Pradeep Hebballi
Pune
Summary
Automotive engineer with 15+ years of experience in automotive interior and exterior plastic product engineering and development for domestic and international clients. Proven track record of independently handling projects, collaborating with design studios, craftsmanship teams, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and supplier technical assistance throughout full product development cycles. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely project delivery. Seeking a challenging career opportunity in the automotive industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
VIG Zone Lead - Cockpit Console
TATA Technologies Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
- Successfully closed numerous issues and provided strategic direction based on extensive experience in automotive design, development, and tooling.
- Collaborated with Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) to resolve several major issues, enhancing product quality and efficiency.
- Implemented the design change for the Passenger Airbag (PAB) orientation from 15 degrees to 12 degrees to avoid packaging issues, using thumb rules and OEM benchmarks, and conducted physical tests to ensure calculation accuracy.
- Coordinated with CFT teams, including PAT, suppliers, styling, and crash departments, to optimize display system functionalities such as orientation, sun washout, and reflection.
- Proposed part split definitions considering cockpit service points, improving accessibility and maintenance.
- Analyzed carryover electrical architecture and proposed optimal positions for USB and data ports.
- Provided feedback to the styling team based on environmental parts clearance requirements to ensure functional integrity.
- Developed and discussed parts modularity breakdowns and variants definitions with suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Hosted weekly zone reviews to align all CFT teams and ensure milestones were met on time.
Project Chief
FCA-STELLANTIES Chennai
5 2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for on-time project execution
- Link between executive Program Team, Purchasing, Portfolio Planning and Product Development and Design
- Responsible for understanding customer feedback from third parties and proposing a business case (cost, timing, feasibility) to improve customer experience
- Responsible for identifying and proposing cost reduction initiatives
- Responsible for change management process as well as Global Issue Management working with Manufacturing, Product Development and Quality.
Lead Engineer
TATA Technologies Pune
05.2015 - 05.2022
- Design lead for Discovery Sports 20MY Front, rear Bumper, and radiator grille.
- Development Engineer for Discovery Sports 20MY front bumper and Radiator grille from FDJ to PSW sign-off at customer location (onsite at JLR UK from 2017 to 2019)
Assistant Manager
Renault Nissan Chennai
11.2012 - 05.2015
Assistant Manager
Magna styer India Pune
06.2008 - 09.2012
Project Engineer
TATA Auto Comp Systems Limited Pune
04.2007 - 05.2008
Project Engineer
HOYT ENGG. SOLUTIONS pvt.ltd Pune
07.2006 - 03.2007
Tool designer
Supreme Technology Mumbai
03.2003 - 06.2006
Education
Tool And Die Making - Tool And Die Making
NTTF
Dharwad, IndiaBachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanical Engineer (IME)
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Skills
3D CAD design in CatiaV5, CatiaV6 and UG NX, Teamcenter, Vismockup
Cross functional team interactions, design reviews, vehicle launch phase, supplier management
Experience as a Lead engineer (product development) for multiple projects in JLR
Hands on experience in press Tool and mould design
Hands on experience in Tolerance Stack-up Analysis (COD), Gap & Flush requirement
Accomplishments
- Maintained highest Customer Satisfaction Rating for three quarters while working as Offshore Team lead
- Successful Launch of Land rover Discovery sports and received appreciation from JLR management
- Cost save ideas provided to save in piece cost/tool cost/process cost and to achieve timely delivery in Launch phase
- Part communization/fastener communization ideas to save development time and reduce manufacturing costs
- Good Relations with managers, suppliers and cross functional team members
Personal Information
- Passport Number: U2143436
- Passport Date Of Issue: 07/02/2020
- Passport Place Of Issue: Pune
- Date of Birth: 07/01/1984
- Nationality: Indian
Sex
Male
Languages
Kannada
English
Hindi
Marathi
Tamil
Disclaimer
I do hereby affirm that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
VIG Zone Lead - Cockpit Console
TATA Technologies Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
Lead Engineer
TATA Technologies Pune
05.2015 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Renault Nissan Chennai
11.2012 - 05.2015
Assistant Manager
Magna styer India Pune
06.2008 - 09.2012
Project Engineer
TATA Auto Comp Systems Limited Pune
04.2007 - 05.2008
Project Engineer
HOYT ENGG. SOLUTIONS pvt.ltd Pune
07.2006 - 03.2007
Tool designer
Supreme Technology Mumbai
03.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanical Engineer (IME)
04.2001 -
Project Chief
FCA-STELLANTIES Chennai
5 2022 - 10.2023
Tool And Die Making - Tool And Die Making
NTTF