SNEHA HARICHANDRA VAIDYA
Pune
Summary
Senior Automotive Interior Trim Design Engineer with 6+ years of experience in the design and development of Door Trim, Instrument Panel, Centre Console, HVAC Ducts for OEM and Tier-1 automotive programmes. Skilled in CATIA V5, Siemens NX, tooling feasibility, vehicle packaging, product development, and product release activities. Collaborates with cross-functional teams. Proven experience supporting McLaren, SAVW, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Force Motors programs from concept through production.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Design Engineer
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
Pune
12.2024 - Current
- Develop and release automotive interior trim components including Instrument Panel, Fascia, and Door Trim for current projects.
- Create 50+ master sections and packaging layouts to achieve OEM gap & flush requirements.
- Design mounting concepts, datum strategies and assembly feasibility, Perform DMU reviews, clash analysis and functional loading studies.
- Execute ECE/FMVSS R21 and R94 safety assessments including radius, head-impact and knee-impact studies.
- Conduct styling feasibility reviews and part split strategy studies.
- Good working knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD software.Strong engineering knowledge, including the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T
- Received client appreciation for design quality, master section development and project delivery.
R&D Engineer
Varroc Engineering Ltd.
Pune
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed automotive plastic components from Class-A surfaces through concept development, design validation, and product release activities.
- Drove manufacturing feasibility activities, identifying product and process issues early and implementing long-term engineering solutions to ensure production readiness.
- Led tooling feasibility and weld feasibility reviews for injection-moulded plastic components.
- Created master sections, concept layouts and packaging studies to enhance product design and integration.
- Applied ECE /FMVSS R21 and R26 requirements during product design and development.
- Conducted benchmarking studies for mounting strategies and material optimisation to support cost reduction efforts.
- Produced E-BOM, V-BOM, Grain mapping, Engraving, 2D Drawing, DVP matrices and engineering change documentation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience supporting cross functional teams across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to production
Design Engineer
Rheomold Engineering Solutions LLP
Pune
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed HVAC ducts, air guides, and airflow management components to enhance system performance.
- Optimized duct geometry to improve airflow efficiency, NVH performance and manufacturability.
- Delivered lightweight and cost-effective solutions aligned with Tier-1 standards.
- Created engineering surfaces and master sections, developing effective attachment strategies for optimal integration.
- Conducted packaging studies and tooling feasibility reviews to ensure manufacturability and alignment with project requirements.
- Key Responsibilities
Jr. Design Engineer
Axiomatic Engineering Services
Pune
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Designed A & B pillar trim components for automotive interiors, enhancing aesthetic and functional integration.
- Delivered production-ready CAD models aligned with OEM standards.
- Developed dog houses, snap fits, clip towers, and locator features, optimising component assembly and performance.
- Performed CAD remastering and model conversions to fully parametric CAD data.
- Supported engineering changes, conducted design reviews, and communicated updates to customers, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Outlined main duties and tasks associated with the role.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
KDK College of Engineering
Nagpur, MHSkills
- CATIA V5
- Siemens NX
- Drafting , GD&T
- DFM, DFA
- DFMEA
- Injection moulding
- Product Design & Development
- Product Packaging Studies
- Master Section
- Teamcenter
- ENOVIA
- Excel,PowerPoint,word
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sneha-vaidya-990200193
LANGUAGES
English – Professional
Marathi – Native
Hindi – Professional
German – A1
Certification
- GD & T- Design Gekz
- Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis- Design Gekz
- Agile Project Management-Udemy
- Siemens NX-Udemy
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Awarded the Bravo Award for exceptional performance in the development of automotive interior trim components., Received multiple client recognitions for delivering high-quality engineering solutions within challenging project timelines., Recognized by McLaren Automotive Engineering for accurate master section development and contribution to premium interior trim programs., Successfully delivered the SAVW IN 2.5 Centre Console Project, achieving project milestones with zero critical design issues., Led technical training sessions on vehicle systems and terminology, supporting knowledge development across engineering teams.
Timeline
Sr. Design Engineer
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
R&D Engineer
Varroc Engineering Ltd.
07.2023 - 12.2024
Design Engineer
Rheomold Engineering Solutions LLP
02.2022 - 07.2023
Jr. Design Engineer
Axiomatic Engineering Services
06.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
KDK College of Engineering