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BHARATH RAVICHANDRAN

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Automotive Designer with a proven track record at Tata Consultancy Services. Excels in exterior component design and optimization. Expert in Unigraphics NX and skilled in collaboration to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reducing assembly time significantly. Passionate about innovative design, thrives in cross-functional teams, delivering impactful solutions through creative visualization and effective communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Designer

Tata Consultancy Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Specialized in exterior automotive design and development, with a focus on bumpers, fascia, and grilles for major OEM programs.
  • Led the design and development of exterior components for GM Korea's 9BXX program, ensuring alignment with global standards for Rear Fascia parts (Lower Fascia, Skid plate, VKS, SBZA, SRR, PAS sensor Brackets and Energy absorber).
  • Executed detailed CAD modeling using NX CAD and Vis Mockup, maintaining precise wall thickness and geometric accuracy.
  • Optimized component designs for manufacturing efficiency resulting in reduced assembly time and lower production costs by Integrating two Energy absorber part into one and optimizing the actual size without compromising the universal safety standards.
  • Reduced the time taken to the math development by automating the process of thickening, creation of weld pads, by using python journal and generated multiple ideas for automation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional global teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility and design integrity.
  • Skilled in using Team center for product data management and collaboration.

Automotive Designer (Internship)

Institute of Industrial Design
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Proficient in concept sketching, digital rendering (Sketchbook Pro, Procreate, Photo shop), and clay modeling for rapid prototyping and visualization.
  • Developed diverse automotive design concepts through rapid sketching and rendering techniques using traditional and digital design.
  • Created full-scale clay models and mock-ups to evaluate form, proportion, and surface creation in ALIAS transitions while incorporating design feedback.
  • Facilitated hands-on clay modeling and rapid sketching workshops across educational institutions, focusing on surface development, visualization techniques, and design thinking through interactive demonstrations and collaborative projects.

Education

B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical

Muthayammal Engineering College
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in Unigraphics NX
  • Developing mock-up visuals
  • Experience with PLM software
  • Skilled in CATIA design tools
  • Experienced in SolidWorks design
  • Automotive technology proficiency
  • Creative concept design
  • Clay sculpture creation
  • Skilled in Python development
  • Graphic design skills using Photoshop
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Creative poster development
  • Skilled in engaging audiences during presentations
  • Effective communication

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Automotive Designer

Tata Consultancy Services
05.2022 - Current

Automotive Designer (Internship)

Institute of Industrial Design
11.2020 - 02.2022

B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical

Muthayammal Engineering College
BHARATH RAVICHANDRAN