THANIKASALAM
Chennai
Summary
Professional with 24 years of experience in Automotive Product Design and Design Validation Value Engineering (VAVE). Proven track record in achieving business and delivery targets for customer accounts while developing CAE competencies. Extensive knowledge of vehicle regulation standards including AIS, FMVSS, and ECE. Experience includes business travel to Japan for support of Japanese OEM projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Consultant
Freelancer
01.2022 - Current
- Analyzed engineering processes to identify efficiency improvements.
- Developed technical documentation for project specifications and guidelines.
Senior R&D Manager
Daimler India Commercial Vehicle Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Daimler acquired Wright bus India Pvt Ltd. in 2016
- Provided expert consultation on challenging engineering problems, leveraging extensive experience and specialized knowledge.
- Engineering Service for CAE (NVH and Durability Analysis) and CAD for Automotive and Heavy Engineering.
- Manage engineering engagement risk through simulations and rapid prototyping to reduce initial outlay and prevent costly mistakes.
- Managing projects involving client coordination and vendors, offering technical guidance and training to team members, and project delivery.
- Providing support for root cause analysis of product quality-related issues; evaluating solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance.
- Preparing DFMEA and DVP for the bus structure and exterior components.
- Daimler acquired Wright bus India Pvt Ltd. in 2016
- Managed product development cycles from concept to production readiness.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative vehicle technologies.
Senior Manager - Product Engineering
Stadco Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Led a CAE team, including leads, specialists, and engineers, to execute simulation and analysis activities for the automotive Industry.
Manager - CAE
Wipro Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Wipro acquired Quantech Global Services in 2006
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Wipro acquired Quantech Global Services in 2006
Education
B.S - Engineering Technology
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
PilaniB.B.A. - Business Administration
Annamalai University
Tamil NaduDiploma - Mechnical Engineering
P.T. Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker Polytechnic College
ChennaiSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Root cause analysis
- Client coordination
- DFMEA preparation
- Engineering analysis
Accomplishments
- The ORVM vibration test passed for 90 Kmph speed as per GCC Standard.
- The physical rollover test passed for the Coach vehicle (24T aluminum bus body) to help with rollover simulation.
- Weight Optimization of a 30-ton concrete batch machine (CBM) to achieve the target of 20%.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Tamil, Fluent
- Hindi, Basic
Timeline
Engineering Consultant
Freelancer
01.2022 - Current
Senior R&D Manager
Daimler India Commercial Vehicle Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2022
Senior Manager - Product Engineering
Stadco Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2015
Manager - CAE
Wipro Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2010
B.S - Engineering Technology
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
B.B.A. - Business Administration
Annamalai University
Diploma - Mechnical Engineering
P.T. Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker Polytechnic College
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