Rajesh Kumar
rajesh.kumar.89@gmail.com | +60-12-345-6789 | 47 Jalan Merdeka, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 58000, Malaysia | linkedin.com/in/rajeshkumar89

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Design Engineer with 12+ years of experience in automotive and aerospace product development. Expert in CAD systems (CATIA, Siemens NX), 3D modeling, and systems design with proven track record of delivering complex engineering solutions from concept through production. Skilled in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFMEA methodologies with strong cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Design Engineer
Pinnacle Automotive Solutions, Shah Alam, Selangor
March 2019 – Present

• Lead design and development of automotive interior systems and structural components using CATIA V5/V6 and Siemens NX, reducing design cycle time by 25% through optimized workflows
• Manage product design from concept through production launch, coordinating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and supplier engineering
• Conduct tolerance analysis and GD&T application for critical assemblies, achieving 98% first-time quality approval rate on production parts
• Perform Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) for new product introductions, identifying and mitigating 40+ potential failure modes annually
• Utilize Teamcenter PLM system for design data management, change management, and configuration control across multiple vehicle programs
• Provide production support and resolve manufacturing issues, reducing warranty claims by 15% through design improvements
• Benchmark competitive products and conduct technical assessments to drive innovation and cost reduction initiatives

Design Engineer
Horizon Engineering Technologies, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
June 2015 – February 2019

• Developed 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for automotive suspension systems and chassis components using CATIA V5
• Collaborated with Japanese OEM clients and engineering teams, leveraging language skills to facilitate technical communication and requirements clarification
• Executed routing design for electrical harnesses and fluid systems, ensuring packaging efficiency and manufacturing feasibility
• Supported RFI processes and responded to customer technical inquiries with detailed engineering analysis and documentation
• Conducted physical testing and validation of prototype components, correlating test results with simulation data
• Participated in design reviews and implemented engineering changes through formal change management processes

Junior Design Engineer
Techno Design Solutions, Cyberjaya, Selangor
August 2012 – May 2015

• Created production drawings and 3D CAD models for automotive interior trim components and structural brackets
• Assisted senior engineers in tolerance stack-up analysis and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing application
• Supported product design activities including benchmarking studies, material selection, and supplier technical reviews
• Coordinated with manufacturing engineering to resolve producibility issues and optimize designs for assembly
• Maintained design documentation and ensured compliance with automotive industry regulations and standards

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor
Graduated: May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor
Graduated: May 2010

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CAD/PLM Systems: CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
Engineering Competencies: 3D Modeling, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, DFMEA, Systems Design, Product Design
Industry Knowledge: Automotive, Aerospace, Interior Design, Structures, Regulations & Standards
Additional Skills: Benchmarking, Production Support, Change Management, Testing & Validation

LANGUAGES

English – Native Proficiency
Japanese – Professional Working Proficiency
Malay – Native Proficiency

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)