Prabhu Sukumaran

Experience

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  Ford Technology Services India

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  Company Apprentice

  Quality Department - Engineering Specification TeamResponsible for the Regular Mass Production Sampling Audit in the Engineering Specification team, which is tested under using the various testing Equipment facilities for continuously increasing the Quality of the Products.- Inspecting the Vehicle to check its Engineering Specifications- Inspection of Various Dynamic Audits such as, Steering Off-Centre, Steering Effort, etc.- Had Trained for Driving both Right & Left Hand Drive Vehicles- FTPM Activities- Head Light Aiming Test and HUNTER (Wheel Balancing) Audits- Drive Audit in Squeak & Rattle for Various Body related Noise Test Track and 25 Mile Test Track- Vehicle Body Wind Noise Check such as, Ultrasonic Test, Air Leak Test.- Well Trained for the Water Wadding Test, Gear Shift Operating Effort Measurement.- Had Good Experience in Testing of GSQA and Clutch Effort Testing.- Wiper Arm Load & Angle Measurement, Kerb Weight of Vehicle and Ride Height Measurement- Vehicle Operating effort Measurements such as, Hood, Tailgate, Doors, Decklid, Seat, Headrest, Mirror, Sun visor, etc.- Wind Shield Stress Measurement by using Stress Measurement Equipment. Show less

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  Royal Enfield

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Quality Trainee

  Quality - Final Inspection* Vehicle Checks as per the Pre-Delivery Inspection Check Sheets.* Idle Emission Test with Horiba Emission Analyzer.* On Dyno (Static) Ride Checks.* Test Track Ride Check for Vehicle Dynamic Issues.* Final Inspected Vehicle update in SAP for the movement to yard for Dispatch.As I was not completed the tenure of 9 months (which is Mandatory to get Trainee Certificate), I don't get a Work Experience Certificate for this tenure from the Organization. Show less

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  India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.

  Mar 2014 - May 2018

  Vehicle Testing Associate

  Quality Assurance - Product Assurance TeamResponsible of the Planning & Execution of various Vehicle Tests and Endurances (Durability Tests). Had involved in the Complete Testing stages in the Scooters & Motorcycles of Yamaha's Cygnus Alpha, Ray, Ray Z, Ray ZR, N-Max, Fascino, Saluto 125, Saluto Rx, Crux(2017-Export), FZ Version 2.0, FZ 25, R15 V3.Benchmarking of various Scooters & Motorcycles for Mule Vehicle Build Stage. Planning, Execution & Post Inspection of Endurances (Durability Test) such as, Engine Durability Test (105/110Hours), Quick Acceleration and Deceleration, Steering Twist Endurance, Starter Motor Endurance, Throttle Endurances, Main Stand Endurance, Side Stand Endurance, Rear Foot Rest Endurance, Kick Endurance, Thermal Shock Test Endurance, Running Endurance for 10,000 Kms to 30,000 Kms on various Terrains such as, City Roads, Highways, Village Roads, Pave Track/Damaged Roads, Coastal Roads, High Altitude, etc.Planning, Execution & Report Generation for the other Vehicle Validation Tests such as, Ground Performance, Water Resistance, Engine Startability, Fuel Meter Accuracy, Fuel Tank Capacity, Head Light Intensity Test, Head Light Aiming Test, Head Light Measurement Value Setting (For Mass Production), Speedometer Accuracy Test, Fuel Tank Capacity, Fuel Tank Drop Down Test, Pass By Noise Test, Brake Test, Horn Test, Assembly Quality Check, Functional Tests, Idling of New Engine, Mechanical Noise of New Engine, Fuel Consumption(Economy) Test, Quick Full Acceleration Test (QFA) and Engine Oil Consumption test.Post Completion of Tests & Endurances, Report Generation for proceeding Pre-Production and Mass Production of Scooters & Motorcycles. General Vehicle Preparation prior to conducting Vehicle Tests, Endurances and Post completion Inspection by Dismantling complete vehicle/Required Parts and analysis. Show less

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  Hero MotoCorp

  May 2018 - May 2022

  Assistant Engineer

  Chassis - Functional Development- To test Ride Mule & other build stages vehicles on track and generate feedbacks which helps in fine tuning and optimization of Chassis Functional Development Attributes.- Benchmarking & Mule Vehicle Development activity includes, o Vehicle Dynamics o Ride Quality o Brake & ABS Performance o Ergonomics o Suspension Objective Data Measurement o ABS Objective Data Measurement- Hands on Experience in High Speed Test, High Speed Cornering & Stability Tests.- Worked on the Vehicle Development and testing of Xpulse & Xpulse Rally Kit, Xtreme 160R and currently working higher CC Scooters & Motorcycles.- Had Played a key role in the Development of Involved in the Test & development of Vehicle Durability Test for Adventure Motorcycles in Off-Road and Motocross Dirt Tracks.- Involved in Motorsports Vehicle Testing & Development of 200cc & 450cc Vehicles.- Joint trials with Tyres, ABS & Suspension supplier to understand feasibility of obtaining target performance within mass production constraints.- ABS Brake Development from Initial Stage of the Build and GTR Vehicle Preparation & Pre-Type Approval Tests, o Subjective Evaluation Benchmark vehicles, o Brake Characterization in Benchmark Vehicles, o Brake Dynamic Measurements o Brake Characterization o Dry & Wet Asphalt (60~0 & 100~0 Kmph) o Hot Lever Test & Disc Abusive Test o ABS Tests in Gravel, Pave & Speed Bumps.- Vehicle 3D Measurement with Hexagon Absolute Arm to generate Layout Drawing (CMM).- Suspension Testing & Development Training Conference from Juan Martinez (MotoGP Suspension Developer and Founder of Andreani-MHS).- Had Completed the Off-Road Internal Training from Hero Moto Sports Official National Rally Pilot Sathyaraj.- Budget Management – Responsible for Purchasing CAPEX & OPEX items for the Team, Hands on experience with SAP application. Show less

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  Royal Enfield

  May 2022 - Sept 2023

  Assistant Manager

  Product Development- To Plan and Conduct Test & Development Riding activities on several Build stages of Motorcycle (ED2, Alpha, Beta & Pilot) in various Test Tracks and to generate feedbacks which helps in fine tuning and optimization of Vehicle Development which includes abundant of Testing.- To Plan & Execute Motorcycle build (ED2) stage by coordinating with various teams for the parts and handling the issues during the entire build for more than 50~150 vehicles (Based on Test Requirements).- Benchmarking & Mule Vehicle Development for K, P & R Platform Motorcycles.- Vehicle Dynamics & Performance- Off-Road Testing & Development wrt Vehicle Attributes.- Ride Quality on Suspension & Ergonomics Comforts- ABS Development Joint Trail with Vendor (Continental & Bosch)- Brake & ABS Performance Evaluation and GTR Tests (Type Approval)- Suspension Subjective and Objective Evaluation- Organizing & Conducting Test & Development Activities in various Test Tracks such as, Kari Motor Speedway, MMRT, GARC, ZF WABCO, NATRAX & Bigrock DirtPark.- Conducting Abundant no. of Tests to provide the Motorcycles with highest Quality. Show less

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  Ola Electric

  Sept 2023 - now

  Assistant Manager