Prasanth K Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔– ❖ Led Proto Build Vehicles: Spearheaded the development and delivery of OLA S1 proto build vehicles for testing, validation, and homologation, ensuring alignment with Manufacturing Engineering and Production team goals. ❖ Established R&D Proto Facility: Pioneered the setup of a cutting-edge research and development proto facility tailored for electric vehicle manufacturing, enhancing innovation capabilities.❖ Implemented DFM/DFA: Generated DFM/DFA reports, recorded build issues, and implemented ICA/PCA measures, ensuring seamless planning, scheduling, and delivery of prototype vehicles. ❖ Aligned Blueprints and Ensured Quality Prototypes: Reviewed engineering blueprints to guarantee alignment with process capability, facilitating smooth progress throughout the development lifecycle. ❖ Delivered high-quality prototypes with precise conceptual application, supported NPD and EV technology projects at various stages, and adhered to policy measures. ❖ Product development.❖ Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, sourcing , external business partners and senior leadership to turn the concept on sustainable mobility into reality.❖ Deliver concept vehicles for homologation, testing and validation ❖ Vehicle Virtual build and Digital mock up evaluation in the pre concept and concept stages of product evolution.❖ Test Rig set ups for component level and vehicle level validation. Battery pack testing and validation. ❖ Vehicle performance testing and validation.❖ Strategic sourcing and vendor development.

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔– ❖ Battery Pack Testing and Vehicle Performance Testing: Conducted rigorous testing of battery packs including thermal runaway, water ingress, IP67, and salt spray tests, ensuring robust performance under diverse conditions. Supported vehicle durability and functional tests on city highways and rough roads, ensuring optimal performance across varied terrains. ❖ Performed Root Cause Analysis: Conducted root cause analysis of vehicle issues and generated detailed reports, facilitating proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement. ❖ Vendor Management: Researched potential vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed the procurement process to ensure seamless component acquisition.❖ Infrastructure Planning and Technology Implementation: Transitioned to a direct digital manufacturing environment by planning and creating infrastructure to meet capacity requirements and future technological advancements. Effectively integrated new and updated technologies into the system to enhance operational efficiency. ❖ Team Leadership: Identified and recruited skilled professionals, fostered a collaborative environment, and mentored team members to enhance productivity.

Hosur Area, India

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔– ❖ Led Team for Concept Development: Successfully led a team of 15 members for concept proving and development of iQube (EV), Apache RR310, NTorQ, and Jupiter vehicles.❖ Improved Prototype Components: Improved 2W and 3W prototype components and assemblies for New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects, researching customer requirements and forming prototype components and assemblies.❖ Implemented Advanced Technologies: Identified and implemented updated technologies including minimal distortion welding (CMD), metal printing (DMLS), aluminum frame (EV), thin-wall castings, and induction brazing. ❖ Developed 3D Printing Techniques: Constructed more than 10 different 3D printing techniques for prototype and functional applications, both in-house and with vendors. ❖ Designed Structural Components: Formulated 2W structural, transmission, engine, and aesthetic components and assemblies using conventional and advanced manufacturing technologies. ❖ Resolved Technical Issues: Effectively solved technical problems using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach, improving asset utilization through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and ensuring zero equipment breakdowns and product defects. ❖ Presented Case Studies: Produced and presented case studies on the development of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) EV & IC components like the Cylindrical head and battery cover, showcasing innovative solutions and best practices.

Hosur Area, India

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔– ❖ Development of frames and muffler assemblies and sub-assemblies towards various stages of product development for NPD project.❖ Forming feasibility study of sheet metal parts.❖ Design and verify modular welding fixtures for NPD frame and mufflers.❖ Design and verify press tools for NPD frame and muffler sheet metal proto components.

Hosur Area, India

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔– ❖ Created Standard Operating Procedures: Created SOPs for better understanding of work instructions, detailed processes, and procedures, facilitating streamlined operations and adherence to quality standards. ❖ Digitized Prototype Facility: Generated a digitized Proto facility and Proto Inventory in SAP, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in prototype management processes. ❖ Delivered Electric Vehicle Prototypes: Developed and delivered the Electric Vehicle 3-Wheeler Prototype vehicle for design evaluation and media launch, achieving a lead time for development of 4 weeks.❖ Process plan preparation for NPD Frame and muffler proto development.❖ Inventory management, Vendor development, Yield optimisation, Laser cur blank dev.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

MTech in Manufacturing science Advanced manufacturing process Theory of machining and abrasive machining CAD for manufacturing Product.

Mechanical Engineering

Higher Secondaryeducation, Science

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