Vignesh Nagarajan
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic BIW Development & Geometry Engineer with a proven track record at Renault Nissan, excelling in tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning. Adept at project coordination and quality assurance, I successfully resolved production challenges, ensuring compliance with stringent standards. Recognized for driving value creation initiatives and achieving exceptional results in collaborative environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BIW Development & Geometry Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Focused on upper body panel mounting areas, including lateral zones and trim fixation points.
- Managed all phases from concept freeze to TGA, collaborating with Architecture, Process, and Supplier teams.
- Coordinated geometry activities to ensure datum target and tolerance compliance with stakeholders.
- Executed tolerance stack-up analysis in collaboration with engineering team to establish allowable limits.
- Conducted supplier quality checks during physical tests to verify tolerance adherence.
- Collaborated with suppliers to resolve manufacturability and geometry constraints, delivering timely solutions.
- Contributed to global projects by aligning processes with suppliers and ensuring compliance with assembly tolerance requirements.
Dimensional Engineer (Geometry)
AKKODIS Technologies
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Contributed to Opel Car facelift program P2QO-MCA Project, ensuring design accuracy and alignment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to verify dimensional accuracy using RSS method for tolerance stack-up.
- Executed gap/flush assessments for exterior and interior parts meeting Stellantis standards.
- Created characteristic tolerance functional requirements for new components based on mounting specifications.
- Followed up with suppliers to ensure compliance with process capability and tolerance standards.
- Managed e-BOM and engineering releases in PLM Enovia, facilitating stakeholder approvals.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables.
- Monitored project progress to maintain timelines and quality benchmarks.
CAD Quality & Dimensional Support
HCL Technologies Ltd.
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Ensured compliance with design standards, material specifications, and regulatory requirements for BIW components.
- Proposed geometry and tolerance schemes for central floor assembly, roof, pillars, and side body structures.
- Verified BIW parts against datum targets and geometric tolerances for optimal mountability and assembly fit.
- Conducted continuous follow-ups with suppliers to achieve required process capability standards.
Design Engineer
Treffer Technologies Ltd.
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Customized CAD designs using relations and Pro-Program according to automotive parts catalog.
- Developed concept models and analyzed compatibility with catalog specifications.
- Rendered final models after thorough analysis of requirements.
- Verified and validated models, executing reverse engineering per customer specifications.
- Promoted to lead role in Vestas project, managing team and presenting white paper at HCL.
- Received Spot Award for exceptional contributions and client appreciation at DU level.
- Achieved 'Exceeds Expectations' ratings for conducting internal trainings and driving value creation initiatives at AKKODIS.
- Client: CDS (Catalogue Data Solution), US; Domain: Automotive; Standards: ASTM & ISO.
Education
B.E - Automobile Engineering
K.S.R College of Engineering
Tiruchengode, Namakkal01.2017
Skills
- Tolerance analysis
- Geometric dimensioning
- CAD modeling
- Process capability
- Quality assurance
- Project coordination
Areas Of Specialization
- Sheet Metal
- Casting & Plastic components
- Feasibility study
- Stakeholder convergence along with supplier
- FEA Analysis
- GD&T/stack-up Analysis
- DFMEA
- NPD Process
- PLM
Languages
- French, read, write, beginner level of speaking (A1 completed, A2 pursuing)
- English, Fluent
- Tamil, Fluent
Personal Information
Current address: D3 VRB Varra Apartment, Vembuli Amman Kovin Street, Thoraipakkam
Chennai, 600097
Timeline
BIW Development & Geometry Engineer
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre
06.2023 - Current
Dimensional Engineer (Geometry)
AKKODIS Technologies
01.2022 - 06.2023
CAD Quality & Dimensional Support
HCL Technologies Ltd.
10.2018 - 01.2022
Design Engineer
Treffer Technologies Ltd.
06.2017 - 10.2018
B.E - Automobile Engineering
K.S.R College of Engineering