Praful M.
Senior Automotive Powertrain Cooling System Engineer
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Praful M. is a seasoned Technical Lead - Engineering with 9.5 years of rich experience in the automotive sector, particularly in BEV & ICE powertrain cooling systems for passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses. Currently at Tata Technologies Ltd., he leads the design and packaging of cooling systems for OEMs such as Vin-fast and JLR, while pioneering efforts in modular cooling modules adaptable to ICE, BEV, and PHEV platforms. He is proficient in CAD software such as CATIA V5, UGNX, and CREO and excels in team-centric environments, handling product design from concept to prototype, benchmarking, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration. His career trajectory includes notable roles at Tech Mahindra and Rheomold Engineering Solutions, with a deep understanding of injection molding, GD&T, and product development plans. Praful's educational background includes a post-graduate diploma in tool design and a BE in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
Technical Lead-Engineering
Tata Technologies Ltd. · 2024 — PresentFocused on BEV, PHEV, and ICE Powertrain cooling system design and packaging for OEMs, including Vin-fast and JLR. Managed ownership of engine peripheral components such as cooling hoses and coolant pumps. Directed vehicle-level cooling system layout and collaborated with the purchasing team on sourcing processes. Led benchmarking for cooling systems across ICE and EV technologies while monitoring project targets for on-time completion.Senior design engineer
Tech Mahindra · 2022 — 2024Engaged in BEV e-Powertrain cooling system design and packaging for Navistar trucks. Worked on configuration data management and installation sheets while ensuring manufacturability of plastic components. Served as the primary contact for customer, supplier, and internal cross-functional teams to resolve project concerns. Supported program management to maintain project timelines.Senior design engineer
Tata Technologies Ltd. · 2018 — 2022Oversaw the design and development of BEV e-Powertrain cooling systems for OEMs, including Vin-fast and JLR. Gained ownership of cooling hoses and coordinated proto part development for testing. Worked closely with the FEA and CFD teams for design optimization and conducted design reviews with cross-functional teams. Managed ED&T costs and supported program management to ensure project execution without delays.Cad engineer
Rheomold engineering solution · 2016 — 2018Acted as a CAD engineer within the Visteon technical & services center, focusing on instrument cluster design for Kia vehicles such as the KIA Seltos. Engaged in various automotive interior and exterior trim projects, contributing to the generation and modification of surface models. Conducted DFM, tooling feasibility, and clash/clearance analyses.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Post-graduation diploma in tool designNettur Technical Training Foundation · 2016 — Present
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringVITS, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Indore · 2011 — 2015
- Higher Secondary CertificateMacro vision academy · 2009 — 2011
- Secondary School CertificateMacro vision academy · — — 2009
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