Kiran C.

Experience

• Design Engineer Multiple Companies · Full-time Mar 2008 – Present 18 yrs United Kingdom Singer Vehicle Designs -Coventry | July 2022 – October 2022
  Role -Product Design Engineer
  Domain: Automotive Design (CATIA V5)
  • Oracle SQL
  • Excel programming (VBA)
  • Informatica
  • Sage Maker AI
  • Served as a Product Design Engineer, focusing on the reimagining of the Porsche 911.
  Bentley Motors - Crew | March 2021 – July 2022
  Role - DMU Engineer
  Domain: Automotive Design (CATIA V5)
  • Reviewed DMU and prepared weekly reports for stakeholders on ongoing projects.
  CAD CAM Automotive LTD -Coventry | August 2016 – March 2018 & September 2018 – March 2021
  Role - Product Design Engineer.
  Software: Autoform Simulation R7, CATIA V5
  • Conducted feasibility checks and created die faces for automotive sheet metal parts, validating stamping
  processes using Autoform simulation. Provided feedback to customers for geometry improvements based on
  formability and springback results, designing low-volume press tools accordingly.
  • Designed and developed the assembly mid-door for the Mercedes E-Class 7-Door limousine.
  • Coordinated with press tool technicians and the fixture team during tryouts to implement improvements in off
  tool panels.
  M Tec Engineering -Coventry| March 2018 – September 2020
  Role - Body Engineer
  Software: CATIA V5, VIS Mockup
  • Collaborated closely with OEM teams to enhance the existing body structure, successfully achieving IIHS Small
  Overlap Frontal Crash standards for vehicles in the North American market.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including CAE, manufacturing, packaging, and assembly, to conduct a
  detailed study of the body side and front structure. This study examined existing load paths, packaging,
  manufacturing processes, potential buyout sub-assemblies and parts, assembly sequences, joinery gun access,
  and assembly stations, to develop the concept.
  • Engaged in problem-solving and generate new ideas by reviewing existing products, current design scenarios, and
  analysing information from A2MAC.
  General
  Pricol Consulting -Coventry | September 2015 – August 2016
  Role - Onsite Coordinator
  • Led offshore team collaboration to support the development of the Jaguar I-Pace body structure for the UK team.
  • Coordinated between stakeholders from JLR and Penso (Pricol - Pune) to ensure timely delivery while maintaining
  high-quality standards.
  • Established work plans to align with product gateways and effectively planned offshore deliverables.
  Tata Motors -Pune | March 2010 – March 2015
  Role - Technical Lead
  Led the design team in the development of the engine compartment front underbody for a new hatchback product.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize macro and micro packaging of the engine bay.
  • Engaged in problem-solving and generated new ideas by reviewing existing products, current design scenarios,
  and analysing information from A2MAC.
  • Ensured that deliverables aligned with each product gateway.
  MAGNA STEYR INDIA LTD -Pune | January 2010 – March 2010
  Role - Junior Engineer
  • Design support for the development of side shields and front shields B features for first-row seats.
  CERA TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD | March 2008 – December 2009
  Role - CAD Engineer
  • Design support for the development of engine covers B features.
  • Design support for the development of NVH components.