GOUTHAM SHANMUGA SUNDARAM

M.Engg – Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

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Education Master of Engineering Dec 2015

Major- Mechanical Engineering

University of Toronto

Overall grade: 3.7/4

Bachelor of Engineering May 2010

Major – Mechanical Engineering,

Panimalar Engineering College, Anna University, India Percentage of marks: 81.

TVS Lakshmi matriculation higher secondary School, India Mar 2006 Overall percentage: 86.1%

Relevant Courses Design of machine elements, Design of transmission systems, Kinematics of machinery, Dynamics of machinery, Automobile engineering, Engineering mechanics, Mathematics, Fluid mechanics, Project Management.

Industrial Experience Engineering Intern – Vehicle Interiors Jan 2015 – Sep 2015 Tesla Motors Inc, California, U.S

Experience in designing for manufacturing, including plastics molding and final assembly.

Hands-on experience with shop tools and prototyping. Responsible for Model X falcon door trims concept design. Verification and validation of plastic components. Worked for weight reduction and cost optimization of hard trims Issue resolution based on prototype build.

Proficiency with CATIA mechanical design software. Implemented processes and material selections to achieve good automotive interior craftsmanship and fit & finish.

Interpret CAE simulation results and based on the results integrate into product design. Collaborated with plastic component suppliers for the part improvement Cross-functional teams collaboration within the Vehicle Engineering group, Manufacturing and Procurement groups to ensure interior systems manufacturing and assembly feasibility.

Responsible for technical documentation which includes DFMEA for interior trims, DVP&R’s.

Experience in 3D printing and rapid prototyping.

Deputy Manager – Future Vehicle Development Program, Apr 2011–Aug 2014 Ashok Leyland Limited, India

Worked as Vehicle Integration Lead for Tractor-Trailer. Performance prediction & Drive train selection.

Was involved the proto build of 10 new vehicles and completing the CMVR certification for the new vehicles.

Design conceptualization and modularity implementation. Vehicle Systems Integration & Packaging

Vehicle Integration -DFMEA, DVVP, SQFD, TQT, 3D Digital mock-up. Fit & Finish optimization in Vehicle Platform.

Value engineering and selecting the suitable manufacturing methods. Product life cycle management.

Design & Development – Frame and the brackets on to the frame. Prototype Build (SAM, Testing & Homologation)

Resolution of In-house Failures

Deputy Manager – Manufacturing Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 Ashok Leyland Limited, India

Worked as Chassis in charge manager and was involved in Pilot-build of Future development vehicles.

Process design & planning for new models

Team member for design, planning & execution of New Chassis Assembly Conveyor at Ashok Leyland, Pant nagar

Responsible for decreasing the lead time for vehicle using lean six sigma. Responsible for improving the material storage and handling inside the plant. Worked as overall plant head for TS 16949 in audit. Implemented ALTS - Ashok Leyland Time standard in shop floor. Design & Implementation of material handling system to improve the material quality and to avoid the material storing space using Just in time method. Under graduate course Projects

Design of M10 Nut Deburring machine at TVS Sundaram Fasteners, Ltd. Design and Fabrication of Cam and Flat Faced Follower. Technical Trainings / Skills

Training at Ashok Leyland – CATIA, Hyper mesh, AVL Cruise, APQP,PPAP, ENOVIA, PLM systems, SAP, MS Project, Lean Six Sigma, TQM, LDP. Certificate course on DFMEA.

Completed Project management training at Ashok Leyland. In plant training at TVS Sundaram Fasteners Ltd, Chennai, India Skilled user of MS-Office and MS project.

Competent in C, C++ & design software AutoCAD 2008, Pro-E, ANSYS Fluent Awards & Achievements

Industry

Best Project Award from Managing Director - Ashok Leyland (2011) Academic

Scholarship award for the top 2% of the students by TVS Sundaram Fasteners Ltd, A Deming award Company.

Second Rank in B. E, Mechanical Engineering, 5th semester Panimalar engineering college and 3rd rank in the department.

Secured 615 rank in the state level science talent search examination by unified council; I have cleared the Chennai science forum exam in first class. Extra-curricular Activities

Chief organizer in National level technical symposium IMPACTS- 2009 Organized blood donations & Tree plantation camps in company premises. Represented school and college in district level Ball Badminton and Cricket tournaments.

Captained the college team in TIES – 08 for ball badminton event. Master of ceremonies in all tech fests in college level from 2006 to 2010. Conducted Basics of Engine classes for students of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering at Ashok Leyland