Product Development Project Management
Resume:
A.SHERIL ARUL
Automotive-Product
Design Engr
Chennai
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Summary
18+ Years of experience in Automotive and Industrial design using CAD tools(CatiaV5, NX) Worked on various projects involving design for New Product Development and Engineering Change Management.
Highly experienced in Automotive Interior & Exterior product design (IP, CNSl, Door Trims, Body Trims) with good knowledge in Vehicle Systems. Extensive experience in using PLM tools like Teamcenter.
Has hands on experience in BIW design, Bill of Materials and Project Management Experienced in building teams, mentoring and guiding to deliver the organization goals. Collaborative
Detail Oriented
Analytical
Automotive Product design
Interior & Exterior Trim
BIW
Project Management
Computer-Aided Design &
PLM
CATIA V5
NX
TEAMCENTER
Six Sigma
JLPT-Level-3
GD&T
Achieved 28% Efficiency improvement
in BOM Project in 2018
Achieved 15% Efficiency Improvement
in ECM notice routing process in 2017
Received Functional Excellence Award
for D568 Headliner NPD Support in 2016
Received Top Achiever rating in 2016.
Successfully trained and coordinated 20
plus member in WERS Process for the
Initial Release of C489 Prgin 3 months’
time in 2013
Constantly received Achiever
Rating Each Year from 2012.
B.E Mechanical (74.36%)
Work experience
2022 Senior Project Manager (MACBRO)
(Mar – Till) Leading a team of 20 plus members in New Product Development of IP & CNSL components for Nissan (through L&T Technology). Key Roles & Responsibilities
Master Section Development. Packaging, Tooling Feasibility
(Draft, PL Surface, Shut off…etc.), Regulation checks (Head Impact Study (FMVSS 201), Knee Impact Study, Interior Protrusion check…etc.)
Ensure on time Quality deliverables at each lot.
DCS, F&F sections, Locate concept sheet, Flammability & Data Note to support Release.
Tolerance Stack up Analysis (1D & 2D).
Projects Handled: P61R, L21C, P02H, PZ1K
Parts worked: Soft & Hard IP Décor parts, Upper IP & Lower IP parts 2020 – 2022 ADSL Freelancer(Recruitment & BDA)
2016 – 2019 Project Manager (FORD)
Handled NPD (Door Trim), AVBOM & DPA projects which comprise of 40 plus members.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Ensure on time Quality deliverables at each milestone and handling Engineering meetings.
Working with Customer to understand the New Project Scope, Duration and Cost.
Project Charter preparation, Resource planning and Management, Work Flow creation, Risk mitigation, Project status tracking, Project Closure documentation.
2010 – 2016 Senior Design Engr
FORD MOTOR COMPANY– CHENNAI, TAMILNADU
Worked in New product Development and Engineering Change Management for Various Programs in Door Trims. Experienced in IP, CNSL
& Soft Trims components as part of ECM Support and also worked in Design of Headliner. Also experienced in leading and coordinating a Team of 30 Plus members.
Engineering Change Management Support (Trims) - 20 + Prgs New Product Development (Door Trims) - 4 Prgs
New Product Development (Headliner) - 1 Prg
Engineering Change Management Support (BIW) - 8 + Prgs Key Roles & Responsibilities
New Product Development
Master Section development, Regulation check, Packaging Study, Tooling Feasibility check, Development of B-Side and Attachment Features, Drawing creation, & Global Initial P-Release Support. Engineering Change Management
Carryout the Design changes based on each Change Notice using both CatiaV5 &Teamcenter and also to Support Global P-Release process.
Quality Check before each CN release.
D&R and Supplier interaction to discuss on the Design Intent. Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Details
DOB -22/04/1983
Martial Status-Married
Languages Known
Tamil
English
Hindi
Japanese
(JLPT Level 3)
2008 - 2010 Design Engineer
TECH REVO
Design and Development of Interior and Exterior Components from the given Master Section. Creation of Fit and Finish Drawings for Honda projects.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Design of B-Side and attachment Feature as per the Master Section Fit and Finish Drawing Creation
2007 - 2008 Lead Design Engineer
HARITA T.V.S, CHENNAI
Conceptual Design and Development of Automotive Batteries for Johnson Controls & Drawing creation.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
o Battery Design from Scratch with reference to the concept
o Design of Battery as part of ECM & Drawing Creation with GD &T
o Received highest EPA rating from Client
2006 - 2007 Design Engineer
REVO TRADING COMPANY, CHENNAI
Modelling of Automotive interior components and also to support drawing Creation.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Modelling of B-Side attachment Feature as per the Master Section. Fit and Finish Drawing Creation
2004 - 2006 CAD Engineer
CIPET, CHENNAI
Worked in 2D to 3D modelling conversion and Reverse Engineering projects for Industrial components. Also impart training in Catia V5
Project Handled -
Radio plug hole opening cover, Modeling of Plate Fuel Pump, Modeling of Cam track, Oil Reservoir
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