VIBIN JACOB

: +91-8594016875

: vibin.jacob2@gmail.com

CORE COMPETENCIES ~Product Development ~Wind Tunnel Facility

Management &Maintenance ~Thermal Systems

~Safety Management (Loto, Work Permit)

~Internal Audit (Safety, Performance)

~Design/ Vehicle Validation ~Design Failure Mode & Effect

Analysis (DFMEA) ~Testing & Inspection ~Problem Resolution

~Quality Control ~Project Management

~Research & Development

O R G A N I S A T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Oct’14-Aug’16 date with Tata Motors Limited, Pune as Manager- Climate Control

Aug’06-Sep’14 with Mahindra and Mahindra, Chennai

Growth Path: Aug’06-Aug’07 Graduate Engineer Trainee Aug’07-Aug’11 Assistant Manager- Build and Validation Sep’11-Sep’14 Deputy Manager- Thermal System Development and Validation

KEY RESULT AREAS: Organizing, planning & coordinating the entire product development for thermal system for all projects as Domain

Champion including requirement analysis, finalizing parts specifications, designing, verification & validation Monitoring development with respect to cost, resource deployment, time overruns and quality compliance; evaluating

production progress & taking adequate corrective actions Executing development of thermal systems from scratch to its completion including building prototypes, developing

concepts, design validation, vehicle level test & validation planning Administering new technology projects like FATC, IHX, FFH for Cabin Heating, Hybrid/Electric Vehicle HV

Battery Cooling and system development for new refrigerant R1234yf Implementing cost optimizing measures such as VA/VE and benchmarking to compare the business processes &

performance metrics to the industry best through competitor vehicle benchmark study; enhancing AC line insulation, AC muffler deletion and component localization to achieve optimization

Devising test reports through test data collection and data analysis; executing MPDS & preparing project tracking documents & updates

Coordinating with HVAC system suppliers, test agencies, design, CAE and CFTs for resolution of technical issues; technically comparing supplier’s proposals and devising feasibility reports for the same

Working on development testing for components in-house and at supplier end; following up with vendors & related agencies for design & development activities

Conducting physical testing of vehicles including component & system level testing, full vehicle environment testing, vehicle level wind tunnel testing and ADT, HSD, GHD & CDT durability testing to ensure adherence to quality parameters

Managing field concern & problem resolution to rectify technical issues and to observe & evaluate site conditions as well as feasibility for availability of resources & facilities

Ensuring high quality of all components being made and suggesting improvements for achieving better quality Scheduling & rescheduling of supplies as per requirement; budgeting & planning the funds for procurement &

sourcing of materials for ensuring optimum utilization of materials & achieving maximum cost savings

Result-oriented professional targeting senior level assignments in HVAC Product Development with an organisation of high repute

Location Preference: PAN India & Gulf Countries

P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y

A competent professional with 10 years of experience in Vehicle Development & Testing and Thermal System Development (Engine Cooling, HVAC, Hybrid & Electrical Vehicle Thermal Systems Development, HV Battery Cooling, MCU Cooling)

Currently looking for job opportunities. Accomplished at managing project activities from conceptualization to

execution including technical specifications, stage inspections, progress monitoring, site management and manpower planning

Extensive exposure in product development, testing and validation of thermal systems in the Automobile industry; proficiency in vehicle homologation and certification - HVAC and vehicle ( vehicle performance, defrost & demist performance and heater performance )

Expertise in development of robust test processes to execute HVAC/Thermal System performance validations as well as steering the creation of conceptual & schematic designs including plans & layout

Possess honed presentation, problem-solving & analytical skills with the capability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment

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Attending to complaints with Quality Team; monitoring manufacturing processes & troubleshooting problems in coordination with other departments for improving efficiency

HIGHLIGHTS: For Mahindra and Mahindra:

Applied for Wind Screen Demisting by Compressed Air patent in 2016 Honoured with SPORT Award for Verito HVAC Compressor Localization from Department Head-Build & Validation in 2013 Won Accelerator Award From Senior Vice President - Product Development for evolution & enhancement of fuel system Developed Plasic Fuel Tank for XUV5OO and received appreciation from Senior VP-Product Development in 2009 Successfully launched XUV500 by Chief Executive TPDS in 2012 Achieved XUV5OO HVAC & Engine Cooling System Development Validation in 2012 Planned & executed RWUP Test at Jaisalmer (summer evaluation), Manali (winter evaluation), and Mount Abu (grade

usage thermal/engine cooling performance) Tested & evaluated Thermal System (HVAC, Engine Cooling, Air, Fuel & Exhaust System) performance in bench test

facility, climatic chamber and on-road test conditions Completed XUV5OO project with zero defects by reducing field issues Attained the completely indigenous development and commercialization of 8 products like XUV5OO, Verito, XUV5OO

Hybrid (W202), Verito Electric, Winger Roof Duct, Tata Magic Mantra Closed Cab (Demist System Development), Prima Truck, Tata Marcopolo Paradiso G7 Rear Engined Multi-Axle Luxury Coach, Tata Elanza Middle East, 6X6 High-Mobility Vehicles with Material Handling Cranes for army application

Accomplished a significant reduction on material cost by 30% in Verito (HVAC Compressor Localisation), Tata Ultra-Light Trucks (Condenser Fan Deletion), Tata Sumo (Roof Insulation Deletion), Safari Compressor Localisation product

T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

Development and Validation of Thermal Systems (Climate Control, Engine Cooling, Air Intake, Exhaust, Fuel & Systems) DFMEA, DVP and DFMEA-DVP Linkage MPDS Project Tracking JDP and Customer Concern Analysis & Resolution FATC Development Electrical & Hybrid Thermal System Development (Battery Cooling & MCU Cooling) Euro V Fleet Validation Instrumentation & Automotive Testing

C E R T I F I C A T I O N

Standardization Testing & Quality Certification in Laboratory Management & Internal Audit- ISO/IEC 17025 from

Directorate Government of India in 2016

A C A D E M I C P R O J E C T

Title: Design of Vertical Lift Gate, Hoisting Equipment & Analysis of Radial Gate Trunnion Using Ideas Master Series Version-9 Software

Duration: 1 month Location: Central Water Commission, New Delhi Description: Project involved analysis of stress on continuous lift gate beams and radial gate trunnion and provided

optimum strength for the support. Managed mathematical calculation, CAD Model and analysis.

A C A D E M I C D E T A I L S

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Adoor, Kerala with 81.55% (University 2nd rank) in 2006

12th from Kendriya Vidyalaya, New Delhi (CBSE) with 77.2% in 2002 10th from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh (CBSE) with 69% in 2000

E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T Y

Engaged in Departmental Training Module and Presentation for GET and lateral joiners’ in 2012

P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S

Date of Birth: 1st April 1984 Languages Known: English, Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi Address: Pune, Maharashtra

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A N N E X U R E

Major Projects: For TATA Motors Limited: M&HCV trucks & buses- HVAC System testing & development of M&HCV buses and trucks

Pradiso Multiaxle Couch HVAC system development and testing Prima Trucks

Middle East Elanza Comfort Bus LPO1618 heater system development as per homologation requirement

Innovative projects like evaporative cooling & secondary loop HVAC System

Maintenance and upkeep of full vehicle environment test facility

Climatic Chamber Thermal System Validation (defrost and demist testing, HVAC cooldown, heater performance test and extreme ambient thermal test)

For Mahindra and Mahindra:

Title: XUV500 Period: Aug’06-Sep’11 Role: Executed HVAC/Thermal System development from scratch Managed resolution for field failures (zero defect XUV project) Administered new refrigerant R1234yf for export and new technology IHX, FFH for cabin heating Conducted summer, winter and wind tunnel HVAC evaluation as well as FATC development testing Title: Verito Period: Sep’11-Sep’12 Role: Managed HVAC upgradation (manual to electric control) and compressor localization Reduced cost by HVAC muffler deletion and compressor VD to FD change Title: Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Projects Period: Sep’11-Aug’13 Role: Executed HV battery cooling development validation as well as MCU & e-motor cooling Title: Euro V Fleet Validation Period: Sep’11-Aug’13 Role: Evaluated heater performance in Europe Managed PTC electric heater & fuel fired heater for cabin heating /vehicle start-off

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