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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