Chetan Nataraju

Experience

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  Cadmaxx Solutions Pvt Ltd

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2010

  Design Engineer

  • Ace-BSIV (Tata Motors). - Worked onsite at Tata Elxsi Ltd, Pune and Tata Technologies Ltd, Pune• Winger- Ambulance variant (Tata Motors). - Worked onsite at Tata Elxsi Ltd, Pune• BIW/Plastic Components (Mahindra Engineering Services). - Worked onsite at Mahindra Engineering Services, Bangalore

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  DXC Technology

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2013

  Design Engineer

  • Development of Front and Rear Bumper Systems for passenger vehicle (Mercedes-Benz)• Feasibility study by creating Master Sections respecting DFMA. and creation of volume and features• Involved in Pilot project for front bumper systems for Honda, USA.

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  Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi

  Mar 2013 - May 2019

  • As a Studio Engineer at Renault Design Studio, worked as a link between Design Studio and Clay Modelers and Engineering teams.• Involved in Full Scale Prototype Development of Concept Vehicle which was showcased at Delhi Auto Show 2018. • Designing of the Frame in collaboration with the supplier.• 3D modelling of exterior and interior parts for Milling and 3D printing (SLA/SLS) process using Catia V5. • Assisted in building the physical prototype in the studio workshop. Show less • Innovation Facilitator and Lead for cross-functional team at RNTBCI Open Innovation Lab. • One of the three member team responsible for setting up the Lab. Co-ordinated with the Architect and Construction team for layout planning, design and execution. • Responsible for facilitating brainstorming sessions, tech talks (like Electric Vehicles, Shared Mobility, IOT etc) and other events. • Networking with internal Product Planning and the Engineering teams and the external Start-Ups for collaboration. • Feasibility study and discussion with cross functional teams for integration of new/improved technology in the product or process. Show less • Team Lead for Exterior Trims for XBB (Renault KWID, Brazil market) and Bumpers for facelift programs in Renault Samsung Motors, Korea • Responsible for Design and Development of Exterior Trims from Vehicle Pre Contract (VPC) milestone to Tooling Go-Ahead (TGA) milestone. Co-ordinate with Architecture Team (India) for packaging and with Process team (France & Brazil) and the suppliers (Brazil). • Responsible for Development of Front and Rear Bumpers for Facelift programs for Renault Samsung Motors. Co-ordinate with the counterpart at Korea to ensure delivery targets are achieved. Show less

  • Studio Engineer

    Jul 2017 - May 2019

  • Innovation Manager

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Senior Design Engineer

    Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Tata Elxsi

  Feb 2022 - now

  Exterior Trims Lead - Suzuki Motor Corporation • Electric Drive Unit Integration - JaguarLandRover

  • Lead Design Engineer

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Lead Design Engineer

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2023