Experience

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  Geometricplm

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

  Junior design engineer

  • Worked on sheet metal brackets modelling for Automotive and Aerospace domain.• Job role consisted of modelling of brackets and interior components.• Drawing creation for modeled components.• CAD tool: CATIA V5

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  Symphony teleca

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

  Design engineer

  • Worked on Automotive Sensors packaging.• Job role consisted of packaging Crankshaft and Camshaft sensor components in plastic housing.• Designing for different Ingress Protection levels as specified by the customer.• Designing of plastic housing components.• BOM and assembly process flow creation.• Benchmarking activities to understand different types of packaging techniques. • CAD tool: CATIA V5

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  Adient

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  Senior design engineer

  • Worked on Automotive Seating System design and development support.• Job role consisted of foam modelling for different Indian programs.• Feasibility study for build to print projects.• Coordinate with different departments such as Prototype lab, Trim department and Release team during different phases of program.• DRBFM document for Toyota programs.• CAD tool: CATIA V5

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  Ford technology services india

  Dec 2015 - Apr 2017

  Senior designer

  • Responsible for design and development of seating structures, foam and plastic parts, packaging and release processes• Creation of 3D parts, assemblies and 2D drawings using Catia V5 and Teamcenter (PLM)• Preparation of BOM and other technical documentation and coordination with CFTs for testing and validation

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  Autoliv

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2023

  Associate lead engineer

  • Leading design and development of automotive passive safety systems Steering Wheel and Driver Airbag (DAB).• Creating packaging feasibility studies of different parts and modules for developing new concepts and integrate different interfaces.• Supporting testing and validation plans by establishing DVPR along with CFTs.• Coordinating with different departments such as PU molding, graining evaluation, leather wrapping, plastic and metal tooling for DFM and Craftsmanship validation.• Involved in design reviews, drawing reviews, process improvement activities, creating clearance and clash reports, FTQ and OTD reports.• Guiding team members in the design and development activities and discussing the task progress, managing the deliverables and different metrics, reviewing KPIs quarterly and giving feedback. Show less

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  Akkodis

  Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

  Project lead

  • Leading development support activities of Stellantis Europe project for cockpit area.• Mentoring the team, conducting design reviews, facilitating stakeholder meetings and documenting the minutes on daily basis.• Monitoring the project timeline by constant communication with the vendors and internal CFTs at different gates and milestones.• Updating the APQP documents at the end of each milestone and coordinating the release meetings with the management team.

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  Ola electric

  Nov 2023 - now

  Manager - battery engineering

  • Perform the layout study (S & P configuration) within the given envelope, considering the electrical, mechanical, and thermal requirements of the battery pack.• Leading VAVE activities to improve performance, reliability and cost saving ideas for existing 2W battery pack.• Leading implementation and homologation of new thermal encapsulant material as a solution for thermal runaway(TR). Supporting different testing requirements by characterizing testing procedures.• Performing DFMEA, DFM, DFA reviews and proposing solutions for efficient design of different components.• Evaluation of busbar design, S&P connections(wire bonding/laser welding/ribbon bonding) and technology feasibility for different type of cells based on chemistry(NMC/NCA/LFP), size(2170/2670/4680) and cell specifications.• Preparation of assembly sequence, bill of material(BOM), one pagers and technical documents for management and other stakeholder review meetings.• Involved in process improvement activities of engineering department and battery assembly line.• Worked closely with plant team and CFTs like program management, sourcing, testing, proto, manufacturing,quality, service and suppliers on regular basis to navigate the challenges of program and drive through different phases efficiently. Show less