RANJEETH RAVI

Project: Styling Proposals and Unit Data Layout for IP and Consoles (Nissan, Japan)

• Lead a design team through the New Product Development (NPD) process, creating styling proposals and unit data layouts for instrument panels (IP) and consoles.
• Served as the primary customer interface, managing communications, task distribution, DFM discussions, quality control, and on-time deliveries.
• Conducted detailed design and engineering studies, including Master Section creation, trajectory studies, and homologation studies, delivering innovative solutions to design challenges.
• Responsible for designing IP assemblies based on styling inputs and storage requirements from Nissan, Japan, ensuring alignment with functional and aesthetic goals.
• Performed DFMEA analysis to identify potential design risks and implement corrective actions during the early design phases.
• Managed design issue identification and resolution across all development stages (ADS, DS, DC, and VC).
• Ensured manufacturing and tooling feasibility through the evaluation of Slider, Lifter, Parting Line surface creation, and Shut-off concepts.
• Led the team in Class B surface creation, ensuring tooling feasibility for injection molding processes.
• Demonstrated strong expertise in packaging studies, Master Section creation, Fit & Finish, and Locate Concept Sheet development.
• Possess sound knowledge of IM1 (IP Parts Tooling Study) and IM2 (IP Parts and Unit Data Assembly Study with Harness Fixing) processes.

Specializing in plastic injection molds and FMCG components.

• Lead new product development (NPD) from concept, part modeling, and mold design to pilot trials and PPAP approvals.
• Conducted DFM and DFMEA reviews with customers, ensuring design feasibility, quality, and manufacturability.
• Managed tool design, RFQs, costing, and vendor development for mold manufacturing and plastic components.
• Oversaw end-to-end mold manufacturing processes, including in-process inspection, first trials, and quality validation.
• Implemented DFM & A improvements on plastic part designs, enhancing product performance, and reducing rework.
• Directed business development, customer communication, and project reviews, driving satisfaction and repeat orders.
• Established a modern tool room and engineering setup, optimizing productivity, cost control, and delivery timelines.

Researched and developed a wide range of plastic products for medical and commercial applications.

• Prepared Concept DFM (Design for Manufacturing) for customer approval, including core and cavity extraction using UG NX (Siemens NX).
• Designed and developed part models and molds for FMCG, medical, and commercial products.
• Handled plastic, silicone, and rubber injection molding processes, along with compression molding and special-purpose performance testing machines.
• Managed two-color (bi-component) part mold design and development for commercial customers.
• Created and detailed mold layouts and 3D concept designs as per customer feedback and design standards.
• Collaborated across teams to ensure surface modeling quality, concept understanding, and manufacturability.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of VMC, wire-cut, EDM, and injection machines.
• Developed and implemented plastic recycling management projects, and contributed significantly to recycle system development initiatives.
• Oversaw color management processes in collaboration with material vendors for product consistency.
• Developed new parts and prototypes based on customer requirements and engineering specifications.
• Reported to top management on Quality System performance, including the identification, investigation, and resolution of quality issues.

Worked with one of India’s leading home appliance manufacturers, specializing in plastic and pressed parts production.

• Modeling and Detailing: Designed and developed storage water heaters, modern mixies, and wet grinders (assemblies and sub-assemblies).
• Plastic Component Design: Created plastic gears, motor clamping units, and precision-molded components, ensuring functionality and manufacturability.
• Production and Process Handling: Managed overall plastic compounding, mixing, and molding operations using injection and compression molding machines.
• Color Matching & Material Selection: Experienced in color matching using pigments for consistent visual quality across batches.
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge: Hands-on experience with VMC, wire cut, EDM, and special-purpose testing machines used in tool and product development.
• Documentation and Planning: Prepared detailed production drawings, customer drawings, models, and part lists as per standards.
• Process Optimization: Developed lightweight product assembly work instructions for the fitment team to streamline assembly operations.
• Production Planning: Responsible for production scheduling via work orders, and maintaining workflow for timely delivery.
• Quality & Improvement: Attended to in-process quality issues, implemented corrective and preventive actions, and identified the root causes of nonconformance.
• Product R&D: Conducted research and development of plastics, rubber, and silicone products for medical, commercial, and automotive applications.
• Mechanism and Product Design: Designed and optimized gear mechanisms and storage water heater systems for improved performance.
• Material Expertise: Skilled in working with thermoplastics, thermosets, and rubber materials for various molding applications.
• Special Projects: Involved in tire and supporting product development using rubber and composite materials.
  

• Worked as a modular draftsman in the R&D department.
• Responsible for modeling and detailing of earthmoving and commercial vehicle wheels (assemblies and sub-assemblies).
• Prepared production drawings, customer drawings, and part lists for commercial vehicle wheels.
• Developed assembly work instructions for the fitment team of light passenger vehicle wheels.
• Modified and updated drawings based on customer and production feedback to improve design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Involved in reverse engineering and design development of rotavator components for performance improvement and cost optimization.