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Vijay Anand

Noida

Summary

Experienced with leading multidisciplinary engineering/research teams to achieve organizational goals. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to streamline operations and drive innovation. Track record of implementing Technology developments, process improvements and fostering collaborative work environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineering Manager (Modeling & Sensing)

Donaldson
11.2022 - Current
  • Owning Modeling development/operations & Sensing technology application portfolio through team of 10 scientists.
  • Managing R&D and Innovation projects with high financial opportunities aiming development of differentiated product solutions in collaboration with external experts.
  • Digital Twin technology development.
  • Developing modeling applications & providing simulation services (CFD, FEA & Process simulations) towards digital democratization of organization
  • Planning & supervision of establishment & operations of Sensor testing lab in India
  • Planning and execution of Talent management process (Development needs & plan)
  • A technology-led filtration company that provides innovative solutions

Senior Manager (Engineering Evaluation Services)

DENSO Subros Thermal Engineering Center
04.2015 - 10.2022
  • Established roadmap focused on Talent development, Infrastructure enhancement, CAE capability development with completion of ~85% action items in 5 years.
  • Doubled team billing with same headcount (in 3 years) through business expansion (to Japan & Germany), process automation & reliability as operational excellence.
  • Established virtual validation (reduced physical testing needs by ~60%) in design cycle.
  • Developed and validated new modeling methodologies (Cabin Thermal comfort, Thermal cycle simulation, Aero-noise prediction, multi-domain design exploration etc.) as Global work group tasks.
  • Technical center of leading Tier-1 Auto-component maker

Manager (CFD-Team)

DENSO Subros Thermal Engineering Center
01.2011 - 03.2015
  • Migrated CFD simulation processes from FLUENT to Star CCM+ with desired accuracy as per DENSO global benchmark.
  • Trained and coached team members on best practices of simulation & design analysis.
  • Started & established CAE services business with DENSO America (including 1.5 months onsite support).
  • Created best practices & training module on CFD simulation for Automotive Thermal systems (Thermal, Flow & Aeroacoustics).
  • Technical center of leading Tier-1 Auto-component maker

Deputy Manager (R&D)

Subros Limited
07.2008 - 07.2010

Established validated (96% correlation) CFD best practices for Air flow distribution and Pressure Drop evaluation of Automotive HVAC systems

Deputy Manager (IDAM)

Mahindra & Mahindra
07.2008 - 07.2010

* Conducted CFD simulations to analyze Aerodynamics, front-end flow and Underhood thermal management of new vehicle projects.

* Analyzed root cause of field failures, suggested effective countermeasure (Axle sloshing problem)

* Developed CFD simulation methodologies for ELPO dipping process. Achieved initial milestone of capability demonstration within estimated time.

Senior Engineer (Advanced Engineering)

Ashok Leyland
07.2007 - 06.2008

Formulated a project proposal for Aerodynamic kit development for commercial vehicle aiming reduction of Aerodynamic drag.

Education

Master of Technology - Aerospace Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, India
05.2007

B.Sc. (Engineering) - Mechanical Engineering

Birsa Institute of Technology
Sindri, India
05.2005

Skills

  • Proficient in multi-physics modeling and analysis
  • Fluid mechanics/Solid mechanics expertise
  • Talent development
  • Technology development strategy
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Research and development
  • Stakeholder management
  • Financial planing & control
  • Ansys (FLUENT, Mechanical), Star-CCM, COMSOL, ANSA, Python

Accomplishments

    (1) Doubled team billing in 3 years with fixed resources.

    (2) Reduced physical testing needs by ~60% through promoting virtual validation in design processes leading to significant cost savings & reduction in time to market.

    (3) Build a brand new Sensing lab in India withing given time & utilization of 98% funds through cross functional collaborations on procurement, Capex processes, Legal & Safety provisions, compliances in place etc.

Languages

English
Hindi (Native)

Training

  • Problem Solving workshop at DENSO Thailand
  • Leadership Training @ MDI Gurgaon, India (2015)

Timeline

Senior Engineering Manager (Modeling & Sensing)

Donaldson
11.2022 - Current

Senior Manager (Engineering Evaluation Services)

DENSO Subros Thermal Engineering Center
04.2015 - 10.2022

Manager (CFD-Team)

DENSO Subros Thermal Engineering Center
01.2011 - 03.2015

Deputy Manager (R&D)

Subros Limited
07.2008 - 07.2010

Deputy Manager (IDAM)

Mahindra & Mahindra
07.2008 - 07.2010

Senior Engineer (Advanced Engineering)

Ashok Leyland
07.2007 - 06.2008

B.Sc. (Engineering) - Mechanical Engineering

Birsa Institute of Technology

Master of Technology - Aerospace Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology
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