SUHAIL C S
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Product Development Engineer with a proven track record at Apollo Tyres, specializing in innovative tyre design and performance optimization. Skilled in regulatory compliance and project management, I successfully introduced Vredestein’s premium tyre range in India, enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic feedback integration and rigorous testing methodologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Development Engineer
Apollo Tyres, R&D
11.2021 - Current
- Create innovative tyre models and optimise existing designs, emphasising performance, durability, and cost effectiveness.
- Introduced Vredestein’s premium and ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyre range in India, including the Pinza HT, Ultrac Vorti i,Ultrac i , Pinza AT and recently T TRAC 2 ,expanding the brand's footprint in the premium SUV and luxury car segments
- Utilized feedback loops to elevate tire performance, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
- Maintained compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Managed homologation processes across all development initiatives.
- Enhanced claim processing by applying multiple strategic methods.
- Reverse Engineering.
Quality Control Engineer
TVS Automotive
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Facilitated compliance with industry standards and regulations, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, through systematic audits and evaluations.
- Executed quality checks on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to uncover defects and specification deviations.
Quality Engineer
Denis Rubber Engineering
12.2019 - 04.2020
Trainee Engineer
Chandysons Rubber Industries
08.2019 - 12.2019
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Vidya Academy of Science And Technology
Thrissur, India 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Govt. Higher Secondary School Thrissur
Thrissur, India 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Govt. Higher Secondary School Thrissur
Thrissur, KL 05.2011 - 04.2012
Skills
Tyre design
Accomplishments
- Introduced Vredestein T Trac 2 premium touring summer tyres in India, expanding the brand's portfolio to cater to urban and long-distance driving needs.
- Reduction in the overall claim by 20% in the recent financial year
- Final year project on Experimental evaluation of Spring-in angle in Glass/Epoxy composite laminates (Funded by ISRO)
Certification
Hands on experience on automobile engines
Timeline
Product Development Engineer
Apollo Tyres, R&D
11.2021 - Current
Quality Control Engineer
TVS Automotive
10.2020 - 08.2021
Quality Engineer
Denis Rubber Engineering
12.2019 - 04.2020
Trainee Engineer
Chandysons Rubber Industries
08.2019 - 12.2019
Attended Hands on experience session conducted by Bosch Lab
12-2018
Hands on experience on automobile engines
08-2018
High School Diploma -
Govt. Higher Secondary School Thrissur
05.2011 - 04.2012
Mechanical Engineering
Vidya Academy of Science And Technology
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Govt. Higher Secondary School Thrissur
04.2001 -
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