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KIRANKUMAR K

Lead Engineer-Chassis Sys
Pune

Summary

A mechanical graduate with over 13 years of professional experience in product design and development in plastic trims and chassis components. Proficient in developing 3D concepts and technical drawings, optimising designs for manufacturability, and ensuring compliance with industry standards

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4019
4019
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Lead Engineer-Chassis Sys

TATA TECHNOLOGIES LTD (CLIENT – JAGUAR LAND ROVER)
07.2024 - Current
  • Leading the design and development of Wheel Rim, Wheel rim cover component from concept to production to meet all the programme requirements on time with appropriate quality.
  • Wheels rim design as per ETRTO regulation.
  • 3D modelling (Catia V5/V6) and structural analysis of the wheel to meet all design targets (Weight, Strength and stiffness).
  • Package study, validate assembly feasibility and assembly sequences.
  • Evaluate alternate design options and Manufacturing process Understanding and defining design requirements in PDS Technical review with supplier.
  • Preparing project plans and conducting regular reviews with suppliers and other stakeholders.
  • Working in a cross-functional team with Component engineers, Attribute teams, Designers, Suppliers, Purchasing, and Supplier Technical Assistance to negotiate and agree on targets for the design and ensure all programme deliverables are tracked, monitored, delivered and status reported accurately and on time at each gateway.
  • Ensuring design alignment with DFMEA requirements & DVP
  • Supporting PPAP, PPIR, APQP, PSW & Sign off documents reviews with supplier and submission
  • Release to get parts for builds as per JLR process
  • Plan all required testing, monitor and document completion of all technical sign off including market homologations and ensure all engineering standards are met
  • Design support on other SVO Chassis components like Pedal caps, suspension, Under-shield, and brakes.

Technical Lead

Tata technologies Ltd (Client – Jaguar Land rover)
11.2019 - 06.2024
  • Wheels rim design as per ETRTO, ECE regulation and JLR standards.
  • 3D modelling using Catia V5/V6 and structural analysis of the wheel to meet all design targets (Weight, Strength and stiffness).
  • Wheel and tyres matrix chart creation and drawing update.
  • Package study, validate assembly feasibility using Digital Mockup and 3Dexperience.
  • Assembly sequences creation as per EBOM and UBOM structure in 3Dexperience.
  • Dynamic package analysis using kinematics for steering tie rod, Wheel and tyre assemblies.
  • Supporting the lead engineer by utilising JLR engineering tools and applications

Senior Design Engineer

Tata technologies Ltd (Client - Jaguar Land rover)
08.2014 - 10.2019
  • Working experience in Component & System level designing.
  • Good Knowledge in Manufacturing & Assembly feasibility study.
  • Evaluate alternate design options and Manufacturing process.
  • Ensuring design alignment with DFMEA requirements & DVPs.
  • Define Design verification plan and execute.
  • Benchmarking, Design review meeting with suppliers and Cross Functional Team.
  • Plan and execute development of parts at supplier end for localization.
  • Leading meetings for smooth development of components and meeting program timeline till implementation.
  • Periodic audits of suppliers to improve the quality and process improvements.
  • Release activities for all the commodities across multiple domains like Interiors, exteriors.
  • Strong experience in handling a small team for Project execution, Knowledge and information sharing and full
    support team working.
  • Supported BOM Validation for vehicle Builds, Quality documents.
  • Awareness to GSP / Sourcing process, and launch activities.

Design Engineer

Hinduja Tech Ltd (Client - Ashok Leyland)
01.2012 - 07.2014
  • Good command on part modelling, generative shape design for all the commodities across multiple domains like Interiors, exteriors.
  • Concept design, Master section, to check and validate packaging requirement for different part, Defining fixing methods.
  • Good Knowledge in Manufacturing & Assembly feasibility study.
  • Validating tooling requirement and provide tooling proposals.
  • Benchmarking, Design review meeting with suppliers and Cross Functional Team.
  • Participated in prototyping and testing phases, analyzing results and making necessary adjustments to achieve design objectives.

Engineer

MSM Consultancy (Client - Defiance Technologies)
12.2010 - 12.2011
  • Quality checking of 3D assembly and interacting with the clients for any modifications in the Designs
  • BOM Management for NG Cabs (all variants)

Education

Mechanical Engineering -

Tontadarya College of Engineering (B.E)
Gadag, Karnataka
12-2010

Automobile engineering -

B.V.V.S Polytechnic (Diploma)
Bagalkot, Karnataka
06-2007

Skills

Project Management

Timeline

Lead Engineer-Chassis Sys

TATA TECHNOLOGIES LTD (CLIENT – JAGUAR LAND ROVER)
07.2024 - Current

Technical Lead

Tata technologies Ltd (Client – Jaguar Land rover)
11.2019 - 06.2024

Senior Design Engineer

Tata technologies Ltd (Client - Jaguar Land rover)
08.2014 - 10.2019

Design Engineer

Hinduja Tech Ltd (Client - Ashok Leyland)
01.2012 - 07.2014

Engineer

MSM Consultancy (Client - Defiance Technologies)
12.2010 - 12.2011

Mechanical Engineering -

Tontadarya College of Engineering (B.E)

Automobile engineering -

B.V.V.S Polytechnic (Diploma)

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