Deepak M

About Deepak M

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I\'m Deepak, a dedicated Research & Materials Engineer and UL Regulatory Expert. Experienced Research & Materials Engineer with 4 years of success in developing and executing the product roadmaps that drive the business growth. Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize the materials properties and features based on customer needs, industry standards and market trends. Proven ability to drive quality, innovation and safety in the fields of Plastics/polymers, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. In my role, I specialize in the New Product Development, formulation optimization, material characterization, Engineering data generation, polymer testing and regulatory compliance of polymers. Role & Responsibilities, • Spearheaded the selection and optimization of polymeric materials and processing techniques for automotive components especially on interior components, with an emphasis on aesthetics, lightweighting, and mechanical integrity. • Skilled in New Product Development, failure analysis, and formulation optimization tailored to customer requirements, product performance, and application needs. • Experienced in providing technical service, generating high-quality engineering data through structured experimentation, interpreting results, preparing detailed reports, supporting application development, and contributing to R&D innovation. • Executed mechanical testing (Tensile & Flexural using the UTM, impact - Izod/Charpy) physical properties (MFI, density, hardness and ash content) to support product qualification and validation. • Conducted advanced thermal characterization using TGA, DSC, HDT, VST, and FTIR to evaluate material behavior under operational conditions. • Collaborated cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external material suppliers to ensure quality, performance, and cost-efficiency throughout the development cycle. • Experienced in advanced polymer processing techniques like Injection moulding, compounding with Twin screw extrusion. • Designed and developed the experiments for accelerated Weatherability performance (f1/f2) as per the ASTM G155 / UL 746C & long-term thermal aging (RTI) as per UL 746B test method, contributing to UL yellow card listing. • Directed laboratory operations in preparation for external audits, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintained regulatory compliance aligned with ISO 17025. • Strong knowledge of ASTM, ISO, IEC & UL standards in material testing.

Experience

1. Research Executive

   Hyundai Engineering Plastics

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET)

  Master of Technology - MTech

• DMI College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

• Cluny Matric. Hr. Sec. School

  Computer Science