Maninder Singh

I am an accomplished Mechanical Engineer specializing in design for interior and exterior trims with a strong background in BIW and plastics design. My expertise includes 2D drafting, design calculations and CAD automation through machine learning. Additionally, I possess extensive knowledge of testing standards and certifications relevant to the automotive industry and have a proven record of achieving cost savings through optimized designs and innovative tools.

I am also competent in project management skills.

Mechanical Engineer - Tech Mahindra Ltd.

(2023-02)

• CIW/BIW Design for commercial vehicles specifically floor panel design, back panel design and reinforcements design along with 2D drafting with tolerances and PMI
• Interior trim design using both soft and hard plastics, and conducting quality checks
• Plastics projects include A/B pillar design (A, B, and C surfaces), Roof headliner design
• Managed data efficiently using CDMS and Polarion, and contributed to concept development and modeling using UGNX
• Polarion ALM administration and customization, Creating and running custom reports in Polarion and creating test cases
• Saved $6,000 by developing an in-house test checklist tool in Polarion, replacing the need for external licenses
• Created an AI-based machine energy consumption and idle time monitoring system, leading to reduced energy wastage in automotive plants

Mechanical Design Engineer - MS Designs and Concepts

(2021-12 - 2023-02)

• Design and development of Electric Vehicles, including BIW, battery packs, BMS programming, and plastic parts
• Electric golf-kart chassis design with suspension and steering system integration
• Electric tractor concept design
• Advanced project planning using MS Project and resource management
• Collaborated closely with customer focus teams to streamline manufacturing processes
• Calculated engineering tolerances, and applied FMEA to improve product reliability
• Developed an AI-driven supply chain monitoring tool, reducing inefficiencies and saving significant operational costs
• Parts procurement for EV projects

Intern - Jai Bharat Maruti Limited

(2017-01 - 2017-07)

Contributed to the successful installation and commissioning of a 1200T Press Line.

• Inspecting foundations, installing power packs
• Aligning pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical presses
• Verifying working loads to ensure operational efficiency

Intern - Tata Motors Limited

(2016-06 - 2016-07)

Successfully identified and provided solutions for the prevention of scoring on engine bearing shells during the Prevention of Scoring on Bearing Shells project.

• Leveraged methods such as PFD and FMEA to enhance engine reliability

MSc Advanced Practice - Intern - Netting Services UK

(2020-01 - 2020-06)

Conducted extensive tensile tests on safety nets to evaluate the impact of environmental conditions like moisture and heat.

• Proposed solutions to enhance net quality and safety, improving their durability against environmental factors

M.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Practice - Teesside University (2020-05)

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Manipal University (2017)