Ravi Kumar Katakam
Chennai
Summary
- Experience: 10+ years in BIW component design and development, with 1 year in manufacturing.
- Automotive Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the automotive industry, specializing in BIW systems.
- Technical Skills and Software Skills: Proficient in CATIA V5/V6, Enovia, and UG NX Generative Shape Design, Assembly, Drafting, and BOM management.
- Notable Projects: Contributed to Citroën C3, C3 Aircross, Citroën Basalt, Renault KWID, Datsun Redi-Go, and BMW 5/7 Series BIW rear floor development.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Experienced with requirements for press, weld, paint, and assembly shops to optimize BIW designs.
- Crash Performance & Regulations: Expertise in crash performance regulations (frontal, side, pedestrian impact).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Lead
STELLANTIS
Chennai
12.2021 - Current
- Projects: - Citroen Basalt, Citroen C3 Air Cross & Citroen C3, C Segment SUV, Jeep Serial Life
- Rear Door Design: Led design of rear door sheet metal components, including panels and reinforcements
- Hemming Data: Created hemming data for rear door outer panels
- Swing Analysis: Conducted swing analysis for hinge axis and parting line creations
- Packaging Solutions: Collaborated on packaging discussions to resolve design challenges
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured components met regulatory and safety standards with CAE collaboration
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Led discussions across departments (Body Shop, Paint Shop, Assembly) to resolve process issues
- Cost Reduction & Budgeting: Analyzed carryover options and prepared budget calculations to control costs
- Value Optimization: Implemented ideas saving €18 per vehicle for the CCXX project
- Serial Life Support: Contributed to serial life activities, addressing production/customer concerns and designing components for derivatives
- Advanced Studies & Feasibility Engineering: Conducted advanced studies and engineering analysis to develop feasible concepts before the program contract milestone
- Vehicle Integration along with Cross functions
Senior Engineer
RLE India Pvt Ltd.
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Project: - BMW 5 Series, BMW 5 Series Touring, BMW 7 Series
- Design Solutions: Developed solutions for architectural, manufacturing, and assembly challenges
- Component Concepts: Created concepts for BIW rear floor components
- CAD Modifications: Modified CAD designs in CATIA based on supplier and manufacturing feedback
- Joinery Checks: Conducted joinery checks according to BMW standards
Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
07.2015 - 09.2020
- Projects:- Renault Kwid, Datsun Redi Go
- Design & Development: Designed and developed closure parts, reinforcements, and fenders for side doors, focusing on crash performance for Datsun Redigo and Renault Kwid
- Impact & Safety Optimization: Developed hood hinge concepts for pedestrian impact and optimized guard bar locations for side impact protection
- Floor Structural Reinforcements: Engineered front/rear door reinforcements and front floor reinforcements to minimize B-pillar intrusions
- Life cycle & Cost Management: Managed the BIW parts lifecycle, reducing costs and weight (3.3 kg reduction) through CAE feedback and parts localization
- CAD & Design Release: Created/updated 2D drawings per Renault and Nissan standards, modified BIW panels for new derivatives, and led design release activities for new parts and modifications
- Supplier & Quality Coordination: Worked with suppliers to ensure tool readiness and quality, resolving issues from manufacturing and quality assurance
- Installation Drawings & BOM: Developed installation drawings for body sealants and mastic applications, and managed BOM preparation for design and release
- Problem-Solving and Field Issues: Led supplier discussions, resolved quality concerns from manufacturing and customers, and improved manufacturability
GET
Sona Koyo Steering Systems India Pvt Ltd.
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Project1: Ford upper shaft
- The project involves as a manufacturing engineer, responsible for dimensional control and tool inventory management
- Preparation of control plans based on customer requirements
- Worked for cost saving activities like raw material waste reduction
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engg.
Acharya Nagarjuna University (Bapatla Engineering College)
Bapatla04-2013
Intermediate - Board Of Intermediate Education
SKM Memorial JR College
Vijayawada03-2009
SSC - SSC
Janapadu High School
Janapadu04-2007
Skills
- CATIA V5, V6
- Enovia
- UG NX
- Team collaboration and leading
- BOM management
- Packaging studies
- Design reviews
- Styling feedback
- Master section creation
- Automotive Body and Closures Design
- Product design and development
- Manufacturing problem-solving
- Expertise in assembly processes and joinery techniques
- Project management
Timeline
Design Lead
STELLANTIS
12.2021 - Current
Senior Engineer
RLE India Pvt Ltd.
10.2020 - 11.2021
Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India Pvt Ltd.
07.2015 - 09.2020
GET
Sona Koyo Steering Systems India Pvt Ltd.
06.2014 - 06.2015
B.Tech - Mechanical Engg.
Acharya Nagarjuna University (Bapatla Engineering College)
Intermediate - Board Of Intermediate Education
SKM Memorial JR College
SSC - SSC
Janapadu High School
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