Prakash J
Design Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Design Engineer with 10 years of experience in Automobile industries and environments. Proven success in planning CAE Analysis, FEA Modelling production from start to finish and employing AutoCAD, ANSA, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, METAPOST, DESIGN LIFE for modern, effective designs. Known for adaptability and great leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Engineer- Senior Consultant
FIAT CHYRSLER Automotive engineering India private limited
Chennai
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability through enhanced documentation, and reduce engineering cycle time.
- Recommended solutions, built custom proposals, prepared supporting information and delivered presentations to boost sales.
- Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
- Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
- Recommended software solutions, built custom software proposals and developed presentations.
- Launched customer-driven design review process to enhance customer experiences and efficiency.
- Created designs at minimal costs using high-volume manufacturing processes and careful material selection.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for product conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
CAE Analyst
Altair Engineering India
Bangalore
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Seating system analysis for ECER 14, FMVSS 207/210, FMVSS 225, and Cargo Retention
- Interfaced with CAD, CAE and manufacturing teams to resolve component and sub-system level issues.
- Optimization of topography and topology on lower control arm, knuckle, drop arm, deck-lid panel
- Modelling with Hyper mesh and ANSA on Automotive crash with GM standards, Nonlinear Dynamic Explicit analysis of mobile drop
- Nonlinear Static analysis for determining battery cover pull force
- Established Nonlinear Static Analysis for USB Insertion on a Rock Rail Step plate system to promote increased reliability and profitability.
- Educated clients on more energy-efficient solutions for old systems that meet project requirements for timelines and budgets.
- Identified suitable materials for production use that aligned with environmental concerns and budget constraints.
Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Bangalore
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Executed and Analyzed Nonlinear Dynamic Explicit analysis of mobile drop,determining battery cover pull force and USB insertion
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs, schedules and goals.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints and delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
- Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University-Panimalar College of Engineering
Chennai 06.2007 - 04.2010
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Panimalar Polytechnic College
Chennai 05.2005 - 04.2007
Skills
Product engineering
ANSYS Workbench
Finite element analysis
Lean manufacturing and design
Business process re-engineering
Accomplishments
- To perform seat moment durability with loads generated due to repeated impact of passenger on seat and estimate the life of panel and spot weld using design life
- AB&C PEDAL AND PARKING BRAKE STRENGTH AND DURABILITY: Longitudinal stiffness: To identify Maximum displacement of brake pedal and PKB handle for application of normal and accidental loading conditions
- TRAILER HITCH STRENGTH AND DURABILITY ANALYSIS: Estimation of body panel cracking and deformation, caused by applying load input generated due to towing of trailer and caravan using a HITCH MEMBER at the body mounting section.
Additional Information
- ACHIEVEMENTS , Zillion Thanks Award – Team player; Completed the Project before the timelines Mar 2010 Feather in my cap award – Team player; Training the Team and Productivity Achievements Dec 2012
Projects Handled
PERFORMING LINEAR & NON-LINEAR ANALYSIS AND LIFE ESTIMATION CALCULATIONS FOR STRENGTH and DURABILITY
Software used: – ANSA V_14.2.4, NASTRAN V_2013_1, ABAQUS V_6.13, and METAPOST V_14.2.4
Key Project Milestones:
· ROCKRAILJACK LOADING ANALYSIS: Prime purpose is to identify effect of load applied on the rock rail and the amount of intrusion with the surrounding BIW
· TOW HOOK STRENGTH ANALYSIS: To evaluate the resistance of the static anchoring area of the tow rod in the front and rear region, when towing or mounted on a tow truck for different conditions.
· JACK UP STRENGTH ANALYSIS: To identify permanent deformation near jack application region and diagonal displacement of doors against applied loads.
· ROCKRAIL STEP LOAD ANALYSIS: To study effect of stepping up on the rock rail step plate on the weak zones.
· SEAT MOUNTING DURABILITY ANALYSIS (FR&RR): To perform seat moment durability with loads generated due to repeated impact of passenger on seat and estimate the life of panel and spot weld using design life.
· AB&C PEDAL AND PARKING BRAKE STRENGTH AND DURABILITY: Longitudinal stiffness: To identify Maximum displacement of brake pedal and PKB handle for application of normal and accidental loading conditions.
· TRAILER HITCH STRENGTH AND DURABILITY ANALYSIS: Estimation of body panel cracking and deformation, caused by applying load input generated due to towing of trailer and caravan using a HITCH MEMBER at the body mounting section.
Timeline
Product Engineer- Senior Consultant
FIAT CHYRSLER Automotive engineering India private limited
01.2016 - 06.2018
CAE Analyst
Altair Engineering India
03.2013 - 12.2015
Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
07.2010 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University-Panimalar College of Engineering
06.2007 - 04.2010
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Panimalar Polytechnic College
05.2005 - 04.2007