Sudhakar T.s

Dynamic Project Manager and result driven individual with proven track record in delivering quality work. I drive project success through collaboration and analytical skills, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with engineering standards. Committed to enhancing vehicle performance and efficiency.

Project Test Manager - ZF CVCS INDIA LTD - Chennai, India

(2023-04)

• Led testing strategy development for HIL & Vehicle environment for global customers
• Developed test plans, tracking and documentation for SW releases to meet customer milestones
• Assign tasks, guide junior engineers and co-ordination with global team for test execution
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams ( SW, System, Project team, customers) to ensure test execution alignment.
• Interaction with customer for test progress update and ensure SW releases on time
• Coordinated defect tracking and resolution across projects to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Track test coverage according to the system requirements and update test metrics
• Monitor project milestones, control costs, and manage change requests
• Participation in PI , Sprint meetings for test plan management
• Resource management, demand hours and budget tracking to achieve financial targets

Project Lead Engineer - MAHINDRA RESEARCH VALLEY - Chennai

(2021-04 - 2023-03)

• Project delivery of Brake system (XUV 4oo) – Plan, develop and validate brake system (Foundation, Slip control System & VAFs) at vehicle level environmental test procedures
• Create test plans, test execution and proving ground co-ordination across the globe
• Coordinated with suppliers and cross-functional teams ( design, validation, Plant team) to ensure timely project delivery
• Verification of calibration test done by supplier & fine tuning of the same
• Prepared documentation and executed homologation testing in collaboration with test agencies
• Delivered gateway components at each stage of the project (MP/VP/PP/SOP).
• Preparation of change content based on a clear understanding of the system specifications and product database requirements
• Compilation with product development and legal processes to deliver per plan, communicated deviations and mitigation plans
• Diagnosed vehicle communication protocols and network systems to identify issues.
• Planned and executed tasks for engineering releases related to vehicle builds.

Project Manager - IDIADA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY LTD

(2020-12 - 2021-03)

• Managed and maintained reports for multiple projects to ensure accurate tracking
• Compiled tables, analyzed change requirements, and developed test plans
• Engaged with BMW India Private Ltd to support automotive projects
• Prepared homologation documents and executed tests in collaboration with test agencies
• SAP-Vehicle Price information maintenance and emission data update

Manager, R&D - MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED

(2017-09 - 2020-12)

• Validated brake system at vehicle level in compliance with Suzuki engineering standards.
• Prepare vehicle level test plan schedules and test execution for new models
• Participated in DQR/SQR across all product development stages (DP/PP/MPP/Pilot) to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Perform pre-homologation and homologation testing activities
• DOE's for noise issues and countermeasure validation to reduce the market claims
• Conducted localization and second source test planning for mass production models to ensure quality and compliance.
• ABS Brake performance validation for Tire source change & LRR tires.
• Benchmark vehicles performance validation and base data generation
• Coordinated procurement of instruments, managed vehicle inventory, and prepared budgets to support project funding.
• Conducted detailed benchmark planning for vehicle level testing based on platform strategies of competitors, including Hyundai New Santro vs. Celerio & WagonR, Hyundai New Verna vs. Ciaz, and executed alternate source liner introductions in Baleno, Wagon-R & Swift Dzire.

Senior Engineer - MAHINDRA RESEARCH VALLEY - Chennai

(2011-08 - 2017-08)

• Development of brake system - validation & evaluation of brake performance vehicle testing in test tracks
• Worked on hydraulic brake system with understanding of brake system calculation and foundation brake sizing from supplier datasheet
• Participation in summer and winter test activities for ABS/ ESP joint sig off in different test surfaces
• Co-ordination with internal team and other stakeholders to ensure project deliverables
• Involved in design releases and system integration layout releases to meet project gateway deliverables
• Executed homologation testing for foundation brake and ABS to meet legal standards
• Co-ordination with customers for vehicle requirements and ensure test activities monitoring to meet SW release timeline
• Co-ordination with Plant team for EOL and Production team to identify build issues and effective resolution
• Project handled: KUV 100, XUV 500

B.E(MECH) - Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore (2011)