GURU PRASATH NATARAJAN
Incheon, ,South Korea
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Engineer with 6 years of experience in product design engineering, specializing in plastic part design and manufacturing for interior and exterior automotive components, including floor consoles, pillar trims, and frunks. Proven expertise in product design, prototyping, and product validation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. DESIGN ENGINEER - R&D
ONION MOBILITY
SEOUL
07.2022 - Current
- Lead design and development of plastic parts for three-wheel EVs, focusing on interior and exterior components
- Collaborated closely with internal teams and vendors (National & International) for design finalization, manufacturing feasibility, and cost estimation
- Created and managed 3D and 2D drawings, significantly improving design efficiency and manufacturability
- Project Management tasks focused on research and development for advancing future business initiatives.
Sr. DESIGN ENGINEER (PM) - R&D
SECO KOMOS R&D
GUNPO
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Led design and development of automotive interior and exterior hard trim components from concept to production release (SOP)
- Engaged with customers during the design process to finalize conceptual designs, assembly conditions, and package space
- Established and managed project objectives in alignment with development schedules
- Led engineering teams in conducting design reviews to resolve open issues
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and assembly feasibility
- Conducted reviews and addressed issues identified in digital pre-assembly (DPA)
- Analysed and integrated CAE simulation results into product design improvements
- Supported team members in achieving organizational goals and objectives
- Managed technical documentation, including BOM, ECD, ESIR, and DFMEA.
DESIGN ENGINEER - R&D
SECO KOMOS R&D
GUNPO
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Specialized in designing interior and exterior plastic components, specifically Pillar trims and Frunk
- Led meetings with team leaders and cross-functional teams to finalize conceptual design, resolve assembly issues, and ensure manufacturing feasibility
- Developed design data in compliance with design specifications and tool manufacturability requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in using CATIA V5 for solid and surface modelling, and in preparing detailed engineering drawings
- Created and managed Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Descriptions (ECD)
- Actively involved in creating and updating benchmarking documents.
RESIDENT ENGINEER
HYUNDAI MOTORS R&D
INDIA
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Served as Project Manager for Interior Pillar Trims and the 2nd row Rear Console
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions with customers and key stakeholders to establish and refine project concepts
- Collaborated closely with counterparts to finalize design concepts and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Education
Master of Science in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering -
Konkuk University
Seoul, South Korea01.2017
Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering -
Kumaraguru College of Technology
Tamil Nadu, India01.2014
Skills
- Product Design
- Plastic Part Design
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Design Optimization
- Software Proficiency
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
- Catia V5 Part & surface design
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English (TOEIC Speaking - 170/200)
Advanced (C1)
C1
Korean (TOPIK level - 2)
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Travelling
- Reading books
Timeline
Sr. DESIGN ENGINEER - R&D
ONION MOBILITY
07.2022 - Current
RESIDENT ENGINEER
HYUNDAI MOTORS R&D
04.2019 - 06.2019
DESIGN ENGINEER - R&D
SECO KOMOS R&D
04.2018 - 12.2020
Sr. DESIGN ENGINEER (PM) - R&D
SECO KOMOS R&D
01.2018 - 06.2022
Master of Science in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering -
Konkuk University
Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering -
Kumaraguru College of Technology
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