SUHANT RANGA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Global Director well-versed in leading Mechatronics Engineering and multi-disciplinary teams. Strategic planner with decisive, analytical and progressive approach to business and personnel initiatives managing product portfolio with ~ $500 M annual revenue. Innovative with strong technical know-how and analytical problem-solving expertise in Product Development, Engineering, Analytics and Management. Highly-organized performance-oriented and enterprising leader with analytical problem-solving approach. Strategic-thinking individual experienced and passionate in turning low-performing organizations into efficient teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Manager, Mechatronics Systems and Validation
Rivian
08.2021 - Current
- Mechatronics Systems responsible for all power systems within Body & Closures applications on R1T/S, RPV, Future Platforms.
- Design, develop and launch product roadmap for innovative smart technology integration within body electro-mechanical sub-systems.
- Lead team of systems leads and subject matter experts within domains of HW, EE + SW integration
- Integrated processes to optimize design, development of multi-domain applications across cross-functional groups i.e. ME, EE, SW, FuSa etc. using design analytics, MBSE tool-sets.
- Subject mater expert with design analytics, MBSE, CAE,VAVE responsible for Body Engineering
- Responsible for system, sub-system validation, launch and vehicle integration
Global Director, Mechatronics Engineering
Dura Automotive Systems Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for DURA Mechatronics Engineering including SBW Actuators & Shifters, Smart Interactive HMI applications, ATX & MTX Shifter-Cable Systems and Guide controls.
- Increased Actuator portfolio by 75%, SBW Shifter portfolio by 30% with functional product configurations and adaptable component sizing. Standardized 40% of Cable designs minimizing investment and optimized utilization for higher profitability.
- Led multi-disciplinary global teams (~120 personnel) of Mechanical, Systems, SME's for Applications, Advanced Design/Innovation and Test Labs in NA, SA & EU regions
- Developed and supported multiple new product launches (40% Actuators, 20% Shifters) for platform-based & customer specific product-lines from predevelopment. Implemented continuous improvement activities for improving product robustness and cost savings VAVE initiatives .
- Provided hands-on technical & organizational leadership and responsible for Engineering reviews, sign-off.
- Established Engineering roadmap with forward looking product portfolio, core product strategy and identified key opportunities to build structured product pipeline to corporate objectives
- Primary point of contact for high-profile clientele, addressing concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations for sustainable long-term partnerships.
- Optimized organizational performance to functional KPI's and focused teams on developing innovative cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation, strategic budget planning and financial targets.
Global Technical Manager
Dura Automotive Systems Inc.
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Guided, coached and led team of Technical Specialists (Subject Matter Experts) in multiple engineering disciplines globally.
- Led technical engineering in high priority projects for Dura in Mechatronics, Body & Chassis and Exterior Systems products.
- Managed multi-disciplinary design teams for development of new technologies to steer Dura's strategic product portfolio and future product planning.
- Developed engineering analytics, advanced math modeling, CAE simulation capabilities, DFM/DFA, GD&T.
- Responsible for core design, product design reviews along with sign-offs, problem solving and resolving critical launch issues.
- Managed and implemented VAVE/TVM cost savings initiatives exceeding targets to achieve annual savings ~ $10 M globally.
- Owner for Product Development processes, APQP, program progression tracking and financial budgets.
- Expert in Model Based Design, Data Analytics, Math Modeling, Problem Solving approaches, CAE, DFM/DFA, DFSS, GD&T, FMEA's.
Technical Specialist
Dura Automotive Systems Inc.
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Led design and development for Package Tray, Tub, Cross-Car Beam, Closures, Actuators & Shifters
- Developed Aluminum, Steel, Composite and Hybrid technologies for multiple automotive applications
- Led root cause analysis, problem solving and resolution for product DV/PV & launch issues
- Analyze, optimize and validate design using analytical, system models, CAE and prototypes
- Expertise in Dynamics, Kinematics, System Modeling, Statistical Data Analysis, FMEA, DVPR, GD&T, DFM/DFA, FEA
Product Engineer
Dura Automotive Systems Inc.
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Expertise in design analytics including Dynamics, Kinematics and System Modeling with experience designing, optimizing Body and Chassis, Mechatronics applications.
- Developed Aluminum, Steel, Composite and Hybrid light-weight solutions for Battery Tray, Tire Tub, Cross-Car Beam, Closures and Shifter systems.
- Analyze, optimize and validate design using advanced analytical models, system models, statistical models, CAE, FEA and DV testing
- Innovative professional possessing in-depth understanding of System Requirements, DFMEA, GD&T, APQP, Quality Control, DFM/DFA, Prototyping and Validation
- Accustomed to handling multiple projects concurrently in high-energy work environment.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Michigan
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Developed general methodology to analyze, re-design multi-component systems for improved performance and quantified trade-offs, constraints, coupled correlations
- Developed mathematical, statistical methodology to quantify analytical & empirical metrics for multi-component dynamic system
- Performed experimental characterization of door system; quantified and developed predictive models for door closing efforts and door closing sound quality.
- Developed innovative car door bumper with Shape Memory Polymers. Prototypes made and validated for functionality
- Developed dynamic servo-motor controlled static bench top experimental test rig for door seal CLD data recordings
- Designed flexible mechanisms to emulate functionality of rigid door seal for desired F-d profiles
Engineering Co-Op Student
General Motors
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Developed predictive system model for door closing dynamics from system identification and physics based component models
- Using discrete, continuous analytics quantified modes of energy transfer and component contributions for door closing speed, effort inputs.
- Developed training-based statistical models, for subjective sound quality from psycho-acoustic attributes and validated it for door closing (DCSQ), window motor sounds
- Designed regression based data models using PCA, factor analysis to construct trained data models, representing sound quality (generic, extendable)
Design Intern
Vama Industries Limited
12.2008 - 05.2009
- Analyzed different sections of various chassis designs for stress concentration and deformation under payload.
- Analytical validation of double wishbone suspension system using CAE tools.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Kirby Building Systems Inc.
03.2008 - 07.2008
- Assisted in development of weld testing systems, including automated sensing equipment.
- Designed floor plans, layouts to maximize efficiency and performed production analysis by station for 2 structural beam lines.
- Analyzed performance, buffer stock at individual stations for Multi-Torch Cutting Machines, CNC Shearing Machine and H- beam welder for in-line fluctuations
Education
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI12.2014
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI04.2011
Skills
- Product Development & Engineering
- Team, Program & Project Management
- Strategic Business Planning
- Financial Management & Operations
- Data Analytics and Technical Engineering Expert
Patents
- US20200148269A1 - Side rail assembly for a vehicle.
- US20190256152A1 - Automobile vehicle battery tray with lower impact rails.
- US20200148065A1 - Battery tray assembly for a vehicle.
- US20190256151A1 - Automobile vehicle battery tray with roll-formed members.
- US20190001382A1 - Variable thickness roll-formed blank and roll-forming system and method.
- US10016936B2 - Hybrid metal polymer interlock.
- US9580107B1 - Modular hybrid cross car beam assembly.
- US20180201203A1 - Integrated motor vehicle hybrid shelf assembly.
- US9902337B1 - Integrated motor vehicle hybrid shelf assembly.
- US9840202B1 - Motor vehicle hybrid shelf assembly.
- US9701250B1 - Motor vehicle hybrid shelf assembly.
- US9610829B1 - Hybrid multi-material outerbelt reinforcement.
- US9290979B1 - Adjustable panel closure bumpers incorporating shape memory polymers.
Certification
- DFSS - Black Belt
Timeline
Sr Manager, Mechatronics Systems and Validation
Rivian
08.2021 - Current
Global Director, Mechatronics Engineering
Dura Automotive Systems Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2021
Global Technical Manager
Dura Automotive Systems Inc.
04.2017 - 09.2019
Technical Specialist
Dura Automotive Systems Inc.
11.2015 - 04.2017
Product Engineer
Dura Automotive Systems Inc.
05.2015 - 10.2015
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Michigan
08.2011 - 08.2014
Engineering Co-Op Student
General Motors
05.2010 - 05.2013
Design Intern
Vama Industries Limited
12.2008 - 05.2009
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Kirby Building Systems Inc.
03.2008 - 07.2008
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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