Curriculum Vitae
NIKHIL B R
VAKIL WHISPERING WOODS Mobile: +91-998*******
CHANDAPURA,
BANGALORE Email: **********@*****.***
KARNATAKA, INDIA
560106
OBJECTIVE
Looking for a challenging position in the field of Product Design and Development where my knowledge and skills can significantly impact organization growth.
Also to have a rewarding career through integrating my growing academic knowledge at my work.
PROFESSIONAL SNAPSHOT
A result oriented professional with 9 years of experience in Automotive Product Design and Tool Engineering field.
Extensively worked on Door Handles and Interior Design (TRIMS) of Automotives
Packaging of components reviewing the neighboring data in Automobile interior parts.
Good experience in communication with overseas engineers throughout the process of Product Design and Proto build.
Participation in Tool Design Reviews and present suggestions and ideas for cost optimization.
Sound technical background with hands on experience on tools, dies, moulds, jigs and fixtures etc.
Expertise in Product Designing and Development of plastic components.
Proficient in CAD Tools CATIA V5 and PRO-E and UG.
Domain experience in the field of Automotive components design.
Exposure in Designing aspects of dies and tools.
Ability to predict manufacturing feasibility and support product development by applying my expertise in design and manufacturing of automotive components.
Knowledge earned in plastic part design fundamentals with the diversified experience.
Proficient in UNIX, MS Windows, MS Office and MS Outlook.
WORK EXPERIENCE DETAILS
Tech Mahindra, Bangalore, INDIA
Position : Senior Design Engineer
Client :BENTLEY MOTORS UK
Product Group: Interior Trims, Exterior Trims and BiW
CAD Software’s used: CATIA V5
Period : 02 September 2016 TO Till Date
Duties & Responsibilities:
Product Design and Development support of A-Pillar B-Pillar and BIW
Packaging of components after reviewing the input data.
Modeling and Drafting of engineering components as per VW CAD standards.
Body parts design or brackets for fixation of Interior finishers.
Cost optimization.
Benchmarking of Interior trims.
Some of the projects our team handled:
BY634,BY631 and BY613
For further details about the company please visit : www.techmahindra.com
Semcon India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, INDIA
Position : Senior Design Engineer
Client :Volvo Bus India (Client Location)
Product Group: Interior Trims.
CAD Software’s used: CATIA V5
Period : 07 August 2013 TO 30 August 2016
Duties & Responsibilities:
Product Design and Development support of A-Pillar B-Pillar, Door Top Cover and Partition Wall
Packaging of components after reviewing the input data.
Modeling and Drafting of engineering components as per Volvo CAD standards.
Body parts design or brackets for fixation of Interior finishers.
Supporting in factory for easy installation of finishers.
Cost optimization.
Uses of PDM Software like Kola for Volvo Buses.
Benchmarking of Interior trims.
Some of the projects our team handled:
Volvo Buses B7R, B9R, B11R
For further details about the company please visit: www.semcon.com
Applus IDIADA INDIA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
Position : Project Engineer
Product Group:PILLAR TRIMS and FLOOR CARPET.
CAD Softwares used: CATIA V5
Period : 16 March 2012 TO July 2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
Product Design and Development support of Pillar Trims ie A,B,C Pillars and Carpet
Packaging of components after reviewing the input data.
Preparing product volumes for Customer approvals.
Interaction with abroad customers for product development.
Modeling and Drafting of engineering components as per IDIADA CAD standards.
Some of the projects our team handled:
TATA MY15
For further details about the company please visit: www.idiada.com
ITW AUTOMOTIVE INDIA LTD, PUNE,MAHARASHTRA,INDIA
Position : Design Executive
CAD Softwares used: CATIA V5
Period : 01-Oct-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and Development of Door Handles (IDH and ODH) and Fuel Filler Assly.
Modeling and Drafting of engineering components as per ITW CAD standards.
Perform design changes as per Overseas Engineer’s instructions and Mark ups.
Some of the projects our team handled:
Outside Door Handle_W201 XUV 500(M&M)-modification
Inside Door Handle_X1_Vista(TML)modification and drafting.
Grab handle X1_X3 Nano and vista(TML) modification.
Mater buck design for X1 IDH(TML)
Fuel filler Assembly (Mazda and Ford)
For further details about the company please visit: www.itwindia.com
Tool Comp System INDIA PVT LTD BANGALORE,KARNATAKA, INDIA
Position Held : Tool Engineer
Period : 01-Aug-2008 to 30-Aug-2009
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manufacturing of Mould for Automotive Components.
Drawing Study for the manufacturing process.
Work as an active team member.
Some of the projects our team handled:
TATA FIAT front door handles (TACO)
Pull and push up bin (TACO)
Pull up cap (Visteon)
For further details about the company please visit: www.toolcomp.com
GKD ITR COIMBATORE, TAMILNADU, INDIA
Position Held : Diploma Engineer Trainee (Tooling)
Period : 14-Jul-2007 to 14-July-2008
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manufacturing of Mould for Automotive Components.
Drawing Study for the manufacturing process.
Work as an active team member.
Some of the projects our team handled:
2 Pole covers (ABB)
Bottom cover (Honey well)
Push button (Honey well)
For further details about the company please visit: www.gkditr.com
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE & COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
AUTOCAD, PRO-ENGINEER, CATIA V5,UG
Microsoft Windows and Office applications
E-mail and Internet proficiency
TRAININGS ATTENDED
TOOLROOM TRAINING (From GKD IRT Coimbatore)
AUTOCAD (As a part of course curriculum)
DFMEA (ITW INDIA, PUNE)
ISO (From ITW India Pvt Ltd,PUNE)
PRO ENGINEER WILDFIRE 2.0 (As part of course curriculum)
GD&T and CAD Standards (From ITW INDIA Pvt Ltd.)
SAFETY (ITW INDIA PUNE)
UG (IDIADA INDIA PUNE)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Executive MBA (Pursuing)
ACADEMICS
Completed Post Diploma in Tool Design from Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) Aug 2009-Aug-2010
Completed Diploma in Tool and Die making from Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF), Jul 2004 - Jul 2008.
2010 POST DIPLOMA IN TOOL DESIGN, NTTF TELLICHERRY, KERALA
(71% Marks)
2008 DIPLOMA IN TOOL AND DIE MAKING, NTTF COIMBATORE, KERALA
(69% Marks)
2004 PLUS TWO, NHSS VAKAYAD, KERALA (61% Marks)
2002 SSLC, NHSS VAKAYAD, KERALA (73% Marks)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth/Age : 13 JULY 1986
Marital Status : MARRIED
Sex : MALE
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil, Kannada
Passport No. :
Address : NAVANEETHAM(HOUSE), NADUVANNUR (PO)
CALICUT (DIST)
KERALA, INDIA 673614
Mobile : 099********
Email : **********@*****.***
I hereby declare that the above particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
NIKHIL B R
Date: 25 April 2020