HARIHARAN K S
Chennai
Summary
Engineering professional with 2 years of experience in Automotive Wiring Harness Design, specializing in 3D harness routing and vehicle electrical packaging. Skilled in 3D harness routing, bundle creation, and packaging validation using UG NX and CATIA V6, along with 2D harness drawing creation using CHS Modular XC. Experienced in clash and clearance analysis and resolving routing issues as per OEM guidelines. Proficient in ECR/ECN implementation, supplier sourcing drawings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support harness integration, optimize routing paths, and implement cost-effective design improvements through VAVE initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer- Wiring Harness
HINDUJA TECH LIMITED | STELLANTIS
Chennai
10.2023 - Current
- Handled wiring harness design activities for JEEP & RAM vehicle programs (NAFTA region), ensuring compliance with OEM and Stellantis engineering standards.
- Created and maintained 3D wiring harness routing models using UG NX and CATIA V6, ensuring proper packaging and routing feasibility.
- Developed and optimized harness routing paths within complex vehicle packaging environments, ensuring proper clearances from heat sources, moving parts, and sharp edges.
- Produced 2D harness drawings using CHS Modular XC and UG NX for manufacturing documentation and supplier sourcing.
- Generated supplier sourcing drawings ensuring accurate representation of harness layout and manufacturing feasibility.
- Supported vehicle integration and prototype build activities, resolving routing, packaging, and installation challenges during build phases.
- Executed engineering change management activities (ECR/ECN) across program phases and updated both 3D and 2D harness data accordingly.
- Participated in virtual validation and design review meetings, addressing routing, packaging, and quality concerns based on Stellantis validation checklists.
- Conducted clash detection and clearance analysis using VisMockup, ensuring harness routing compatibility with surrounding vehicle components.
- Collaborated with electrical, mechanical, BIW, trim, and packaging teams to ensure proper harness routing and mounting feasibility within the vehicle structure.
- Tracked supplier deliverables and development milestones, ensuring timely completion of program activities.
- Contributed to VAVE initiatives by proposing cost-optimized routing paths, localization opportunities, and design improvements while maintaining quality and manufacturability standards.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical -
SRM Easwari Engineering College
Chennai01-2023
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Panimalar Polytechnic College
Chennai01-2020
SSLC -
D.A.V Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai01-2018
HSC -
D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School
Chennai01-2016
Skills
- Wiring Harness Design
- UG NX
- CATIA V6
- CHS Modular XC
- 3D Harness Creation
- Wiring Standards
- 2D Drawing Generation
- Wiring Harness Validation
- Change management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Areas Of Skills
Experienced in end-to-end wiring harness design & validation for automotive platforms adherence to packaging standards. Strong focus on engineering change management & validation, including 3D harness creation in UG NX, 2D drawing generation., In-depth knowledge of automotive electrical systems, harness routing, change control (ECR), VAVE, and compliance with OEM-specific design and validation checklists., Proficient in UG NX for 3D/2D harness modelling also CHS Modular XC for 2D creation, Teamcenter for PLM operations. Skilled in managing project milestones, documentation workflows, and cross-functional collaboration.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Engineer- Wiring Harness
HINDUJA TECH LIMITED | STELLANTIS
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Mechanical -
SRM Easwari Engineering College
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Panimalar Polytechnic College
SSLC -
D.A.V Matriculation Higher Secondary School
HSC -
D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School