LABAN DAVID T
Tirunelveli
Summary
Highly efficient and dedicated Vehicle Testing and Development Engineer with strong riding & testing skills and over 12 years of experience in ICE/EV vehicles
Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and performance evaluation, contributing to a successful prototype to MP validation and compliance with specifications.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
VEHICLE TESTING SPECIALIST - CHASSIS, BRAKES & TYRE DEVELOPMENT
BAJAJ AUTO LTD.
10.2025 - Current
- Tyre testing and development for new motorcycle platforms.
- Suspension and braking system validation with vehicle dynamics evaluation.
- Conducting testing and training for off-road testing, high-speed, and limit handling testing.
- Vehicle dynamics tuning: cornering stability, straight-line stability, ride & handling.
- Supporting prototype builds, chassis mule development, and MP stage validation.
- Coordination with the manufacturers, chassis designers teams.
- Preparing evaluation reports, performance studies, and Validation summaries.
SENIOR ENGINEER - VEHICLE TESTING & DEVELOPMENT
HERO MOTOCORP LTD.
04.2017 - 10.2025
- Testing and developing NPD motorcycles/scooters (ICE & EV).
- Performance and durability evaluation of braking, suspension, tyres, engine, and chassis.
- Preparing SOPs for fleet, pave, special tests, and track testing.
- Wear & tear analysis using CMM and correlation with design specifications.
- Conducting on-road/off-road pilot build validation.
- To check Benchmarking for acceleration, braking, gradient, FE testing.
- Subjective and objective vehicle dynamics/handling evaluation.
- To handle the premium motorcycle project for full vehicle validation and testing. Maintain the report, problem tracking through using Teamceter
- Led on-road and off-road validation for prototype builds and ensured compliance with specifications.
- Analyzed performance data from chassis dyno and on-road testing to inform design improvements.
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures for various testing scenarios.
- Facilitated training sessions on vehicle dynamics and testing methodologies for junior engineers.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to align with departmental goals.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for vehicle testing and performance evaluation.
- Led team meetings to discuss project progress and address issues.
ASSOCIATE - IPQC
RECKITT BENCKISER INDIA LTD.
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Quality inspection of vendor parts.
- KPI testing, record updating, and machine maintenance.
DIPLOMA TRAINEE - OPERATION TRAINING
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Preparing elemental training sheets for vehicle assembly.
- Kaizen implementation, engine testing, and final inspection.
Education
B.Tech -
Automobile Engineering
06.2024 - 12.2025
Diploma -
Mechanical Engineering
HSC -
Skills
- Testing & Development
- Vehicle Validation
- High-Speed & Off-Road Testing
- Dynamic Handling Evaluation
- Durability
- Test Planning & Reporting
- PLM
- Environmental testing
- Influx
- RaceLogic V-Box
- MS Office
- Testing methodologies
- Performance evaluation
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Functional testing
- Test environment setup
- User acceptance testing
- Mobile application testing
- Test data management
- Collaboration and communication
- Test case development
- Special needs support
- Feedback collection
- Test validation
Languages
- Tamil, C1
- English, C1
- Hindi, B2
Racing And Achievements
- Guinness World Record attempt (EV - 24 hours endurance)
- INRSC 2021 finisher (Group D)
- 4th Runner-up - Zonal Star (North Zone INRSC)
- Raid De-Trail 2021 finisher
- ULTIMATE DESERT CHALLENGE - 1st Runner-up (Xpulse Rally Kit)
- Rally of Himalaya 2024 finisher
- Member - Hero X-Clan Riding Club
- Built hybrid adventure concept bike (Hero Build-Off 21-22)
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
VEHICLE TESTING SPECIALIST - CHASSIS, BRAKES & TYRE DEVELOPMENT
BAJAJ AUTO LTD.
10.2025 - Current
B.Tech -
Automobile Engineering
06.2024 - 12.2025
SENIOR ENGINEER - VEHICLE TESTING & DEVELOPMENT
HERO MOTOCORP LTD.
04.2017 - 10.2025
ASSOCIATE - IPQC
RECKITT BENCKISER INDIA LTD.
01.2015 - 01.2017
DIPLOMA TRAINEE - OPERATION TRAINING
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Diploma -
Mechanical Engineering