Skilled professional with 20 plus years of experience in managing and delivering NVH Simulation and NVH Development at Automotive OEM R&D
Hands on work experience in NVH CAE analysis at Full Vehicle, System levels and component level on multiple projects
Handled NVH performance delivery for New Vehicle Programs starting with understanding PALS, Benchmark & Target Setting, Front loading CAE recommendation, Test level development and Launch support
Hands on work experience in developing Coriolis flow meters using complex eigen analysis and response analysis
An effective leader and communicator with strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational capabilities; possess a flexible & detail-oriented attitude with an expertise to manage independently multidisciplinary teams
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager| Principal Engineer |CAE & NVH |
Mahindra and Mahindra
Chennai
08.2007 - Current
New vehicle development Program management for NVH, Durability and Crash performances
Delivered NVH performance for New Vehicle programs starting from target setting till launch support
Reviewed NVH CAE results and ensured front loading of the designs at right gates of the Mahindra product development cycle
Orchestrated NVH Bench-marking plans, Target setting at Vehicle level, System Level and Component level for NVH performance
Conducted NVH Simulations at system levels and Full Vehicle level. Full Vehicle level simulations included Road Noise, Power Train induced noise and Power Train Radiated noise
Recommended structural solutions for the Noise and Vibration issues to meet set targets
Hands on work on MSC Nastran, LMS Virtual Lab, Hypermehs and Hyper works, Optimization techniques for NVH
Developed optimization techniques for Noise response with reduced models reducing the computation time exponentially
Directed and mentored team members on Intake and exhaust NVH performance developments, Engine Mount developments, Wind noise development and BSR developments
Worked with LMS/Siemens Belgium team, MIRA UK NVH Team, SVD South Korea team, PIDOTECH South Korea team
Technical Lead
Emerson, Micromotion
Pune
01.2004 - 07.2007
Design and CAE of Coriolis flow meters to define and optimize the key dimensions impacting the performance of the flow meters
Solved Complex Eigen Solutions, Response analysis and Modal strength analysis
Developed Coriolis design process using CAE
Technical Lead
Tata Autocomp Systems Ltd
Pune
01.2000 - 12.2003
FE Modelling and Response Analysis of the automotive systems
Head Impact Analysis using Pam Crash
Structural optimization of the automotive Cockpit test fixture for the dynamics requirements
Education
Bachelor of Engineering & Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Karnataka University
Karnataka
08-1996
Skills
NVH CAE
NVH Test NVH
Bench markng
NVH Target Settng
Subjectve Evaluaton for NVH
Product Development Cycle
Nastran
LMS Vrtual Lab Hypermesh
Hyper Works Optmzaton
Python
Machne Learnng
Project Management
Pres Sales Tech Support
Software customer support
Techncal Collaboratons wth Consultants
Busness Analytcs
Busness Acumen
Software Vendor Management
Accomplishments
SAE International Technical Papers Published:
Road Noise Identification and Reduction Measures
Concept Phase Powertrain Development for NVH Using the Optimization Technique
Idle Shake Simulation and Optimization through Digital Car Model
Drive-line Boom Noise Reduction through Simplified FEM Approach
Prediction of Mirror Induced Wind Noise Using CFD-FEM Approach
Patents:
Balancing mechanism for reduced bearing forces in engine - Patient Granted
Body front end module for improved NVH - Patient Granted
Intake System Design for improved NVH- Grant in progress
V Flow Exhaust System for improved backpressure and NVH- Grant in progress
Half CCB concept for the improved NVH- Grant in progress
Roof design for the reduced NVH- Grant in progress
Seat mounting for reduced NVH- Grant in progress
Timeline
Program Manager| Principal Engineer |CAE & NVH |
Mahindra and Mahindra
08.2007 - Current
Technical Lead
Emerson, Micromotion
01.2004 - 07.2007
Technical Lead
Tata Autocomp Systems Ltd
01.2000 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Engineering & Technology - Mechanical Engineering