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Pune, Mh, In

Pune, Maharashtra, India

A. Testing & Validation:Plan full vehicle Crash & sled tests for Passive safety system evaluations. Certification and Validation tests as per Global Passive Safety regulations, NCAPs and DVPs.Sign-off Vehicle test setup, post processing, inspection. analyzing test data and summarizing test results using test data analysis tools, Communicate Test results and analysis outcomes to Relevant Stakeholders.Vehicle Performance evaluation against Regulatory and NCAP Requirements, Developing crash performance targets & specifications for Test & safety systems.Post test Verification Identify issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective countermeasures.Plan & Execute Vehicle and component level testing as per DVP, check feasibility across local and global testing facilities.B. Homologation:Homologation for Domestic and International markets (Europe, Japan, USA) for passenger cars. Coordination with Certifying agencies and technical services Develop Homologation Test plans & Manage Testing Activities for Safety and performance compliance as per Indian, EU & US standards for on time Project delivery.Prepare Technical Specifications, documents and compile relevant drawings required for type approval.Worst case selection for Type approval, monitor changes, Carryout change impact analysis.C. Regulatory affairs:Staying abreast with Automotive passive safety Regulations and NCAPs across the globe, provide inputs to Design and development team for preparation of design and verification plans to achieve performance targets.Study & Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of regulations, NCAPs, analyze regulatory gaps and draw inferences.Provide technical support with internal Design and development teams, to ensure that vehicles are designed and built in accordance with relevant regulations.Project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, financial estimation, budgeting and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Develop Test Plan and Manage Testing Activities, Design test setup, Analyze & Report test results for on time Project delivery.Conduct Certification and Validation tests as per Global Passive Safety regulations, NCAPs and Manufacturer Design & Process Validation specifications.Good understanding on EuroNCAP Knee Mapping protocol, Whiplash protocol and Far Side occupant protection, Firsthand experience with tools such as 3D-CMM, H-point Manikin, High speed Cameras, Data Acquisition systems, Crash sensors.Carryout Root Cause Analysis for failures based on test results using methods such as 5-whys, Cause and Effect diagrams, brainstorming.Expertise in Vehicle, System and Component level tests (Seats, Restraint systems, Interior fitments, and various other components.)Ensure Compliance of Laboratory processes to ISO 9001 & ISO 17025. Maintain VCA and NABL Lab Accreditation.Procurement (Revenue & Capex), manpower and logistics management.Experience in handling Homologation activities for Passenger Cars and Commercial vehicles for domestic and export markets (EU, Africa, Japan, US). Issue type approval as per Indian passive safety standards, worst case selection, evaluate technical changes and Extensions.Study the documents related to Changes in Vehicle Technical specifications, to identify the compliance requirement for the change as per Extension criteria of notified Standard & establish compliance thereof.Worked on 300+ cases of Passive safety homologation, involved in 7+ Homologation Testing activities Overseas.Work closely with Indian Automotive regulation formulation committee, providing Inputs for amendment proposals & notifications to AISC, CMVR-TSC, and iGRSP committee.Good knowledge of Vehicle Technical laws, Global Regulatory framework, Automotive safety, and performance regulations, NCAPs.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Create test plans and execute tests for on time completion on programmable deceleration sled test facility, ARAI.Testing as per customer specific requirements i.e. DVP & PVP tests. Discussing, Modifying and finalising RFQ with Customers.Regulatory tests as per Indian Standards and International standards. Carryout Type approval and Extension Type approval for various passive safety related components.Development tests as per ECE, FMVSS, ADR standards, IIHS, GNCAP & EuroNCAP protocols.Component level tests including Seats, restraint systems, Interior fitments, EV batteries, ambulance stretcher. For automotive and other than automotive applications.Report results and observation after critical analysis of test outcome.Prepare Test setups, Test procedures and test reports to suit the needs of clients.Manage Manpower and logistics required for test execution.Procurement of Tools, Equipments and softwares under Capex and revenue budgets.Implement QMS as per ISO 9001 throughout test facility.Ensure compliance to ISO 17025 by method verification & Calibration.

Pune Area, India

Professional experience in automotive sector in Homologation, Certification, Type Approval testing and Vehicle Technical laws.Verification of Vehicle Technical Specifications for issuing Type Approval reports, to prepare Compliance Documents required for CMVR Certification in India.Study the documents related to Changes in Vehicle Technical specifications, to identify the compliance requirement for the change as per Extension criteria of notified Standard & establish compliance thereof.Plan and Conduct Type Approval Tests as per Automotive Safety standards.Co-ordinate with Indian & Overseas, Automotive & Component level manufacturers, for Planning & Executing Type Approval tests related to Passive Safety.Work closely with Indian Automotive regulation formulation committee, providing Inputs for amendment proposals & notifications.Conduct Research and Development projects with Automotive Manufacturers, & provide Analytical study of data obtained from various experiments. Design Tools & Processes as a part of continuous improvement for Efficient & On-time delivery of Homologation & Type Approval services

Pune

• Plan and Conduct Type Approval tests as per passive safety standards for Passengers cars and commercial vehicles• Verification of documents and issuing type approval certificates, as well as prepare CMVR clearances, required for homologation and certification in India.• Conduct Research and Development projects with OEMs, evaluate and study data obtained from various experiments.• Interlab correlation activities for Pedestrian safety lab and interior fittings test lab.• Involved in NABL and VCA lab Accreditation activities for pedestrian and interior fittings test laboratories,• Customer interaction regarding type approval requirements and standard compliance.

Pune Area, India

Worked on a Project titled "Suction Boom" with the highly qualified Design and engineering Department of Kam Avida Enviro Engineers Pvt Ltd. Suction boom is a mounting on the tank of vacuum and jetting machines which can be used for the suction of hazardous wastes viz., solid and liquid wastes, dust, chemicals, sewage etc. Tasks accomplished by me were as follows:+ Design of Suction Boom structure, to meet the application requirement, Using Cad software.+ Design of Worm Gear mechanism to rotate the Suction Boom along with the Leak Proof swivel Joint.+ CAE analysis of structural members and modifications to achieve optimal designs.+ Drafting of part drawings pertaining to the design made.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Design, 8.9 Cgpa

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering, First Class With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Member of Society of Automotive Engineers, Participated in SAE BAJA India, 2015. Held at Indore, worked as head.

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, First Class With Distinction

Activities and Societies: I was Active member of College Magazine Committee, Team 'Wave'​.Diploma in mechanical Engineering