Sohan Lal Raykhere
Pune
Summary
- Total 16 years of experience in Vehicle Dynamics, Develop complete vehicle on different platform of powertrain-ICE/BEV etc, Develop best in industry segment Dynamics attribute for SUV/Sedan/Hatchback vehicle.
- Tuned ESC/ADAS/ABS/ESP system.
- Lead Simulation team to ensure all VDYN performance met before tolling kickoff.
- Quick and effective RCA analysis for many Chassis issue related to Dynamics on very short note.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager - IAP Vehicle Dynamics
Stellantis
Pune
06.2024 - Current
- Managed projects from inception through completion while ensuring alignment with Engineering & plant team.
- Collaborated with other departmental heads to ensure efficient utilization of resources across the organization.
- Analyzed performance data and identified opportunities for improvements.
Assistant General Manager - Vehicle Dynamics IAP L
Stellantis
Pune
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Lead Vehicle Dynamics performance & Simulation team of 15 employees for IAP program.
- Develop Citroen Brand 3 Vehicle, fully designed and developed in India, with segment-leading dynamics performance - ride comfort and handling performance.
- Developed Citroen vehicle for below attribute completely in India - Brake performance, Ride comfort, Handling, Steering, Tyre, Electronic Stability control Tuning, etc.
- Target set for VDYN attribute through benchmark vehicle performance assessment & Simulation completed to ensure all performance met on vehicle.
- Lead the team from Front for all Challenges in difficult time.
Divisional Manager - Vehicle Dynamics Performance
FCA Engineering India Pvt Ltd
Pune
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Low rolling Resistance tyre development for Jeep Compass with best in class handling and ride comfort
- Damper tuning for M6 India TrailHawk, 2.0l 9AT AWD, and Limited plus variant with addition of HRS in front
- Test performed for Instrumented handling for M6 2.0L 9AT AWD, M6 2.0L/1.4L 6MT AWD/FWD Limited plus, TrailHawk and other competitive vehicle like Mahindra XUV500, Hyundai Tuscan, Skoda Kodiak etc
- Critical localize chassis part dynamics/chassis performance evaluation IH, Ride comfort, misuse test etc for steering gear, suspension front & rear bush, Cradle, LCA, Stab bar, trans mount, damper child etc
- Brake Booster performance evaluation for brake feel and pedal effort with VO and POR brake booster
- Project chief of C-SUV for chassis integration & Validation, (Front & Rear Suspension, brake, steering & engine mount) and ensure successful validation completion and launch Jeep compass
- Root Cause investigation for chassis related major failure like Steering tie rod failure, front half shaft brakeage, front bearing failure; high clutch pedal effort & travel, Hydraulic rebound stopper failure in damper, low response from frequency selective damper & propose design changes to meet the requirement
Manager- Vehicle Dynamics & Chassis Integration and Validation
FCA Engineering India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Developing and evaluating all critical dynamics attribute for 2nd source all season tire for compass as an quality improvement & low RRC
- Lead clutch pedal effort & travel reduction proposal to meet regional customer requirement
- Ensure chassis vehicle level validation completed and met target like chassis washout test, curb impact & curb push off test etc
- Lead Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler project activity regarding vehicle import, high mileage system requirement testing, vehicle pulling issue root cause, all vehicle level issue discussion with Chrysler technical center to perform root cause analysis, identify and ensure availability of all spare parts, lubrication, and oil for HMSR testing.
- Lead engineer for projects and ensure deliverables on time as per program plan
- Experienced complete product life cycle from collecting data from benchmarking, Program start phases to field Failures Resolutions
Manager
BAJAJ AUTO LTD
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Design & Develop of new front and rear corner module for Quadra cycle to improve field issues
- Develop in house corner module rig for Bering fatigue test to correlate field failure
- Design & Develop new front corner module for light commercial vehicle
- Establish new bearing duty cycle considering road load data acquisition
- Develop new forged knuckle, casting hub & forged axle for Quadra cycle
- Resolve field failure of bearing, axle breakage, & tire wear with improvement in existing design
- Prototype building as per Serviceability, Accessibility and Maintenance (SAM) standards followed by Quality checks
- To ensure quality product by interacting with Manufacturing before design release, through SE studies
- Chassis & Vehicle Validation according to Validation Plan (DVVP) and resolution of field failures during validation using 8D approach
Manager
TATA MOTORS LTD
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Develop knuckle, hub & bearing for wheel end design.
- Design Front MacPherson suspension hardpoint and ensure all kinematic and compliance targets are met.
- Develop low rolling resistance tire and develop local tires for IAP program.
- Support in developing the local steering, tyre, chassis component, etc.
Development Manager
TATA MOTORS LTD
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Lead front suspension design team with 3 team member for passenger car
- Develop common front corner module for hatchback and compact sedan vehicle
- Develop low rolling resistance tyre to improve fuel economy, with meeting ride and handling & NVH target
- Design & Develop knuckle with lowest weight among benchmark vehicle
- Design & Develop antiroll bar, jounce bumper, damper, lower control arm with optimization in weight and cost
- Finalize suspension hard point with initial Adams analysis in Adams car
Education
M. Tech. - Solid Mechanics & Design
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
01.2008
B.E. - mechanical Engineering
Indira Gandhi Govt Engineering College, Sagar
01.2005
Skills
- Steering tuning
- Damper tuning
- Tire selection
- Chassis Integration
- Suspension design
- Brake design
- Engine mount design
- Vehicle Level Validation
- Instrumented Handling
- Ride comfort assessment
- Brake performance assessment
- Clutch pedal box design
- Chassis test validation
- Suspension test validation
Curriculumthesisprojectwork
Evaluation of Dynamic shear strength using Split Hopkinson torsional bar and verification through abaqus simulation
Specialachievements
- Received Reward and recognition from FCA Engg India Head
- Received outstanding contribution in suspension tuning and chassis integration twice in FCA
- Filed a design registration on 'Umbrella holder for Passenger car'
- Paper published on M-Tech thesis research 'Dynamic shear strength of adhesive joints made of metallic and composite adherents in Materials & Design 01/2010'
- Paper presented in TATA MOTORS Quarterly technical seminar on 'Chassis and powertrain megatrend in 2025'
- Secured All India Rank 47 in Gate 2006
- Secured AIR- 2266 in Gate-2005
- Stood 1st in Mechanical Engg. Department during BE with 79.97%
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/13/80
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Professionalsynopsis
Vehicle Dynamics, Tuning, Suspension, Wheel end & Tyre design and development, Chassis integration and validation, Low rolling resistance tyre development for Jeep Compass, Tuning Capability-Damper, steering and Tire selection, Vehicle dynamics Handling target setting, Steering performance evaluation, Brake performance evaluation
Skillsets
- Vehicle Dynamics India Lead for Jeep compass, Wrangler- Steering tuning, Damper tuning, Tire selection with Best in class Handling
- Chassis Integration for Suspension Brake steering & Engine mount
- Dynamics Vehicle Level Validation-Instrumented Handling, Ride comfort and Brake performance assessment
- Clutch pedal box and brake design and development
- Chassis Vehicle level suspension & steering test validation
- Passenger car knuckle hub bearing, Stabilizer bar, Lower control arm wheel & Tire design and Development
Timeline
Deputy General Manager - IAP Vehicle Dynamics
Stellantis
06.2024 - Current
Assistant General Manager - Vehicle Dynamics IAP L
Stellantis
06.2021 - 06.2024
Divisional Manager - Vehicle Dynamics Performance
FCA Engineering India Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 06.2021
Manager- Vehicle Dynamics & Chassis Integration and Validation
FCA Engineering India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 06.2019
Manager
BAJAJ AUTO LTD
07.2013 - 04.2015
Manager
TATA MOTORS LTD
06.2011 - 05.2013
Development Manager
TATA MOTORS LTD
08.2008 - 05.2011
M. Tech. - Solid Mechanics & Design
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
B.E. - mechanical Engineering
Indira Gandhi Govt Engineering College, Sagar
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