LOGESWARAN Balakrishnan Panneerselvam

• Reported complete vehicle substance analysis & End of Vehicle life to leadership
• Update the Regulation Policies based on changes made by Global Regulations
• Collaborated with the Sustainability & ESG team to ensure material compliance and responsible sourcing
• Established a conflict mineral sourcing policy and completed supplier CMRT surveys for SEC filing
• As the SME for FMVSS 101, 103, 104, 113, 205, and 208, I ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 571
• Assisted the organization in meeting legal and regulatory requirements from agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and Canadian Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA)

• Expertise in automotive environmental compliance database and Component Material Declaration
• Proficient in collecting Full Material Declarations (FMD) for automotive parts, having validated over 3,000 end items ranging from fasteners to complete powertrain modules
• Analyzed risks and tracked hazardous substances in compliance with EU REACH, TSCA, CEPA, and other regulations
• Engaged with more than 200 end item and tier suppliers to achieve material compliance for different vehicle models.
• Collaborated with over 200 end item and tier suppliers to ensure material compliance for various vehicle models

• Analyzed vehicle model Bill of Materials (BOM) and coordinated with suppliers to gather material compliance information
• Created In-house Material Datasheets
• Examined the Chemical composition of production material to ensure Regulatory Obligations
• Validated material datasheets submitted by suppliers and conducted heavy metal analysis for local projects to ensure EU ELV compliance

• Analyzed the Bill of Materials (BOM) of each vehicle and identified more than 1500 parts requiring IMDS for supplier coordination
• Collaborated with the team to ensure compliance with ELV, REACH, POPs, GADSL, ROHS, and other regulations for R&D projects
• Performed RRR calculations on end-of-life products, achieving a 95% recyclability rate as per the ISO-22628-2002 & EU ELV Directive 2000/53/EC
• Conducted SOC analysis by examining material datasheets to identify hazardous substances such as phthalates and substances of very high concern (SVHC)

Completed professional internship at Ashok Leyland Limited (Indian multinational automotive manufacturer)