Dynamic System Engineer with a proven track record at Siemens Mobility, excelling in project planning and risk management. Expert in system integration and quality assurance, I drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance project outcomes. Adept at vendor management, I ensure timely delivery and compliance, contributing to successful rolling stock engineering programs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Manger -System Engineer
SIEMENS MOBILITY PVT LTD
03.2023 - Current
System engineer of CAB interior for EF9K(Indian Railway), Metro train(Sydney Metro)
Experienced in managing project scope, schedules, and deliverables for cab sub-systems such as driver seat, glazing, wipers, windows, and doors, ensuring alignment with technical and safety requirements.
Managed suppliers by negotiating timelines, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely delivery of components and assemblies.
Prepared and managed RFQ documentation, defined specifications, and coordinated with procurement teams to facilitate supplier selection and informed commercial decisions.
Strong track record in risk identification, testing coordination, and validation, ensuring components meet functional, safety, and integration requirements before plant-level fitment.
Led cross-functional collaboration between design, production, QA, and supplier teams to resolve engineering issues, manufacturability challenges, and integration conflicts.
Managed fitment trials and installation readiness at the plant, ensuring installation feasibility and supporting design freeze and production milestones.
Ensured project quality, controlled costs, and drove continuous improvement for effective execution of rolling stock engineering programs.
Coordinated cab interior design for EF9K and Sydney Metro projects
Mechanical Engineer
ALSTOM TRANSPORT PVT LTD
08.2019 - 02.2023
Development & project co-ordination of CAB interior for E-Loco(Indian Railway), Metro train(Perth & Tren maya project)
Led the design and development of cab interior systems-including driver desk, cab doors, and partition walls-ensuring alignment with project requirements, safety standards, and customer specifications.
Managed interface coordination and volume allocation for cab interior components, enhancing cross-functional alignment between design, integration, and manufacturing teams.
Oversaw material selection and FEA-based validation to ensure structural integrity, durability, and compliance with engineering guidelines.
Directed testing, verification, and fitment activities, ensuring components met functional and dimensional requirements before release for production.
Coordinated with suppliers to enhance manufacturability and assembly feasibility for cab interior components.
Resolved production-line engineering issues by collaborating with manufacturing, QA, and design teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
Served as system engineer for E-Loco and Perth Metro project, focusing on cab interior project coordination.
Developed and managed RFQ documentation, defining technical specifications, quality expectations, and evaluation criteria to support procurement and supplier selection.
Senior Engineer
SWASTID ENGINEERING PVT LTD (Badve Group)
01.2019 - 07.2019
Development of Frame for Honda Scooter
K0PA & K0YA is 2 BS6 project from Honda Scooter Division for which Full Frame Body is developed. My scope of work is to develop the parts & prove the part fitment in the vehicle.
Development of Frame body parts which involves Press parts & Tubular Parts.
Conducted feasibility study to evaluate part viability for production, informing design decisions.
Coordinated project activities to ensure timely completion and alignment with production goals.
Optimized production costs through strategic sourcing and process improvements.
BOM & Variants control management
Executed line readiness activities to prepare for production launch.
Gauges & Fixture development
Associate Lead Engineer
ASSYSTEM (Deputed in Renault Nissan Technical Center)
11.2016 - 11.2018
Design & Development of Mirror, Wiper system, Washing system & Glass Component for RBC, HBC & PY1B
RBC, HBC & PY1B is a single platform vehicle for Renault & Datsun brand the objective of the project is to communise the component as much as possible to reduce the development cost & to launch an affordable vehicle. My scope of work is to Concept Design & Development of the component, testing of the component in vehicle level including meeting the project deadline & cost target.
Coordinated project activities to ensure alignment with project objectives and timely delivery.
Conducted design reviews to assess compliance with specifications.
Managed bill of materials and variant controls for project efficiency.
Generated VAVE ideas that contributed to cost reduction initiatives.
Prepared Design Verification Plan and conducted parts testing to validate design performance and compliance.
Prepared Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to identify risks.
Senior Engineer
Tech Mahindra (Deputed in Mahindra & Mahindra)
03.2013 - 10.2016
Design & Development of mechanism parts for KUV1OO Car
Concept Design and development of Mechanism parts Side Door Latch, Window Regulator, Outer Door Handle, Inner Door Handle, Exterior mirror, Exterior Mirror, Wiper System, Glazing
Proposed and evaluated designs to ensure compliance with regulations and meet customer requirements.
Perform Design Reviews
Managed bill of materials and variant controls to maintain project accuracy and integrity.
Prepared DFMEA to identify potential failure modes and enhance design reliability.
DVP preparation & Analysis of failed parts
Change & Data Management, PLM, Release Control and Co-ordination.
Design Engineer
FAURECIA EMISSION SYSTEM
10.2012 - 03.2013
Designed emission system for PSA vehicle, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Preparing the 2D & 3D model using CATIA V5
Released designs using Teamcenter to ensure compliance with specifications.
Prepared DFMEA, DFM, and functional analysis to enhance reliability and manufacturability of the part.
Developed prototype parts assembly and conducted function checks to validate design performance.
Documented the project according to TS-16949 standards.
PSA (Peugeot) is French car maker located in France. My scope of work is to Design the Emission system component & release the drawing as per PSA standard using CATIA V5 & Team center.
Design & Development Engineer
MINDAVALEO SECURITY SYSTEM PVT LTD
09.2010 - 09.2012
Design & Development of Side Door Latch for DUSTER
Designed and developed side door latch mechanism for Renault Duster, ensuring compliance with Indian regulations and conducting testing to obtain ARAI approval.
Designed side door latch to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring functionality and compliance.
Developed prototype parts assembly and conducted functional checks to validate design integrity.
Preparing the DVP of the latch & supporting the testing team for part validation.
Proposed cost reduction strategies for project, focusing on optimizing material usage and manufacturing processes.
Prepared APQP documents to support project planning and quality assurance processes.
Trainee engineer
ADITYA DURA AUTO PRODUCTS AND ENGINEERING PVT LTD
07.2008 - 03.2010
Developed gear shifter for Micra.
Micra is Hatch Back Car from Nissan. This project was first Nissan car to be fully localised in India. The aim of the project is to develop the affordable family Hatch back car. My scope of work is to develop the Shifter Component which includes the part trail at supplier end, assy of the protosample & confirmation of part fitment in the vehicle.
Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy and compliance, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
Conducted part trials at supplier locations to verify specifications.
Designed measurement gauges to ensure precision of shifter parts.
Conducted and supervised development tasks according to the schedule.
Assembled prototype parts to evaluate fit and functionality.
Conducted tests on parts, analyzing failures to identify root causes and inform design improvements.
Developed parking brake for XUV5OO.
XUV5OO is a SUV from Mahindra & Mahindra. The aim of the project is to develop the affordable SUV car for the Indian market. My scope of work is to develop the Parking Brake Component which includes the part trail at supplier end, assy of the protosample & confirmation of part fitment in the vehicle.
Controlling the Engineering drawing
Designing the fixture for welding & riveting
Developed gauges for measuring parking brake components' accuracy.
Initiated and supervised development tasks according to schedule, ensuring timely project progress.
Testing of the parts & Analysis of the parts if there is any failure
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Malnad College of Engineering
Hassan
07-2008
MBA - Project Management
United Business Institutes
Brussels, Belgium
Skills
Requirements analysis
Project planning
Agile
Waterfall Project Delivery
System Integration
Testing Coordination
Quality Assurance
Validation
Risk Management
Change management
Technical Documentation
Stakeholder Communication
Vendor Management
Contractor oversight
Budgeting
Cost Control
Resource Forecasting
Data-driven decisions
KPI Reporting
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Process improvement
Ongoing improvement
Kaizen
Issue Tracking
Technical Translation
Compliance Management
Corrective measures
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Awards
Best DFMEA for Mechanism parts.
Recognition for work beyond duty. (I.e. prepared training module for Mechanism Parts which is published in Mahindra technical academy).
Recognition for preparing training module for IIT Mumbai for vehicle styling feasibility.
Recognition for contribution in new product development in Aditya DURA division.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge.
Period Required To Join
90 days
Personal Information
Passport Number: R8498320
Father's Name: Siddartha K R
Mother's Name: Leelavathi K S
Date of Birth: 12/19/86
Nationality: Indian
Certification
PMP- In Progress
Timeline
Manger -System Engineer
SIEMENS MOBILITY PVT LTD
03.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
ALSTOM TRANSPORT PVT LTD
08.2019 - 02.2023
Senior Engineer
SWASTID ENGINEERING PVT LTD (Badve Group)
01.2019 - 07.2019
Associate Lead Engineer
ASSYSTEM (Deputed in Renault Nissan Technical Center)