ARAVIND V Nair

Experience

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  Decibel NDE Inspections & Training Institute

  May 2014 - Nov 2014

  Certified Quality Controller

  As a Certified Quality Controller, I demonstrated expertise in identifying flaws and interpreting results according to standards and codes that meet or exceed CP-189 and ISO 17024 requirements. I also showcased proficiency in General Industries Elective, adhering to Decibel requirements in document CQCGI-117, and ensuring compliance with standards such as API, BS, ASNT, ANST, ASME, and ISO.

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  Satyam Venture Engineering Services

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2021

  As a Designer - Fastener, I developed and revised fastener designs for all Ford vehicles globally, generating production drawings based on engineer and supplier requirements and releasing them into the fasteners library. I collaborated across design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop methodologies for robust and reliable fastener joints, focusing on ease of manufacturing, serviceability, and cost efficiency. Additionally, I performed analysis of fastened joints and positioned fasteners within the design intent, ensuring their accurate integration into the Engineering BoM. Show less

  • Senior Design Engineer (FORD MOTOR COMPANY project)

    Dec 2014 - Nov 2021

  • Designer - Fastener CAD (FORD MOTOR COMPANY project)

    Dec 2014 - Aug 2017
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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Nov 2021 - now

  As an Agile Business Analyst/Product Owner for API Health & Services at Jaguar Land Rover's India Digital Development Center in Pune, I gather and clarify stakeholder requirements to ensure they align with business goals. I manage and prioritize the product backlog, define and review acceptance criteria for high-quality deliverables, and document functional and non-functional requirements. By facilitating workshops, meetings, and collaboration among stakeholders, developers, and testers, I streamline the development process, monitor work item flow, and propose process improvements. Additionally, I work closely with QA teams to ensure that delivered APIs meet JLR standards and provide insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. Show less As a Senior Project Management Engineer, I manage Fastener Projects, including Fastener Storage, Validation, and Selection, while maintaining the Fastener E-BoM. I support refining the PLM fastener tracker sheet to align with the Vehicle Architecture Tracker sheet, ensuring program planning meets contract deliverables and milestone KPIs. I also lead the Smart Car Fasteners team for Stellantis (PSA) across ICE and Battery Vehicles and perform Cobra calculations for torque analysis to address complex bolted and screwed joints with critical safety and security concerns. Show less

  • Agile Business Analyst / Product Owner (JLR project)

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Senior Product Development Engineer (Stellantis project)

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Senior Project Management Engineer(Stellantis project)

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2022