Vidya Sagar Patalay
Woking,United Kingdom
Summary
Ambitious and results-driven professional with over 9 years of experience in R&D, new product development, and program management. Proven track record in design and development, delivering innovative solutions that meet market needs. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in a dynamic industry while embracing new technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Design/Project Engineer - BIW Structure
McLaren Automotive
Woking, United Kingdom
2025.01 - Current
- Responsible for the design delivery of the Front & Rear Metallic structures for the upcoming new vehicle meeting the cost & weight targets.
- Leading & guiding the design team of external supplier for design solutions in meeting the required timeline.
- Supported design and development of McLaren W1 rear diffuser.
- Resolved QCRs for McLaren W1 and delivered required corrective actions.
Senior Design/Project Engineer - MY Series & TVM
McLaren Automotive
Woking, United Kingdom
2023.07 - 2024.12
- Design & Development of body related parts for the Model Year launch of the Series Super cars 750S, Artura & GTS.
- Executed Total Value Management (TVM) initiatives to reduce vehicle costs and enhance profitability for body exterior and interior parts.
- Contributed to £1 million lifetime cost savings alongside external team, guiding them in idea generation, vetting, execution, and implementation for cost reduction.
- Conducted separate TVM cost reduction initiatives, resulting in £300k lifetime savings.
- Managed execution of Model Year projects, ensuring budget compliance and on-time delivery of parts.
- Led the design and development of new brand badges for Stealth Variants for all Series Super cars, including front and rear VCF ducts for GTS and new labels meeting certification requirements by destination.
- Directed efforts to enhance the design quality within the department, raising design quality efficiency from 60% to 85%.
Manager - BIW Design Engineer
Volvo Group
Bangalore, India
2022.04 - 2023.07
- Developed design and specifications for floor of new BIW across 7 variants of unified cabs for future Volvo and Renault Trucks.
- Resolved line issues at manufacturing sites in Sweden, France, and USA, ensuring smooth production flow.
- Participated in CSR activities to engage with local community, supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Deputy Manager
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Gurgaon, India
2017.07 - 2022.04
- Started my career as a GET promoted thereon to Assistant Manager & Deputy Manager in the span of 5 years.
- BIW Design & Development for Offset Crash compliance, Minor change in the existing model & Full model change involving parts like Dash Panel, Main Floor, Rear Floor, Rear skirt, Side Body etc.
- Defining and preparing of Statement of Requirements (SOR), quotation DWG, RRFQS, etc.
- Participated in tech reviews and spec meetings to clarify technical requirements of parts and reviewed supplier process/design proposals to meet part and assembly level requirements.
- Executed cost and weight reduction projects, including VAVE, second sourcing, and risk mitigation strategies to enhance project outcomes.
- Responsible for creation of Concept, packaging study/feasibility, Master Section, CAD making, Proto building and validation of design proposal.
- Design of D-Ring of the BIW meeting the required Torsional stiffness of the hatchback vehicle.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of mass manufacturing processes for sheet metal components. in Mass manufacturing of Sheet metal processes & its requirement for the BIW parts.
- Conducted part and vehicle testing to ensure compliance with functionality and safety standards; implemented countermeasures for Hinkai/failures and managed design ECNs.
- Expertise in Product Design, Benchmarking, ECN/ECR & Validation activities pertaining to BIW.
- Conducted external and internal ISO 9001 audits to ensure departmental compliance and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Osmania University
2013.06 - 2017.04
Skills
CATIA-V5
DS Enovia
UG-NX
Teamcenter
Windchill
Solid Works
MSC Nastran & Patran
MATLAB
MS Office
Program Management
Languages
Spanish
Beginner
Brazilian Portuguese
Intermediate
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Native
Projects
Participated in the nation-wide Gokarting event National Karting Racing Championship representing the team OUTORNADO v2.0 and stood 6th among 175 teams. Was responsible for design & fabrication of steering subsystem.
Awards
- Gold Medal in SSC - Gandhian high School - Mar 2011, Received Gold medal for being Topper of the school.
- Award for Openness & Learning - Maruti Suzuki India Limited - Jul 2017, Received award on the first day of my job at MSIL for Openness & Learning
- Recognition & Reward - Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Received recognition & reward award for the cost saving of the vehicle in terms of material grade change and material Localization at MSIL.
Volunteer Experience
Osmania University, Organizer & Volunteer - MECHARENA, Volunteered the event SARVATRA, a robotic event of MECHARENA for the years 2014 & 2015.
Publications
- Patents Published (Under Examination) - Maruti Suzuki India Limited
- 202111055381 : A VEHICLE REAR BODY STRUCTURE FOR AESTHETIC STYLING;
- 202111060909 : A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET FOR BACKDOOR OPENING OF A VEHICLE
Timeline
Senior Design/Project Engineer - BIW Structure
McLaren Automotive
2025.01 - Current
Senior Design/Project Engineer - MY Series & TVM
McLaren Automotive
2023.07 - 2024.12
Manager - BIW Design Engineer
Volvo Group
2022.04 - 2023.07
Deputy Manager
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
2017.07 - 2022.04
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Osmania University
2013.06 - 2017.04