To obtain a creative and challenging position in an organization that gives me an opportunity for self improvement and leadership, while contributing to the symbolic growth of the organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Manager - Assembly ME
Kia India Pvt Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Project Incharge for premium compact SUV and SUV segment
Currently working on Upcoming EV and HEV models
Responsible for Closures/ Moving and Door sub line
Participated in upcoming EV proto and pilot events at South Korea
Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement process improvements in manufacturing.
Facilitated communication between departments to streamline production workflows.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of activities.
Provided guidance and support to team members to help them achieve goals.
Manager (BODY&TRIM DESIGN)
Hyundai Motor India Engineering
Hyderabad
06.2009 - 09.2020
11 years of experience in Automobile BIW CLOSURE and Door Trim System
Lead a team of 20 for 2 Years and also Door Trim System Incharge for 3 Years
Design of Lid, Hood, Door Trim, from the styling feedback to final digital design, assembly & requirements
Design Considering the Package, master sections, styling, company specification, vehicle regulation and performance by comparing to the benchmarking vehicle
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, to interact within a team environment and adapt
Data Release in PLM and Vendor Management
Demonstrated ability in Design and Development of the car, right from styling feedback up to Manufacturing
Visited South Korea HYUNDAI R&D Headquarters for Hyundai Largest Premium SUV Lid modelling Support
Underwent extensive training on CATIA V5 R20 and R25
Worked as a CATIA V5 Trainer for the Research Engineers and conducting tests for evaluation
TFT incharge for Small Hatchback and Compact SUV Vehicles.
Facilitated training sessions for staff on new engineering tools and technologies.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Presented Technical papers on SELF LOCKING HOOD HINGE SYSTEM to Hyundai Motors R&D HQ
Received Best Collaboration Award at Hyundai Motors India Engineering
Professional Programmes
Door Trim System for A & B Segment Vehicles, Deputy Manager & DR Trim System In-charge, Hyderabad, India, 10/01/16, 09/30/20, Design Skin Feasibility Check, interact with various functions - Engineering, Manufacturing, Vendors and Operations for status gathering and data analysis; competitor Vehicle Teardown Analysis; generate New Ideas for reducing the cost & weight of the vehicle.
Door Trim system Design Requirements discussion with Styler, DR Trim System In-charge, Frankfurt, Germany, 09/01/16, 10/31/16, Design modifications without effecting the styling and cost
Self-Locking Hood Hinge due to Gravity, Assistant Manager, Hyderabad, India, 02/01/15, 06/30/15, Concept Development, 3D Model creation, CAE Analysis results verification, RP model development & functionality check, developing Proto parts at vendor location, application in actual vehicle and durability check
Production Support, Assistant Manager, Chennai, India, 04/01/14, 07/31/14, Pilot Vehicle Assembly check and giving countermeasures for design issues
Designing of Tail Gate & Trunk Lid Systems, Design Engineer, South Korea, 02/01/12, 05/31/12, Design modifications based on Press Requirement by checking Die Feasibility
Designing of Tail Gate & Trunk Lid Systems, Design Engineer, South Korea, 04/01/11, 09/30/11, Design modifications based on Press Requirement by checking Die Feasibility