Engineering Engineer
Resume:
KIRUBA KANNAN S.
Nigdi, Pune-****** • +91-902******* • *.************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/kiruba-kannan-s
Automotive Design & Engineering Product Development
Offering over 14 years’ experience in Product Engineering, New Product Design and Development of Passengers and Commercial Vehicles for leading OEM’s.
Credited with designing original innovative components, suggesting several product enhancements, determining root causes in existing systems, and driving improvements through to implementation.
Extensive experience in Design analysis for current programs, future products, and cost reduction opportunities.
Well versed with Design Standards, vehicle architectures, and carryover strategies.
Proven technical competencies in managing all aspects of new product Validation and Testing.
Competitive strengths in implementing cost saving and manpower rationalization projects to achieve overall competitiveness.
Meticulous, practical and structured approach with outstanding planning & implementation skills; excellent communication, interpersonal and team management skills.
Technically proficient in Pro-E, Catia and Teamcenter
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Chassis/ Vehicle System Integration
Product/ Part Development
Project Management
Cost Reduction
Automotive Engineering
Change Management
Quality Assurance
Product validation & Testing
Engineering Analysis (CAE)
EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Design Analysis
Prototype Builds
Team Management
Digital Mokeup (DMU)
Vehicle Layout (VLO)
TATA TECHNOLOGIES LTD: Pune, Maharashtra Jun 2013-Present
Team Leader - [Deputed for TATA MOTORS LTD] Vehicle Systems Engineering,
Provide program leadership in directing a cross functional team of 5 people to ensure overall coordination and synchronization of program activities from design concept to launch for Passenger vehicles – Nexon Diesel and Petrol variants.
Work with project stakeholders to address critical issues, and establish countermeasures.
Monitor and control costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Develop DVP along with testing team for part level, System level and vehicle level Validation.
Participated in the sourcing process and interface with the supply chain team and suppliers as required. Ensured the proper application of new designs on development vehicle builds.
Resolve Vehicle Issues observed during Validation through structured problem solving process.
Ensuring system meets vehicle performance and durability targets and approving for vehicle production.
Motivated and guided the team to enable them to achieve Balance score card targets.
Projects & Accomplishments:
Design, Development of Passenger vehicles.
oNexon Diesel and Gasoline Variants.
ASHOK LEYLAND LTD: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Dec 2012-Jun 2013
Deputy Manager- Vehicle System Engineering
Led the Vehicle and system design, development, and engineering release for Captain Vehicles.
Sustained existing products via engineering. Generated engineering data (models, drawings, specs) to allow manufacture of these designs.
Provided support for product development, Proto built and Validation.
Guided team members to adhere design targets like performance, Weight, Cost and time line.
Projects & Accomplishments:
Design & Developed of Heavy Commercial Vehicle platforms.
oCaptain Tipper Vehicles.
TATA TECHNOLOGIES LTD: Pune, Maharashtra Dec 2007-Nov 2012
Junior Engineer - [Deputed for TATA MOTORS LTD] Vehicle Systems Engineering
Overall Vehicle Concept Development, Layout, Packaging Sub System in virtual Model in Ultra Trucks and Buses.
Conducting Design Reviews with Aggregates owners to resolve issues.
Interfaced with customer on product design, prototype development and cost reduction recommendations.
Technology Mapping and Cost bench marking from Competitors Products.
Design system and parts through knowledge of product development process like DFM, DFA DFS.
Provided support for Aggregates selection, product development, Proto built and Validation.
Worked closely with the rest of the Aggregate teams to insure the Vehicle System performs as expected as a part of the larger overall chassis system.
Expertise in Product Life cycle management, BOM Management of the vehicles.
Projects & Accomplishments:
Design & Developed of LCV platforms.
oUltra LCV Trucks.
oUltra Buses.
ESQURE ENGG. SOLUTION LTD: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
Senior Design Engineer - Design & Development
Accountable for preparing 2D drawings and 3D modeling in Pro-E for Induction Motors Body, Covers, Shaft, while understanding & analyzing the exact requirement of client & project specification. Coordinated with project leaders for on time completion & delivery of project. Supported new product development and configuration change by interfacing between Engineering and all Manufacturing Departments.
Projects & Accomplishments:
Involved in design and development of:
oInduction Motors
DYNAMIC MOTORS AND SERVICES LTD: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Mar 2005 – Sep 2007
Cad Engineer - Design & Development (Air Blower)
Accountable for preparing 2D drawings and 3D modeling in AUTOCAD for Air Blowers, Axial fans, while understanding & analyzing the exact requirement of client & project specification. Coordinated with project leaders for on time completion & delivery of project. Supported new product development and configuration change by interfacing between Engineering and all Manufacturing Departments.
Projects & Accomplishments:
Involved in design and development of:
oAir Blowers
oAxial Fans
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.Tech (Mechanical) at Rajasthan University, 2012, 1st Class
Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) at C.M.Kothari Technologies Institute, DOT, 2001, 68%
High School Certification at Govt. High School, Tamil Nadu, 1997, 81%
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Operating System: Windows 95/98/2000/XP
Application Software: MS-Office 2010/2016
Design Software: PRO – E CREO Modeling, PRO – Mechanica & CATIA, Team Center – PLM
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: 11/12/1981
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
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