Chandresh Modi

About Chandresh Modi

14 years of experience in BIW & Closures Design and Development, Platform Design and Development for BEV,HEV,ICE,CNG, Underbody & Upperbody Design and Development, Crash Regulations, Design Reviews, Cost Saving / VAVE implementation, Weight Saving, Intellectual Property / Patent Filing, Vehicle Integration, Packaging, Layout, Vehicle Architecture, Spec Part Development, Cost Estimation, Sourcing, Tech Review, Negotiation, Supplier Selection, Spec Meeting, Zero Base Costing, Localization, Proto Part, Vehicle Build Trials, Benchmarking, ADAS Integration and Technical Program Management.Key Specialties - BIW Underbody, Upperbody & closures design expertise to meet cost, weight and crash requirements of all markets Expertise in development of BIW & Closure parts, VAVE, localization, second sourcing, supplier meetings, negotiation, ECR closure, trial participation Modular platform design compatible to BEV,HEV,ICE,CNG variants Design expertise on rear quarter panel, panel comp back (rear skirt), CNG cylinder holder, Spare tire carrier, rocker panel, side sill, main floor Design expertise of A Pillar, B Pillar, C Pillar, D Pillar and ADAS integration Design expertise in meeting crash regulations of all markets (EU, Japan, India, US, Middle East) Expertise in closures design and development like Side Body Outer, Front Fender, Hood, doors Ultra High tensile, Hot Stamping, advanced material selection and aluminium die cast part design for weight saving Expertise on integration of structural inserts, aluminium extrusion inserts, energy absorption pads, roll forming parts Expertise on structural adhesives, dampening sealer and crash adhesives Plastic part design experience like Ventilator Cover, Fender Cover, Fender Lining, Front Grille, Bezel Hands on experience of development of full BIW of 4 models Expertise in spec parts like hood latch, Fuel lid opener, controller, power window, regulator, motor and actuatorsSpecial Achievements - New Global Suzuki Platform design to meet requirements up to year 2040 Delivered successfully 8 full / new model projects and 4 minor change models 5 patents filed on rear seatback mounting, rear door striker mounting and panel comp back structure Implemented cost saving of 153.4 million rupees; awarded top cost saving suggester for 3 consecutive years Mentored GET’s, laterals, 6 months trainees and AIT trainees on BIW design and development Software\'s : UG NX11, CATIA, PLM Teamcenter, CREO 2.0, ENOVIA, MS Office 365, SAP

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager

   Maruti Suzuki India Limited

   Jul 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   BIW Underbody design expertise to meet cost, weight and crash requirements of all markets Modular platform design compatible to BEV,HEV,ICE,CNG variants Design expertise on rear quarter panel, Panel comp back (rear skirt), CNG cylinder holder (cradle), Spare tire carrier Design expertise in A Pillar, B Pillar, C Pillar and D Pillar design Design expertise in meeting crash regulations of all markets (EU, Japan, India, US, Middle East. etc) Aesthetic part design and development experience like Side Body Outer, Front Fender and Hood Ultra High tensile, advanced material selection and Aluminium die cast part design for weight saving BIW Plastic part design experience like Ventilator Cover, Fender Cover, Fender Lining, Front Grille Hands on experience of development of full BIW of 4 models Expertise on ADAS features integration in vehicle

Education

• Macro Vision Academy, Burhanpur

  AISSCE, Science and Mathematics

• Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Ptc Creo
• Autocad
• Cad
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chassis Design
• Engineering