Hariharan Sankaran has over 15 years of experience in automotive body engineering. He is currently working as a body sealing design engineer at Toyoda Gosei in Troy, Michigan. Previously he worked as a body design engineer at Nissan Tech Center, where he was involved in various design, cost reduction, and lifecycle management projects. He also has experience in tooling engineering, new product development, supplier development, global sourcing, and manufacturing processes. Hariharan holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a diploma in Tool and Die Making.

1. HARIHARAN SANKARAN
Troy, Michigan
hari_sss@yahoo.com, www.linkedin.com/in/hariharansankaran1980
Mobile: 785-317-0491
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OBJECTIVE
Design, develop and engineer body system parts through systemic approach.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Over 15 years of extensive experience in automotive body engineering.
 Currently working in Troy as Body sealing design engineer since Mar’16.
 Body Design Engineer last 5 years with Nissan Tech center (INDIA, UK) in Body design
and development (Platform, upper body), on payroll of M/S. Tata consultancy services.
Life cycle management, Cost reduction (Idea generation to adoption), Concern resolution.
 Sourcing, Supplier development engineering, NPD - 6 Years. APQP part and process
management, Sourcing & Global supplier development engineering, Costing etc.
Commodities: BIW sheet metal (Tooling /fabrication), Plastic & rubber, casting, forging,
machining, Assemblies etc.
 Stamping die engineering and maintenance - 4 years at Ford India – BIW Stamping
and Body shop tooling , shop floor quality, process optimization and innovations, handling
dies for ECN’s and new model development, tryouts and proving.
EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Industrial engineering at Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering.
 Diploma in Tool and Die Making (1995-99), 4 Year Program with 1 year Industrial Training
SKILL SET
 Design & development of car body parts from design concept, Bench Marking, Master
Sections, packaging & Layouts. Cad engineering experience in catia, Nx – 1000+ hours
 Tooling Engineer in Stamping Dies and Welding Fixtures development, press tools and
moulds.
 In depth Knowledge in Manufacturing Technologies & Processes, FMEA,APQP & PPAP ,
problem solving tools and techniques, DA matrix etc.
 New product development with Sound knowledge in Techno Commercials, Cost Analyst,
Negotiation & Finalizations.
 Supplier development engineering & Global Sourcing of Automotive components & Assy.
Exposure to new supplier audit, audit and approvals, Run @ rate, working on critical
characteristics etc.

2. EXPERIENCE
Currently at Toyoda Gosei as Body Sealing engineer. Developing a seal for Wind noise concern
and handling
Other engineering changes since Mar’16.
At Nissan Tech center
Handled various design, cost reduction, life cycle management and other VAVE projects across
India and UK
Key project: Design & Development of Passenger & Cargo Van for Europe.
Product design engineer of BIW for Upper body System in the area of B pillar, Side Roof
system
Involvement in project from design concepts with responsibility for Benchmarking, Styling
feedback, Master sections & joineries development. Design of communication strategy for
variants. Involvement in all the processes & interactions related to product development cycle.
Design release for CAE, Manufacturing feasibility evaluation & countermeasures, BOM
preparations etc.
At TRW Automotive: Global sourcing of Steering and Suspension parts for TRW Automotive,
North America and Body Press parts for SEAT, Germany. ( Duration 1 Year )
Responsibilities: VAVE – Cost saving projects through Material change, Change in process,
Weight Reduction,Handling RFQs , Project proposals and handling Techno commercial
activities.Commodities handled – Automotive Linkage & Suspension parts ( Castings,
Forgings),Occupant safety Systems – Seatings.
Introduced Indian Suppliers to Overseas Clients and Converted RFQs in to Orders.
At Royal Enfield: Upgradation of existing Royal Enfield 350 cc thunderbird vehicle with
changes in vehicle parts to improve Asthetics and to solve field issues
Responsibilities: Contribute towards Product Design in terms of DFM, Part Development
capturing the design intent. FPC/Prize conclusion with Suppliers for Parts and Tooling, fixtures,
Gauges. Process design and Process flow Finalisation.Interacting with the Suppliers to fulfill
the Design requirements, Sample approvals and PPAP.Design validation at supplier end for
Press tools, Plastic moulds Jigs, Fixtures, welding Fixtures & Gauges.
Parts developed: Exhaust Pipe, Center stand & Side stand Assy, Chain Guard Assy, Cover Plate
Assy, Foot rest Assy, Starter motor cover, Engine Mounting Brackets (Front & Rear),Brake
pedal Assy
At Sundaram auto component: New part development, Tooling design & developments
Duration: 2+ years
Projects Handled
 Rubber Parts : TVS Motor -Apache/Star-Air Cleaner Assy Outlet/ Inlets, Ford/HML – Engine
Rubber Parts, Whirlpool – Washing Machine -Bellows, TVS – Footrest Assy, Exports –
Rubber Diaphragms Etc.

3.  Sheet metal parts for Ford, Visteon –Automotive Door Frames and Channels, Deep Draw
Components.
At Ford India: Stamping die technician. Working on die maintenance and handling
engineering changes in dies.
Achievements and Strengths:
 Can take a Part from Design Concept stage to End Production stage.( End to End).
 Have received Best Employee of the Month award once in FORD ( VAVE + Cost Saving )
 Have received Cash awards for speedy Part Development(Reduced Development Lead
time by 3 Mths.
 Have got Appraisals from US Customers for handling the Projects appropriately.
 Have increased productivity in rubber moulding there by reducing operating cost.
 Internal Auditor for TS 16949.
CAREER CONTOUR
 Currently at Toyoda gosei, USA as Body seal design engineer since Mar’16.
 Nissan Tech center as Body design Engineer. Jan’11 – Dec’15 and Mar’08 –Dec’08
 TRW/Satyam Ventures as Engineer- Global sourcing .Mar’07 - Feb’08 and Jun’10 to
Jan’11
 GeInfo Serve as Asst.Manager- Projects involved in sourcing activities. Jan’09 to
May,10
 Royal Enfield (A unit of Eicher Motors) as Sr.Executive –NPD. Aug’06 – Mar’07
 Sundaram Auto Components Ltd – Hosur.(Subsidiary of TVS Motor Company) as
Engineer Design and Development. Jan’05-July’06
 TI Metal Forming (A Murugappa Group Company) Chennai as Sr. Engineer -
Engineering & Development. Feb’04-Aug’04
 Ford India Ltd, Maraimalai Nagar. Jan 2000 to Jan’04 as Tool Maker .
Experience : 4 Yrs
Sheet metal Automotive Dies & Body Fixtures - ECN, maintenance & Development of
New dies