Area of expertise: Auto Interiors & Exteriors, Concept Engineering, vehicle build issue solving, Product Design & Development of Plastics components.

Summary:

* ***** ** ********** ** Automotive Product Design & Development of automotive Interior Trims & Exteriors trims like Bumper Instrument Panels, Glove Box, Door panels and Centre Console.

Experience in CMP to solve current production vehicle issues coming from manufacturing, Supplier, customers etc.

Hands on experience with using CATIA V5 Part modeling, DMU, Assembly, Surfacing (GSD Module) Drafting and detailing modules.

Experience in Bentley Concept validation Engineering & Data management systems LCA. Building of show cars.

Good knowledge in manufacturing processes and tool design.

Good understanding of mechanical design requirements for typical automotive applications e.g. fastening systems, sealing solutions, manufacturing techniques.

Confident and hardworking, Ability to work as an active team member.

Design & development of Plastic Interior & Exterior component Like IP, Floor console, Door Trims, Front Bumper, Rear bumper, Fenders Body Side molding From initial Design till Implementation ( Till Launch Support of Vehicle) for Automotive OEM Like General Motors, Fiat India Ltd,TATA.PSA,GM.

Key Professional Strengths:

Strong base in the Product Design & Development of automotive Interior & Exteriors trims plastics components.

Knowledge on tooling molds and Master sections.

Strong proficiency in CATIA V5Part modeling, DMU, Assembly, Surfacing (GSD Module) Drafting.

Skills:

CAD/ Tools: CATIA V5,Teamcentre,LCA,GBC,Enovia.

Computing Skills: MS Paint, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook

Professional Experience:

Bentley Motors Limited UK(From tech Mahindra)

Tech Mahindra, Pune (India) May 2014- Till Date

Tech Mahindra is a focused, high-end engineering services organization (ISO 9001:2000) for firms in the automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing sectors. The company was founded by India’s leading Technocrats with significant experience and expertise in engineering derived from working globally in Automotive & Aerospace technology sectors.

Projects worked:

Bentley Motors Limited UK June2015 to till date

Project : Concept Engineering Projects @ Bentley Motors, UK

Responsibilities/achievements include:

Working as a Concept Validation Engineer at Bentley Motors Ltd.

Packaging study of Interior and Exterior parts, A Surface Feasibility Check.

Generating concepts of Interior Trim parts and Body exterior parts by considering prototype manufacturing processes for fitment purpose in the master buck.

Gather information from various functional teams to support design & problem resolution, Interface with CAD to ensure designs progress and are robust

Co-ordination with other departments (Proto shop, Workshop and Mulliner engineering) to get these parts fitted and reviewed with styling and concept team.

Support build trials and development tests to witness and record any performance issues

Support components Build Issues, Investigate the issue and find out Root cause Analysis & Provide short term solution,gather the facts, investigate solutions and support presentation of options to senior engineer to seek approval & direction

Support parts fitment and validate correct fit, gather results and feedback to team.

Project: Aerodynamic (Building Aerobuck) Projects @ Bentley Motors, UK.

Responsible for Bentley SUV facelift Aerobuck Front End substrate Design.

Design of aerodynamic concept components for prototype models and manufacture and wind tunnel testing.

Support parts fitment and validate correct fit, gather results and feedback to team.

CAD design support to the Aerodynamics team in the analysis of new-model and competitor vehicle geometries

Design and fitment of SLS/SLA parts for rapid prototyping of components for model and full-scale wind tunnel tests.

Support the aerodynamics team by producing high quality surfaces in 3D CAD for use in CFD and aerodynamic testing.

Work with Aerodynamicists and Design Engineers to ensure surfaces meet function and manufacturability constraints.

Identify Aero buck build issues, finding route cause of issue and take the corrective action without affecting the project timeline.

Project: Skoda Rapid Facelift (Front and rear Bumper Assy)

Client: VW Skoda, India

Responsibilities/achievements include:

Creating B-side Surface & attachment features For Various plastics components

Checking of Style feasibility & Initial A-surface for tooling feasibility & graining

Development of concept sections/ Master sections considering available processes, & Packaging environment.

Multiple proposals making for solving the problems like assembly feasibility, gap and flush issues, undercuts and fixations.

Checking the Part tooling & manufacturing Feasibility.

Design & Develop new concepts proposals for part modification.

Tata Auto comp Systems Limited- (June 2013 to May 2014)

Client: TATA Motors

Responsibilities/achievements include:

Job includes responsibilities for design & development of Plastic Interior & Exterior component like IP, Door Panel, Centre Console, Bumper (Front & Rear), Fender, Mounting Bracket, Body side Mounting.

Design of B-surface and fitments, Mountings of the automotive interior & exterior components for New development project.

Tooling Feasibility of class A surfaces to Styling, Preparation of master section for design creation of CAD model for Tooling, for new design & development of plastic parts.

Understand the feasibility of the component from tooling & quality point of view & making proposal for the changes required for easy manufacturing.

Coordination With Customer, & In-house teams Like Project planning, Business Development, Tooling, Quality, Logistic Development team, for new Development project from Initialization of project to SOP (Start of Production)

Address Quality issues For Production Project from Design area, preparation of Mock up Model to Resolve Quality Issues on assembly line.

Solve current production model issues coming from Manufacturing, Supplier, customers etc . Activity Involved-

- Finding out Issue Sources- Such as manufacturing, Supplier, customer

-Investigate the issue and find out Root cause Analysis & Provide short term solution

-Prepare concept/design Proposals and & proving prototypes. Line trials, Processing ECR, B Releasing.

Coordinate the design changes of current programs, evaluated cost reduction ideas, and resolve the assembly plant issue at customer location.

Resolve the Craftsmanship issues raised from Customer.

Root cause analysis of Engg. Fitment & incorporate in prototypes.

Major Project handled

- TATA Nano Interior and Exterior Trims

- FIAT Punto Adventure & Linea Sedan Bumper.

-TATA Winger, Zest & Bolt

Faurecia Technology Centre India (Jan 2012 to June 2013)

Client: PSA- (B753 Console)

Responsibilities/achievements include:

Design of the part definition and creating proposals to customer for various parts

Design of Rear fascia, side panel, Deco ring, console body & cup holder

Propose technical interfaces (fixations and locators) for console parts.

Designing of console part considering the manufacturing & assembly process parameters like Injection Molding, Graining, Flocking, Vibration welding, Leather covering.

Following PSA standards for CAD methodology.

Packaging feasibility study considering environment data.

Creation of proposals for mounting & fixation strategy.

Craftsmanship section creation, head impact study, ergonomic study.

Executing the assignments in CATIA V5/ interacting with the customers/ Quality analysis.

Checking manufacturing & assembly feasibility, DMU analysis of components.

Visteon Engineering Centre India (May 2010 to Jan 2012)

Project H79 IP & Console

Customer: Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited.

Responsibilities/achievements include:

Design of Rear fascia, side panel, Deco ring, console body cup holder etc.

B-side surface is creation along with features, checking the part as per the tool direction.

Design modifications of console fascia, Front console, Driver side trim & fixations design proposals with engineering feature.

Propose modifications in various plastics parts to as per the manufacturing feasibility. Grain Definition Work (GDF) for H79 IP& Console.

Making the grain drawing as per the customer input.

Worked on Iso-statisame of Plastics Components .

Complete assembly drawing creation of IP & Console parts as per the Renault standards.

Creation of Part Drawing of IP Assy & Console for supplier according to Visteon standards.

Gap & Flush analysis & drawing at various adjacent trim parts for proper fitments.

Career History: OEMs/Tier1

Tech Mahindra Ltd. Sr. Design Engineer

TATA Auto comp System LTD (TATA Motors) Design & Development Engineer

Faurecia technology Centre India Sr. Design Engineer

Visteon interior systems Design & Development Engineer

Education:

2007 – 2010MIT College of Engineering, Aurangabad (India) B.E. (Mech. Engg.)

Personal Profile:

Date of Birth : 04Aug1988

Languages Known : English- Fluently spoken and written

E-mail : acz7is@r.postjobfree.com

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Visa Status : Tier 2 General Visa Till June 2017

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