SHOBAN KUMAR
Mudichur Chennai - 600048
Summary
Mechanical engineering graduate with 10+ years of product development experience in charging inlet, HV harness/HV connector, and PDU design. Expertise in manufacturing-oriented component design, cross-functional collaboration, and process execution. Background supports EV-focused product engineering and on-time delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Technical Lead
APTIV CONNECTION SYSTEMS
CHENNAI
05.2015 - Current
- Leading project development as a Product Engineer, managing RFQ/RFI activities.
- Managing team performance reviews and project allocations
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams
(Manufacturing, Quality, Tooling, SCM, FEA and Validation).
- Proficient in 3D routing (NX), harness layout, connector design.
- Hands-on experience with GD&T, DFM, DFMEA, FEA, MFA, VAVE, and harness benchmarking.
- PROJECTS HANDLED
- JSW JMT183, JMJ61, JMV60 inlet harness assembly.
- Smart, compact advanced inlet design for Indian OEMs.
- Projects for TATA (Kanger, Rowa, Challenger, etc.), Hyundai (HE1i), Mahindra (S230, W610), Switch Mobility, CEER, etc.
- HV Connector development: APEX-280, RCS890, 800, 1400, 1490.
- LV traditional connector solutions.
Design Engineer
Circor India Ltd (Deputation via PTL Consult)
Coimbatore
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Modeled and detailed flow control valves and fittings.
- Updated and validated design standards.
- Worked on valve standardization and customization.
- EXPERIENCE 1:
Design Engineer
K2 Cranes and Components Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Designed EOT and gantry crane components.
- Specialized in wheels, shafts, and housing using GD&T.
- Designed cranes as per BIS standards.
- Developed cost-effective hoisting applications (5-20 Tons).
- EXPERIENCE 2:
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
RVS College of Engineering & Technology
DindigulHSC -
Kshatriya Nadar Higher Secondary School
KamuthiSSLC -
Kshatriya Nadar Higher Secondary School
KamuthiSkills
- NX 2312
- Teamcenter 140
- CATIA V5 R30
- SolidWorks 2020
- EPDM
- Pro/E Wildfire 40
- Windchill
Timeline
Associate Technical Lead
APTIV CONNECTION SYSTEMS
05.2015 - Current
Design Engineer
Circor India Ltd (Deputation via PTL Consult)
11.2013 - 04.2015
Design Engineer
K2 Cranes and Components Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 09.2013
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
RVS College of Engineering & Technology
HSC -
Kshatriya Nadar Higher Secondary School
SSLC -
Kshatriya Nadar Higher Secondary School