This document contains the resume of Vibin Jacob. It summarizes his professional experience in product development and testing of thermal systems like HVAC over 10 years. It lists his core competencies and highlights his accomplishments on various projects at Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, including developing new thermal technologies, reducing costs, addressing field issues, and achieving homologation certifications. It also provides details of his academic qualifications and skills in areas like thermal system validation, project management, and quality control.

1. VIBIN JACOB
: +91-8594016875
: vibin.jacob2@gmail.com
CORE COMPETENCIES
~Product Development
~Wind Tunnel Facility
Management &Maintenance
~Thermal Systems
~Safety Management (Loto,
Work Permit)
~Internal Audit (Safety,
Performance)
~Design/ Vehicle Validation
~Design Failure Mode & Effect
Analysis (DFMEA)
~Testing & Inspection
~Problem Resolution
~Quality Control
~Project Management
~Research & Development
O R G A N I S A T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Oct’14-Aug’16 date with Tata Motors Limited, Pune as Manager- Climate Control
Aug’06-Sep’14 with Mahindra and Mahindra, Chennai
Growth Path:
Aug’06-Aug’07 Graduate Engineer Trainee
Aug’07-Aug’11 Assistant Manager- Build and Validation
Sep’11-Sep’14 Deputy Manager- Thermal System Development and Validation
KEY RESULT AREAS:
 Organizing, planning & coordinating the entire product development for thermal system for all projects as Domain
Champion including requirement analysis, finalizing parts specifications, designing, verification & validation
 Monitoring development with respect to cost, resource deployment, time overruns and quality compliance; evaluating
production progress & taking adequate corrective actions
 Executing development of thermal systems from scratch to its completion including building prototypes, developing
concepts, design validation, vehicle level test & validation planning
 Administering new technology projects like FATC, IHX, FFH for Cabin Heating, Hybrid/Electric Vehicle HV
Battery Cooling and system development for new refrigerant R1234yf
 Implementing cost optimizing measures such as VA/VE and benchmarking to compare the business processes &
performance metrics to the industry best through competitor vehicle benchmark study; enhancing AC line
insulation, AC muffler deletion and component localization to achieve optimization
 Devising test reports through test data collection and data analysis; executing MPDS & preparing project tracking
documents & updates
 Coordinating with HVAC system suppliers, test agencies, design, CAE and CFTs for resolution of technical issues;
technically comparing supplier’s proposals and devising feasibility reports for the same
 Working on development testing for components in-house and at supplier end; following up with vendors & related
agencies for design & development activities
 Conducting physical testing of vehicles including component & system level testing, full vehicle environment testing,
vehicle level wind tunnel testing and ADT, HSD, GHD & CDT durability testing to ensure adherence to quality parameters
 Managing field concern & problem resolution to rectify technical issues and to observe & evaluate site conditions as
well as feasibility for availability of resources & facilities
 Ensuring high quality of all components being made and suggesting improvements for achieving better quality
 Scheduling & rescheduling of supplies as per requirement; budgeting & planning the funds for procurement &
sourcing of materials for ensuring optimum utilization of materials & achieving maximum cost savings
Result-oriented professional targeting senior level assignments in HVAC
Product Development with an organisation of high repute
Location Preference: PAN India & Gulf Countries
P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y
 A competent professional with 10 years of experience in Vehicle
Development & Testing and Thermal System Development (Engine
Cooling, HVAC, Hybrid & Electrical Vehicle Thermal Systems
Development, HV Battery Cooling, MCU Cooling)
 Currently looking for job opportunities.
 Accomplished at managing project activities from conceptualization to
execution including technical specifications, stage inspections, progress
monitoring, site management and manpower planning
 Extensive exposure in product development, testing and validation of
thermal systems in the Automobile industry; proficiency in vehicle
homologation and certification - HVAC and vehicle ( vehicle performance,
defrost & demist performance and heater performance )
 Expertise in development of robust test processes to execute
HVAC/Thermal System performance validations as well as steering the
creation of conceptual & schematic designs including plans & layout
 Possess honed presentation, problem-solving & analytical skills with the
capability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment

2.  Attending to complaints with Quality Team; monitoring manufacturing processes & troubleshooting problems in
coordination with other departments for improving efficiency
HIGHLIGHTS:
For Mahindra and Mahindra:
 Applied for Wind Screen Demisting by Compressed Air patent in 2016
 Honoured with SPORT Award for Verito HVAC Compressor Localization from Department Head-Build & Validation in 2013
 Won Accelerator Award From Senior Vice President - Product Development for evolution & enhancement of fuel system
 Developed Plasic Fuel Tank for XUV5OO and received appreciation from Senior VP-Product Development in 2009
 Successfully launched XUV500 by Chief Executive TPDS in 2012
 Achieved XUV5OO HVAC & Engine Cooling System Development Validation in 2012
 Planned & executed RWUP Test at Jaisalmer (summer evaluation), Manali (winter evaluation), and Mount Abu (grade
usage thermal/engine cooling performance)
 Tested & evaluated Thermal System (HVAC, Engine Cooling, Air, Fuel & Exhaust System) performance in bench test
facility, climatic chamber and on-road test conditions
 Completed XUV5OO project with zero defects by reducing field issues
 Attained the completely indigenous development and commercialization of 8 products like XUV5OO, Verito, XUV5OO
Hybrid (W202), Verito Electric, Winger Roof Duct, Tata Magic Mantra Closed Cab (Demist System Development),
Prima Truck, Tata Marcopolo Paradiso G7 Rear Engined Multi-Axle Luxury Coach, Tata Elanza Middle East, 6X6 High-
Mobility Vehicles with Material Handling Cranes for army application
 Accomplished a significant reduction on material cost by 30% in Verito (HVAC Compressor Localisation), Tata Ultra-
Light Trucks (Condenser Fan Deletion), Tata Sumo (Roof Insulation Deletion), Safari Compressor Localisation product
T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S
 Development and Validation of Thermal Systems (Climate Control, Engine Cooling, Air Intake, Exhaust, Fuel & Systems)
 DFMEA, DVP and DFMEA-DVP Linkage
 MPDS Project Tracking
 JDP and Customer Concern Analysis & Resolution
 FATC Development
 Electrical & Hybrid Thermal System Development (Battery Cooling & MCU Cooling)
 Euro V Fleet Validation
 Instrumentation & Automotive Testing
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
 Standardization Testing & Quality Certification in Laboratory Management & Internal Audit- ISO/IEC 17025 from
Directorate Government of India in 2016
A C A D E M I C P R O J E C T
Title: Design of Vertical Lift Gate, Hoisting Equipment & Analysis of Radial Gate Trunnion Using Ideas Master
Series Version-9 Software
Duration: 1 month
Location: Central Water Commission, New Delhi
Description: Project involved analysis of stress on continuous lift gate beams and radial gate trunnion and provided
optimum strength for the support. Managed mathematical calculation, CAD Model and analysis.
A C A D E M I C D E T A I L S
 B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Adoor,
Kerala with 81.55% (University 2nd rank) in 2006
 12th from Kendriya Vidyalaya, New Delhi (CBSE) with 77.2% in 2002
 10th from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh (CBSE) with 69% in 2000
E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T Y
 Engaged in Departmental Training Module and Presentation for GET and lateral joiners’ in 2012
P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S
Date of Birth: 1st April 1984
Languages Known: English, Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi
Address: Pune, Maharashtra
(Refer Annexure for project details)

3. A N N E X U R E
Major Projects:
For TATA Motors Limited:
 M&HCV trucks & buses- HVAC System testing & development of M&HCV buses and trucks
 Pradiso Multiaxle Couch HVAC system development and testing
 Prima Trucks
 Middle East Elanza Comfort Bus LPO1618 heater system development as per homologation requirement
 Innovative projects like evaporative cooling & secondary loop HVAC System
 Maintenance and upkeep of full vehicle environment test facility
 Climatic Chamber Thermal System Validation (defrost and demist testing, HVAC cooldown, heater performance test
and extreme ambient thermal test)
For Mahindra and Mahindra:
Title: XUV500
Period: Aug’06-Sep’11
Role:
 Executed HVAC/Thermal System development from scratch
 Managed resolution for field failures (zero defect XUV project)
 Administered new refrigerant R1234yf for export and new technology IHX, FFH for cabin heating
 Conducted summer, winter and wind tunnel HVAC evaluation as well as FATC development testing
Title: Verito
Period: Sep’11-Sep’12
Role:
 Managed HVAC upgradation (manual to electric control) and compressor localization
 Reduced cost by HVAC muffler deletion and compressor VD to FD change
Title: Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Projects
Period: Sep’11-Aug’13
Role:
 Executed HV battery cooling development validation as well as MCU & e-motor cooling
Title: Euro V Fleet Validation
Period: Sep’11-Aug’13
Role:
 Evaluated heater performance in Europe
 Managed PTC electric heater & fuel fired heater for cabin heating /vehicle start-off
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