Ponnappa Meederira

****, * ******** ******, *** Victoria Apartments, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Phone: 317-***-****

Email id: acrxhv@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

MSTE in Motorsports Engineering from Purdue University(05/2015)

BSME from VTU Belgaum(06/2011)

2 years of FSAE experience as Aerodynamics Team Manager and 2 years of BAJASAE experience as Suspensions and Powertrain team lead.

Professional experience at NISSAN Motors as a Service Engineer and an extensive study on Lean Six Sigma tools.

Internship experience at Faurecia Emission Control Technologies as a CFD summer intern.

Computer/Technical skills: STARCCM+, ANSYS, FLUENT, HYPERMESH, ANSA, CATIA V5, WINGEO, SOLIDEDGE, SOLIDWORKS, ENSIGHT, Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Motorsports Engineering under Purdue University, Indianapolis (08/13-05/15)

Major Project: FORMULA SAE (08/13-05/15)

Successfully led the IUPUI FSAE Aero team for two competitions (FSAE Lincoln 2014 and FSAE Michigan 2015.

Research project on development of Formula SAE specification car using CFD analysis.

Radiator modelling in CFD and thermal analysis for the FSAE car.

A detailed study of aero components effect on the fuel economy (powertrain).

Wing Analysis: Successfully designed and developed the wing package for the car.

Simulated Engine performance analysis.

Implementation of Vortex generators impacting the aerodynamic performance of the car.

Project Management tools used: Risk Management matrix, Cost reporting, DFMEA, DVP&R, Fishbone analysis etc.

Tools used: STARCCM+, HYPERMESH, SOLIDWORKS, ENSIGHT, FLUENT.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering under VTU Belgaum, India (06/07-06/11)

Major Project: BAJA SAE (06/09-06/11)

Suspensions and Powertrain team lead.

Design and evaluation of suspension parameters for ride and handling characteristics of BAJASAE.

FEA based durability and fatigue analysis of the BAJA Chassis frame.

Founder member of SAE club at the university.

Tools used: HYPERMESH, CATIA V5, WINGEO

HANDS ON AUTOMOTIVE/MOTORSPORTS EXPERIENCE

Trained as an automotive service technician with an experience on complete vehicle servicing including wheel balancing and alignment, replacement of turbochargers, replacing the clutch plate, gearbox servicing, welding(ARC and TIG) etc.

Hands on experience with composite materials especially carbon fibres for making the automotive body parts.

EXPERIENCE

Company: TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR PVT LTD.

Duration: (1/11 – 5/11) Title: Jig TPM intern

The scope of work being designing of Pneumatic clamp to arrest the position of Fender attachment bracket and analysis of the pneumatic clamp to check for the safe design and also Designing of Spot Guide to counter the variations in the pitch and to obtain Standard pitch in between the spot welds.

Tools used: HYPERMESH, SOLIDEDGE, CATIA V5

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra PVT LTD

Duration: (9/11 – 3/12) Title: Service Engineer

Initiated the automotive services and repairs by ascertaining performance related problems and services as requested by customer. Ensured that the customer issue was identified, reported and resolved prior to vehicle delivery through root cause analysis and hands on vehicle evaluation. Successfully directed driver, mechanics and technicians to solve the vehicle issues. Verified warranty and service contract coverage; developed estimates; wrote repair orders; effectively maintained customer rapport and records.

Company: NISSAN MOTORS

Duration: (4/12 – 8/12) Title: Service Engineer

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Project on customer service management in automotive industries.

Lean Six Sigma tools used: Affinity Diagram, Project Charter, SIPOC Table, SWOT Analysis, CTQ Diagram, Current State Process Mapping, Observation Check Sheets, Spaghetti Diagram, Pareto Chart, Fishbone Diagram, Standardized Process Mapping, Control Plan and Diffusion Chart.

Company: FAURECIA

Duration: (5/14 – 8/14) Title: CFD intern

A study on correlation between CFD, GT Power and Cold Flow Bench data for prediction of back Pressure in exhaust mufflers.

Analysis of thermal and hydrodynamic performance of heat exchangers using CFD.

Simulation of airflows in HVAC units, ducts and cabin; Front end modules and Exhaust systems.

A detailed study on the NVH characteristics of the exhaust systems.

Tools Used: STARCCM+, HYPERMESH, GT POWER

ACTIVITIES

Member of the Motorsports Club at Purdue University

Attended Robotics workshop under IEEE Fall 2010

Active member of National Social Service (NSS) and participated in events such as blood donation camps, Tree Planting camps etc. (01/08-10/10).

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, and German (A1 certified).

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