Alwyn Dsouza

Dedicated BIW Design Engineer with 3+ years of experience in automotive Body-in-White (BIW) fixture, gripper, and Special Purpose Machine (SPM) design. Proficient in CATIA V5 3D modeling, detailing, and design documentation. Strong expertise in designing welding, checking, and assembly fixtures, with hands-on experience in GD&T, manufacturing standards, and design validation.

Proven ability to deliver cost-effective, high-quality design solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives, maintain quality standards, and meet tight project deadlines.

BIW Design Engineer - Kossa Auto Tec Pvt Ltd - Bangalore, India

(2023-06)

• Developed automotive fixture designs in CATIA V5, ensuring full compatibility with body-in-white (BIW) assembly processes.
• Designed clamps, stationary and retractable pin units, slides, and dump mechanisms for BIW fixtures.
• Built detailed 3D models and body structure assemblies using CATIA for fixture manufacturing.
• Developed CATIA automation Macros using VBA and HTA scripts to automate repetitive design tasks and improving design accuracy.
• Created detailed 2D drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation to support fixture manufacturing and assembly.
• Designed and developed custom Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) to automate welding, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize existing designs, reduce material usage, and lower production costs without compromising quality.
• Reviewed and validated designs of junior engineers to ensure quality and accuracy.

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology, Puttur (VTU) (2023)

PUC - Science - St. Michaels Composite PU College, Madikeri (2019)

SSLC - St. Michaels High School, Madikeri (2017)