Selvam Muthuchetti

Professional with 18+ years of experience in Vehicle Homologation & Regulations, Vehicle Project management (Chassis R&D) and Vehicle Chassis Design, Development, Testing, Quality and Manufacturing.

Vehicle Homologation & Regulations Lead at Renault Nissan Technology (2011-01 – Present)

Lead the Vehicle Homologation for Renault & Nissan models, ensuring compliance with market-specific regulation requirements.

• Managed Homologation & certification activity for more than 30+ countries including India, GCC, Mexico, LATAM, Africa, MED & Asia Oceania regions.
• Coordinate vehicle, system and component type approval testing with agencies such as ARAI, ICAT, GARC and VCA to ensure timely approvals.
• Prepare & submit complete type approval documentation while ensuring compliance with AIS, IS, GSO, UNECE (ECE), EU and FMVSS regulations.
• Lead the certification activities of Emission, CAFE, Environmental, Safety, and ADAS requirements.
• Defined worst-case test conditions, conducted hands-on vehicle and emissions testing, including Engine FTP preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, and compliance evaluation.
• Investigate technical issues and evaluate engineering design changes for homologation impact & implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitor evolving global automotive regulations and integrate in future compliance requirements into long-term homologation strategies.
• Provide regulatory guidance to CFT teams and ensured vehicles meet CO₂ and CAFE targets during type approval and certification.
• Managed homologation budgets, certification costs, technical modifications, and special regulatory projects while ensuring successful product approvals within project timelines.
• Represent the organization in key regulatory forums including SIAM, TED, AISC, and CMVR/SCOE committees, influencing policy discussions and ensuring organizational alignment with evolving regulations.
• Analyse emerging regulations and to develop proactive compliance strategies, minimizing business risk and ensure timely implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Testing, Manufacturing, and Marketing, to integrate regulatory requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manage regulatory impact assessments and executive presentations to senior management, enabling informed strategic decision-making.
• Monitor government notifications, regulatory amendments, court rulings related to vehicle safety, environmental standards and evaluate their business impact and recommending appropriate actions.

Vehicle Project Manager (Chassis R&D) at Renault Nissan Technology (2011-01 – Present)

Managed overall Vehicle Project management (Chassis R&D) from Kick-off to End of Production.

• Managing complete budget including supplier D&D, tooling and part development costs.
• Deliver new product, upgrades, refresh meeting QCD targets.
• Review the project status regularly and share the status & risk with mitigation plan to management every week.
• Track regularly the technical issues, possible actions & plan for next stages of project.
• Reporting on project aspects in different forums to ensure the smooth execution of the project.
• Activities in Engineering changes > Discussing the changes within R&D, Supplier, Manufacturing teams and ensure the implementation as per schedule.

Vehicle R&D Lead (Chassis Design, Development, Testing and Quality) at Renault Nissan Technology (2011-01 – Present)

Lead design, development, Testing and Quality of chassis systems (Tire & Wheel, Suspension, axle, Braking and Steering) ensuring performance targets and meet the QCD.

• Resolve durability and quality issues through root cause analysis & countermeasure actions.
• Support cost optimization initiatives via VA/VE and localization strategies.
• Deliver project updates through detailed technical reports and presentations, enabling informed decisions during development and trial builds.
• Responsible for visualizing and generating feasible design considering weight/cost targets.
• Coordinates with vendors for delivery of parts as per quality, cost and time targets.
• Part validation for fitment and conduction of Pilot Production trials for mass production.
• Good understanding of DFM, DFA, DFMEA and GD&T.
• Lead daily engineering meetings, providing input and coordinating team efforts.
• Responsible for design issues and drive supplier quality and process issues.

Program Manager at Endurance Magnetti Marelli (2006-12 – 2011-01)

Responsible for planning & controlling of all product and process development (including product planning, R&D, production, purchase and sales & marketing) from initial phase up to SOP.

• Build integrated project timelines with CFT inputs to meet SOP deadlines within cost constraints.
• Consistently meet Quality, Cost, and Timing (QCT) objectives across development phases.
• Review the project status with stake holders periodically and report to management.
• Risk management and action plan follow-up until implementation to meet Project schedule.

R&D and Manufacturing at Gabriel India Ltd (2001-06 – 2006-12)

• Design and develop two-wheeler chassis suspension systems, coordinating with testing and pilot production teams.
• Managing production, quality, purchase and Conduct effective technical reviews with customers and suppliers, resolving quality and performance concerns.
• Proposing VA/VE ideas and implementation plan for Project cost optimization.

Engineering Graduate – BITS, Pilani

Engineering Diploma – RKM Chennai