Nagendra kumar V R

I am guided by unwavering integrity, fueled by resilience, and driven by a passion for continuous improvement, I approach every challenge as an opportunity for innovation and growth

As an engineering professional with over 17 years of experience in the automotive industry, I played different roles at various levels. My expertise in providing engineering solutions for the product development through virtual simulations, and project management has enabled me to make a significant impact on organizational success and foster my personal growth

I strategize business alignment with the company’s vision, handle Intricate CAE engineering projects, added business value through migrating to open-radioss from Ansys LS-Dyna for explicit simulations and saved $25K per year and per user on license

Led AI/ML-powered digital twin product development, transforming vehicle design and optimization to transform customer experience.

I invest my time in providing solutions for operational governance by implementing systems and process, agile methodologies in engineering projects using the Azure DevOps which resulted in 20-30% increase efficiency and reduction in resource training period by 50%

My contributions to multiple vehicle development programs, focusing on structural crashworthiness, design reviews, and milestone meetings, have been instrumental in project success

Key achievements were development of trans crossmember, SORB offensive and defensive packages BPillar design for vehicle structure integrity helped to achieve top safety pick plus rating in IIHS test

LATAM project team development in short time with internal resources saved 50-70% cost spending on resources

Contributed to SOPs and workflow automation for virtual simulations which resulted in reducing the project turnaround time by 20%
 

EinNel Technologies | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Senior Project Manager May 2023 to Present

  Led the development of an internal software product for creating digital twin models for automotive vehicle design, enabling predictive performance analysis and design optimization. Delivered a 30-40% reduction in product lifecycle and resource utilization, aligning with client value propositions.  Successfully managed high-stakes technological projects to improve the cost efficiency of thermal power plants by 20%, supporting the client’s sustainability vision as a Delivery Head.  Spearheaded a critical project to identify and resolve clinker formation issues in thermal power plants, reducing unplanned downtime by 15% and enhancing operational excellence within the project timeline.  Developed a proof-of-concept (POC) for a digital twin model for crash simulations, optimizing BIW material distribution for global vehicle adaptation. Achieved 25% faster delivery and 30% cost savings, enabling clients to meet business objectives more efficiently.  Managed multiple CAE technical projects for diverse customers, ensuring on-time delivery, adherence to quality standards, and contributing to the organization’s sustainable growth.  Collaborated with global Auto OEMs (Mahindra, Stellantis, Ashok Leyland, etc.) as a key account manager, fostering strong stakeholder relationships through clear and effective communication. Ensured client satisfaction by addressing their evolving business needs and delivering tailored solutions. Stellantis (Formerly, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Deputy Manager Apr 2015 to May 2023  Led and supervised a CAE team of 10-15 members in automobile vehicle structure development projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with global crashworthiness regulations (FMVSS, ECE, USNCAP, EuroNCAP, IIHS). Achieved a 20-30% reduction in physical prototype costs through early design validation and efficient resource allocation.  Built and mentored a high-performance team to execute multiple crash simulation projects (Full Frontal, ODB, Side MDB, Side Pole, Slow Speed Impact, etc.), improving resource utilization by 25-30% and enabling simultaneous project delivery.  Spearheaded product innovation initiatives to adapt NAFTA vehicles for the European market, ensuring compliance with pedestrian head impact protection requirements and expanding market reach.  Developed and implemented best practices for CAE activities, reducing turnaround time by 20% through automation and scripting enhancements while maintaining the quality of digital models.  Prepared and presented detailed reports and presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating findings and actionable insights. Supported a 10% improvement in the development cycle by enabling data-driven decision-making. EinNel Technologies | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Assistant Manager On-Site Assignments (Global OEMs):   To Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India (RNTBCI) (Sep 2013 to Apr 2015) To Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India Pvt Ltd. (Mar 2011 to Sep 2013) Jul 2010 to Apr 2015  Provided solutions to multiple vehicle development programs for the clients during the deputation, focusing on structural crashworthiness, design reviews, counter measure proposals and milestone meetings  Contributed to the organization to establish business with multiple Auto OEMs and develop the high-performance engineers to cater for various client locations  Led a team of 10engineers, providing training and mentorship in building technical competencies on FE modelling techniques and best practices using different FE software tools like Ansa, Altair Hyper works, Ansys Ls-Dyna, etc.,  Managed and executed full vehicle modelling, integration for different CAE domains including Crash/Safety, NVH and Durability

Master of Engineering - Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Mechanical Engineering)