M. Gopi
Part Development Engineer
Thirukkalukundram
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
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Product Development Program Project Leader
Tractor and Form Equipment Limited
05.2025 - Current
- Evaluated post-launch product performance, utilizing data-driven insights to inform future decision-making and development strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis to identify areas of opportunity for differentiation and market positioning.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, promoting a culture of innovation and efficiency across departments.
- Balanced multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and impact on overall program success.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
- Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
- Directed concept design, feature definitions and production support.
Sr. Lead Development Engineer Body – Exterior Trims
Hinduja tech
07.2022 - 04.2025
- 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
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
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
ENGINEER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Mother son Automotive Technologies and Engineering
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
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
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
Kelambakkam05.2016
DME - Mechanical Engineering
ATAP Polytechnic College
Thirukkalukundram05.2005
SSLC - undefined
Government Boys Hr Sec School
Thirukkalukundram05.2000
Skills
MS Office
Extracurricular Activities
Active member of college NSS Member of Rotaract Club Leaded College Cricket team during my 3rd and final year
Training
- 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
Timeline
Product Development Program Project Leader
Tractor and Form Equipment Limited
05.2025 - Current
Sr. Lead Development Engineer Body – Exterior Trims
Hinduja tech
07.2022 - 04.2025
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
Quality Department-(In-house & Customer Quality)
TAFE EPD (P) LTD
04.2007 - 11.2011
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Sathiyabama University
DME - Mechanical Engineering
ATAP Polytechnic College
SSLC - undefined
Government Boys Hr Sec School
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