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MANU M

MANU M

Product Design Engineer
Bengaluru

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 3 years of specialized experience in BIW door and closures design for luxury and top-end vehicles. Demonstrated expertise in full-stage product development, encompassing master section studies, styling validation, concept preparation and manufacturing feasibility.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Product Design Engineer

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India
Bengaluru , Karnataka
10.2023 - Current
  • BIW door design (framed) for lead car variants GLE-V267 (2024–present) and EQS (SUV)-X570 (2023–2024).
  • Held complete responsibility for the development of door components: outer panel, inner panel, window frame reinforcements, hinge, and mirror brackets.
  • Conducted master section studies, styling validation, glass drop analysis, latch positioning, door swing analysis, and door check arm clash/clearance checks.
  • Supported weld point feasibility and sealing packaging studies.
  • Collaborated with German teams on design reviews and styling feasibility.
  • Developed reinforcement concepts to meet SG60 side crash targets.
  • Generated and evaluated multiple design proposals to improve door stiffness and meet CAE requirements.
  • Coordinated with styling, CAE, and manufacturing teams to ensure product functionality and manufacturability during release processes.

BIW Design Engineer

RLE INDIA
Bengaluru , Karnataka
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Executed BIW door design (frameless) for lead car variants (in-house projects) AMG C590 (Coupé) and AMG X591 (SUV), based on the AMG.EA platform.
  • Designed door parts from early phase to series development, focusing on functionality, packaging, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Proficient in Siemens NX, Smaragd, and BIW template methodologies.
  • Experienced in new product design, design optimization, sheet metal design, casting part design, stamping processes, and DFMA principles.

Trainee Intern

RLE INTERNATIONAL
Bengaluru , Karnataka
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in BIW component modeling for BMW, supporting senior engineers in data management and release documentation.

Student Intern – Aerospace Composites

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Gained an overview of structural components used in aircraft and their fabrication using composites.
  • Exposed to various composite materials, layup methods, curing processes, and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
  • Received a brief introduction to NX models of aerospace parts at ARDC.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Tool Engineering

NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)
01.2020 - 1 2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
01.2016 - 1 2020

Skills

Styling validation

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Certification

Processing of Polymers & Composites – IIT Roorkee

Accomplishments

  • Quarterly award - RLE INTERNATIONAL Group, Jun 2023
  • Bronze award - Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India,July 2024

Software

Siemens NX

Smaragd PLM

CATIA

FUSION 360

CREO

Timeline

Product Design Engineer

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India
10.2023 - Current

BIW Design Engineer

RLE INDIA
08.2022 - 10.2023

Trainee Intern

RLE INTERNATIONAL
04.2022 - 08.2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Tool Engineering

NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)
01.2020 - 1 2022

Student Intern – Aerospace Composites

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
06.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
01.2016 - 1 2020
MANU MProduct Design Engineer