Expertise:

*)Design and Release: Auto Interior/Exterior trims design and development

2)CAD Software: NX 11.0, Catia V5, Teamcenter, Vismockup, DPM.

3)Product Development Tools: DFMEA, DFM/DFA, VAVE, GD&T

TRAINING:

Completed official training for Studio Engineering Surface development processes at General Motors.

Profile:

25+ years of work experience Automotive Exterior and Interior Trims.

Studio Design Engineering: Class A development, in-depth tooling feasibility, negotiating countermeasure/problem solving skills.

Coordinate with cross functional teams-Studio, Engineering.

Packaging study with environment parts, assembly and vehicle layout.

Plastic Injection Molding-Part design according to DFM/DFA, design mounting/restrained features like snap fits, hidden fasteners, dog houses, hidden parting lines, shutoff angle evaluation etc.

Prepare technical documents such as master sections book, DVP, DFMEA, etc.

Knowledge on sheet metal and injection mold design

Knowledge of vehicle safety standards like FMVSS

Preparing prototype/Mock up parts for design feasibility.

Extensive work on CAD software-Catia V5, UGNX 11.0, Team center, visemockup, DPM

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering, S.G.G.S College E & T, India.

For Exterior Trims

Front Bumpers, Fender Extensions, Air-deflectors

For Interior Trims

Over Head System components like Head Linear, Grab Handle, Side Lamps, Overhead Consoles

Garnish, Seats, Lower IP Trims, IP, Engine Covers.

Interior Cabinets.

Design ENGINEER for Daimay North American Automotive, Plymouth Rd, Redford, MI 48239

Oct 2019 To Dec 2020

Understanding the Product requirements from Program management Team.

Support design review with Dept. for Concept Evaluation. and manufacturing feasibility study.

Responsible for the interface with other components of Over Head System.

Contributed for design development activities at Daimay.

Completed Production release design data for Grab Handle for Electrical Truck.

Completed Production release 2 Row Reading Lamp Assy. for Electrical Truck.

Design Changes for Grab Handle, Center Support, Overhead Console.

Completed Detailing for components with GD&T for Over Head Headliner System for Electrical Truck.

Criteria Section completed for Headliner at Removable Roof (Center), C Pillar, D Pillar and Access Panel for Electrical SUV.

A B C Side Development for Headliner for Electrical SUV.

Build up Activities for First Over Head Headliner System for Electrical Truck.

Designer for Interior Planning and Strategy Dept. at HONDA R&D Inc., Raymond, OH, USA

Through Cresttek (Part of ALTEN Group) July 2018 To Sept 2019

Understanding the Product requirements from Product In charge for Design Buck Evaluation.

Support design review with Dept. Manager, Dept. PIC for design Buck Evaluation. and manufacturing feasibility study.

Responsible for the interface with other system components for Installation.

Toss CAD data to supplier for the part manufacturing with proper approval process like quotation, PO, Etc.

Design Changes for Interior Trims for Senko activities to understand the product functions.

Contributed for design development activities at HONDA R&D.

Roof Installation Mockup.

Glove Box Filter Service Mockup.

Pilot SUV F100 Event:

oSeat Belt Mounting Blocks.

oCenter Pillar Lower.

oCowl Side Lining.

Pilot SUV V100 Event Mockup:

oRoof assembly.

oFront Door RH an LH

oDoor Checker Blocks.

Odyssey Mini Van F100 Event Mockup:

oFront Door RH an LH

oRear Door RH an LH

oCenter Pillar LH and RH: Upper and Lower

oSill Front and Rear.

Senkosh Pilot SUV development.

oQutar Pillar Concept for packaging USB, Woofer.

Designer for Interior Team at General Motors Inc., Warren, USA

Through Cresttek (Part of ALTEN Group) July 2015 to May2018

Design Changes for Interior Garnish Trim for tooling feasibility to production release.

Understanding the program requirements from DLT from engineering team.

Support design review with Engineering Team for design changes and manufacturing feasibility study.

Responsible for the Unigraphics design of components and subsystem.

Work involves providing design, project support and conflict resolution.

Assess buildability, manufacturing and integration with Lead Design Engineer and Design Managers.

Make ready math as per GM standards to release in team center to assist in establishing design completion dates.

Contributed for design development activities at GM Interior Garnish Team.

Concept design

a.Cover Front Collision camera

b.Concept through Hard Release: Rear Carpet Retainer

DESIGN CHANGE for existing product

a.Headliner Reinforcement trim

b.Panel, Lift gate Lower trim for 90 orientation change for bottom 2 clips.

c.B-pillar Upper trim F/ seat Belt.

d.A-pillar microphone attachment features.

e.Molding Rear Sill Garnish

f.Headliner Side Impact Foam

Product Development Engineer for Driver Environment at Navistar Inc., Lisle, USA

Through Tech Mahindra, India June 2014 to July 2015

Onsite Project Co-ordination for Body Dept.

Onsite Co-ordination between Mahindra Offshore Team and Navistar Product development team.

Review with Offshore team for the Navistar requirements after review with Supplier, Industrial Design Team and Vehicle Architect team at Navistar.

Involved in Design and development IP development for medium duty trucks.

Perform engineering design reviews with Electrical System, Industrial design, Vehicle Architect from concept.

Packaging study for the Medium Duty IP Center Stack for Electronic Components like 6 Pack Switches, Auto Transmission, Park Brake Valve, Hazardous Switch, Storage Bin,

Apply engineering design robustness tools including DFMEA, DFA/DFM and DVP

Analyzing surface feasibility and Feed back to styling studio for surface modifications

Developing concept model in UG NX.

Arranging and conducting feasibility meeting with supplier.

Supplier design and drawing approval for successful development of project.

Project Leader for Interior Component Development at Tech Mahindra ODC, Pune India

(Mahindra Engineering Services) July 2007 to June 2014

Responsible for engineering, design, review and release deliverables of Interior components for our client Navistar Inc, USA. Activities include truck interior components like instrument panels, fuse panels, cluster bezel, center consoles, cup holders, engine covers, door trim, headliners, side trim panels, seat integration, and cabinetry.

Performed engineering design reviews and product development, from conception to production release (Unigraphics NX6)

Create design automated templates in NX and create design rules for developing interior trim Injection molding and Compression molding components and sheet metal parts

Preparing project schedules / plans, for smooth execution of projects from offshore.

Team management, task allocation, regular monitoring of project.

Review with Navistar leadership for further course of action for project deliverables.

Design Lead Engineer for CIW components at Tata Elxsi Ltd, Bengaluru,India. 2004 – 2007

Responsible for engineering and design of BIW components for military vehicles.

Actively involved in LSV and HSV projects as a Design Lead

Performed engineering design reviews and product development, from conception through production.

Created and maintained bill of materials for BIW components.

Product design, prototyping, design verification, testing and complete B.O.M.

Interaction with Supplier's manufacturing process, fixtures/tools/equipment, and material flow.

Coordinate introduction of part changes to all functional groups (purchasing / Industrial design / Supplier).

Identify/execute product improvements that affect overall quality, manufacturability, and efficiency.

Work with suppliers to resolve issues related to supplied components.

Software Developer for CAD customization. 2003- 2004

Data Design India Ltd, Pune (DDC Japan subsidiary), Pune, Maharashtra INDIA

Involved in CAD/CAM Customization for Unigraphics, surfcam and WorkNC

Involved in Creating test samples.

Involved in testing, coding and debugging

Design Engineer for Seating System 2002- 2003

Tata Johnson Controls, Pune (Consultant), Pune, Maharashtra INDIA

Seat Design for Automobile Companies like TATA, FORD.

Slumberate Design for Bus seat.

Design Engineer for Plastic Components at Philips India Ltd Pune, India 1998 - 2003

Involved in designing plastic injection molded components in Unigraphics V16, Vericut V6

Plastic Product modeling.

Core Cavity Extraction, Lifter, mold inserts etc. for mold design.

Electrode Design

Tool Path generation for Molding Tools and Electrodes.

Co-ordination for CNC machines and UG CAM activities.

Co-ordination from Mould Base Release to First of Trail.

Projects undertaken: Radiator tank, Side valance, Radiator fan, etc in automotive sector. Mixer body, Down Light Reflector, Iron, Cabinet for HI FI Audio system, etc in Domestic Appliance

Design Engineer for Forging Components at Bharat Forge Ltd. Pune, India 1995-1998

Worked in Design Division for forging components in Unigraphics Modeling & manufacturing forging dies & tools for front axle, crank shaft, stub axle, shifter fork, connecting rod, steering arm, etc.

Designing CAD Model for all the forging components like, Finisher, Blocker, Buster

Designing Forging Dies forging components like, Finisher, Blocker, Buster on CAD environment.

Generation of NC tool path required to cut forging dies

Designing of accessory Dies such as Buster, Blocker Finisher, trimmer dies, punch, padding dies, etc;

Projects undertaken: TATA MOTORS INDIA. MARUTI UDYOG LTD, LISTERPITER, UKROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL USA, DANA CORPORATION USA, SUZUKI, JAPAN.

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