About
I am a results-driven Vehicle Integration and Design Engineer with over 7 years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment design. My expertise spans vehicle integration, cabin system design, and component detailing, with hands-on experience across leading OEMs such as Renault Nissan, Caterpillar, and Mitsuba. I specialize in managing complete product lifecycles — from concept design to validation and launch — ensuring ergonomic, reliable, and regulation-compliant solutions. Skilled in CATIA, Creo, UG NX, Teamcenter, DFMEA, GD&T, and Stack-up Analysis, I bring a strong foundation in both design and manufacturing integration. At Renault Nissan, I led exterior zone integration for Kiger, Triber, and Kwid programs, optimizing airflow and achieving double the performance efficiency through CFD-driven design improvements. At Caterpillar, I designed and detailed advanced cabin systems for backhoe loaders, telehandlers, and skid steer loaders, resolving key noise and interface challenges while developing process automation tools using Power Apps. My early experience at Mitsuba strengthened my R&D foundation through innovative wiper system development for major OEMs, ensuring safety, visibility, and compliance. Recognized for problem-solving, technical innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, I consistently deliver optimized, high-quality designs aligned with performance and cost targets. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sathyabama University and possess a strong command of English, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil, with working knowledge of German and Hindi.
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Experience
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Advanced vehicle architecture engineer
Renault Nissan Technology business centre · Full-time
Oct 2022 –
Present
3 yrs 1 mos
Chengalpattu, TN, India
• Exterior leader for packaging & standard engineer section convergence across the stake holders based on style
intension.
• Responsible for RCC & Packaging checks for Exterior Zone (Bumpers, Air guides, Camera (MVC, RVC & AVM), Parking
Assist System (FPAS & RPAS), Harness, Head Lamps, Fog lamps, License plate lamps, Hood, Tail Gate, Latch, Radiator,
Insulators, Washer tank, Inter cooler).
• Responsible for mounting interface FI creation, section types preparation & sharing styling proposals.
• Responsible for PD review & updating with take holders and ROPP study for the cost reduction.
• Generic model check for regulation study for Lower leg impact, upper leg impact, head impact, TAN30 study, slow
speed impact and ergo related checks with support of ergo team (Accessibility checks, Visibility, Clearance check with
all trajectory positions)
• CFD analysis confirmation for Front bumper grill opening, Air guide shape convergence and cabin flow analysis with
performance team.
• Spearheaded weekly review meetings with manufacturing team, to review current design & forecast issues and design
optimization in digital phase.
• In charge of milestone synthesis preparation for exterior zone (RCC + DMU + Critical KI’s).
• Conducting weekly follow-up meetings with all stake holders, (each zone PO, IST’s, CVE, PD team, PMO team and style
team) to ensure smooth convergence & deliverable targets for scheduled milestones.
• Accountable for Layout check & Homologation drawing validation.
• Created DDRMS (Safety Risk control Demonstration file) and converged with stakeholders.
• Collaborated and Resolved JC, VC and PT lot concerns with T&C and Plant process and manufacturing team.
• Developed prototypes for design fitment and performance validation. Also Implemented prototypes to resolve the
issues in VC (Vehicle check build).
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Associate Engineer
caterpillar Inc · Full-time
Sep 2020 –
Present
5 yrs 2 mos
Tiruvallur, TN, India
• Responsible for Design and Detailing metal and Non-metallic part for CABIN ZONE.
• Create detailing engineering drawings by level (Part, Sub-part, assembly and group drawings) as per the CAT standards.
• Responsible to check assembly sequence updates, Interface, Clash and clearance at dynamic and static conditions
along with environmental conditions.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including part list, revisions, material specifications
and assembly instructions.
• Implement design changes and updates based on feedback from design reviews, testing results, and engineering
changes requests, ensure all revisions are accurately documented.
• Perform thorough checks and validation of drawings and model to ensure they are free from errors and discrepancies.
• Co-led supplier re-source design modifications to avoid infringement of copyrights with existing customer.
• Lead engineer to oversaw innovation team to implement new ideas like automate production bay and other stretch
projects.
• I have built power apps for TMDC department to track supplier information.
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Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Mitsuba India private limited · Full-time
Nov 2018 –
Present
7 yrs
Gummidipoondi, TN, India
• Understand and exhibit customer requirements (RFQ Study).
• Strong development knowledge in development of Wiper Systems and Washer tanks.
• Design and Development of innovative and efficient wiper system designs for automotive applications, including wiper
arms, blades, motors, linkages and control systems.
• Conducting Kinematic analysis for wiper system to confirm windshield zone coverage as per regulation and load
analysis to confirm linkage strength.
• Ensuring all wiper system designs comply with relevant automotive standards and regulatory requirements, such as
visibility, wiping area, safety and durability.
• Designing and developing prototypes and conduct testing to validate design performance, durability, wiping efficiency,
noise and reliability under various weather conditions.
• Accountability to prepare detailed engineering reports, specifications and documentation to support design process
and to communicate with stake holders like ABCV Sheet, DFMEA, Root cause analysis, CFT, Part detail sheet and
timeline report.
• Detailing of wiper and washer systems (part, sub-part, assembly, vehicle level assembly, windshield regulation).
• Collaborate with supplier for design and material convergence also for proto samples for validation.
Education
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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer, MECHANICAL EGINEERING, 7.8
2014 – 2018
Activities and Societies:
Badminton, Hand drawing, swimming and painting
I have successfully completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with First Class Distinction. Throughout my academic journey, I developed a strong foundation in mechanical systems, thermodynamics, energy conversion, and automotive engineering. My curriculum and hands-on experiences allowed me to explore innovative approaches to modern engineering challenges, with a special focus on sustainability and alternative energy sources.
As part of my final year in Mechanical Engineering, I undertook a project focused on exploring the potential of hydrogen and sub-element fuels derived from general agricultural seeds as viable and eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fossil fuels. The primary objectives were to enhance fuel efficiency, improve engine mileage, and significantly reduce harmful emissions. I was actively involved in extracting oils and hydrogen-rich compounds from seeds using transesterification and other chemical processing techniques. These fuels were then blended and tested on an internal combustion engine to analyze performance metrics such as brake thermal efficiency, specific fuel consumption, and emission levels. The study revealed notable reductions in CO₂, CO, NOx, and HC emissions compared to traditional fuels. Additionally, I contributed to developing a basic model for integrating seed-based hydrogen fuels into engine systems and simulated combustion behavior under varying load conditions. This project was completed in a team of four, where I played a key role in experimentation, analysis, and final documentation, and we successfully presented our findings to the faculty and external evaluators. The outcome demonstrated the promising potential of bio-based hydrogen fuels in addressing pollution control and energy sustainability in the automotive sector.