1. C.ARUN BALAJI
PERSONAL DETAILS
Resides : 16, Thammannan Street, Gugai, Salem, Tamil Nadu Pin code- 636006
Phone : +91 9566979559 | Email Arunbalaji_30@yahoo.co.in
Date of Birth : 30th
Jun 1989
Nationality : Indian| LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/arun-balaji-chinnaponnan-01996787 |
Language : English & German
Education : Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical from Velammal Engineering
College Chennai.Anna University Tamil Nadu, India
PROFILE
Seeking challenging analysis and lead role assignments in Automotive Industry to deliver effective
support and leadership skills for a top-notch organization
Technically acumen professional with 5 years of experience in Design and Development of chassis
System Parts for Passenger vehicles (SUV & MPV). Provided excellence in the development of Brake
system parts and evaluation with design standards. Hold vast knowledge in Concept design feasibility
study and packaging of chassis systems parts like Brake pipe, Vacuum Hose, Brake Hose, ABS Bracket
etc. Holds high personal standards and consistently leads cross-functional teams to achieve company
objectives. Technically proficient in Product Development, CATIA V5, PDM, DMU, ANPQP, & FMEA.
Well organised and an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively in a complex
and busy office environment. Confident and poised in interactions with clients at all levels.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Design & Development
 Design Optimization
 Client Service Support
 Target Oriented
 Risk Management
 Communication Skills
 Project Scheduling
 Result Oriented
 Technical Skills
 Project Management
 Budget Management
 Leadership Skills
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
 Posses experience in liaising with Inter-cultural personals such as Japan, France & Korea Team
 Good exposure of working at onsite in France (2 months) & South Korea (2 weeks)
TECHINCAL SKILLS
 Modeling : CATIA V5 R19
 PDM : GDG &ENOVIA V6
 Operating Systems : Windows 98/Windows XP
 Software : Microsoft Office Suite
NOTEWORTHY CREDITS
 Bagged Top Performance Award while doing graduation as a Trainee in 2012
 Recipient of Best Design & Development engineer for the year 2014 ( Project: Lodgy)
 Active Member of Team to achieve the KPI of the organization by improving the process
 Received A1 Level certification in Deutsch (German) language
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Design & Development

2.  Actively involved in Concept design feasibility study and packaging of chassis systems parts
such as Brake pipe, Vacuum Hose ,Brake Hose and ABS Bracket
 Strong track record in development of Brake system parts and evaluation with design standards
 Diligently managed Quality, Cost, and Delivery- Development risks management for the parts of
Brake pipe, Vacuum hose &ABS Bracket
 Optimal Knowledge & experience in manufacturing processes of Brake systems
 Effectively involved in product cost estimation and analysis of Sheet metals and tubes
 Demonstrated excellence in difference synergies of VAVE –Localization, Design optimization,
Spec challenge
Project Management
 Collaborated closely with principle contracts to produce a work program aimed at ensuring
achievement of cost effective operations as per the standard agreed and within the timescale
& budget fixed for the project
 Assigned to work at Renault Samsung Motors, South Korea in SUV Project Development.
 Able to handle team members and also co-operate with other department for Cross Functional
Activities
 Experienced in investigating complaints, disturbances and violations, and resolving
problems, following management rules and regulations
CAREER CONTOUR
Engineer Oct 2011 – Present
RENAULT NISSAN Technology & Business Centre India, Chennai
PROJECTS HANDLED Played a pivotal role in the following projects
Project # 1 Renault compact SUV segment vehicle for India &UK market
Objective Delivery of high quality product
Responsibilities  Objectively evaluating the product against the applicable process
descriptions, standards & procedures
 Collecting the list quality concerns highlighted in vehicle level based as per
customer view
 Identify the non-compliance of the issues
 Communicating and review the open non-compliance issues with suppliers
 Effectively tracking the progress of issues to immediate and permanent
resolution.
 Technically evaluating the design solutions or process solutions & ensuring
that the issues are addressed in a proper manner to prevent its recurrence
 To maintain the integrity of work products for any design change, process
change & product specifications etc. through the process of ANPQP

3. Project #2 New projects Development- Brake
Objective To Collect and document the project specifications and Development
Roles & Responsibilities  Explored more ideas in different synergies such as Design
Optimization, local integration, Low Cost Sourcing, Benchmarking
best practices
 Obtained a clear understanding of vehicle technical & product
definition requirements
 Involved in Product Spec reviews & Performance requirement
finalization
 Analyzed the activities with respect to the product definition &
obtain commitment from all the supporting teams (Buyer, Cost
analyst, Styling, Perceived Quality etc.)
 Development with suppliers, and ANPQP documentations
 Engaged in Part performance review & co-ordinate validation
corporate.
 Monitored & maintaining QCT within targets
 Conducted review meetings with all entities at all milestones to track
the progress
 Handled Effective risk management - Close monitoring to identify &
evaluate the risks, so that mitigation/contingency plan can be
identified
Project #3 Cost reduction/ Local integration management
Objective To achieve commodity’s cost reduction target set by project management
team
Roles & Responsibilities  Exploration of more ideas in different synergies such as Design
Optimization, local integration, Low Cost Sourcing, Benchmarking best
practices etc
 Conducting different valuable events & sessions to generate more ideas
competitor benchmarking analysis tear down session, Supplier line walk,
Brain storming etc
 Identifying Tier-1 & Tier-n localization scope and strategy
 Motivating supplier 100 % committed to achieve the cost reduction target
 Quick product & process feasibility study for the proposals
 Evaluating the feasibility results & providing the technical approval to
supplier
 Configuration management of all CRLI proposals ensuring the proper
systematic issue to avoid any sort of later issues
References available upon request