Antony Thomas C M
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished in leading the Advanced Design Group at MRF Limited, I enhanced the CAE function, growing the team from 10 to 40 since 2020. At Daimler India, I achieved COE status in durability analysis, showcasing my expertise in Finite Element Analysis, Vehicle dynamics and exceptional team management. Proven ability to meet stringent quality and timeline requirements, demonstrating strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Advanced Design Group
MRF Limited
Chennai
04.2019 - Current
- Simulation methodology development, Team & project Management
- Development of simulation methodology for tyres in NVH, Vehicle Dynamics, Durability, Performance and material characterisation
- Meeting the stringent quality and timeline requirements for the development along with the adhoc requirements from vehicle manufacturers
- Marketing the capability of the simulation function to vehicle manufacturers and closely working with them on their requirements on NVH and vehicle dynamics
- CAE function has grown from a team size of 10 to 40 under my leadership since 2020
- Budget preparation, technical justification for management approval, resource sourcing and allocation
Assistant General Manager - CAE
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles private limited
Chennai
04.2009 - 04.2019
- Team & project Management, budget estimation & tracking, Structural analysis of commercial vehicle cabin and Chassis
- Lead a team of 16 engineers for different functions of CAE – Vehicle dynamics, Durability analysis, Fuel consumption studies and Computational Fluid Dynamics (2012 – 2019)
- Supported all the simulation requirements of light duty (9T -16T) and heavy duty trucks (25T to 49T), BS6 project
- Achieved a centre of excellence (COE) status on durability analysis for cabin and chassis and started supporting the global CAE network since 2014
- Managed effectively the local and global requirements in CAE domain by executing service level agreements (SLA), Budgeting, tracking, reporting and controlling
- Hands on experience in the structural analysis of cabin and chassis of commercial vehicles between 2009 to 2012
- Selection of human resources, defining clear roles and responsibilities, identifying the training needs
Manager – CAE
Ashok Leyland limited - Technical Centre
Chennai
07.2004 - 04.2009
- Multi-body Dynamics, (Vehicle Dynamics), Finite Element Analysis- statics & dynamics
- Formed and trained a team of vehicle dynamics simulation engineers to work on steering and suspension systems using MSc Adams
- Designed, simulated and developed a cabin suspension system for the first time (2008) with technical support from MIRA, UK
- Performed structural analysis of steering and suspension systems, cabin and Chassis systems
- Performed ride comfort analysis for a commercial vehicle and validated with six-poster testing
Design Engineer
Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. – Research & Development
Coimbatore
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Design of Machine Elements, Finite Element Analysis, Multi-body Dynamics, Fan & Duct Design
- First member of the simulation team responsible for establishing the simulation methodology and validating through theoretical calculations
- Design and analysis of mechanisms using machine elements like gears, shaft, belts, chains, etc
- Designed and developed centrifugal fans and duct systems for textile mills
- Performed and developed methodology for creating fan characteristic curves and studying its interaction with the system curves
- This enables right recommendations to textile mills for their efficient operation
Education
Master of Engineering - Computer Aided Design
College of Engineering, Anna University
Chennai04-2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Kumaraguru College of Engineering
Coimbatore05-2000
Senior Secondary School -
Shree Baldevdas Kikani Vidyamandir Higher Secondary School
Coimbatore05-1996
Secondary School -
Shree Baldevdas Kikani Vidyamandir Higher Secondary School
Coimbatore05-1994
Skills
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Product design and development
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
- Finite Element Analysis
- Automotive / Commercial vehicle systems
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH)
- Material characterisation / Models
- Pneumatic Tyres
- International Communication
- Technical Documentation
- Non-Linear viscoelastic material models
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Malayalam
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Y3298599
- Date of Birth: 07/11/78
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Manager, Advanced Design Group
MRF Limited
04.2019 - Current
Assistant General Manager - CAE
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles private limited
04.2009 - 04.2019
Manager – CAE
Ashok Leyland limited - Technical Centre
07.2004 - 04.2009
Design Engineer
Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. – Research & Development
06.2000 - 06.2004
Master of Engineering - Computer Aided Design
College of Engineering, Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Kumaraguru College of Engineering
Senior Secondary School -
Shree Baldevdas Kikani Vidyamandir Higher Secondary School
Secondary School -
Shree Baldevdas Kikani Vidyamandir Higher Secondary School
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