Suraj Anand

Experience

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  Fiat India Automotive Private Limited

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Intern

  Have undergone training in Engine section,understood the assembly of Fiat's famous Small Diesel engine.

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  IISC

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Research Associate

  Worked on Hypersonics,learnt tools in CFD and HIFun

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  Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

  Aftermarket issues and Closures Department• Worked in aftermarket concerns for Nissan Magnite related to closures (Passenger Door and Hood area)• Responsible for resolving concerns arising in market, it involves understanding the issue, benchmarking the database for similar issue.• Deciding on a solution and finalising the countermeasure, this includes evaluating the solution by prototyping. Graduate Engineering Trainee (1 Year)• Equipped with a strong understanding of corporate structures and governance.• Cultivated effective communication and collaboration skills through involvement in corporategovernance training.• Training in NX CAD, PDM, and Nissan processes (Nissan Engineering Manual) • Successfully completed the NX CAD Global Rank C certification.

  • Engineer

    Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  • GET

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Maruti Suzuki India Limited

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2023

  Accessory Development (Side Skirts, Luggage Hooks, Tow Bar):• Designed and evaluated accessories for the new Suzuki Jimmy 5-door model (right-hand drive and left- hand drive models), as per Suzuki standards.• 3-D CAD modelling and part modification done in NX CAD.Responsible for the development of critical components and component-based evaluation based on regulations (jack, hood release cable, fuel filler cap release cable, lever and fuel tank).• Coordinated with suppliers on the design feasibility study, understood constraints due to manufacturing bottlenecks, and jointly solved problems with suppliers to meet the required product specifications.Participated in pre-production vehicle testing and troubleshooting for the parts under my responsibility during vehicle testing (pre-assembly trials).• Created drawings for the parts under my responsibility in NX CAD (Siemens design software).• Joint inspection done with Quality department to ensure parts are as per standards before SOP. Filed patent applications for the designs of the hood rod holder and hood latch.• Investigated and solved problems during vehicle testing in collaboration with Magna GmbH and M/s Suzuki Japan.• Ensured that decided countermeasure are implemented by coordinating with suppliers. Weniger anzeigen Training• Training in NX CAD (3D data creation), Sheet Metal Design module.• Training in NX CAD for 2D drawing creation.• Training in sheet metal design methods according to Suzuki design guidelines.Cost Management and Benchmarking• This study aims to optimize overall vehicle cost by strategically leveraging existing parts from current production vehicles in the development of a new model. This approach minimizes new part development and maximizes resource efficiency, ultimately leading to cost savings and reduced development time.• Was able to commonize 35 parts based on benchmarking and layout matching in CAD. Part Sourcing and Vendor Selection• Selection of vendors for vehicle level parts for Jimmy 5Dr by discussion with vendors.• Issuing of RRFQ (Request for Request for Quotation) after deciding vendor capability, this involvedfurther discussion with supply chain team to meet part cost target. Weniger anzeigen

  • Deputy Manager

    Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Assistant Manager

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2022