K. R. Ram Mohan Babu

Experience

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  Rane TRW Steering Systems Ltd.

  Sept 1997 - Nov 2006

  Executive-Validation

  Development and Validation of Hydraulic Power Steering Pump Components, Field / Customer failure analysis, Development of test facilities and Value Engineering.Development of Hydraulic Power Steering Pump components as per drawing.Interact with In-house manufacturing, assembly and inspection for proto sample development.Preparation of Test Specifications as per DVP based on the DFMEA.Conducting Design Validation and Verification tests like Performance, Fatigue, Noise and Environmental tests to evaluate Hydraulic Power Steering Pumps.Bench marking of Competitor / Collaborator Products to identifying the best design practices.Associated with value engineering activities for integrated cost reduction measures.Development of hydraulic test systems for Hydraulic Power Steering Pump as well as system level testing application.Design and development of Mud & Slurry Test rig for components to simulate actual road conditions.Simulation of OE& Field complaints in lab testing with actual vehicle condition.Working knowledge in SAP and Baan (ERP).Planning &Facilitating 100% test rigs utilisation by 5s, TPM principles and Kaizen.Product Reliability improvement through field failure analysis and recommend design changes.Adhering and achieving NPD timing plan.Knowledge in GD&T, Stack up Analysis, QFD and APQP.Conducting the Product fitment trials on vehicles and performance evaluation in vehicle condition. Show less

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  Ashok Leyland Ltd

  Dec 2006 - Aug 2010

  Deputy Manager-Testing

  Component Level Testing:Conducting Proto Build Samples Validation & Verification Testing - Performance, Endurance and Vibration tests on components like Parabolic leaf Spring, Bogie spring, Steering System, CMVR Certification (Fuel Tanks, RUPD, FUPD, SUPD and Cabin Frontal & Roof Crash), Clutch plate with cover assy., performance, Axles, Brake Systems with ABS & ASA, Propeller Shaft, shock absorbers, radius rods, Vestibule bus couplings, hydraulic latches and fuel tanks etc. with centralized MTS Servo Hydraulic System.Working knowledge in data simulation software like MTS CRPC and RPC PRO with controllers - 407 and 458, Elastomer test system, Instron Labtronic 8800 and Moog - FCS controllers.Working Knowledge in PLM (Product Life Cycle Management) & Gen Mod.Vehicle Level Testing:Conducting Validation & Verification tests on Vehicles like Performance, Clutch drop test, Fuel consumption (City, Highway and field), Steering systems (TCD, Max. Torque etc.), Passing by and Interior Noise, Engine Cooling trials and Brake test etc.Knowledge of vehicle instrumentation, Strain gauging and road load data collection (RLDA) using NI “On road data logger”, Graphtec, MW100 (Yokogawa).Torture track testing of Vehicle and Failure analysis.Team Member in validation of U 2523 & U 3123 tipper vehicles in field condition at Lime stone mines. Show less

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  Mahidra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2012

  Manager-Product Validation

  Set up of New Component Validation lab from scratch to validate electrical vehicle parts.Concept Design and development of Bump Test Rig for Chassis, Transmission, Front and Rear Suspensions, Steering System, Trailing Arm, Rear Axle Weldments, IP structure, A-Arm and Wheel Bearings failures on accelerated load test condition with 8D approachDevelopment of Chassis Component Test System for Validation of Brake system, Door System and Latches, Hinges & Window regulator, Hood, Rear Hatch assy., Front and Rear Suspension test setup, Up Right, A- Arm & Steering Systems, HVAC System, Wiper system, Body panels testing to simulate field failures in actual Vehicle Condition.Installation & operation of Chambers - Environment, Humidity, Salt Spray and Cold & Hot Chambers for testing of Metal, rubber and Electric Parts like EMI / EMC and Body Panels on extreme test conditions – High and Low temperature, Thermal cyclic, Thermal Shock and Halt & Hass testing.Development of Motor test benches (TMDD) to measure motor torque at different speeds.Knowledge in battery pack Validation for various Environment tests, Halt and Hass testing, Mechanical shock and Vibration testing.Working Knowledge in bearing endurance test methods (Constant and Variable Loads, High Speed Durability and Bearing Life calculation (B 10 Life). Show less

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  TATA AutoComp Hendrickson Suspensions Ltd

  Sept 2012 - now

  Engineering Manager

  Validation of current products (Truck and Tipper axle systems – Lift & TAG Axles 6 T, Bogie Suspension) and new products (7.5 T, 12.5 T, HUV heavy duty rubber Suspension, ULTIMAAX & HAULMAAX rubber suspensions, Bus Suspensions and Front Parabolic suspensions) along with components like Torque rod, A-Frame, Air Spring & Bogie Spring, Steering Stabilizers, Field failure Simulation and VA/VE ActivitiesTest Rig Development–Concept design, Spec. Finalization, RFQ Preparation, Co-ordination with System developers, Controller & Software developers for integration, Pre dispatch inspection for Procuring 15 T integrated Lift Axle Test System and Heavy-duty rubber test system of 50 T.Budget planning for test system spares, New facilities development and lab operation.Proto Samples fitment, Retro fitment of HUV and ULTIMAAX rubber suspensions on existing vehicles,VA/VE part validation and Out Door Testing.Leading Team in EBITDA Activities (From Part development to Testing and Validation).Torture Track validation of U-2523 tipper with ULTIMAAX rubber suspension of 37 T.Carryout testing at agencies like ARAI, Auto Cluster, CIRT, I - Design, ETDC, NTH, FCRI and other NABL certified agencies.Creating Standard Operating Procedures for test systems, Controllers and Test methods. Operation & Maintenance of Polymer test equipment (UTM-10 T, Compression set apparatus, Flex testing equipment, Hot air oven, Muffle furnace, Resilience tester and specific gravity tester etc.).er, Establish and adhere proper TPM schedule to up keep the test systems utilization. Leading team in British Safety Council Audits, TS 16949-IATF Audit Procedures (LOTO, BBS - Behavior based safety) etc., 5s activities, Kaizen initiations Plan and Execution, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 (Job safety analysis by identifying HIRA – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Aspect and Impact study on Environment), Near misses recording, Cross Audits in other BUs and NABL Certification for lab. Show less