineer with hands-on experience in product documentation, supplier coordination, product verification, and engineering data management within a global product development environment at IKEA. Experienced in working with Windchill+, STARLIMS and SolidWorks to maintain accurate product information, support testing and verification activities, and ensure consistency between engineering data and supplier-facing documentation. Strong background in coordinating with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to resolve specification deviations, confirm updates, and support structured product development workflows. Analytical and organized, with an M.Tech in Water Resources and a strong interest in planning, coordination, and continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Lifecycle Engineer
Sigma Industry South AB @ IKEA of Sweden AB
08.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end product documentation updates in Windchill+ and Product Information Assistant (PIA-IKEA), including technical specifications, compliance labelling, and packaging configurations.
- Performed supplier product verification by checking dimensions, materials, and labelling against IKEA technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to review findings, recommend corrective actions, and confirm specification updates.
- Supported engineering change management by identifying drawing and specification discrepancies, facilitating team discussions, and ensuring accurate version control and data consistency across PLM and PIA systems.
- Used SolidWorks to create and revise 2D engineering drawings from 3D models, including drawing sheets with dimensions and created Assembly instructions.
- Coordinated test requests and sample handling in STARLIMS to support product testing and verification activities.
Product Lifecycle Engineer – Intern
IKEA of Sweden AB
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed moderate changes to product documentation including technical requirements, compliance marking, and packaging solutions in Windchill.
- Identified and resolved gaps in product data within the PLM system, ensuring documentation accuracy and completeness.
- Supported range operations by keeping technical product information current and compliant with IKEA documentation standards.
Accredited Civil Engineer
Scheduled Caste Development Department
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Planned, coordinated, and oversaw infrastructure projects across buildings and roads sectors from initiation to completion.
- Prepared and reviewed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
- Conducted site inspections and quality control assessments ensuring compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
Assistant Professor
Royal College of Engineering and Technology
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered lectures in Engineering Geology and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to undergraduate engineering students.
Education
Master of Technology - Water Resources and Hydroinformatics
Government Engineering College Thrissur
Thrissur, Kerala, India01-2018
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Thejus Engineering College
Kerala, India01-2016
Skills
CAD Drafting
Version Control
Product Data Integrity
Change Management
Technical Documentation
Compliance & Regulatory
Product Verification
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Engineering Coordination
BIM Modeling
GIS Analysis
Windchill
SolidWorks
STARLIMS
AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
SketchUp
ArcGIS
ArcSWAT
MIKE-SHE (DHI)
Interests
Drawing, Music, Cooking, Hiking
Timeline
Product Lifecycle Engineer
Sigma Industry South AB @ IKEA of Sweden AB
08.2025 - Current
Product Lifecycle Engineer – Intern
IKEA of Sweden AB
03.2025 - 07.2025
Accredited Civil Engineer
Scheduled Caste Development Department
10.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Professor
Royal College of Engineering and Technology
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Thejus Engineering College
Master of Technology - Water Resources and Hydroinformatics
Government Engineering College Thrissur
TRAINING
MIKE-SHE Hydrological Modelling – DHI Delhi, 2017