Parilesh J.

Experience

• Design Release Engineer Altair Engineering (Client: FCA N.A.) · Full-time Nov 2019 – Jun 2020 7 mos Auburn Hills, MI, United States • Prepare a Design & Layout concept per FMVSS & CMVSS using
  Unigraphics NX12.
  • Mature the concept and validate the design by vehicle packaging
  layout and prototype builds.
  • Carry out the fitment trials of the prototype parts and validate its DV
  and PV tests.
  • Trouble shoot manufacturing & part fitment related issues with cost
  effective solution.
  • Generate and gather technical cost reduction ideas from team,
  evaluate, create case studies, mature and implement them into mass
  production.
• Design Release Engineer RACAR International (Client: HONDA N.A.) · Full-time Feb 2017 – Nov 2019 2 yrs 9 mos Raymond, OH, United States • Design & development of exterior components & sub-systems from
  concept to mass production using CATIA V5 & Enovia.
  • Benchmark previous and competitor’s models for design proposals
  and cost reduction ideas meeting design intent.
  • Collaborate product development progress with cross functional
  teams, factory and suppliers to ensure project milestone achievement.
  • Answer all CRFs (Change request forms) in timely manner raised by
  factory, supplier or service team from prototype to production stage.
  • Develop input styling, master and craftmanship section to secure
  datum scheming and mounting fixation per regulations.
  • Prepare prototype, installation & mass production drawings for
  exterior parts and sub-systems and release into HONDA system.
• Team Leader TATA Technologies (Client: Daimler Trucks N.A.) · Full-time May 2012 – Feb 2017 4 yrs 9 mos Portland, OR, United States • Responsible for managing a team of 7 engineers.
  • Prepare presentations for RFQs, key capabilities & skills and project
  accomplishment summary.
  • Master section creation using CAS & send feedback to Design Studio.
  • Benchmarking and Engineering feasibility study.
  • DMU study for part assembly, clash clearance analysis using Team-
  Center-ICM.
  • Meeting and presentations with clients and reporting.
  • Implement effective action plan for continuous improvement-based
  individual’s performance.
  • Responsible for class 7-8 truck (Freightliner) exterior components for
  aero.
  • Develop new concepts and proposals to improve current design for
  better aero benefit & fuel efficiency & validate through CFD
  simulations.
  • Make scaled concept prototype using 3D printer (Ultimaker 2.0) to
  prove its viability to cross functional teams.
  • Perform Kinematic analysis (Motion Study) of various arrangements,
  mechanisms of various subsystems.
• Sr Design Engineer General Motors Technical Centre India Pvt Ltd · Full-time Oct 2007 – May 2012 4 yrs 7 mos Bengaluru, KA, India • Perform timely resolution of Engineering Change work orders of
  cylinder head & block.
  • Prepare design concepts and validate them through CAE analysis.
  • Carry out tolerance stack up analysis.
  • Study and correlate various component’s mounting scheme on
  cylinder head & block.
  • Release 3D & 2D data into GM’s system.
• Design Engineer Mahindra and Mahindra · Full-time Jul 2006 – Sep 2007 1 yrs 2 mos Nashik, MH, India • Prepare a Design & Layout concepts for diesel engine components.
  • Mature the concept and validate the design by Engine packaging L/O.
  • Carry out fitment trials of the prototype parts and improve
  component design and assembly related issues in timely manner.
  • Conduct frequent product quality check & keep record of issues.
  • Prepare 3D & 2D of the components for prototype & mass production
  release & release them into the system.