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AREAS OF INTEREST
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PRAVEEN KUMAR R

Tirupur

Summary

Design Engineer with extensive experience at Renault Nissan, focusing on chassis-suspension systems. Proficient in CAD software such as Siemens NX and FEA methodologies, achieving significant cost reductions and performance improvements. Skilled in project management and collaboration with suppliers to deliver high-quality results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Engineer– Platform Development (Chassis-Suspension)

Renault Nissan Technology & Technical Centre India
Mahindra World City
06.2023 - Current
  • Commodity: Suspension – Nissan Platforms.
  • Variant: 2WD, 4WD, Truck.
  • Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs, and enhancing overall performance.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines, and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to select high-quality materials that met design and budget requirements.
  • Employed root cause analysis techniques to solve design-related issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Conducted finite element analysis (FEA) to predict how products withstand stress, vibration, and other physical effects.

Student Intern

Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited
Chennai
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked on engine integrated cooling in Articulated Dump trucks
  • Study of Hitch of Articulated Dump trucks.
  • Weibull Analysis of Failure rate of Hitch Pin and Bearings

Education

B.E. Mechanical Engineering - Sandwich

PSG College of Technology, Anna University
Coimbatore
04-2023

HSC – 12th Grade - State Board

A.V.P Trust National Matric Hr. Sec. School
Tirupur
01.2018

SSLC – 10th Grade - CBSE

Sri National School
Gobichettipalayam
01.2016

Skills

  • CAD Tools: SolidWorks, Creo Parametric, Siemens NX
  • CAE Tools: ANSYS Mechanical APDL
  • Programming: Basics of Python, C
  • Other Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro

Certification

  • Python for Everybody – University of Michigan, Coursera
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Intelligence Quality

Hobbies and Interests

Badminton, Music, Poster Design, Video Editing

Projects

Performance Improvement on PEM Fuel Cell, - Prevented water logging via flow field design modifications, - Achieved improved efficiency using experimental models, Tensile Response of TiB₂-Graphene Al7075 Hybrid Composite, - Squeeze casting process with varied graphene compositions, - Achieved 11% increase in tensile strength at room temperature

Publications

  • Influence of nano MoS₂ on Al-Gr-TiB₂ Composite — JMST Vol.36 Issue 2 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12206-022-0133-7
  • High Temperature Tensile Response of Al7075 Composite — MDPI https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/18/3124

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Training

  • PSG Industrial Institute, Coimbatore (2 Years)
  • Hands-on training: lathe, CNC turning center, milling, drilling, gear hobbing
  • Assembly of monoblock and submersible pumps
  • PSG Foundry Division, Neelambur (3 Months)
  • Exposure to melting, pattern shop, core making, molding, and fettling

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Strength of Materials
  • Manufacturing Processes (Casting)
  • IC Engines

Timeline

Design Engineer– Platform Development (Chassis-Suspension)

Renault Nissan Technology & Technical Centre India
06.2023 - Current

Student Intern

Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited
06.2022 - 07.2022

B.E. Mechanical Engineering - Sandwich

PSG College of Technology, Anna University

HSC – 12th Grade - State Board

A.V.P Trust National Matric Hr. Sec. School

SSLC – 10th Grade - CBSE

Sri National School
PRAVEEN KUMAR R