JINU B.U
Product Design Engineer | BIW - Closures
Bangalore
Summary
Multi-tasking Team Leader well-known for executing successful project deliverables in BIW Structures. Creates dynamic and positive workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values. Trains new hires and mentors struggling colleagues to achieve overall team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
8 Projects in BIW Closures
3
3
Projects in Electric Vehicle Structures
5
5
Patents including 1 High Quality and 1 Offensive
35
35
Projects in Manufacturing
4
4
Certificates
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Product Design Engineer
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development Centre
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2022 - Current
- SPOC role for Doors with German counter part. Lead role for doors in India as well as collaborating with CAE for crash results.
- Completed structural design release of front door and rear door by meeting SG 60 requirements best among the carlines now.
- Provided additional support by taking additional carline and ensured quality and ontime delivery by self and team colleagues.
- Working with Leadership related activities for improvement of department.
- Received appreciation from partners for achieving good results and for releasing data with quality more than expected.
- Trained Internal colleagues within team on door design methodologies and standards followed.
- Supported external colleagues to match with requirements of door design as per industry standard and methodologies.
- Made KT on casting based on tooling experience which was new topic in department.
- Shared knowledge to colleagues on linear and non linear analysis to check performance internally and to avoid iterations in CAE.
Product Design Engineer
Mercedes Benz Research And Development Centre
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2015 - 04.2022
- Identified as one of high performing external employee and converted to internal employee.
- Completed 4 projects with in timeline - Doors predevelopment
- Prepared construction model by incorporating mass concept changes and packaging recommendations over 4 projects.
- Performed in design of BIW Parts and value addition with respect to previous carline and new developments.
- Increased quality of CAD models by using Template method and by meeting internal design standards and Quality criteria.
- Discussion with Partners and CFT for crash requirement and Manufacturing Feasibility.
- Generated new concepts to adds value with respect to previous carline.
- Did coordination of work activities with team members from onsite location.
Team Lead
Tecosim Engineering Services
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed execution of projects at customer location (MBRDI) for construction of BIW Parts.
- Generated proposals for product development activities for multiple projects.
- Discussed with customers to find out scope of project and estimation of time line based on requirements.
- Supported team with 6 members by mentoring design and manufacturing best practices.
- Prepared proposals on manufacturing feasibility.
Design Engineer
Omnimatrix Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India, Karnataka
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Prepared Quotes for tooling and part and discussion with customers.
- Worked as SPOC for major OEM and Tier 1 customers - Bosch, Schneider Electric and Hella Australia.
- Got Complete responsibility of project from customer discussion, Design, Manufacturing and PPAP approval of High precision Stamped parts using High speed progressive dies.
- Decision maker and solution provider for in-house quality issues in production and design.
- Did Training for colleagues on design, Tooling, process and quality related topics.
- Did supplier interaction and project management to get tooling completed on time.
- Got appreciation for major cost saving for tool design by reducing 2 machines and manpower associated with process.
Tooling Engineer
Omnimatrix Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Helped toolmakers to achieve dimensional requirements of sheet metal parts and worked over 40 projects.
- Involved in preparation of models and internal part drawing for tooling with reference to customer part.
- Managed to complete manufacturing process with in time line by doing follow up with suppliers.
- Got appreciation and level change in short time due to improvements made in design and process.
Trainee Design Engineer
Omnimatrix Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Supported design by creating detailed drawings and quality check. Worked over 25 Projects.
- Did followup with multiple suppliers to get job completed on time.
Technical Associate
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2007 - 04.2008
- Supported tool room in Assembly and tryout for plastic injection moulds and die casting dies. Worked over 15 projects.
- Delivered tool in critical situation by working extra hours and got appreciation from customer.
- Coordinating with team leaders in getting parts as per BOM.
- Supporting maintenance activities of tooling to solve in-house production issues.
Skills
Project management abilities aligned with PMP
BIW Technical Know-How
Manufacturing process understanding
Understanding of FEA and failure analysis
Digitalization and Process Improvement
3D Modelling Tools - Siemens NX, Catia
2D Modelling - Autocad
Coding tools - Python, R, Visual Basic with Excel
Operations Planning
Office Tools - Microsoft Office with Project, Visio
Template Methodology
Education
Master of Science - Automotive Product Design
Coventry University (Facility - MSRAS)
Bangalore 05.2013 - 12.2015
Post Diploma - Tool Design
Gedee Technical Training Centre
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 08.2008 - 08.2009
Diploma - Tool And Die Making
Keltron Room Research And Development Centre
Alleppey, Kerala 05.2004 - 05.2008
Certification
Machine Learning
Accomplishments
- Digitalization SPOC Role (Current) - Made a frame work in the team. Proposed idea on reducing the timeline by 80% by a standard process which was recognized and appreciated by department as well as German counter parts.
- Collaboration CAE - Made a new collaboration from CAE colleagues for innovation topics which made the idea submission faster.
- Innovation SPOC Role - Made framework in the team, trained and motivated colleagues to get the confident in expressing their ideas. Participated in Central as well as department level which was first in the team. Trained a colleague to become independent and transferred my activities.
- Tear Down activity SPOC Role - Organized trainings and events and made the team highlighted in the department which was considered as an inactive team earlier.
- Cultural and Team building Activities SPOC Role - Changed the way of conducting team building activities. More participation from colleagues and received excellent feedback from leadership team.
- High Quality patent award on Tailgate travel Limiter
- Received Gold Award for taking 2 projects during crunch time and delivering on time with quality with excellent partner feedback.
- Achieved Bronze Award for being agile in team and for the additional responsibility taken as IT/Hardware SPOC and for ensuring trouble free working environment for the colleagues in Vertical.
Timeline
Machine Learning
07-2023
Data Science with Python
06-2023
Deep Learning Fundamentals
06-2023
Senior Product Design Engineer
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development Centre
04.2022 - Current
Introduction to AI
09-2021
Product Design Engineer
Mercedes Benz Research And Development Centre
12.2015 - 04.2022
Team Lead
Tecosim Engineering Services
10.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Automotive Product Design
Coventry University (Facility - MSRAS)
05.2013 - 12.2015
Design Engineer
Omnimatrix Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 10.2014
Tooling Engineer
Omnimatrix Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 10.2011
Trainee Design Engineer
Omnimatrix Pvt Ltd
10.2009 - 10.2010
Post Diploma - Tool Design
Gedee Technical Training Centre
08.2008 - 08.2009
Technical Associate
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Pvt. Ltd
05.2007 - 04.2008
Diploma - Tool And Die Making
Keltron Room Research And Development Centre
05.2004 - 05.2008