CATIA
Prasath B
Project Leader and Functional Head
Kolathur
Summary
Highly motivated and Result oriented Team leader M.E with 18+ years of Experience in Project Leader, Functional Head, Application Engineering, and New Product Design & Development experience. I wish to secure a challenging position that utilizes my both Engineering and Program Management skills to contribute for the overall growth of organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Lead & Head Power Train - Engineering
Doosan Bobcat India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- B730M / B760 LA Backhoe loader Project Leader and Functional head for Power train system development
- Ensure the Design review PDR, CDR & FDR stages and related milestones also ensuring the GATE reviews.
- 75 to 100 HP segment BHL projects – Backhoe loader & 25HP Skid steer loaders- Power train design and development. (Air,cooling, Fuel, Exhaust, Hydraulic, Transmission)
- Coordination with Product marketing group fro VOC to till project sign off and lessons learned GATE 5 completion.
- CFT coordination for new product development, Target timeline, Macro and micro level activities planning, weekly review and close the gaps.
- Conducting DWMS for functional teams, and ensure on time delivery of product.
- Coordinating with Internal testing, and external agencies testing - GARC, iCAT, ARAI for product proformance test
- Engine Optimization of High-altitude performance, startability requirements (-25 deg C @ 5500m)
- EATS validations and Optimization.
- CQMS logs review, counter measures with robust solution.
- Continuous improvement in product design and reliability by enhancing the validation and MTBF records
Asst.General Manager[Senior Project Lead]
ELGi Equipment Limited- Technology
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Ensure the design release on time for development
- Discussion with CFT members to Create Project code & prepare project program timeline
- Ensure Critical Milestone, Signoffs related stake holders
- Customer End visit, Field visit, warranty claim consideration and improve the design process from past learning by Design guidelines
- Project Dashboard presentation with Q,C,D Target as per NPI process
- Budget management for Testing, Training, New product Build, Tooling development
- CE certification for New product development tie up with TUV team
- Conduct Design reviews for team members for DFA,DFS & DFM points and improvements
- Key responsibility – Drive the project with Timeline, CFT interactions, Design part selection, Integration, Evaluation, Launch, Field monitoring, Production handover
- Weekly review with internal CFT teams, Monthly review with External Production, Quality, Marketing, Plant members for support points discussion and project closure & approval with Senior Management
Senior Manager [Functional Head – Engine Team]
TAFE Limited – R&D
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Design release also development responsible for Engine & Engine aggregates like cooling system, Fuel system, Exhaust system, Air intake system
- Approving the design calculations, Engine heat load prediction and DVVP for Functional parts, Assy & Tractor level as per "V" model validation approach
- To play program Lead role in resolving Engine related quality issues, design issues based on field feedback, warranty analysis – 8D problem solving, DMAIC, approach, FTA
- To approve Design Guidelines, SOR & DFMEA for all Engine related aggregates, guide the Team
- Design optimization through CFD - Engine under hood thermal analysis
- Follow the NEDP process for Robust Engine on Tractor development and Validation with Consistency trials
- CR engines – Vehicle performance optimization, data monitoring & Analysis through Telematics
- Bosch Trials – VIGO, LCM, TCM, LPC, ECU mounting assessment, DSM logics, Self-test
- Eco mode Tractor development – Power mode, Normal mode & Eco mode for Customer
- EATs Development with Supplier – Sharda Motors & ECO CAT for CR engines (DOC , DOC+DPF)
- Collaborating with Engine Manufacturers on Design & Development of engine structural requirement for Domestic and Export markets
- Interaction with supplier, manufacturing, quality and sourcing team for new product introduction to meet Cost, Time & Quality Targets
Senior Manager – Cooling System
Ashok Leyland – Product Development
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Design Checker role[Part Leader] for truck cooling system,
- Ensured drawing verification(Assy to part level), DVAT test s reports while approving the part before development.
- Arrived close co-relation on 1D performance prediction results versus actual test results by restriction curve approach
- Design & Development with supplier interation also validation of cooling system parts like Radiator, intercooler & degassing tank design as per AL test standard for commercial trucks [100-360hp]
- Coolant Analysis & Oil Analysis for durability vehicles to understand the performance deterioration
- Radiator & CAC Hoses design and development as per SAEJ standard.
- E viscous fan development for BS6 models with Coolant temp logics
- Fan power consumption in vehicle duty cycle mapping & optimization by clutch setting will enhance fuel economy.
- No loss tank & Degassing tank design and selection, to meet hot shut down, deaeration test.
Senior Member[Deputy Manager] – Engine Team
TAFE Limited – R&D
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Ensured new product development as a CFT member for Engine selection, Air, cooling, fuel, exhaust system development, design calculations.
- Present the Project progress to Sr.VP and CTO of the organization project wise progress in terms of drawing release, proto assembly, validation status against the target timeline.
- Visiting customer place for Bench mark trial with competitor machines along with Product marketing team and record the positive and negatives of product.
- NEDP process 100% ensured all new project development
- Application sign off with related stake holders any new product development
- Ensuring Plant and Field related issues and provide solution immediately for Business support.
Executive – Project Manager
Greaves Cotton Ltd –R&D
07.2007 - 12.2011
- Lead Dyno lab for test bed monitoring and maintenance's
- Resolve emission related issues with ATS development, with durability trials and detoriation factor calculation.
- Project leader for 5 kVA Gensets for Defense Application by integrating Engine with Alternator along with Control box MCB. Display related to warning system.
- Performance and Emission optimization of Diesel & Petrol Gensets to meet the CPCB norm. Like CO, HC+NOx, PM.
- 15 HP power tiller Development for domestic application.
- Durability trials and Data analysis on 5C components & Bearings, valves, Engine oil and coolant properties.
- ARAI – Emission Approval, HAL certification for NVH – Engines & Gensets.
Education
Master of Science - Automobile Engineering
Anna University (MIT, Campus)
Madras Institute Technology 04.2001 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Mahendra Engineering College
Namakkal, India 04.2001 - 04.2005
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Muthayammal Polytechnic College
Namakkal 04.2001 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Little Flower Higher Secondary School
Salem 04.2001 -
Skills
- BOTH PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND FUNCTIONAL HEAD EXPERIENCE
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND CFT ALIGNMENT
- TEAM MANAGEMENT, CONTINUOS IMPROVEMENT
- NEW PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
- PRODUCT INTEGRATION, RESOLVING TECHNICAL ISSUES
- EFFECTIVELY USING QC TOOLS FOR TEAM REVIEW
- DFA, DFS, DFM ANY DESIGN RELEASE BEFORE PROTO BUILD
- DFMEA
- VEHICLE VALIDATION AND HOMOLOGATION
Accomplishments
- Developed of CR Engines to meet Trem IV & V, EU5 norms both in Domestic and Export models.
- J Quest projects – Field Issues and PPM reduction on failures and capture the learnings through Design guidelines.
- Lab to Field correlation for Tractor performance through Governing, PLPT data’s.
- Fan development through ARAI for Compact series to improve cooling performance.
- Low End Torque engine development for Indian Tractor applications.
- Double wall absorptive Muffler design for Noise optimization.
Knowledge Emphasis
- Program Management
- Product Design and Development
- Vehicle Integration
- Cooling System and Simulation
- QC Tools,DFA,DFS,DFM, DFMEA
- Vehicle Validation and Homologation
Career Achievements
- Excellent performer award received from Chairman of the Organization in TAFE.
- Best performer award received from EVP-R&D for Engine performance audit and delivery of new Engines on time for new project development – CR Engines, low end torque engines 1st Time in Tractor market.
- SAE paper published in 'Electronically Controlled friction type retarder for LCV' Italy.
- Award received from EVP R&D for Copper brass radiator to Aluminum radiator conversion for all export and domestic market by decided timeline.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge.
Roles And Responsibilities
B730M / B760 LA Backhoe loader Functional system development., 25 HP to 100 HP segment BHL projects – Backhoe loader & Skid steer loaders., Conducting DWMS for team, reviewing the gaps., Ensure the Design review PDR, CDR & FDR stages and related milestones., Coordinating with GARC, iCAT, ARAI for Homologation also Product related Tests and certifications., Engine Optimization of High-altitude performance, startability requirements. (-25 deg C @ 5500m), EATS validations and Optimization., Free acceleration smoke reduction by Fuel injection pump optimization., Continuous improvement in product design and reliability by enhancing the validation and MTBF records., Ensure the design release on time for development., Discussion with CFT members to Create Project code & prepare project program timeline., Ensure Critical Milestone, Signoffs related stake holders., Customer End visit, Field visit, warranty claim consideration and improve the design process from past learning by Design guidelines., Project Dashboard presentation with Q,C,D Target as per NPI process., Budget management for Testing, Training, New product Build, Tooling development., CE certification for New product development tie up with TUV team., Conduct Design reviews for team members for DFA,DFS & DFM points and improvements., Key responsibility – Drive the project with Timeline, CFT interactions, Design part selection, Integration, Evaluation, Launch, Field monitoring, Production handover., Weekly review with internal CFT teams, Monthly review with External Production, Quality, Marketing, Plant members for support points discussion and project closure & approval with Senior Management., Design release also development responsible for Engine & Engine aggregates like cooling system, Fuel system, Exhaust system, Air intake system., Approving the design calculations, Engine heat load prediction and DVVP for Functional parts, Assy & Tractor level as per V model approach., To play program Lead role in resolving Engine related quality issues, design issues based on field feedback, warranty analysis – 8D problem solving, DMAIC, approach, FTA., To approve Design Guidelines, SOR & DFMEA for all Engine related aggregates, guide the Team., Design optimization through CFD - Engine under hood thermal analysis., Follow the NEDP process for Robust Engine on Tractor development and Validation with Consistency trials., CR engines – Vehicle performance optimization, data monitoring & Analysis through Telematics., Bosch Trials – VIGO, LCM, TCM, LPC, ECU mounting assessment, DSM logics, Self-test., Eco mode Tractor development – Power mode, Normal mode & Eco mode for Customer., EATs Development with Supplier – Sharda Motors & ECO CAT for CR engines (DOC , DOC+DPF)., Collaborating with Engine Manufacturers on Design & Development of engine structural requirement for Domestic and Export markets., Interaction with supplier, manufacturing, quality and sourcing team for new product introduction to meet Cost, Time & Quality Targets., Arrived close co-relation on 1D performance prediction results versus actual test results by restriction curve approach., Radiator, intercooler & degassing tank design for Engine Cooling system of commercial trucks., Coolant Analysis & Oil Analysis for durability vehicles to understand the performance deterioration., Radiator & CAC Hoses design and development., E viscous fan development for BS6 models with Coolant temp logics., Fan power consumption in vehicle duty cycle mapping & optimization by clutch setting., No loss tank & Degassing tank design and selection., Project leader for 5 kVA Genset for Defence Application., Development of OHV engine (4.5 HP) for Petrol Gensets models with CAT CON., Performance and Emission optimization of Diesel & Petrol Gensets to meet the CPCB norm., Durability trials and Data analysis on 5C components & Bearings, valves., ARAI – Emission Approval, HAL certification for NVH – Engines & Gensets.
Software
Certification
Managerial Development Program [MDP]
Managerial Development program certification,
How to handle the team, who are all our customers first we need to understand before delegating the task to team members.
any issues as a manager should not panic always keep plan B & Plan c to avoid delay in execution. Assign the right job to the right person to meet the target timeline. Always monitor team members skill set and where need to improve according to project requirement, focus more on than and arrange training program, frequent interaction with end customers with our presence.
The vision from Management need to be communicated to right manner till the last person working in the team so that organization alignment will be there.
Timeline
Project Lead & Head Power Train - Engineering
Doosan Bobcat India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Asst.General Manager[Senior Project Lead]
ELGi Equipment Limited- Technology
08.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Manager [Functional Head – Engine Team]
TAFE Limited – R&D
06.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Manager – Cooling System
Ashok Leyland – Product Development
08.2016 - 06.2020
Senior Member[Deputy Manager] – Engine Team
TAFE Limited – R&D
01.2012 - 08.2016
Executive – Project Manager
Greaves Cotton Ltd –R&D
07.2007 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Automobile Engineering
Anna University (MIT, Campus)
04.2001 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Mahendra Engineering College
04.2001 - 04.2005
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Muthayammal Polytechnic College
04.2001 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Little Flower Higher Secondary School
04.2001 -
Managerial Development Program [MDP]
Similar Profiles
Ravichandran RathinamRavichandran Rathinam
Engineer (AMPS) at Doosan Bobcat India Pvt LtdEngineer (AMPS) at Doosan Bobcat India Pvt Ltd
DESH RAJ SHARMADESH RAJ SHARMA
Regional Service Manager at with Doosan Bobcat India Pvt LtdRegional Service Manager at with Doosan Bobcat India Pvt Ltd
Ajithkumar AAjithkumar A
Quality Engineer at Bull Machinces Pvt LtdQuality Engineer at Bull Machinces Pvt Ltd