SRIRAM MAHARAJAN

Experience

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  WABCO

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2016

  Senior Engineer

  Project lead for resolving brake drum over heating issue and brake grab issuesApplication Engineer for Low pedal force Dual brake valve for VECV,Responsible for System level Application Sign off for Volvo, VECV, Daimler, Ashok LeylandPerformed Vehicle level instrumentation & Data Acquisition as part of Application studiesConducted System study for Antilock braking system, Automatic Traction Control systemDeveloped higher modulus Rubber spring for Foot brake valveLead Design Engineer for Brake valve parallel ports (3 variants) for NAOEMLead Test Engineer for Brake valve in cab (For NAOEM), Volvo - FBV NG, P9103, Daimler - Brake Pedal Unit, VECV - Low force Foot Brake valve, Foot Brake Valve MechanismCertified in WABCO QR6 Sigma for swift resolution of product issues Show less

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  Daimler India Commercial Vehicles

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2021

  Finalising the parameters and number of parameters to be measured based on CAE or failure report Choosing sensors,cables and data acquisition system depending on the test requirementSelecting the location for mounting the sensors and for strain gauging on the componentsInstrumenting the vehicle (Strain gauging, Accelerometer, Displacement Sensor mounting) for data collectionConducting the durability test on road & on Test Track for collecting the Structural Data in different conditions (Laden,Unladen and Overload)Ensuring the On Road test was conducted similar to the End Customer UsageAnalysing the acquired data in nCODE software and correlating with CAE results Show less Developing new product specification & providing inputs to projects team Establish shared vision across the company by building consensus on priorities leading to product execution; accountable for new project strategy and planning in accordance with the upcoming competitionOwn and manage the active communication of the product roadmap initiatives including internal and external product feedback processes and product launchesUnderstanding the new product application and performance requirementsManage product till its end-of-life phase, develop and execute strategic plan for conversion to new product Show less

  • Product Engineering Manager

    Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Business Manager

    May 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Product Manager

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2018
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  ZF Group

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  Team Lead

  Team Lead for Vehicle Dynamics Control system testing and validation teamEnsured on time validation of Hand Brake Valve, Foot Brake Valve, Quick release valve projectsConducted product failure reviews to identify the root causes for various testing failuresEffectively handled various crisis situations such as HNBR material shortage , Pressure Test Connector validation by keeping the team motivated and focused on project executionManaged and executed the delivery of 100+ quantity of Load sensing valves within a short span of time from Product Development for DICV 48t Truck productionCarried out Technical Seminars for improving the knowledge level of the team membersLead the invention disclosure for Electronic Load sensing valve concept Show less

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  Tata Motors

  Nov 2022 - now

  Territory Sales Manager

  Territory Sales Manager for Heavy Duty Trucks – Cargo & Construck product segmentExecuted BS6 PhaseII product launches in Namakkal territorySeeded Signa 4025 BS6 PhaseII product for Delhivery application in NamakkalSeeded Signa 5530 BS6 Phase II product for Cement Bulker, Market Load applicationConducted performance feedback survey for BS6 Phase I range of productsConducted focused customer meet in Market Load, Cement Bulker & ODC applicationsResponsible for handling 55T LNG Tractor enquiry in Namakkal territoryImproved customer satisfaction level through quick resolution of field issues by effectively coordinating with the internal & external stakeholders Show less