Design & Automotive Engineering Consultant specialized in EV's & Lean Manufacturing

Personal summary

A highly accomplished Engineering Professional with over 12 years of specialized, end-to-end expertise in automotive design, development, and advanced manufacturing processes. I offer a robust blend of technical design skill and strategic leadership, making me an ideal consultant for complex, mission-critical projects: Technical Specialization & Delivery EV & Fixturing Specialist: Expert in the design and development of fixtures and assembly tooling for prototype vehicles and EV Battery & Charging Components (including product development and SPMs for testing). Delivered high-precision BIW welding fixture designs for premier automotive brands including Daimler, BMW, Audi, and Ford. Lean Design & Optimization: Proven ability to implement lean methodologies , drive continuous industrial improvement, and innovate by introducing automation and material handling solutions to significantly boost productivity and precision. Certified in LEAN SIX SIGMA Green Belt. Comprehensive Automotive Design: Broad background spanning the design of automotive Body parts (Sheet metal, Plastics, Castings), Seating Systems, and innovative Roofing Solutions (Sunroofs, Convertible Roofs). Strategic Leadership & Project Management Team Leadership & Mentorship: Experienced Team Lead who has directed cross-functional teams in developing battery tray assembly tooling and fixtures. Established clear communication channels to resolve design challenges and conducted regular training and mentorship programs to enhance team capabilities. Stakeholder & Vendor Liaison: Acted as the primary technical liaison, expertly negotiating with vendors and stakeholders to bridge design and production teams. Actively participated in technical discussions and negotiations to creatively resolve design challenges and deliver cost-effective implementations. Process Governance: Adept at managing multiple concurrent projects simultaneously , facilitating Post Release Evaluation (PRE) Meetings to identify improvements, and preparing process documents for approval and use as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). Technical Expertise: Proficient in state-of-the-art CAD applications including 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, and SolidWorks,Soliddge,Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360 Etc.,..

Skills

CAD (computer-aided design)12 CATIA7 SolidWorks2 Autodesk2 Mechanical process engineering12 Automotive design12