Aravindhan Kannan

Projects handled and worked: BEV E8 [XUV 700 Electric], BEV E9 [XUV Aero], BE 07.

Parts worked: Front Bumper System, Rear Bumper System, Door and Sill Claddings, Roof Rails, Underbody Covers, Plenum Appliques, Pillar Appliques, Frunk Trim.

• Assisted the architecture team in studying and finalizing vital hard points
• Detailed Skin check and Engineering Requirement creation
• Created Scope Documents for measuring Budget
• Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between US and UK Studio teams through weekly meetings
• Established SOR, BOM, DVP, CIR, and engaged with CDMM, PCM & multiple suppliers for VOB. Ensured that the design successfully passed all specified tests for appearance and performance while optimizing weight and cost
• Design co-ordination, Input creation and Design Reviews with North American & Korean Design team
• Provided necessary checks and support to Safety team to meet exterior regulations for ENCAP and GNCAP
• Creation & Review of Master sections of each part, considering tooling, functionality, interface, perceived quality, and assembly requirements.
• Created detailed 3D models of exterior plastic components with CATIA V5
• Identified raw materials based on functional and aesthetic requirements of the parts
• Led productive CFT sessions to address and eliminate interface issues
• Resolved 1D,build, GNOVAC, Validation & field concerns utilizing root cause analysis
• Engineering change management [ECN] implementation

• Designed and developed Roof Ditch Mould and COWL End Trim
• RCA and QCCP Study of ECRS.
• To provide temporary solutions considering build requirements.
• Design change and proposal in CATIA V6 to team for the quality issue.
• Coordinating with Supplier & CFT team on the Issues related to Process, and Quality
• Facilitated weekly supplier meetings to enhance part quality
• Taking Trail of Improved part to validate the robustness of the solution.
• Organizing morning meetings and maintaining issue & ECR burn down tracker

Design Co-Ordinator for Team of 5 Engineers and Responsible for Mitsubishi Triton FR Door Trim & Floor Console Design

• EBOM Creation and variant matrix management
• Engineering requirement creation and co-ordination with style team
• Master section, Fixation strategy, Style proposals creation
• 3D,2D development with off-shore team help
• Conducted weekly design reviews with clients

Development Engineer of Mitsubishi Mirage/Attrage - Cargo Trims.

• Design proposals Generation & Drawing release against quality and fitment Issues
• Performing fitment trails, DVP follow up & Co-ordination with MMC, MMTh & Supplier

Value Engineering

• Led complete teardown and generated cost reduction ideas for 5 systems including Roof Rail, Driver Seat, Radiator, Canister, and Floor Console.
• Digital Benchmark & DA Submission, Physical-tear down, BOM & Technical comparison sheet creation, CR workshops and Cost/Value Analysis

Design Engineer of Floor Console & Quarter Trims of Mitsubishi Triton & Pajero

• Checking the styling surfaces for Tooling Feasibility, Interference check with environment parts
• Making the Master Sections as per customer style surface with respect to environment
• Preparation of E-BOM and Technical interface sheet
• Layout & Packaging study, Digital Assembly Validations
• Creation of 3D models using master sections and existing design references
• Representing the team for DMRs & Preparing and maintaining project trackers