Leenateja Cirivelu
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Design Engineer with extensive experience at VOLVO Group, specializing in Exhaust System Design and Project Management. Proven track record in delivering innovative solutions, enhancing vehicle integration, and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in CAD and GD&T, complemented by strong communication skills, driving quality and efficiency in complex projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Design Engineer
VOLVO Group
10.2023 - 04.2024
- EATS Installation, Upstream and downstream pipe assy design and development for EU6 D16 & D17 variants for FM & FMX vehicles
- Successfully resolved Exhaust bracket clash issue with tire observed in C-build in V2753 EU6 D17 project
- Proposed new designs for U-clamp, Exhaust pipe mounting brackets and pipes for FAA10 & FAA20 variants
- Responsibilities in V2753 project: Design & development of Exhaust assembly components, discussion with Suppliers, Cross functional team approvals (GTO, ARVR, dynamic study, FEA, Geometric architects, durability, aftermarket, purchasing, vehicle development team, Supplier & Quality Engineers), KOLA documentation, I/V linking
- Worked on PMR: Lead Phaseout of SoC in Fuel & Exhaust components as per ROHS regulation 2024
- Proposed alternative materials with no lead content and documented in PLM
- Projects Handled: V2753 EU6 D16 & D17 project, Project Management, Design release activities for EATS & Exhaust assembly components
- Phaseout of SoC(Lead) in Fuel & Exhaust components to meet ROHS Regulation 2024
Senior Design Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Design and development of Intake System with overall weight and cost reduction at the same time improving the Cabin noise quality (NVH) for Scorpio Platform
- Packaged and delivered new Exhaust system to meet the BS 6.1 Eagle II Powertrain interface
- Successfully Packaged Passive Selective Catalytic Reduction unit by standardizing the Muffler, Intermediate and Tail pipe Assy unit adhering to BS6.2 norms
- Development of IMCR Cost reduction proposal to introduce new SM5.3 Dosage module for DEF System to remove the NOx sensor from exhaust system
- Designed DEF Supply line routing to meet the new engine packaging requirements at the same time resolving animal bite issue
- Make field visits to the Plant end in order to attend to critical concerns
- Carry out Root Cause Analysis and provide interim solution as an instant fix
- Prepare brief concern report based on root cause analysis and propose permanent solution for concern raised
- Participate in Vehicle level NVH testing, both Dyno (anechoic chamber) and Road level to verify vehicle pass-by & Orifice noise
- Participate in vehicle level validation to verify Intake System Design conformance during water wading and dust ingress trials
- Sign off 3D data, 2D drawing, DVP, SOR Compliance, detailed EBOM (capturing weight and material details), FEA / CFD / NVH Simulation reports with different suppliers from the Panel
- Upon VOB confirmation, review the Air Intake / Exhaust / DEF System Design with Internal Design Quality Team and get approval for Tooling Kick Off from the System COE Head and Design Quality Head
- Projects Handled: Mahindra Scorpio, Bolero BS6&BS6.2 Exhaust System, Air Intake system & DEF System Development
- Mahindra Bolero Pickup diesel & CNG BS6.2 Exhaust System, Air Intake system & DEF System Design & Development
Advanced Design Engineer
Faurecia Clean Mobility
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Advance Design engineer, Exhaust System Hot end, Cold end design, Project management & After treatment system
- Study of RFQ or PreRFQ inputs (SOR), design budget & timelines estimation OEMs likes: PSA&Volvo
- Layout design (DOC + DPF + SCR package) & preparation of technical documents
- Participate in design reviews and customer meeting to understand open points and implement countermeasures
- Design and Development activities such as 3D Modeling, Assembly and Drawings creations for Hot end and cold end variants
- Detailing of Hot End/Cold end components by defining tolerances & applying GD&T with drafting guidelines
- Quality SPOC for VOLVO&PSA team to drive the engineers towards quality mindset
- Attending weekly quality review meetings to showcase workload forecast, RFT & OTD results for VOLVO&PSA team
- Showcase root cause & action plan, ensuring team trainings on customer escalations, quality & OTD issues
- Ensure to defined Trainings & action plans for individual designers based on quality tracker data
- Provided Training on CATIA templates/macros for the team and ensure to have good utilization on macros to improve quality
- ECR/ECO creations, EBOM generation for cold end and hot end variants
- Design Releases of components and assemblies through PLM
- Projects Handled: VOLVO Program: Cold end Projects: F593A Hot end Projects: F506B, F511B, F506D & D579G, PSA Program: Cold end Projects: F1182, FI172 Hot end Projects: FI179, F547B&F547C, Toyota Program: Cold end Projects: F580B, WEICHAI, YUCHAI, SANY & FAW program: After treatment system: Liqui, Lianhe, Dayun & K11 K13
Design Engineer
Rapid Fab 3D Engineering
Chennai
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Created drawings for cold end assemblies and its child parts by applying GD&T manufacturability, weld symbols for TATA project and drawing release
- Good knowledge on CAD & Drafting standards
- Daily tracking of project status, challenges and discussing with AFOs through daily meeting
- Hands on Experience 5WHY, A4 for quality or delivery related issues, to find root cause & action plan
- Assigning the work to the team members, guiding & Cross checking the result data, before the delivery
- DCS checks for automotive components of Emission Control System
- Commonization of muffler assembly internals, hangers and isolators among four cold end variants
- E-BOM and M-BOM creation
- Projects Handled: MAHINDRA S105, P15, VOLVO EICHER
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
SVU college
Tirupati06.2015
BIE -
Rayalaseema College
Tirupati05.2011
Skills
- Air Intake Design
- DEF Systems Design
- Exhaust System Design
- Integration Proficiency
- CAD Mastery
- CATIA V5
- CREO Parametric Modelling
- 3D Modeling
- GD&T
- Documentation Skills
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Statement of Requirement (SOR)
- Module Design
- Testing Support
- CVE Exhaust System Design
- Project Management
- People Management
- Vehicle Integration
- Software Proficiency
- Material Expertise
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration Skills
- Presentational Skills
Accomplishments
- Holding valid Project Management Professional certification from PMI.
- Excellence award for the contribution of Exhaust system RLDA for Bolero Pickup BS6.2 vehicles.
- Appreciated for contribution done toward F627A V4 RFQ and it is awarded program from Faurecia.
- Appreciated with Quality star award from Faurecia in recognition of outstanding individual contribution for quality improvement in Volvo Cold end project.
- Spot award for VOLVO F593A RFQ and its has been awarded for US and China platform.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Numismatics
- Crafting
Training
- CATIA V5 templates, Welding technology, GD&T & DFMEA at FAURECIA.
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM-Team center), and Program management at Mahindra.
- KOLA (PLM), CREO, JIRA, 8D-Analysis and AR VR, CAST at VOLVO.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that above mentioned particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief., Bangalore
Languages
- Telugu
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
Personal Information
- Father's Name: C Bala Subramanyam
- Date of Birth: 05/26/93
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Experienced Design Engineer
VOLVO Group
10.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Design Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
04.2022 - 08.2023
Advanced Design Engineer
Faurecia Clean Mobility
07.2018 - 04.2022
Design Engineer
Rapid Fab 3D Engineering
08.2016 - 07.2018
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
SVU college
BIE -
Rayalaseema College
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