Santhana Kumar
Chennai
Summary
Experienced PLM Engineer with over 9 years in vehicle design and development, specializing in engineering BOM management, design release, and PLM lifecycle processes. Skilled in part-number creation, engineering attributes, and linking drawings, 3D models, and DMU. Currently supports global engineering and BOM applications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer | PLM Access Management
RNTBCI
Chennai
07.2021 - Current
- Managed global access provisioning and administration for Renault Engineering and BOM applications using the ARM & Synergy platform.
- Supported PLM applications including RVT, NPDM, OnePLM, and Signe, resolving access requests and user issues for global teams.
- Conducted user access reviews, audits, and entitlement validation to ensure data security, compliance, and access governance.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders and technical teams to streamline access management processes and support project requirements.
Engineer | Vehicle Integration / PLM
Ashok Leyland Defense Systems
Chennai
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed end-to-end PLM processes for vehicle development, including part creation, engineering data management, design release, and production readiness.
- Created and maintained part numbers, engineering attributes, supplier data, 2D/3D models, and DMU structures within the PLM system.
- Developed and maintained EBOM and vehicle-level BOM structures, ensuring configuration control and BOM maturity across concept, prototype, and production phases.
- Collaborated with Design, Procurement, Materials, and Manufacturing teams to support engineering releases, vehicle build readiness, and on-time project delivery.
Data Migration & PLM Engineer
Ashok Leyland Defense Systems
Chennai
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported CATIA V5 to CATIA V6 data migration activities, ensuring accurate transfer and validation of engineering data within the PLM environment.
- Managed PLM lifecycle, release management, and engineering data validation activities to maintain data integrity and compliance.
- Prepared and maintained BOM structures and engineering change information to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Coordinated Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 release processes, ensuring timely approval and production readiness of engineering deliverables.
Education
B.E. Mechanical Engineering -
Sri Muthukumaran College of Engineering & Technology
01-2016
HSC -
Mangapuram Higher Secondary School
Srivilliputtur01-2012
SSLC -
Mangapuram Higher Secondary School
Srivilliputtur01-2010
Skills
- PLM Lifecycle
- Design release management
- Release stage management
- Engineering BOM (EBOM)
- Vehicle-Level BOM
- Part numbers and attributes
- 3D modeling
- CATIA V5 / V6
- CATIA migration
- RVT / NPDM / OnePLM / Signe
- 3D Experience
- Global PLM
Applications
Renault: RVT, NPDM, OnePLM, Signe, ARM Tool, Synergy
Earlier: CATIA V5/V6, 3DEXPERIENCE, LEAP, Synergy, E-sign Tool
Languages
- Tamil
- English
Timeline
Engineer | PLM Access Management
RNTBCI
07.2021 - Current
Engineer | Vehicle Integration / PLM
Ashok Leyland Defense Systems
01.2019 - 07.2021
Data Migration & PLM Engineer
Ashok Leyland Defense Systems
01.2017 - 01.2019
B.E. Mechanical Engineering -
Sri Muthukumaran College of Engineering & Technology
HSC -
Mangapuram Higher Secondary School
SSLC -
Mangapuram Higher Secondary School