Abhilash NJ is a senior design engineer with over 7 years of experience in new product design and development. He has expertise in mechanical engineering, project management, design engineering, and working with international clients to meet global quality standards. At his current role at Robert Bosch, he leads product design, engineering, and ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and meet quality standards. He has extensive experience designing automotive, electromechanical, and appliance components, and ensuring their manufacturability and quality. Abhilash is proficient with CAD tools and has a track record of cost savings through design improvements.

1. ABHILASH NJ
E-Mail:abhilashnj@yahoo.com/ Contact: +91-9964050778
SENIOR DESIGNENGINEER –PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
PROJECT MANAGEMENT  NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN ENGINEERING 
Mechanical Engineeroffering over 7years of rich experience in New Product Design & Development of Sheet Metal, Plastic and Machined
Componentsfor international clients in compliance to global quality standards
Effectively worked in synergy with Client /Manufacturing Team to analyse& rationalize designs of components for manufacturing &
assembling requirements; facilitated development of designs that can be produced economically to enhance company’s competitive position
PROFILE SUMMARY
Presently associated with Robert Bosch, Bangalore as Senior Design Engineer;expertise entails:
Project Execution New Product Development/ Design Engineering Supplier Coordination
Design Improvements/Quality Assurance Documentation/Reports/ BOMs Tolerance analysis
Cost Savings/Defect Reduction Client Relationship Management Team Management/ Trainings
• Effectively supported all phases of New Product Development Projectsentailing designing, engineeringcalculations, reviews, tolerance
stack-up analysis,resource & material planning (BOMs),client&supplierco-ordination till product development& launch
• Excels in New Product Development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, formulating general
arrangement, assembly & part drawings, prototype development & testing with key focus on Quality, Cost & Delivery
• In-depth knowledge of Product Development Cycle / Phases / Quality Gates& working in line with them to achieve the Product
Development target by ensuring the quality of the product too; strong exposure to Automotive, Electromechanical Packages and
Electrical Household Appliances domains
• Proven skillsin leading Product Lifecycle Management/Design Engineering / Customization functions including concept maturation,
design, product recall & issues resolution, vendor & manufacturing support and other cross-functional activities
• Expertise in designing of Electro Mechanical Components, Automotive Electronic Components(Engine Control Unit – ECU &BCM), HMI
Antenna, Boilers for Central Heating & Domestic Usage,Rugged Systems- Consoles, Racks, Display & Hand-held Units for filed usage with
EMI/EMC and IP Class Design
• Proficiency in understanding client’s needs & customizing the design accordingly, monitoring impact of design modifications on product
features and eliminating defects; effectively interacted with Indian, Australian, German and UK customers
• Effective Leader with strong relationship management, negotiation& team-building skills; resourceful in liaising with people across
hierarchical level for smooth project execution and achievement of organizational goalsDesign Improvements/Quality Assurance
IT SKILLS
CAD Tools: Pro-E, Unigraphics (3D & 2D Drafting), Catia –V5
OtherTools: SAP, IQRM, Wind-chill, Team Centre, MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
PERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Jan’12: Robert Bosch, Bangalore as Senior Design Engineer
Jan’10 to Dec’11: Aayur Technology Solutions, Bangalore as Design Engineer
Jun’09 to Dec’09: Sunchirin Auto Parts India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore as Production Engineer
Jan’09 to Jun’09: Spectra Tools, Bangalore as Design Engineer
Key Result Areas:
• Providing technical inputs and engineering support to the team from conception to completion stage of NewProduct
Developmentprojects and ensuring execution of projects within cost, quality& time parameters
• Mapping customer requirement and developing the conceptual design based on input/requirement study; selecting theconcept by
creating decision matrix and conducting brain-storming sessions with clients and internal teams

2. • Designing the product after considering product requirements such as IP Rating, EMI/EMC&Mounting Location; facilitatingselection of
suitable material & supplier based on requirement; interacting with suppliers and facilitating BOM Creation in SAP
• Creating Production Drawing, Assembly Drawing & Spare-parts Drawing as well as Offer Drawing and Customer Model; conducting
Design Reviews and generating ECR for introduction of parts to plants and for design change
• LeadingProduct Designingincluding Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Material Selection, Hand Calculations, Fits, & Manufacturability;
translating design model for a specific project using various tools & developing 3D models of component through re-mastering approach
• Evaluating the conceptual design drawings & technical specification; managing preparation ofComputer Aided Design & Drafting
techniques to produce solid models; defining the scope from concept generation to final design
• Implementing QualityControl Methodsto ensure quality of deliveries; identifying non-conforming products/ designs and ensuring timely
corrective actions; preparing & evaluating various reports like DFMEA, SFMEA and Incoming Sample Inspection Report (ISISR)
• Interfacing with Clients & Consultants on determining technical specifications, approvals and design changes; analyzing the problem on
product, resolving concerns& offering relevant solutions
• Creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst team
members; imparting continuous on-job training to work-force for accomplishing operational efficiency
• Conducting study of Requirement Engineering (RE) document and ensuring the product has met the requirements set by RE. Platform
project execution for different regional/market variants based on RE
• Supporting in Safety System Audit for Floor Mounting Boilers and Internal Project Audit
Highlights:
• Played a key role in successful execution ofkey projects like:
o Value DC DC Converter
o HMIL Antenna
o Floor Mounting Boiler for Domestic &Central Heating Systems
o Antenna Control Unit
o Engine Control Unit (ECU)
o Body Control Module
o Electro-Mechanical Packaging’s
o Design of Leak Test Fixture and EHR4 SRC ECU
o Flue block kit for Component Functionality Testing
o Avionic Racks for Aircraft Radar
o Commander Display Unit(CDU)
o Conduction Cooled ATR
o 12 Slot CVME
o Ruggedisation of Generator
• Effectively interacted with Global clientsfor inputs, trainings, skill matrix creation, new technology & documentation of ongoing project;
initiated measureslike quality improvement plans for different tasks (Check list for drawings/ECR/BOM) at Robert Bosch for enhancing
client satisfaction levels
• Overcame cost , time, accuracy and user friendly challenges during the execution of projects like “Flue Block Kit “ at Robert Bosch
• Took cost saving measures like ease of manufacturing and assembly which led to a saving of 50 rupees per piece at Robert Bosch
• Successfully ensured quality of the end product in all respects by taking measures introducing quality control process by making use of
tools like Team center comparison and BOM comparison in SAP which reduced the errors and time to a great level
• Received Awards/Appreciations on account of excellent performance like One Time Achievement and Best Performer at Robert Bosch
and Aayur Technologies respectively
EDUCATION
BE (Mechanical) from VTU, Belgaum in 2008; secured 68%
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth:15th
March 1987
Languages Known:Kannada, English, Hindi and German (A1)
Address: 16, Nanasu, 1st
Main, Mahadeshwaranagar,Herohally, Bangalore -560091
Passport No.: Z2295223
Marital Status:Married
No. of Dependents: 3
Driving License:Indian – 2 & 4 Wheeler
Visa Status: NA

3. Nationality: Indian
Location Preference: Bangalore/ Overseas