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Devendra Pothala

Mont Saint Aignan,NOR

Summary

Experienced Lead Engineer with over nine years in the automotive industry, specializing in lighting. Proven record of accomplishment in project management, supplier coordination, and technical analysis. Leading technical meetings, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with design and regulatory standards. Proficient in Catia V5, V6, and 3D-Experience, with a strong background in D2C and QCDT.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Lead Engineer (Senior Engineer)

Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • - Technical convergence with internal stack holders and suppliers.
  • - Manage supplier relationships, ensuring data accuracy and timely feedback.
  • - Conduct feasibility checks (DFM, DFA, DFMA) and propose solutions.
  • - Proposal for D2C Design to cost and QCDT (Quality, Cost and Delivery time) management.
  • - Oversee project stages from CF to TGA, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards.

CAD Engineer

Valeo Lighting Systems India Ltd
06.2018 - 09.2022
  • - Designed and developed headlamps and rear lamps for clients including Ferrari, PSA, Citroen, and Volvo.
  • - Created detailed CAD models and conducted feasibility studies.
  • - Proposed cost-effective design solutions and ensured manufacturing feasibility.

Design Engineer

Vengala Engineering Design Services Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • - Designed instrument panels for Volkswagen (Inditeq, Mexico).
  • - Conducted A surface quality checks and created B surfaces.
  • - Developed technical features using re-mastering techniques.

Education

MSc - International Project Development

Neoma Business School
Rouen, France
12-2026

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

JNTU
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
06-2015

Skills

Project management : Supplier Management, Technical Analysis, D2C, QCDT

Declaration

I hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Lead Engineer (Senior Engineer)

Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center
09.2022 - 05.2025

CAD Engineer

Valeo Lighting Systems India Ltd
06.2018 - 09.2022

Design Engineer

Vengala Engineering Design Services Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 06.2018

MSc - International Project Development

Neoma Business School

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

JNTU
Devendra Pothala