M. Gopi
14 Years Experienced Part Development Engineer
Thirukkalukundram,TAMIL NADU
Summary
Development Engineer with hands-on experience working to enhance overall Design of Product performance for customer and environment. Creative, logical approach for generating new ideas and solutions, transition through to part development. Detail-driven professional with attention to exceeding expectations and improving product design. Award-winning stellantis IAP Engineer focused on sustainable design. Highly effective at working with teams of designers and builders to accomplish projects on-time and according to cost constraints.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sr. Lead Development Engineer Body – Exterior Trims
Hinduja tech
Chennai
7 2022 - Current
- Company Overview: FCA Engineering Stellantis India (P) Ltd
- Project Lead Design & development of Exterior trims – Technical lead and Plant Launch Build concern review define the action plan and review design standard and requirements
- Model worked – Citroen, C3 Air cross India & latam Program
- Developing right quality of parts to support desired production levels following FCA standards with design team support with technical sign off
- Review with Design requirements with design team to converge right level of product
- Preparing Bill of Material & Giving Technical inputs to Cross Functional Team & Suppliers
- Monitoring Project time plan with Supplier internal build converge
- Participate in Vehicle Trial & Preparing Countermeasure for build concern
- Development DVP review with design
- Implement ECN with CFT team before and after development of Product
- Supplier Localization for Imported Raw material and cost reductions
- Validate the sample parts manufactured along with BIW & GD &T requirement
- FCA Engineering Stellantis India (P) Ltd
Sr. ENGINEER – Development Engineer
Faurecia India (Pvt)Ltd
Chennai
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: TIER-1 supplier for CAR C/pad & Console PANEL ASSEMBLIE & INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDE TRIMS PLASTIC Design and Development to all MAJOR OEMs
- Fair Experience in Development Engineer of Interior, Exterior, C/PAD & Console, Interior trim Parts Engineering & Design support, Feasibility review
- Developing right quality of parts to support desired production levels following Faurecia standards
- Study the received drawing and to confirm the manufacturing feasibility
- Preparing Bill of Material & Giving Technical inputs to Cross Functional Team & Suppliers
- Preparing Gauge Specifications based on the Product Quality Target
- Selecting the Supplier based on the company policy for the part
- Monitoring time plan and communication with Customer as well as Supplier
- Preparation of Timing plan for New Product development & Supporting the Parts to Customer build at right time
- Participate in Vehicle Trial & Preparing Countermeasure for build concern
- Development and testing of Interior Trims
- Preparing PDR / TGR / TGW
- Implement ECN with CFT team before and after development of Product
- Supplier Localization for Imported Raw material and cost reductions
- Validate the sample parts manufactured along with Customer in BIW
- TIER-1 supplier for CAR C/pad & Console PANEL ASSEMBLIE & INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDE TRIMS PLASTIC Design and Development to all MAJOR OEMs
ENGINEER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
KASAI INDIA CHENNAI (PVT) LTD
Chennai
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Kasai Kogyo Co
- Ltd., Japan with capital share of 100%
- Specializes in large size Injection Moulding
- The company provides complete turnkey solutions supplying parts such as Door Trims & Interior Trims
- Developing right quality of parts to support desired production levels following APQP process
- Study the received drawing and to confirm the manufacturing feasibility
- Preparing Bill of Material & Giving Technical inputs to Cross Functional Team & Suppliers
- Preparing Gauge Specifications based on the Product Quality Target
- Selecting the Supplier based on the company policy (QCDD) for the part
- Developing the Checking Fixtures & Assembly machines by coordinating with Supplier
- Monitoring time plan and communication with Customer as well as Supplier
- Preparation of Timing plan for New Product development & Supporting the Parts to Customer build at right time
- Participate in Vehicle Trial & Preparing Countermeasure for Trial concerns
- Development and testing of Interior Trims
- Process Design, Preparing PFMEA, Control plan & Inspection standards
- Preparing all PPAP Documents & PSW Submission to Customer
- Preparing PDR / TGR / TGW
- Implement ECN with CFT team before and after development of Product
- Supplier Localization for Imported Raw material and cost reductions
- Maintaining ISO/TS 16949 Documents & Participating in Internal Audits
- Validate the sample parts manufactured along with Customer in BIW
- Kasai Kogyo Co
- Ltd., Japan with capital share of 100%
- Specializes in large size Injection Moulding
- The company provides complete turnkey solutions supplying parts such as Door Trims & Interior Trims
ENGINEER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Mother son Automotive Technologies and Engineering
Chennai
12.2012 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Subsidiary of Samvardana Mother son Group
- TIER-1 supplier for CAR BUMPERS, DOOR TRIMS & INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLIES & INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM SIDE TRIMS PLASTIC to all MAJOR OEM'S in INDIA and ABROAD
- Fair Experience in Development of Interior, Exterior, Outside Handel, Inside Handel and Tail Gate along with its assemblies as per Program Plan
- Subsidiary of Samvardana Mother son Group
- TIER-1 supplier for CAR BUMPERS, DOOR TRIMS & INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLIES & INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM SIDE TRIMS PLASTIC to all MAJOR OEM'S in INDIA and ABROAD
Quality Department-(Customer Quality)
PHA INDIA (P) LTD
Chennai
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: TIER-1 supplier for CAR DOOR LATCHES, HINGE parts to all MAJOR OEM'S in INDIA and KOREA
- TIER-1 supplier for CAR DOOR LATCHES, HINGE parts to all MAJOR OEM'S in INDIA and KOREA
Quality Department-(In-house & Customer Quality)
TAFE EPD (P) LTD
Chennai
04.2007 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: Tractor and foam Equipment Engineering Plastic Division
- TIER-1 supplier for CAR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM SIDE PLASTIC and Wheel guard assembly parts
- Tractor and foam Equipment Engineering Plastic Division
- TIER-1 supplier for CAR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM SIDE PLASTIC and Wheel guard assembly parts
- Identified root causes of quality concerns, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving quality issues in a timely manner.
- Conducted detailed failure analysis to identify areas for improvement in product design and manufacturing processes.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for standardized procedures, ensuring consistent adherence to quality protocols across the team.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Sathiyabama University
Kelambakkam 06.2011 - 05.2016
DME - Mechanical Engineering
ATAP Polytechnic College
Thirukkalukundram 04.2003 - 05.2005
SSLC -
Government Boys Hr Sec School
Thirukkalukundram 06.1999 - 05.2000
Skills
MS Office
PLM - product life cycle management
BOM Creation
Purchase request through SAP system
TAG Software
Process Capability
Part number creation & Routing through SAP
Professionaltraininganddevelopmentprogram
- ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor Training program
- APQP & PPAP Training program
- FMEA, SPC, and MSA Training program
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance
- ANPQP Awareness program at RNTBCI
- Painting process
Extracurricular Activities
Active member of college NSS Member of Rotaract Club Leaded College Cricket team during my 3rd and final year
Disclaimer
I am confident about myself. I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: K. Mohan
- Date of Birth: 06/02/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Timeline
Sr. ENGINEER – Development Engineer
Faurecia India (Pvt)Ltd
02.2018 - 06.2022
ENGINEER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
KASAI INDIA CHENNAI (PVT) LTD
12.2016 - 01.2018
ENGINEER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Mother son Automotive Technologies and Engineering
12.2012 - 12.2016
Quality Department-(Customer Quality)
PHA INDIA (P) LTD
12.2011 - 12.2012
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Sathiyabama University
06.2011 - 05.2016
Quality Department-(In-house & Customer Quality)
TAFE EPD (P) LTD
04.2007 - 11.2011
DME - Mechanical Engineering
ATAP Polytechnic College
04.2003 - 05.2005
SSLC -
Government Boys Hr Sec School
06.1999 - 05.2000
Sr. Lead Development Engineer Body – Exterior Trims
Hinduja tech
7 2022 - Current
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