Vignesh Chandrashekar
Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Summary
With over 9 years of experience in engine design and development within the automotive sector, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Extensive work with ICE-Diesel, PV, CV, and EV applications. Experience includes formulating DVP and DFMEA, and resolving problems through detailed root cause analysis. Constantly seeking ways to improve the development process by introducing new techniques and organizational standards that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Proven track record in driving cost reductions, promoting quality, and developing strategies. Excels in working with suppliers to ensure timely implementation of countermeasures through a CAPA approach. Strengths lie in strategic thinking, analytical abilities, interpersonal skills, and negotiation capabilities. Effective communicator and team leader skilled in troubleshooting, planning, and managing resources.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Research engineer- PTD
Mahindra & Mahindra
04.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Mahindra Research valley
- Lead role: 2-cylinder 26HP NA & 45HP TC BS6 engine development with SDPF system
- Lead role: 2-cylinder 26HP NA engine development with CDPF & SCR system
- Lead role: 3 cylinder 70 HP & 100 HP BS6 engine development with SDPF system
- Lead role: 3-cylinder engine up gradation to meet CAFÉ & BS6.2 emission norms
- Supporting role: BS6 Single cylinder 670 CC NA engine development with SCR system
- Supporting role: XUV 400 battery pack development & testing
- Lead role: 3-cylinder 75HP engine development for C.V platform
- Responsible for new technology exploration to optimize Engine emissions/friction
- Expertise on friction reduction coatings to reduce CO2 Emissions
- Expertise on thermal barrier coatings for increased thermal efficiency
- Responsible for thermal barrier foam development for battery pack
- Preparation of DVP's based on the changes in technology by assessing all the potential failures
- Executing Engine level & Vehicle level DVP's
- Monitoring durability & Fleet vehicles performance
- Meet Functional & durability DVP timeline as per the MTC time plan with detailed planning
- Supplier DVP and DVPR sign off and closing as per the agreement
- Initiate & assess the design change requirements
- Detailed failure investigation with ICA and PCA proposals
- And monitoring the PCA effectiveness
- Risk assessment of durability and functional performance at each stage with CFT members
- Monitoring of test data (vehicle/test bed) & Concern monitoring, report generation and closing with MDRC
- Benchmarking of 100% of the cases about the failure related parameters to support the design changes
- References of simulation in all the failures to co relate failure with simulation
- Calculating & monitoring the wear rates of mechanical parts and initiating necessary actions
- Detailed DFMEA and IFMEA discussion with supplier to find the failure modes
- Engineering clearance of parts to production as per project timeline (EN release)
- Preparing Special targeted DVP's based on boundary conditions & RWUP Failures
- Optimizing material costs by creative/innovative ideas
- Coordinating with suppliers for conducting return part analysis post durability test and initiating actions
- Adhering to gateway requirements & Ensuring development process is as per guidelines
- Participation in field survey's
- Mahindra Research valley
- Major Components developed: Crank train -Piston & Rings, connecting rod, Bearing shells, Crank shaft, Crankcase, Valve train -Camshaft, Timing belt, Intake system -Intake manifold & Turbo charger, Lubrication system -Oil pump, Coolant system -Water pump, Exhaust system -SCR after treatment system
- Publications: High oil consumption -Piston failure analysis investigation |2020-21- paper published in MTA technical symposium (First prize under design & development criteria), Patent filed for EV battery pack cooling system optimization using PCM
Assistant Manager-Engine Design, Development & Testing R&D
Escorts Kubota Ltd
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Responsible for coordinating functions between plant and R&D Centre with regards to engine design
- Concept Design preparation & Finalization
- Coordinate with Development team, Plant Assembly and ensuring the prototype parts meets the design and test Specifications
- Design plan preparation
- Resolving Plant and field service concerns
- Benchmarking for continuous improvement on existing design in terms of cost, weight without compromising with performance
- Tools & Techniques: INCA, MDA, Python, MATLAB, AVL Concerto, Power BI
Education
Schooling -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Malleshwaram
M.Tech - Automotive engineering
Vellore Institute Of Technology & ARAI
08-2016
B.Tech - Mechanical engineering
SVCE
06-2013
Skills
- Engine Design & Development
- DVP & DFMEA Formulation
- Benchmarking
- Failure analysis
- Data analysis & Visualization
- Test standard optimization
- Team Management
- Process Enhancement
- Strategic Planning
- Change Agent
- Team Player
- Analytical
- Collaborator
- Communicator
- Planner
Languages
English
Tamil
Telugu
Kanada
Hindi
French
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/06/91
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading automobile magazines
- Football enthusiast
- Watching documentaries
- Listening to soulful music
- Extremely passionate about Formula One
Training
- Lean Six Sigma black belt
- Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
- Essentials of design thinking
- Geometric dimensioning & tolerance: Basics
Toolsandtechniques
- INCA
- MDA
- Python
- MATLAB
- AVL Concerto
- Power BI
Timeline
Lead Research engineer- PTD
Mahindra & Mahindra
04.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager-Engine Design, Development & Testing R&D
Escorts Kubota Ltd
12.2015 - 03.2018
Schooling -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Malleshwaram
M.Tech - Automotive engineering
Vellore Institute Of Technology & ARAI
B.Tech - Mechanical engineering
SVCE
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