Yash Adhau

Results-driven Automotive Engineer with industry experience in suspension system design, including dependent suspension systems for commercial and electric vehicles. Skilled in CATIA and PLM processes, with a focus on design optimization, cost reduction, and performance improvement. Seeking an R&D role to apply technical expertise in developing efficient and reliable automotive systems.

Suspension Design Engineer - Force Motors Ltd - Pune, Maharashtra

(2023-09)

• Actively involved in the design and development of suspension systems for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), buses, and electric vehicles (EVs).
• Contributed to the design and optimization of dependent suspension systems, achieving improvements in ride comfort, durability, and load-carrying performance.
• Delivered weight reduction initiatives through design optimization and material selection without compromising structural integrity.
• Supported cost reduction efforts by redesigning components, minimizing material usage, and improving manufacturability.
• Implemented design improvements based on testing feedback, enhancing suspension performance and reliability across vehicle platforms.
• Redesigned Anti-Roll Bar (ARB) clamping system to improve vehicle ground clearance, ensuring better underbody protection and off-road capability.
• Optimized clamp positioning and bracket design, achieving increased ground clearance without compromising roll stiffness and vehicle stability.
• Implemented design changes validated through packaging studies and vehicle-level testing.
• Hands-on experience in component design, system integration, and validation of suspension assemblies.
• Performed design analysis and supported validation activities including prototype testing and durability evaluation.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (chassis, testing, manufacturing) to resolve design issues and ensure timely project delivery.
• Applied 3D modeling and drafting skills using CATIA while same compliance with Standards and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), ensuring design accuracy and efficiency.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Sheets, and Docs
• Demonstrated proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Teamcenter for streamlined design release processes within the short deadline.
• Collaborating with the vehicle testing team on vehicles and ensuring compliance with design specified standards.
• Addressing field issues related to Suspension systems, including solving technical problems.
• Assisting in the preparation of design documentation like DFMEA, DVP etc including detailed drawings and specifications, to support the manufacturing process.

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering, Management and Research, Akurdi, Pune (2019-08 - 2023-07)

Higher Secondary - Electronics - N.P.V. Jr. College ch.bz. Amravati, Maharashtra (2017-08 - 2019-07)