1. Richesh Thomas
+91 8939703988
richeshthomas@gmail.com , richesh@design.com
No 4, 4th main road, New Colony, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600044
I am a Product Designer having a good experience in Automo7ve Ligh7ng and good knowledge
on Industrial Designing. Hands on experience with Plas7c Components Designing, Manufacturing
processes like injec7on moulding, Press Tools etc.. and some knowledge in GD&T. Intend to build a
career with leading corporate of high tech environment with commiGed and dedicated people, which
will help me to explore myself fully and realise my poten7al and Crea7vity.
5 years of Experience in
CATIA V5 -­‐ Automo7ve Ligh7ng Design.
Ca7a V5, Photoshop, Rhino, Solid Works, KeyNotes
Excellent communica7on and Presenta7on skills
Skills
Achievements
• Applied a European Patent on a fixing technique for LED MXB Headlamps for
Audi Cars. (Patent No :13732540.3 -­‐ 1756)
• Topper in PG in Integrated Product Designing
• Deputed in Germany for various Projects about 3 months (3 7mes)
Trained in
•User Centric Designing.
•User Experience Designing.
•Basics of GD & T
•Basics of FMEA
Personal Details
DOB : 18 / 01 / 1988
Father’s Name: Thomas Thanapaul
Father’s Occupation: Social Worker
Nationality: Indian
Linguistic Proficiency:
Tamil, English, German (Basics)
Ca7a V5 Photoshop Rhino Solid Works Keynotes
MS PPT

2. Experience
Period : June 2008 -­‐ August 2013 (5 years)
Company : Hella India Automo7ve Pvt Ltd , Chennai
Designa7on : Senior Design Engineer
Education
HELLA is a global company develops and manufactures ligh7ng, electronic components and
systems for the automo7ve industry. It is also one of the largest trade organisa7ons for automo7ve
parts, accessories, diagnosis and services throughout Europe. Hella India Automo7ve Pvt Ltd is a 100%
subsidiary design back office of HELLA KGaAHuek Germany. A leading supplier of automo7ve parts
(mainly head lamps and rear lamps).Main customers are Daimler, BMW, VW, AUDI, Porsche etc.
Company Profile
Designing, Conceptualising, Feasibility study, Analysis Co-­‐ordina7on and developing plas7c
parts/assemblies from customer styling or concept 7ll the qualifica7on stage with tooling feasibility.
I was responsible of individual modules like MXB High Beam and handling the man power for the
module. Training and Mentoring the Junior designers.
Responsibility
•Audi A6 / A7
•Mercedes C class
•VW Touareg
•Mercedes E Class
•Audi A8 MXB
•VW Beetle
Major projects involved
Course Institution Grades Year
Post Graduation in
Integrated Product Designing
DYPDC Automative Research Centre
, Pune
A
1st Yr
2013 - 2015
Diploma in
Tool & Die Making
Nettur Techincal Technical
Foundation (NTTF) - Bangalore
69% 2004 - 2008
S.S.L.C Santhosha Vidyalaya Hr. Sec School 69% 2004
I hereby declare that the above said facts are true to the best of my belief and knowledge.
Richesh Thomas
https://www.behance.net/richeshthomas
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