Murali A
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Senior Engineer with extensive experience at Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center, excelling in sheet metal design and DFMA principles. Proven track record in leading design reviews and mentoring teams, enhancing manufacturability and reducing costs. Skilled in CATIA V6 and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative vehicle solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
07.2021 - Current
- Led concept and detailed design for sheet metal components in electric and internal combustion vehicles.
- Applied DFMA principles to enhance manufacturability, reduce production costs, and improve assembly processes.
- Conducted design reviews, resolved technical challenges, and ensured product clearance under dynamic conditions.
- Collaborated with suppliers and cross-functional teams, offering technical guidance throughout design iterations.
- Delivered solutions for pedestrian safety requirements through upper/lower legform analysis and RCAR compliance.
- Mentored junior engineers to boost design efficiency and enhance team capabilities.
- Completed digital phase of EUR LCV vehicle program successfully.
- Proposed battery packaging optimization to lower costs while improving modularity.
Design Engineer
Ashok Leyland Ltd. (via Hinduja Tech & Layam Flexi)
Chennai
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Designed and developed modular plastic and metal fuel tanks for defence vehicles.
- Applied manufacturability principles to chassis development, including frames and cross members.
- Managed packaging studies, DMU analysis, and BoM documentation for new vehicle platforms.
- Conducted supplier engagement, prototype builds, and testing for sheet metal assemblies.
- Resolved manufacturability issues and engineering changes to support production launch.
- Developed cost-effective chassis mounting aggregates for fuel tanks and battery carriers.
- Suggested design improvements based on benchmarking to enhance reliability and reduce lead time.
Education
M.E. - Industrial Engineering
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Madurai01.2014
B.E. - Aeronautical Engineering
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Coimbatore01.2012
Skills
- Sheet metal design
- BIW engineering
- Design for manufacturing and assembly
- Creo and Pro-E
- CATIA V6 and NX
- SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Vehicle packaging
- Integration and analysis
- Clash and clearance analysis
- Design validation
- Supplier collaboration
- Leadership and mentoring
- Cross-functional reviews
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to my knowledge.
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Telugu
Place
Chennai, India
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
Design Engineer
Ashok Leyland Ltd. (via Hinduja Tech & Layam Flexi)
04.2015 - 07.2021
M.E. - Industrial Engineering
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
B.E. - Aeronautical Engineering
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College