Engineer Manager

Nagalingam Meenakshi Sundaram (BE Mech., MS Manu Mgmt)

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nagalingam-m-36b18012

Body Structure & Exterior Trims Designer

Mechanical Engineer and post Graduate Degree in Manufacturing Management

16.4 + years of experience in Automotive Engineering dedicated to Product Engineering and development of Passenger Cars, Vans, SUVs, Trucks for India, ASEAN, EU, Africa Markets.

Experience in Body Structure & Exterior, with main focus on Under Body, Upper Body, Front/Rear Fascia Assembly, Cowl Box, Battery Tray, and Electric Platform [EV].

Proficient in BIW Assembly Processes, Sealant, Structural Adhesive, Baffles, Structural Inserts, Baffles, Anti flutter Tapes, PUR Foam Injection, Hemming, Spot Welding, Laser Welding

Experience in styling convergence/Manufacturing Feasibility

Proficient in Benchmarking & Teardown Analysis

Proficient in body architecture/performance requirements/target setting/light weight body/CAE Simulation

Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance GD&T, DFMEA, DFA/DFM, VA/VE, and DVP&R

Multi Material body development and joining technology experience, Aluminium/HSS/Hot Stamping/Composite material application

Proficient in complete vehicle development process from concept to Job1

Manufacturing – Stamping, Body Shop, Painting and General Assembly

Proficient in Automotive Vehicle Regulation - AIS/ECE/FMVSS; NCAP - EuroNCAP/JNCAP; Consumer/Insurance Test: IIHS, AZT

Service/Field complaints solution

International and Domestic new product launches

Proficient in SIEMENS Unigraphics UG NX 9.0, Team centre TcAE 11.0, CATIA V5, SIEMENS Vis Mock-up/Pro 10.0, Autodesk AutoCAD

Association of Technical Training Scholarship (AOTS), Japan certified Design Engineer in the area of Automobile Body Structure (2009 ~ 2011)

Worked in Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan Research & Development Automobile Body Design Department for 2 years for Japanese Kei Cars (660cc) MR WAGON, WAGON R

Trained in FIAT CRF (R&D) in the area of Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE)

Trained in Design for Six Sigma [DFSS] Green Belt Certification - ASI Consulting Group, LLC USA

Vehicle Programs: Jeep CSUV BIW & Closures, Suzuki Vitara Brezza Under body, Suzuki Alto 800 Front Bumper Assembly, Suzuki EECO Grille Radiator, Suzuki MR WAGON Under body, Suzuki WAGNOR R Upper Body, TATA Vista/Manza FR/RR Bumper, TATA Microbus FR Bumper, TATA World Truck FR Exterior Trims,

Work Experiences

22/09/2014 – Present Divisional Manager – Body Engg Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Auto OEM Car Manufacturer

Lead 5-person India team focused on APAC India Body In white & Closures design & development of A/B/SUV Segment Vehicles in collaboration with US, Italy, Brazil, and China Team comprised of project managers, product designers, manufacturing engineers, project management, product planning, costing.

Led successful localization of 404 End Items of Jeep Brand MY 2017 CSUV RHD Model which is targeted for India & ROW Markets which includes UK, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand

Met India market-driven Technical Cost Reduction (VA/VE) activity and achieved savings of 125 USD/vehicle

Design Responsible from STEP 2 to Job1 of MY2017 Jeep Compass RHD India Model

Prepared and presented Pre Study A/B/Mini SUV Segment Model Business Case to meet Long Range Plan of APAC India Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Reduced Warranty claims by process and product improvements

Design release responsible for MY2019 Jeep Compass RHD Euro 6 Body In White

Design release responsible for MY2020 Jeep Compass & Renegade eAWD/PHEV Body In White

Design release responsible for MY2019 Jeep Compass RHD Hybrid BSG [Belted Starter Generator] Body In White

Design release responsible for new GSET 4 Gasoline 1.3 L Engine Line Up adaption in MY2017Jeep Compass RHD

Business Case study of MY2017 Jeep Compass LHD in India

Promoted from Senior Manger to Divisional Manager, APAC Body-in-White & Closures

02/04/2008 – 13/09/2014 Manger – Body & Exterior Trims Maruti Suzuki India Limited Auto OEM No 1 Car Manufacturer in India

Lead 5-person India team focused on India specific A/BC/CSUV/MPV models in collaboration with parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan.

Led Under body Team of Vitara Brezza under 4.0 meter CSUV Model from Business Case Study to Drawing Release, successfully met targets of Platform Cost & Weight, DVP&R, and CAD/Drawing Release in a record time of 22 Months.

Led Ertiga LHD MPV Vehicle Technical Review, Tooling Kick Off, Production Proto Trial, Mass Production Proto Trials, Pilot Production and SOP.

Delivered B+ Hatch Global Model COWL BOX Design in a record time of 2 Months with Cost, Weight, E-BOM, Field Of Vision Check, Formability Simulation, VIN Layout, Spot Layout, Wiper Layout, and Pedestrian Protection Check.

Delivered Alto 800 – A Segment Entry Level Car Front Bumper Assembly Master Section

Led EECO – C Segment Ambulance Model development which includes design & development, countermeasure, trials and launch support

Successfully completed 2 Years Association of Overseas Technical Training On Job Training in the field of Automotive Body Structure Design at Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan

Promoted from Deputy Manager to Manager

24/10/2005 – 21/03/2008 Project Engineer – Exterior Trims TATA Autocomp System Ltd Tier 1 Automotive Plastics Parts Supplier

Lead 5-person Exterior Trims Design & Development Team

Delivered design of TATA Motors Indigo CS [Compact Sedan] Rear Bumper which successfully passed the DVP&R in 1st sample and met all time lines

Delivered design of TATA Prima Truck all Plastics Exterior Trims in concurrent design with Sheet Moulding Compound Supplier Automotive Composites System India Ltd. Met all cost, Weight and time targets

Achieved TATA Autocomp System Ltd preferred Supplier for Design & Development of Exterior Trims Parts

19/04/2004 – 22/10/2005 Executive – Design & Development IFB Industries Ltd

Leading FMCG Manufacturer

Delivered design & development of 5kg & 6kg Front Loading Washing Machine Plastics Parts and its successful launch

09/07/2001 – 12/04/2004 Assistant Engineer – Engineering NTTF Industries Ltd

Tier 1 Automotive Sheet Metal & Plastic Parts Supplier

Automotive Sheet Metal Parts, Automotive Plastics Parts, Die, Jigs, Fixtures, Mould,

Education

2008 Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani Master, Manufacturing Management [Dist Learning]

2001 Mepco Schlenk Engg College, Sivakasi Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering [Full Time]

1998 The Salem Polytechnic, Salem Diploma, Mechanical Engineering [Full Time]

Languages

English Fluent

Tamil Fluent

Hindi Fluent

Japanese Business Level [Chubu Kenshu Center, Japan Language Training]

Training

Statistical Process Control (SPC) (Nathan & Nathan)

7 Quality Tools (7QC Tools) (Nathan & Nathan)

ISO 9000/TS 16949: 2000 Introduction Training Program(Nathan & Nathan)

Basics of Dies & Moulds (NTTFIL)

KANBAN System (Toyota Production System)

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) (Toyota Production System)

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) (Omnex)

Advanced Product Quality Planning (Omnex)

Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) (Omnex)

I-DEAS CAD Modelling Training (PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore)

Design for Six Sigma (ASI Consulting Group, LLC), 2016

Computer Proficiency

MS Office, Unigraphics 9.0, Catia V5, Teamcenter 10.0, Dynaform, Vismock Up

Personal Details

Permanent Address : 1-1/208, Kurinji Nagar, Mohan Nagar Post, Salem 636030, Tamil Nadu, India

Date of Birth : 17-03-1979

Gender : Male

Marital status : Married

Date of Marriage : 02-03-2006

Children’s : 2

Passport No : J5309880

Date of Issue : 20/12/2010

Date of Expiry : 19/12/2020

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