Mahendar Thanniru

About Mahendar Thanniru

7 years of experience in the design and development of automotive interior and exterior. A strong education professional with a Masters\'s degree focused in Automotive Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Experience

1. Product Engineer

   CpK Interior Products Inc.

   Apr 2022 — Present · Troy, MI, US

   Contributed to interior design for Charger and Challenger vehicles, gaining experience across two full product life cycles.* Led critical design development of door trim, including the A-surface for the New Program: Dodge Challenger 24MY, directly interfacing with the Product Design Office (PDO). This involved creating detailed 2D sections and 3D CAD models to provide feasible solutions to the studio.* Designed and provided significant input during the design phase, contributing to key product development decisions.* Applied expertise in soft trim, plastics, and lighting components across various interior projects.* Conducted benchmarking of competitor door trims to analyze current technologies, unique features, and materials (cost vs. weight) for the Dodge Challenger 24MY program.* Scoped out potential suppliers for advanced molding technologies for light pipes and lightweight materials for various applications in the Dodge Challenger 24MY program.* Applied GD & T principles in design work.* Created designs with a strong focus on DFM and DFA considerations across all projects.* Defined the sequence of assembly and attachment strategies, specifically for the Dodge Challenger 24MY door trim, incorporating DFM/DFA principles.* Developed a detailed BOM for the Dodge Challenger 24MY door trim to track critical parameters such as weight, cost, material specifications, and assembly sequence.* Design Validation & Reliability:* Developed and maintained DFMEA and DVP & R for interior components, including specific reports for the Dodge Challenger door trim.* Utilized Blue Points to adjust tolerances based on build quality analysis, ensuring optimal fit and finish during the development process.* Actively participated in numerous cross-functional meetings, fostering collaboration and effective communication across teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Education

• Central Institute Of Tool Design

  Diploma, Tool and Die Technology/Technician

  2009 — 2013

• University of Michigan-Dearborn

  Master's degree, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

  2016 — 2018

• BV Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT)

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), mechanical engineering

  2013 — 2016