Seshadri Chitturi

• Working knowledge in Automotive Seating plastics and sheet metal manufacturing process in automobile seating Domain.
• Development of solid and surface modelling for seating and sheet metal components.
• Design and development of various seating plastics, such as front and back plastic panels, Armrest, Belt outlet, Belt buckle, Isofix etc.
• Updating exist CAD models by making new proposals and checking section feasibility.
• Modeling of the components using UG NX12 software with reference to the input data provided, design modifications as suggested by client.
• Design and Development of 2D and 3D belt Routing, Basic knowledge on Seating regulations ECE and FMVSS.
• Working knowledge on Latch's mechanism& Kinematics study.
• Reverse engineering of the automotive components.
• Detail drafting of components for manufacturing drawings with limits and tolerance on dimensions.
• Working knowledge on meat to metal study, interference study and faster study.

Projects Undertaken:

Project name: Research & Development of MRA2 20PC Latch and its Mechanisms for JLR and Nissan programs

In MRA2 20PC Latch we have supported for complete Latch new design as per environmental data and customer requirements.

• Design and development of complete new latch concept with reference with MRA2 20PC latch
• Design the Prototype Model of Rotatable cargo striker concept for BMW MECH program.
• Worked on High Mount Latch Concept as floor Latch application for Nissan P33 Program.
• Working on Infinitive sticker and Adjustable power sticker concept for MECH program.
• Working knowledge on latch mechanisms and kinematics.
• Creating the drawing of the complete Latch and its parts (Explode of the Latch Assemblies, Mounting Sequence)
• Modification of Latch plastics and BIW mounting brackets as per new design modifications.
• Preparing the presentation based on customer interactions.

Project name: Mercedes Maybach X167

It’s a Daimler project in which we have one variant X167 Second Row Seat with lots of different applications.

• Packaging study of the Seats covering the Headrests, Cushion, Backrest and Armrest and other parts.
• Clash analysis (Cushion and Structure)
• Headrest FMVSS and ECE regulation studies
• Gap / Meet to Metal Analysis
• Plastic modification as per the instruction in the Assembly
• Concept making and modifications in plastic parts
• Creating the drawing of the Seats (Explode of the Seat Assemblies, Mounting Sequence)
• Having direct interaction with Customer (Germany)
• Upgrading the parts based on the discussion and instruction.
• Quality control and HQM deviation check as per input data.

Project name: E2XO Opel Europe

It’s a Opel E2XO program in which we have supported complete seat plastics and foam.

• Design and development of complete seat plastics like back panel, cushion pan, side valance and head rest plastics with tooling feasibility consideration
• Re-Mastering of all Plastics, sheet metals existing CAD models from CATIA V5 to UG NX.
• Creating the B Side features like ribs, clip towers, honey comb structure as per requirement for attachment.
• Design and development of cushion foam and back foam from the STO by using Structure data.

• Design and Development of Front Seat Plastics & Seat structure Design for Mercedes Benz SETRA and Evobus Client and company:, Germany [MBRDI-Pune, Front Seat Plastics & Seat structure.
• Support to product development activities for seat plastics and seat structure assembly for EVOBUS.
• Design development of 0.8mm single stamped sheet and its plastic back, Cushion and head rest plastics.
• Design of new Grab handle and Armrest for new Stamped seat considering ECE regulations.
• Interaction with CAD team to accomplish task as per customer or Product need.
• Back Panel and Lower Panel for Front seat.
• Design Modifications of Back panel and Lower panel as per the packaging and assembly requirements for stamped seat.
• Understanding Customer Requirements & Scope of work.
• Handling Design & Development of Seating components with coordinating the analysis team.
• Creating part drawings, assembly drawings of the category.
• Releasing Proposals & Packing data to Customers, Dealing with customers for project work.
• Cup Holder Housing Proposal and Belt Outlet Handle for Front seat.
• Design and development of different types of Cup holder proposals using UG NX10.
• Design Modifications of Belt outlet handle by checking packing and assembly sequencing.
• Highlight the issues in the project by doing the presentations to the customer.
• Production manufacturing drawing generation with detailing and drafting.
• Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.

• Chassis Engine Crossmember & Rear Cross Member Assembly-Heavy Commercial Vehicle.
• Design and development of engine cross member and rear cross member assembly.
• Worked on design modifications at various stages, and release activities.
• Quality check of the components has been done before release activities.
• Making parametric model taking in to considerations the standards required to be maintained.
• Drafting of the component with all assembly sections provided for manufacturing.
• Providing the required GD&T symbols in the drawing.
• Fuel Tank and Bulk Outrigger Assembly.
• Design and development for the fuel tank and bulk head assemblies based on the reference data provided.
• Generating the drawings of the outrigger assembly with all the GD&T symbol and manufacturing specifications provided in it.
• Documentation and presentation using MS Office.
• Quality check: Quality of finished parts.