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Praveenraj S N

Chennai

Summary

Automotive professional with 9 years of hands-on experience in Perceived Quality, specializing in Fit & Finish, Craftsmanship, Benchmarking, GD&T, and Dimensional Quality. Proven track record of leading virtual & physical PQ audits, developing craftsmanship standards, and collaborating with design studios and engineering teams to deliver high-quality customer experiences across both IC engine and EV platforms.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Engineer

Hinduja Tech Ltd (Deputed to Stellantis)
04.2023 - Current
  • Ensuring vehicle Perceived Quality in both design and physical phases for all projects
  • Performing competitor vehicle audits to set PQ benchmarks
  • Creating Craftsmanship Book and led convergence for setting fit & finish targets (Gap/Flush/Alignment)
  • Conducting sectional analyses of BIW and trims during early style/design stages
  • Developing audit cards for structured evaluation of physical vehicles
  • Part of cross-functional team (CFT) for action plan closures before milestone sign-offs
  • Collaborating with design teams for material, surface, and aesthetic evaluations to meet PQ goals

Assistant Manager

Mahindra Research Valley
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Owned product quality for Proto vehicles until SOP across multiple projects (XUV700, Scorpio-N, XUV400 EV, Atom EV, Thar Roxx)
  • Conducted the audits virtually and physically, rated PQ defects, and monitored closures
  • Audited vehicles for aesthetics, ergonomics, touchpoints, fit & finish, dynamics, CX and functional aspects
  • Performed CPQ benchmarking and shared lead/lag insights with CFT
  • Ensured best-in-class perceived quality for media vehicles during product launch

Quality Engineer

Gates Unitta
06.2016 - 03.2019
  • Led quality assurance for engine belt production lines
  • Conducted FPI approvals, implemented corrective actions and Poka Yoke
  • Participated in NPD and feasibility study for manufacturing
  • Certified internal auditor for QMS; performed process audits
  • Analyzed field returns and created 8D reports

Education

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering
Karur, Tamil Nadu
04-2016

12th Std -

Kongu Matric Hr. Sec. School
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
03-2012

10th Std -

Kongu Matric Hr. Sec. School
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
04-2010

Skills

  • UG-NX, CATIA V5, Teamcenter
  • GD&T, Dimensional Management
  • Vehicle Evaluation
  • Aesthetic & Craftsmanship Evaluation
  • Benchmarking Evaluation

Languages

English
Tamil

Timeline

Lead Engineer

Hinduja Tech Ltd (Deputed to Stellantis)
04.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Mahindra Research Valley
07.2019 - 04.2023

Quality Engineer

Gates Unitta
06.2016 - 03.2019

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering

12th Std -

Kongu Matric Hr. Sec. School

10th Std -

Kongu Matric Hr. Sec. School

Perceived Quality Core Competencies

  • Fit & Finish target setting (Gap, Flush, Radii, Alignment)
  • GNOVAC audit (Virtual & Physical) – Craftsmanship & Demerit evaluation
  • Benchmarking competitor vehicles for CPQ attributes
  • Craftsmanship book development
  • Collaboration with design studio for A-class surface and color aesthetics
  • Convergence Lead for engineering-CAD reviews
  • Color & material evaluation to ensure PQ visual harmony

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