Ajay Tidole
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven mechanical engineer with 7 years of experience in the design and development of interior and exterior trim parts. Notable achievements include leading the successful design of exterior BMPR trims for Nissan SUVs and contributing to interior door trims development. Currently specializing in accessory parts for Toyota GCC, demonstrating expertise in supplier coordination and cost-effective product design. Recognized for exceptional project leadership skills that ensure timely delivery of innovative solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
TOYOTA ACCESSORIES DEVELOPMENT MIDDLE EAST
Bangalore
04.2023 - Current
- Knowledge of product development cycle of accessory parts in line with vehicle launch
- Good knowledge on Development and A pedal evaluation for highly risk ranked accessory part i.e. Floor mat
- Understanding of Toyota systems, standard and Toyota business practice
- Responsible for product concepts & spec sheets creation and conducting design reviews of Toyota accessory parts i.e Trunk liner, Floor mat, Exhaust tip etc
- Engaged in part fitting check activity on Goshi vehicle at Abdul Latif Jameel, Jeddah, KSA
- Good at coordinating client and suppliers to develop accessory parts
Design Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (NISSAN MOTORS))
Atsugi
06.2017 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: (NISSAN MOTORS)
- Complete responsibility of design and development of automotive exterior trim parts from planning to design release
- Good knowledge on Low speed/ IIHS crash requirements on rear bumpers in various countries
- Skilled in exterior safety requirements like external protrusion, wheel guard regulation, stone chipping, customer ingress egress
- Knowledge of interior door trims design and development in design lot
- Understanding of roominess requirements like Headroom, Knee room and Legroom
- Provide timely styling feedback while collaborating between Stylist and Client
- Knowledge of DCS (Design Cost Summary) creation to acquire budget from project team and technical file creation to get RFQ from supplier
- Worked on D2C activities to reduce cost of the parts with the help of related benchmarking and negotiation with supplier using design proposals
- Good at coordinating client and suppliers to develop structural design of product
- Complete understanding of primary analysis sheet creation to confirm the tolerance stack up of individual parts analyzing the chain of dimensions
- Cooperation with plant team to decide efficient assembly process
- Project planning drawing creation to get approval from manger to release design at each project development phase
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Education
B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) -
VELLORE INSTISTUE OF TECHNNOLOGY
VELLORE04-2017
XII-CBSE -
JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA
LATUR04.2013
X-CBSE -
JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA
LATUR04.2011
Skills
- DFMEA
- PLM
- Lean Principles Knowledge
- VAVE
- Design tools: NX (Unigraphics), CATIA, Teamcenter, Spacevertex
- Soft Skills: Effective communication, Leadership, Teamwork, MS office
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Side BMPR trims.
- UDF tool creation to evaluate Wheel Guard requirement of Fender trims.
- Benchmarking of Sunshade in competitive vehicles to plan sunshade options as Accessory part in GCC countries for upcoming models.
- JLPT N5 exam cleared.
Languages
- Marathi
- English
- Hindi
- Japanese (JLPT N5)
Timeline
Design Engineer
TOYOTA ACCESSORIES DEVELOPMENT MIDDLE EAST
04.2023 - Current
Design Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (NISSAN MOTORS))
06.2017 - 03.2023
B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) -
VELLORE INSTISTUE OF TECHNNOLOGY
XII-CBSE -
JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA
X-CBSE -
JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA
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