Murali Mallaiah

• Designed and Developed Steering and Suspension linkages for Class 8 trucks
• Managed product profile and technical strategy for customers
• Co ordinate product launch functions for customer accounts
• Performed Technical analysis and testing of new products.
• Resolved Engineering design, manufacturability and application issues
• Designed and Developed Draglink, Tie rod, Idler Arm and Trackbar for various commerical truck applications.
• Designed and developed I- shafts for various commerical Truck applications
• Performed task's as Internal quality auditor

• Designed advanced Power Train components for GM, Ford, Chrysler and other foreign Auto manufacturers
• Designed Die cast, Sheet Metal, Plastic Injection Mold and Powder Metal components
• Created 3D model, 2D drawing, BOM, Tolerance stack up, FEA, DFMEA and DVPR
• Released Engineering Changes, Design Review with Suppliers and Customers.
• Involved in Cost down Initiatives and Continuous Improvements projects
• Coordinate in outsourcing of design activities, Solving Design and Production issues

Accomplishments:

• Designed and developed Accessory Belt Drive product for GM 2013 Ecotec engine (approximately $ 8.0 Million/year business for the company)
• Successfully launched GM CK Truck Accessory Belt drive product
• Successfully transferred the Gates Synchronous Belt Dive Technology from Europe to North America
• Co ordinate outsourcing of design activities
• Successfully internalized Gates Kit buy parts by designing high $$$ value parts and helped to increase company profit.

Currently working on internalization of a synchronous belt tensioner in aftermarket for Subaru application with sales of $2 million

• Development of Seating system for Ford
• Assisting setup of new production lines for the new plant
• Coordinate with production supervisor and assist in production

• Designed Auto parts and Components using Solid works and AutoCAD
• Created CAD models and drawings for Chrysler
• Design modifications and ECR

• Designed Engine components and fixtures
• Conceive product design concepts
• Prepare engineering drawings and BOM
• Design review with supplier and customers
• Implement product changes and specification changes
• Create DFMEA, DVP&R, Tolerance stack up and GD&T
• Troubleshoot production problems directly related to engineering specifications and bills of material
• Resolve product related issues, including product design, feature enhancements, value engineering, installation, and applications. Works closely with Marketing, Sales, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering and purchasing.
• Initiate and implement product improvement and cost reduction ideas

• Designed automotive Steering Gear components like drop arms, rocker shafts, steering boxes, worm gears, nuts, cover plates
• Initiate and implement product improvement and cost reduction ideas
• Created Drawings, BOM and Engineering calculations
• Reviewed design concepts and incorporated design standards and Engineering changes
• Created DFMEA, DVPR, Prototypes build