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RAKSHITH H A

Bangalore

Summary

Accomplished Automotive Engineer with 14 years of extensive experience in the automotive industry, specializing in Transmission and Driveline Ancillaries, Electric Drive Units, and Battery Electrical Modules (BEM) for EVs. Holds a Professional Scrum Master Certification and demonstrates strong competencies in Agile methodologies, project management, and cross-functional team leadership.

Expertise includes end-to-end product development, design verification planning, BOM management, design releases, and Product Creation and Delivery Systems. Adept in CAD modeling, kinematic simulations, and packaging studies, with practical knowledge in castings, sheet metals, and basic plastics. Proven track record in innovative design solutions and benchmark studies, coupled with hands-on experience at Jaguar Land Rover (Whitley, UK) on-site.

Known for being creative, productive, and flexible—core traits for effective project management. Strong communication and analytical skills, consistently improving design processes and streamlining workflows to enhance productivity and quality.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Design Engineer

TATA Elxsi Limited
Bangalore
07.2014 - Current
  • Designed packaging solutions for Battery Electrical Module in JLR Electric Cars.
  • Developed cooling plate, adhesive tapes, and ingress protection solutions for BEM.
  • Conducted kinematics and simulations for axles and suspension of future Jaguar and Land Rover models.
  • Engineered transmission and driveline ancillaries, including emergency park release and heat shields.
  • Performed desk research on electric vehicles and designed layouts for traction batteries.
  • Created electric drive unit mounting bracket for Jaguar I-Pace.
  • Provided package integration solutions and vehicle build support.
  • Managed team projects, supplier relationships, and customer interactions effectively.
  • Resolved complex design issues in a timely manner while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Identified root cause of design problems through data analysis and testing methods.
  • Assessed existing designs for improvement opportunities or potential areas of failure prior to release.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing the results of design tests, analyses, modifications.
  • Organized weekly meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss progress on current projects.
  • Performed failure mode effect analysis on all new product designs prior to release.
  • Managed the development process from concept through production launch.
  • Supervised and trained team members on best practices for design optimization techniques.
  • Employed root cause analysis techniques to solve design-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Engineer- Design

AXIS CADES Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2010 - 07.2014
  • Executed migration of Mercedes Benz VAN from Catia V4 to V5, enhancing data management in PLM.
  • Redesigned components for Mercedes Benz G-Class, including mounting brackets and grab rails.
  • Served as QC Engineer at MBRDI, aligning vendor deliveries with customer requirements.
  • Designed chassis side rails and protective devices for Daimler India Commercial Vehicles.
  • Conducted quality checks for Mitsubishi Bus Tokushi to ensure compliance with delivery standards.
  • Developed windmill components for Siemen’s Wind Power, such as blade bearings and hubs.

Contract Engineer

Mahindra Engineering Services
Bangalore
10.2008 - 01.2010
  • Executed reverse engineering and conversion of two-dimensional Mitsubishi Fuso truck components to three-dimensional models in CATIA V5.
  • Redesigned casting, forging, and sheet metal components for improved performance.
  • Designed chassis components for MFTBC trucks, including side members, cross members, and mounting brackets.
  • Gained exposure to Mercedes Benz commercial vehicles design methodology for enhanced industry insights.

Education

BE - Automobile

SJMIT
Chitradurga
01.2008

12th -

Nalanda Junior College
Jagalur
01.2004

S.S.L.C -

Govt Junior College
Jagalur
01.2002

MBA -

Manipal University
Jaipur

Skills

  • CATIA V5 and V6
  • ENOVIA and Team Centre
  • Visualization tools
  • Root cause analysis
  • JIRA project management
  • Lucid Board collaboration
  • Failure mode analysis
  • Design optimization
  • Project management
  • Customer interaction
  • Problem solving
  • Design validation testing
  • Geometric dimensioning tolerancing

Certification

Professional Scrum Master (PSM-1), Scrum.org

Hobbies and Interests

  • An aspiring Musician and worked under Well-known Musicians.
  • Composing Music, performed in various reputed Stages.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the above statements are true according to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Languages

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: R9505670
  • Father's Name: Ashwath Narayana H G
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Affiliations

  • State-level award-winning music in which I was involved in the play Kamaroopigal
  • Performed on various reputed stages and television platforms
  • Recognized music composer and instrument player
  • Composed music for various plays, short movies, and independent albums

Accomplishments

  • Start Performer Award from Axis CADES
  • Bravo Award from Tata Elxsi for EV benchmarking for business proposals

Languages

Kannada
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Lead Design Engineer

TATA Elxsi Limited
07.2014 - Current

Engineer- Design

AXIS CADES Pvt Ltd
02.2010 - 07.2014

Contract Engineer

Mahindra Engineering Services
10.2008 - 01.2010

BE - Automobile

SJMIT

12th -

Nalanda Junior College

S.S.L.C -

Govt Junior College

MBA -

Manipal University

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