Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Unnikrishnan M N

Unnikrishnan M N

Pune

Summary

Creative Digital Sculptor with 11+ years of experience using Autodesk Alias to create Concept and production-ready math in Class-A and SUBDivision.

Skilled using design software. Expertise in translating concepts into tangible product specifications. Organized and hardworking individual knowledgeable in modelling and rendering.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Product Design Engr./Lead Digital Modeller

Mercedes-Benz RDI
01.2023 - Current


  • Advanced Interior Concept Modelling in Autodesk Alias
  • Leveraged with Blender & SUBD software tools for enhanced visual of modeling data.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain the integrity of modeling projects.
  • Supported the implementation of strategic initiatives through evidence-based recommendations derived from robust models.
  • Developed innovative modeling techniques for improved project outcomes.
  • Mentored junior modelers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Technical Lead Digital Modeller

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2019 - 12.2022


  • Proficient in creating Surface Models from various sources by ensuring quality
  • Collaborated with Design Team and Engineers
  • Utilization of V-Red for reviews.
  • Process Management for efficient data organization.
  • Coordination for planning design requirements.
  • Responsible for 3D design development and quality control.
  • Implement technical input in design,manage resources, & guide teams during crunch times.

Lead Digital Modeller

General Motors Technical Center India
01.2013 - 09.2019


  • Lead Surfacing team - Interior Cadillac LYRIQ.
  • Collaborative work with design and engineering
  • Support leadership presentations and on technical papers
  • Strengthening customer relationships, problem-solving and time management skills
  • Coordination on team projects, minimized SDE & Designer involvement
  • Conduct meetings for upcoming math deliveries.
  • Ensure daily quality reviews
  • Implement processes for effective self and team tracking.
  • Respond effectively to customer feedback, proposals.
  • GTO ownership with minimal assistance on release gates.
  • Mentor digital Modellers in Class A surface GTO program
  • Preparation on technical papers
  • Responsible for process sheets
  • Deliver engineering complaint data on deadlines
  • Collaborative work with FMVSS surfacing standards

Junior Design Engineer

AUGEN Technologies
12.2010 - 04.2012
  • Concept designing of BIW welding fixtures in CatiaV5, part and assembly workbenches.
  • Validation on Catia files of Stations, Grippers, Racks, and Stands without any error.

Structural Trainee Engineer

Edify Systems
07.2009 - 10.2010

Education

Master of Science - Product design

MSRSAS-COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
03.2009

Skills

  • Functional requirements understanding
  • Technical documents comprehension
  • Quality Assurance
  • Autodesk Alias (NURBS, SUBD); Blender; VRED

Additional Information

  • Drive for Result - Self Initiative & Good Team player.
  • Led teams for different dept level activities.
  • Created different tools for efficient work flow
  • Serving different roles such as Mentor, Trainer and Leader

Accomplishments

  • Create and Support Visualization files
  • Innovation on patent
  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of the Cadillac LYRIQ concept car.
  • Used Microsoft Excel and ONE NOTE to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved through various tools available which help the process simply
  • Achieved the best solution in FMVSS for GTO components with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved a new workflow in wheels through SubD learning.

Languages

German
Beginner
A1
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Sr. Product Design Engr./Lead Digital Modeller

Mercedes-Benz RDI
01.2023 - Current

Technical Lead Digital Modeller

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2019 - 12.2022

Lead Digital Modeller

General Motors Technical Center India
01.2013 - 09.2019

Junior Design Engineer

AUGEN Technologies
12.2010 - 04.2012

Structural Trainee Engineer

Edify Systems
07.2009 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University

Master of Science - Product design

MSRSAS-COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Unnikrishnan M N