Devang Kantharia

Experience

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  DJS Racing

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Worked with a team which research, design, analyse and manufacture various powertrain-transmission components of the Formula Student Car which participated in Formula Student Austria '18• Researched on topology and design optimization of sprocket using Finite Element Analysis • Designed and analysed various iterations of sprocket and adapter plate assembly that transmits the power of engine to the wheels with its best fatigue life, which was further manufactured.• Researched on Axles and its torsional stiffness and twisting angle.• Designed a prototype of detachable mounts for Drexler Differential so that transmission assembly and disassembly is more efficient.• Part of Cost and Manufacturing team which won Cost and Manufacturing Event in Formula Bharat ‘18 and Formula Student Austria ’18 and became the only Indian F.S. Team to win an International Awards. Show less

  • Senior Transmission Engineer & Cost and Mass manufacturing Analyst

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Engineer in Powertrain (Transmission) Department

    Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
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  ISHRAE

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2019

  - 1st Student from Production Engineering (among 45 City Chapter) to represent ISHRAE Society and College as President.- Led team of 30 to create impactful awareness about the advancement of HVAC&R and renewable industry.- Partnered with 5+ HVAC and Renewable energy companies; organized 7 workshops on Solar technology, manufacturing methodsof HVAC components conducted by Industrial Experts and MIT alumni; upskilled approx. 800 student domain enthusiasts.- Implemented marketing strategy that led to 40% growth in committee spreadhead and 200% growth on social media traffic. Show less

  • President

    Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Committee Member

    Sept 2017 - Sept 2018
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  Punchtech Engineers & Fabricators

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

  Production Engineer Intern

  • Learnt various types of operations and machining scope of CNC Turret Punching, CNC Bending Machines, Laser and Abrasive Water-Jet Cutting Machine; and Fabrication Processes being done for Sheet Metal• Practically learned to optimize the design of layout of a sheet metal or a job of specific dimensions in order to cause minimum wastage of material• Learnt the factory floor ethics, human resource management and process flow layout• Brief training on quality management and ISO standards to be maintained throughout the process and final machined component. Show less

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  E-Cell, DJSCE

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  Committee Member (Events)
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  JASMA Engineering LLP

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Project Intern

  • Worked on a project on Weight optimizing of a patent design of Chain Link used for LPG Chain Conveyors Systems, to attain overall low cost of manufacturing the product with almost same breaking load.• Design, analysed and iterated the product till 10.33% weight reduction.• Final product weight was reduced by 8.59% with better stress distribution and almost same breaking load capacity.

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  Bangalore Aircraft Industries Pvt. Ltd

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

  Composite manufacturing trainee

  • Learnt fundamentals of structural Design, Stress analysis (Nastran & Patran), fatigue and damage tolerance design, material testing and structural testing. • Detailed training of 1D, 2D and 3D meshing and analysis.• Hands-on experience of material testing on Universal Testing Machine (UTM), and attaining Young’s Modulus Graph and Stress-Strain Curve of the material at different loads. • Experienced hands-on training on Carbon Fibre components manufacturing.

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  JASMA Engineering LLP

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  Optimization Engineer

  - Developed Universal LPG Filling Nozzle Adapter (i.e. 1 for 3 standard LPG Filling), reduced materials usage and mfg. cost by 75%.- Optimized chain link (Patent) and Cylinder Pallet design using design data analysis and Taguchi method, reduced weight by 8.59%.

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  Audi India

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Strategy & Project Management Trainee (New Projects)
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  ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Strategy & Project Management Trainee (New Projects)

  Worked as an in-plant trainee working on various projects in production planning and management of projects related to Škoda, Volkswagen and Audi car. Projects involved and implemented:1. Production and Plant Infrastructure Planning for producing Electric Vehicles (Thesis).2. Implementation and Installation of New Axle line for Škoda and Volkswagen cars.3. Technology Readiness and Implementation of Infrastructure for Subassembly of Bumper and spoiler & diffuser of Škoda Kodiaq Scout. 4. 0 Series Preparation of Škoda Superb Facelift MY2020.5. Process and Technology Validation for High-Security Registration Plate.These projects will have culminated into my graduation thesis. Show less

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  Belboy

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Business Management Lead
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  Vardhan Consulting Engineers

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  EV Techno-commercial Analyst Intern

  • Worked on a project “Analysis of challenges faced by EV industries in India: Regulatory, Manufacturers, Consumers”• Reviewed reports on policies implementation for EV in various countries and key issues faced by manufacturers in India.• Identified key attributes of EV as a value proposition and analysed consumer’s willingness - to - Pay.• Devised policy and business strategy recommendations that could be implemented to solve key issues faced in this Industry

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  Tesla

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Technical Project Manager Intern

  Drive Systems Engineering Team working on Cybertruck drive systems developement.

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  Tesla

  Jan 2023 - now

  Technical Program Manager (Closures & Exteriors Engineering)

  Product portfolio:- New Model Y (2025)- New Model 3 (2024)- Model AP4 hardware (2023)- SEMI- Model Y 2025: Led Closures engineering development (Concept, Design, Sourcing, Validation, Launch, Ramp)- Led product attributes decision making and implementations across closures-in-white, glazing, electro-mechanisms and sealing systems in target to achieve aero, NVH, styling and ride comfort improvements over the predecessor MY.- Unblocked critical bottleneck for safe launch & ramp across 4 factories (Bottlenecks like supply chain constraints, product functional and factory validations, timeline compressions, cost improvements)- Model 3 2024: Led cross functional team of Closures design, manufacturing, supply chain and operations engineers driving Model 3 (2024) launch, unblocking bottlenecks to ramp volume within 1 quarter in 2 factories. Show less