Suresh Palaparti
Mechanical Engineer
Secunderabad
Summary
18+ years of experience in the Automotive industry in various roles on Product design, Team Management, Project Management. 6 Years of Onsite experience working at client locations for Honda and Ford US locations. Currently working as a Senior Engineer for Goken India, in the Product design of Plastic Interiors / Exteriors for Honda Vehicles.
Engineering professional with solid track record in project management and technical innovation. Adept at driving engineering processes to achieve optimal performance, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Known for collaborative approach and reliability in dynamic environments, leveraging problem-solving and analytical skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Engineer
Goken India Pvt Ltd
Pune
02.2025 - Current
- Product design of plastic interiors ((IP console, Tail gate lower, Fr/Rr step garnish, pillar garnish and Center console) and exteriors(RR outer pillar covers) for Future release Honda SUV vehicles,
- Nest machining block design for Ford
Managed team as offshore lead along with QC and deliverables.
Technical Manager
Livlong E-mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Product design and manufacturing of Electric Vehicles ( E-bikes and Electric Cycles)
involving
Finalizing BOM, Suppler interactions, Cost and quote negotiations,
Sr. Lead Engineer
Autoliv India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
11.2015 - 09.2022
- Airbags, Steering wheels, and Seat belts.
Worked in the product design and CAD activity of all airbags, seat belts, and steering wheels for the US (Autoliv North America) and EU (Autoliv South Germany) locations, and managed a team of close to 20 members involving team management, QC, and deliverables.
Sr. Design Engineer
Geometric Ltd, Bangalore
Marysville, Ohio
05.2010 - 10.2015
- Seating systems, belts, plastic interiors, etc.
Worked at Honda, Ohio, US location in the product design and development of seat systems and belts for the 2013 Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, and Acura TL.
Project Engineer
Meridian Technologies Inc.
Dearborn
03.2008 - 02.2010
- Product design of interiors, trims for Ford.
Design Engineer
Tata Johnson Controls Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Seating systems
Design Engineer
Satyam Venture Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2005 - 09.2006
- Steering & Suspension systems for TRW (SSS), Welding fixtures.
Education
PG in Tool Die & Mold Design -
Final Grade: 75%
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Final Grade: 72%
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Final Grade: 70%
Skills
CATIA V5 /V4
undefinedAccomplishments
- Received good appreciations from Engineers during my tenure at Honda.
- Received Employee Champion award for 2016. (1st year after joining Autoliv).
- Promoted to Senior Lead engineer at 2nd year after joining.
- Received good appreciations working at Onsite from various engineers
Personal portrait
Name: Suresh Palaparti Father's Name: Krishna Murthy Date of Birth: 1980-06-02 Language known: English, Hindi, Telugu. Marital Status: Married Permanent Address: #102, Rohit Plaza, Goutam Nagar, Malkajgiri, Secunderabad- 500047, TS, INDIA. Present Address: Same as above I believe that all this put together certainly broadens my career to new horizons. If you think that my expertise meets your requirements, please give me an opportunity for an interview and I am sure that I will be able to meet your expectations. Thanking you, Date: 2025-11-21 Place: Hyderabad. Yours Sincerely, Suresh Palaparti
Areas of Specialization and expertise
- Interiors (Cabin Components (IP console, Tail gate Lwr, Fr/Rr step garnish, pillar garnish and Center console)
- All Airbags (PAB, KAB, IC, SAB and DAB), Seating Systems, SeatBelt Systems, Cabin components, Door trims)
- Exteriors (RR outer Plr covers, Truck components, support brackets)
- Sheet-metal (Airbag Housings, Seat back panels and other internal components, Welding Fixture for Car BIW.)
- Engineering changes for steering and suspension systems for ZF(TRW).
- Team Management and Project Management.
- Quality Checking, process adherence and methodology development.
- Good communication skills and experience in Customer and Supplier interactions and other evaluation events.
Timeline
Senior Engineer - Goken India Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - Current
Technical Manager - Livlong E-mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2025
Sr. Lead Engineer - Autoliv India Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 09.2022
Sr. Design Engineer - Geometric Ltd, Bangalore
05.2010 - 10.2015
Project Engineer - Meridian Technologies Inc.
03.2008 - 02.2010
Design Engineer - Tata Johnson Controls Pvt. Ltd.
10.2006 - 10.2007
Design Engineer - Satyam Venture Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd
01.2005 - 09.2006
Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD) - PG in Tool Die & Mold Design,
SRKR Engg College - B.E, Mechanical Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic - Diploma, Mechanical Engineering