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Chennai, Tn, In

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

CAR DIVISION• Leading 2.0 L Turbo Charged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDI) mStallion Engine Design• Delivered 2L TGDI BS VI compliant Gasoline engine design for XUV700, Scorpio-N, Thar and Thar Roxx • Delivered CAFÉ and BS6.2 upgrades of 2.0L mStallion Gasoline Engine• Working for future programs in collaboration vehicle project and vehicle system teams• Close Interface with Plant Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) product.• Supported Program Gateways & Audits to meet project milestones targets leading to SOP.• Worked briefly on Battery Pack Design

Pune Area, India

TWO WHEELER DIVISION• Developed simulation analysis design validation plan (DVP) for NPD projects. • Built a team for engine simulation analysis activities from ground-up.• Delivered multiple projects viz. Mojo 300, Gusto 125/110, Centuro 110 and 150 cc export Motorcycle.• Established 1D-3D Engine Dynamics, 1D performance, MBD and FEA activities using Simulation Software viz. Ricardo, Abaqus, GT and HyperWorks. Established correlation between simulation and test results.• Contributed to product development to achieve target engine brake torque performance, high-speed stability, optimum weight for durable and reliable product.• Analytical and Problem Solving: Got recognition from Mahindra Automotive president for solving critical validation concerns related to engine seizure, noise, performance, durability & vibration early in project lifecycle. Eliminated tappet noise in a motorcycle engine Designed cam profiles for improved high-speed stability and engine brake torque Improved vibration characteristics in Scooter by optimizing engine balancing  Eliminated piston seizure & noise issue in 300cc water cooled engine by optimizing linear & oval profiles Enhanced engine WOT performance through exhaust system tuning, valve timing & lift optimization Designed valve train layouts for high rpm stability with increased valve lifts Improved combustion face and crankcase sealing thru bolt pitching and sealing curvature optimization Eliminated connecting rod and crankpin wear failure by optimizing oil hole orientation Improved crankcase strength to take care of road excitation loads acting upon it, while changing motorcycle frame design to single cradle, where engine acts as a stress member, from a double cradle

Pune, Maharashtra

• Worked on design of Pulsar 135LS/200, KTM 200/390, Discover 100/125/150 and Boxer 150 engines.• Handled Crank Train Design & Development COE role.• Established Crank Train Design SOP including design methodologies & process for Finite Element Analysis. • Developed analytical tool for crank balancing, design calculation sheets, flow charts for concept level design verification. Correlated with MBD simulation and Vehicle NVH Response.• Designed Split type Connecting Rod and Single piece crank shaft 1st time for an Indian Motorcycle.

Mumbai, Maharashtra