PHANI KUMAR UPPALA

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OBJECTIVE:

To be a total solution provider for all kinds of plastic and sheet metal components from conceptual design to end product.

STRENGTHS:

·  Quality conscience, Interest to learn and work on new projects.

·  Positive and practical approach.

·  Knowledge in German (Completed Semi intensive course-G1 at Max Muller’s Bhavan).

SKILL SET:

·  Ability to handle PD activities independently - Lay out, Concept, Boundary Diagram, DFA, DFM, DFMEA & DVP

·  Fair knowledge in usage of GD & T in designs.

·  Hands on experience in the field of Tool and Die making along with the knowledge of high-end CAD packages - CATIA V4, V5 & Pro/Engineer.

·  Fair understanding on project coordination & event management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

·  8 Years in designing of Plastic products, Sheet metal components, Tools and Moulds using high end softwares like CATIA & Pro/Engineer.

PROFICIENCY WITH CAD SOFTWARE:

·  CATIA V4 – 3 ½ Yrs, CATIA V5 – ½ Yr

·  Pro/E (2000i to 2001)– 2 ½ Yrs, CMOLD – 1Yr

OFFSHORE EXPERIENCE:

MANN+HUMMEL, Germany

·  For supporting design activities of Plastic air intake manifold for Audi FSI

Visteon, Italy & HCM Stampi, Italy

·  3 Visits for Design reviews and mold buy off run of Front end Bolster (Ford Fiesta - India)

DETAILS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE:

VISTEON INDIA, Chennai.

Product Development – Interior Exterior Systems

Lead for all Design & Development phases of Interior Exterior Systems for various programs of Hyundai, Ford & Renault Mahindra

i) Instrument Panel

Ford (Ikon, Fusion), Hyundai (Getz, MCI), Renault Mahindra (Logan India)

ii) FEM (Front End Module) Bolster

Ford Fiesta

BEHR INDIA LTD., PUNE.

Asst. Manager – Product Design

From June 2002 – April 2004

Major achievements:

i) Task: Designed HVAC Climate box from concept design to production drawing using Catia V4 for DC, Germany.

Input: Reference model, 2D drawings & CFD results.

ii) Task: Designed & Developed Control panel of Indica Facelift & Sumo facelift, Tata Motors

(Various technologies involved: In Mold Decoration, Illumination & Kinematics)

Input: Space constraints & Styling requirements.

TOOLTECH SOFTWARE (India) PVT. LTD., PUNE.

Senior engineer

From Jan 2001- May 2002.

Job profile:

Designing and trouble shooting (packaging) of Plastic Air intake system in IC engines using Pro/E.

Interaction with offshore customers.

Major Achievements:

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i) Task: Designing of Plastic AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD & its accessories for AUDI V8 engine from Concept design to production drawing using Pro/E.

Input: Package of engine and space constraints.

ii) Task: Generating 2D & 3D of Fuel rail for AUDI V8 engine.

Input: Package of engine and fixing points.

iii) Task: Designing of Cylinder head (OHC) for Ricardo Engines.

Input: Ref drawings, Sketches, Lessons learned & FEA inputs

Projects were done using CIM and EDM (Meta phase) data management tools.

FILTRUM TOOLS & COMPONENTS PVT. LTD., PUNE.

Project leader (Design).

From 2000 - 2001.

Job profile:

Project management and lead a team of design.

Direct interaction with client during the project.

Designing of injection moulds, press tools, Jigs and fixtures.

Generating plastic flow analysis.

Major achievements:

1) Successfully completed excavator blade assembling fixtures for Cater Pillar (U.K).

Specially recommended by the client to lead the group for their projects.

Task: Concept design to production drawing using Pro/E.

Input: Component model and clamping positions.

2) Successfully Developed seating system (RSB & RSC) for TJC (Tata Johnson Controls).

Task: To Design punches, dies, fixtures & gauges using Pro/E.

Input: Outer skin

3) Designed mounting plate and hot runner mould for Godrej washing m/c.

Task: Design a product (mounting plate), mould and electrodes using Pro-mold.

DANKEL TECH, PUNE.

Design engineer.

1996-1997

(1997-1998 break for education)

1999-2000.

Job profile:

Product design and development of moulds and toolings for the same.

Extracting core & cavity.

Trouble shooting and process optimization of injection moulds.

Project coordination & project execution.

Overall handling of the tool room including vendor development

Major achievements:

·  Designed tooling for an Electronic relay assembly for Gadgil electronics

·  Developed various types of air & fuel filters for FleetGuard.

·  Designed injection moulds for home appliances of Milton.

·  Flow analysis of Micro switch unit (Elcom) and Side mirror housing (Telco) using C-mold.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

·  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Date of birth 23rd July 1977.

Religion Hindu

Languages known English, Hindi & Telugu.

Passport details

Date of Issue: 13.06.1997

Date of Expiry: 12.06.2007

Place of Issue: Hyderabad.

(U. PHANI KUMAR)

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