Kabilan V

Assistant Manager @Royal Enfield

Chennai, IN

Acted as a key technical liaison between the Chennai R&D team and the Royal Enfield UK Technology Centre on Contributed to the end-to-end design and development lifecycle of new 350cc platform, 650cc twin & upcoming 750cc twins, a specific component/sub-system like chassis, Brake systems & foot controls from concept ideation to production release.*Managed a team of two direct reportees within the R&D department, & placed as a Deputy Lead for Foot controls & Structure Function providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.*Developed detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using PTC CREO for motorcycle components and assemblies, integrating design inputs from global teams and adhering to DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles for mass production in India.*Collaborated extensively with UK-based Industrial Design and Product Strategy teams to translate global market insights and styling concepts into technically feasible and manufacturable two-wheeler designs.*Performed calculations and simulations (e.g, FEA for structural integrity, Structural analysis for parts & assemblies) to validate design performance and predict component behavior under various loads using CREO simulate tool.*Managed supplier interactions for component development, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications for parts like Foot controls, swingarm, braking system.*Investigated and analyzed competitor products and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.*Authored technical reports, design specifications, and validation plans for new product features and system improvements.*Developed and instrumented test vehicles with sensors like accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples to collect critical performance data.

Velammal engineering college/ Anna University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician