Iknoor Singh

Product Manager

Windsor, Ontario, Canada6 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in automotive body design and engineering.
Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration.
Strong background in design feasibility and product development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled automotive design engineer with expertise in body design and engineering processes.

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Skills

Core Skills

Design EngineeringEngineering3d Computer Aided Design (3d Cad)Manufacturing Processes

Other Skills

7 QC ToolsAutomotiveB.I.WBenchmark plansBody design deliverablesCAD modelsCATIA V5Cockpit packaging studiesCompetitor benchmarkingCrisis ManagementCritical ThinkingCross-Functional Teams collaborationCustomer ExperienceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer Satisfaction

About

Experienced B.I.W designer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Has worked on both MMC & FMC, done styling Feasibility and clay model feedback of A-class surfaces. Designed parts that support in critical White body performance like in torsion, side crash impact etc. Also skilled in 7 QC Tools, CATIA V5, Engineering, Steel Design, and Microsoft PowerPoint. A strong engineering professional graduated from University of Windsor, Canada.

Experience

Stellantis

Project Delegate Support - Advanced Cockpit

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Windsor, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Confirmed the technical feasibility of the future cockpit vision definition.
Drive cockpit consistency of programs, platforms, and modules.
Lead Advanced Cockpit packaging studies and confirm the technical feasibility.
Convergence on main program targets: identify & propose arbitration for decision-making (total product, expenses, complexity, etc.)
Identified critical engineering constraints and found alternatives that will meet objectives.
Defined the engineering logic behind the system packaging layout solutions.
Serve as a point of contact to collaborate with all stakeholders such as Project Synthesis Managers, Homologation, Studio, etc.,
Managed cockpit concept validation through virtual and physical mock-ups.
Capture stakeholder needs such as feature roadmaps, expected performance, Brand needs, market demand, regulations requirement.
Define and coordinate early simulation activities for directional guidance.

Technical feasibilityCockpit packaging studiesStakeholder collaborationSimulation activitiesDesign EngineeringEngineering

Mercedes-benz research and development india

Product Design Engineer

Jun 2021 – Apr 2022 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

● Ensure body design deliverables are met by prioritizing and balancing activities, negotiating compromises, and requesting resources.
● Collaborated with Cross-Functional Teams (like packaging, interior, and styling) to create L/O per set standards.
● Assist in creating benchmark plans on main body systems and features of competitors to aid in profitability.
● Provide impact assessment for product/feature changes.
● Designed the side sill region of the car (using Siemens-NX) considering the battery placement for the EV.
● Conceptualized support structures in the roof to install devices that aid in the vehicles' autonomous capabilities.
● Created CAD models in the c-pillar region for sedan body-type vehicles.
● Generated CD/VA ideas to improve profitability.

Body design deliverablesCross-Functional Teams collaborationBenchmark plansCAD modelsDesign Engineering3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD)

Honda cars india ltd

3 roles

Senior Executive - Upper Body Design

Promoted

Apr 2020 – Jan 2021 · 9 mos

● Handled new product introduction from concept to mass production.
● Stage gate reporting for Cost, weight, performance, and schedule for assigned parts.
● Confirmed technical feasibility of styling design vision, ensuring alignment with various stakeholders.
● Prepared and managed the overall schedule of allocated systems to align with the vehicle development schedule.
● Create and Manage project plans and technical scorecards for their relative vehicle segments.
● Identify and resolve cross-functional issues affecting functional performance.
● Support Performance Specialists in target setting and waterfall processes starting from the Customer Car Profile (Target Vehicle).
● Developed and designed sheet metal parts like Gas lids & reinforcements, Rear Wheelhouse, Side sill(s), etc. using CATIA V5.
● Prepared Design Concept sheets (D.C.S) and master sections based on layout study for responsible parts.
● Created 3D data considering the master section, DCS, surrounding parts layout, supplier & tool productivity, and manufacturability.
● Collaborated with Cross-Functional Teams (like styling, electrical, interiors, engine, and packaging) to create L/O and 3D data.
● Analyzed and incorporated CAE durability, NVH, and crash group inputs.
● Involved in VA and localization projects.

New product introductionStage gate reportingTechnical feasibilityCross-Functional Teams collaborationDesign EngineeringManufacturing Processes

Executive - Upper Body design

Jul 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

● Created design concept sheets for the responsible areas evaluating the concept scope as per the vehicle specifications planned.
● Assessed the feasibility of these concepts with cross functional teams creating Master sections to keep structural performances and achieving part productivity.
● Benchmarked competitor cars and identified cost down/value-addition ideas to support localization activity and enhance company’s profitability. Shared findings with stakeholders through technical reports and presentations.

Design concept sheetsFeasibility assessmentCompetitor benchmarkingDesign EngineeringManufacturing Processes

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Jul 2017 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr

● Gained know-how through on-the-job training for the design and development process flow of future models.
● Designed Upper body parts of Honda vehicles for the Indian market under the supervision of the Technical Leader as per the body design specification and standards of Honda R&D.
● Worked on solving the market problem in the underbody coating application of the existing Honda model for the Indian market.
● Gained knowledge of the Honda Assembly process through on-the-job training in different departments in the manufacturing plant such as Welding, Painting, Engine Assembly, Frame Assembly, and Vehicle Quality to make better decisions in the design stage of the vehicle to minimize production problems.

Design and development processMarket problem solvingOn-the-job trainingDesign Engineering

Alstom transport

Design Internship

Jan 2016 – Jul 2016 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

● Interned at the rolling stock design center
● Proposed changes in the cab area (driver cockpit).
● Worked on the Metro Interior Refurbishment project and prepared manufacturing drawings.

Proposed changesManufacturing drawings