• Gender: Male
• Age: 44
• Designation: Senior Engineer
• Highest Education Level: Diploma
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 22.3 Year(s)

Education

Pursuing B.E in Industrial Engineering From Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering

Diploma In Tool and Die Making From NTTF with 70%

H.S.C From PU Board with 60%

S.S.C From Karnataka Board for Secondary Education with 67% 

Skill Sets

Software Skill Set
Catia V5 (GSD, Part Design, Assembly, Sheet metal Design, Detailing)
Unigraphics-NX3 & 4
Team Center Engineering (Product Data Management Software)

Technical Strength
Specialized in Product Design and Development of Automotive Interior & Exterior Systems with sound technical knowledge of Design and hands on experience on CatiaV5R18.
Over 2+ years of experience in parting surface development for Automotive parts, with consideration of Quality Assurance and Die Modification.
Creation of a concept for the PL which conforms to product line objectives with regard to the features, costs, weight, quality and time.
Design and development of plastic parts (automotive interiors).
Packaging study of interfacing system on plastic parts.
Knowledge of manufacturing and tooling processes.
Design for manufacturing.
Tool quality aspects.

Work Experience

Senior Design Engineer 
Since Jul 2010
Company Profile: Leading provider of engineering solutions, services and products serving the American, European and Asia-Pacific markets. Provide end-to-end product engineering solutions including concept development, CAD development, Product Lifecycle Management, product verification and CAE analysis to the automotive, aerospace, industrial, Defense markets.
Job Profile:
Working as a Senior Design Engineer for design and development of Plastic (Interior & Exterior) and Sheet metal parts.
Develop Engineering Models, Master Sections & do Feasibility Studies.
Responsible for Design and development of Plastic Bumper, cowl Grill, Rocker, Instrumental panel for Ford of Australia.
Provided feedback to studio to comply engineering requirements.
Customer interaction for the design feasibility, development purpose and solving other queries as well as parameters involving the quality.
Responsible for project execution to meet the delivery timeline.
Responsible for designing and delivery of camouflage panels for complete car.

Projects Worked AT FTSI (Ford Technology Services India):
Rear Plastic Bumper for Global Utility Vehicle
Program code: P375 & J26 (common)
B side development of a Bumper part.
Packaging and feasibility study.
Design Fit and finish as per FORD Craftsmanship standards.
Interaction with the suppliers for tooling and manufacturing feasibilities.

Instrument Panel (IP) of SUV for Australian Market.
Program Code: E-265
Responsible for Design and Tooling changes.
Interaction with the supplier for manufacturing feasibility.
Involved in the data release process.

Cowl Grill (Plenum Finisher) for Global Utility vehicle
Program Code: P375 & J26 (common)
Involved in post FDJ work.
Remodeled the part from the inputs provided from CAE surface.
Part Remodeled to provide sufficient support and strength to avoid warpage.

Camouflage for Ford of Europe.
Program Code: V362 & B232.
Designed the camouflage part from the input provided (A class surface).
Interaction with the Engineers for cost and manufacturing feasibility.
Designed the camouflage part by considering all sliding mechanism.

Design Engineer 
Jan 2010 to Jul 2010
Company Profile: Innovative Tier 1 component design, engineering and manufacturing companies providing advanced solutions to the automotive, aerospace, industrial, Defense and motor sport markets.
Job Profile:
Responsible for concept designing of front grill assembly . Earlier the Grill Assembly was made up of Sheet metal which needs to be converted into plastic part (to reduce component cost) by considering all the clamping possibility without changing any aesthetic surface (A class).
Class ‘A’ surface generation for some of parts - Rear Fuel flap, side panel Hood, Wrapper etc.
Responsible for Concept Designing of HOOD_INNER_PANEL from the supplied styling surface i.e. HOOD_OUTER_PANEL considering all customer requirements. Customer has supplied styling surface, master section and standard document for file creation as per customer standard. Along with that data customer has also supplied the entire surrounding assembly, manufacturing constraints which also need to be considered while designing. 
Customer interaction for the design feasibility, development purpose and solving other queries as well as parameters involving the quality.
Responsible for project execution to meet delivery timeline.

Design Engineer (E&D) for plastic and BIW sheet metal component parts using CATIA V5R16 and UG-NX
Jul 2007 to Jan 2010
Company Name: INCAT 
Company Profile: A Tata Technologies Company, is the world’s leading independent global professional services company engaged in Engineering & Design Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Solutions and Plant Automation. Combining high-end onshore strengths with offshore delivery capabilities offers clients in the automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing industries an unmatched portfolio of product optimization services – together with a unique global delivery capability. INCAT is the world’s leading manufacturers and their Tier-One suppliers, to realize product superiority through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Engineering and Design (E&D), Manufacturing and IT technology and services for the automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing industries.
Job Profile:
Worked as Design Engineer (E&D)
Reporting to Project Manager – Design
Heading team of 2-8 design engineers.
I was responsible for the output of my team
Responsible for all Design activities for plastics (Automotive interiors) & sheet metal (BIW parts) parts like Bumper, Front Door Panel Inner, Rear Door Panels Inner, Instrument panel, Glove Box, Firewall, A pillar, B pillar, Pillar reinforcements, Floor, Body side outer, Tail door inner, Rear quarter Panel, Rocker etc.
Input supplied was Wire Frame, Styling data & master sections.
Responsible for concept Designing of Rear Door and Front Door . And also Surface analysis for curvature continuity. Input supplied was Wire Frame & Skin data in CATIA V4.
Design and Development of complete armored vehicle Structure with supplied curve data as input. Parametric modeling of Trims parts, BIW and assembly. Generate Associative Drawings for manufacturing process
Responsible for creating Core & Cavity (Auto interiors) parts like Front Bumper, IP, Door Panels etc.
Customer interaction for the design feasibility, development purpose and solving other queries as well as parameters involving the quality.
Responsible for Manpower planning and project execution in order to meet delivery timeline.
Responsibility for ECN request if found any issues regarding during the work flow.
Preparation of technical proposals like detailed Project Time line, man-power histogram, detailed description of scope, proposed man power, as per the client's requirements
Interference checking in assembly and decision taking to eliminate clash if found.

Senior Design Engineer (E&D) for plastic and BIW sheet metal component parts using CATIA V5R16 and UG-NX
Aug 2005 to Jan 2007
Company Name: Shri Gajanana Industries 
Company Profile: Is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of plastic injection moulds and dies based in Mumbai, India. SGI offers a wide range of plastic injection moulds and dies that include cap moulds, hot runner moulds, fridge accessory moulds, paint container moulds, ice tray moulds, hanger moulds, automobile moulds, helmet moulds and electronic moulds. The company specializes in the manufacture of plastic injection moulds, compression moulds and blow moulds for home appliances, automotive, caps and closures, engineering, hot runner moulds, handling crates, battery cases, air conditioning plastic components and Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE) over molding industries.
SGI manufactures high-quality moulds for automotive parts, including bumpers, headlamps, doors, seat reclining handles, roof liners, wheel caps, door trims, seat foams, rocket covers, tail lamps and other lamps used in the automobile industry.
Job Profile:
Worked as Senior Design Engineer (CAD/CAM), Gajanana Industries are in to design and manufacturing all kinds of tools and Dies.
Reporting to Sr.Manager - Design
Responsible for the output of my team
Heading Design Team, group of 4 (3 designers and 1CAM engineer)
Plastic product design-modification and tooling for automotive and engineering parts like bumpers, doors, seat reclining handles, wheel caps, door trims, Cluster Panels, A -B pillar, Fender Panel, Windshield, console, gripper, Air Filter parts, Gears, Manifolds, Projector Cover, etc 
Responsible for Tool design and completion of specific projects (Till CNC programmed release).
Customer interaction for design feasibility and development purpose
Responsible for manpower, machine planning & controlling manufacturing processes.

Senior Design Engineer for plastic and sheet metal component parts using IDEAS, UG-NX and master cam
Sept 2002 to Aug 2005
Company Name: Kalyani Mould Base Pvt. Ltd
Company Profile: Has a wide utility in Injection Molding, Die Casting and Compression Molding. Kalyani manufacture these Mould with high technology Machine tools and Modern inspection facilities to maintain high level quality standards. The company is known for manufacturing all kinds of Tooling, Standard Mould bases, Mould latches & Interchangeable components for plastic dies & die casting moulds. As Design Engineer –Major Projects handled in Plastic Injection Mould Design, product Design & development.
Job Profile:
Worked as Senior Design Engineer (CAD/CAM).
Reporting to Design-Manager.
Responsible for the output of my team
Heading Design Team, group of 3 (2 designers and 1CAM engineer)
Responsible for Tool design and completion of specific projects (Till CNC programmed release).
Plastic product design and tooling for automotive and engineering parts
Customer interaction for design feasibility and development purpose
Responsible for all Design activities for plastics (Automotive interiors) & consumer durables like speaker grill, glove box, Firewall, A pillar, Front Grab Inner & Outer, Radiator Cover Tanks, A/C Grill, A/C Blower etc.
Responsible for project execution to meet delivery timeline.

Professional Training
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing(GD&T).
Plastic Product Design
Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
Kaizen / Poke Yoke
5S

Future Goals

I am willing to take Challenging assignment as Lead Engineer for Plastic Product Design (Automotive interiors), BIW Parts Design with good knowledge of Mould Design with an organization of high repute and to achieve organization’s objectives and goals in order to accomplish self growth.