GOPAL PARTHASARATHY
Principal Engineer - Structures (Stress)
Hyderabad,Telangana
Summary
Goal-driven Principal Engineer adept at reviewing plans and implementing improvements. Skilled in technical research and expert in Structural Analysis. Over 21+ years of experience in implementing successful Engineering strategies and motivating highly galvanized teams to produce significant bottom-line results. Distinguished background in recruiting and developing “A Players” to drive revenue across multiple OEMs (Aerospace and Automotive). Adept at designing and executing effective Product strategies to optimize market opportunities. Exemplary communicator with the passion and drive needed to cultivate and foster professional and profitable relationships while maintaining trust. Ready for new professional challenges and willing to take on dynamic responsibilities.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Principal Engineer - Stress
Collins Aerospace - RTX
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2012 - Current
- Aircraft Structures – FRF, SFC, HDSFC, BC, and Seats
- Pivotal role involvement in researching FARs/EASA Aircraft manufacturer's specifications to ensure compliance to aviation safety rules/regulations
- Acting as primary contact for legacy stress team on all structural related studies/compliance
- Performing Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), Failure Modes Effects/Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and identifying design opportunities
- Preparing, and reviewing multitude of certification plans, static test plans, and static test reports for both pallets mounted interior components to 14CFR Part 25.561, 25.562 along with customer and/or OEM specifications
- Reviewed plans, documents and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
- Advised customers and other project stakeholders on relevant technical concerns and feasible solutions.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
- Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors on engineering projects.
- Promoted and implemented process improvements company-wide.
- Trained engineers on processes to streamline overall productivity for projects.
- Developed and implemented process flow improvement and standardization projects.
Mechanical Engineering Project Leader
Infosys Technologies
Chennai, Tamilnadu
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Performed strategies, planned/executed solutions to address key findings and remedy problems
- Involved in process verification phases of program with CAE team
- Supported prototype and production assembly events at different locations
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
NVH Technical Leader (Assistant Manager)
Renault Nissan
Chennai, Tamilnadu
11.2006 - 01.2012
- Actively participated as lead member of NVH Steering Committee and developed, implemented, and monitored NVH standards and procedures to meet global customer needs
- Collaborated with manufacturing plants for setting production NVH limits, supported troubleshooting and optimization of testing process to improve productivity
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamilnadu 06.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Product Design & Development
undefinedAccomplishments
- Quality monitoring control of BIW Structures Quality– Co GFS (RENAULT)
- First Certified NVH Local Technical Leader at RENAULT NISSAN India facility
- Developed a team to handle NVH Projects at RNTBCI India for worldwide assignments
- Supported and submitted Structural notes of NVH (FEA & Testing) Documents
- Integrated R&D India centre (NVH) across France, Korea, and Romania with India facility
- Individual contributor and Coordinator for Interiors (SFC, FRF, BC, HDSFC, and Seats)
- Indirect support as a team member of many SFC, FRF, BC Seats (Interface Load Report, Static Test Plan & Structural Substantiation Plan)
- FEM standards and Guidelines procedures for SFC suite finite element modeling
- Complete development of SFC Interface Load Analysis template for SFC & FRF
Timeline
Principal Engineer - Stress
Collins Aerospace - RTX
09.2012 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Project Leader
Infosys Technologies
01.2012 - 09.2012
NVH Technical Leader (Assistant Manager)
Renault Nissan
11.2006 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Madras
06.1995 - 05.1999
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