Manuchander Soundararajan Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

« Vehicle Architecture and planning »--> Light Commercial Vehicle - Interior and Cargo zone✯ Leading and mentoring a team of 5 engineers.✯ Crucial in asserting Interface of Parts and Sub-Systems onto the digital vehicle, anticipating Manufacturing, Performance and Assembly process constraints.✯ Meticulous planning of Packaging volumes (Static and kinematic) considering Regulatory requirements and packaging standards.✯ Effective construction of Critical path of components and subsystems taking into account the possible tolerances in manufacturing and assembling. ✯ Planning, creating and finalizing Chain of Dimension sheets for 'Gap and Flush' plan and Functional necessities.✯ Technical and Economic convergence and resolution of issues with Multiple Stakeholders (Style, Product, Performance, and Process teams). By proposing workable hypotheses with pros and cons, rigorous documentation, and methodical vetting processes to arrive at an optimized solution plan.** Championed the cause of training new engineers in understanding Standard Stake-up analyses and Standard Interior zone sections.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

« Vehicle Architecture and planning »--> Passenger Vehicle Interior and cockpit zones--> For India / Korea / Euro Markets✯ Concept creation for 'Slide and tumble seats' based on Market feedback. Played a pivotal role in Packaging of Seats, Ergonomics synthesis, and Styling.Assisting Physical mockup and Prototype building to ensure Habitability, Ergonomics, and Marketability requirements.Creating and Maintaining Digital Mock-up Structure in PLM.Engage with Suppliers concerning Logistics, Validation plan for regulations, and gauge creation for tolerance management.Present the Technical and Economic convergence with Stakeholders to Project management and get Manufacturing Approval.✯ Deft handling of Serial-Life projects: HVAC Isostatism, IP bad centering, IP to Door Flush Issue, G-Sensor packaging, TCU packaging for Connected cars, New steering wheel Style adoption.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

« Design and development of Automotive Interior components » --> Vehicles Include Ford Galaxy, Ford Explorer, Mustang and Lincoln versions--> BIW / Seats / Door Trims / Lateral Pillars / Console trims / Floor Carpet / Headliner / Trunk zone trims.✯ Development Lifecycle from Concept Stage (with multiple Style themes) to Tooling Approval.✯ Create and validate Master sections for Craftsmanship requirements - 'Fit and Finish'.✯ Make Stake-up analysis sheets based on GD&T for Gap and Flush scenarios in Interior and Cockpit trims.✯ Validate Style surface, create attachment and locating schemes, with Functional features, and make sure tool-making rules have been adhered to.✯ Perform Static clash and clearance checks and ensure good Digital Assembly.✯ Analyze Serial-life issues and provide cost-effective and Time-sensitive solutions.✯ Benchmark competitor vehicles to understand market trends, user expectations, and results.

Mysore

✯ Trained in Product Lifecycle and Engineering Management.✯ CAD / PLM tools.✯ Basics in Software Programming.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, First Class With Distinction

Activities and Societies: # Member - SAE India Student Chapter # Chief Editor of Department Newsletter● Internship - At South Indian.

Higher Secondary