Srinivasarao Gandra

Senior Surface Modeler in Bentley Advanced Surfacing Department.

• Class A Modelling for IP & Door Trim, Long Console Assembly, Rear Lower Panels
• Concept Modeling for future luxury cars
• Analyze engineering input, sections & Gap/Rad plans to understand the impacts on Studio Surface & Craftsmanship
• Attending design reviews with chief designers & explain how engineering changes affecting the design surfaces
• Supporting Surfacing Lead for timely delivery of SCR’s

Senior Alias Modeler in Exterior Department(Concept through Class A)

• Analyze engineering input, sections & Gap/Rad plans to understand the impacts on Studio Surface & Craftsmanship
• Prepare different themes for Design reviews & Clay milling
• Develop Concept to Class-A (production) surfaces as per Design & Technical Inputs
• Coordinating with Designers, Studio Engineers & Engineers for timely delivery of components
• Support Lead in Prepare/Conduct Design Review & Engineering Conflict Review meetings
• Support Lead in Preparing & Managing models in catia for DSM Surface release.


Projects:
Volvo XC40 Exterior Front
Volvo S/V60 R DESIGN Exterior

Responsible for Interior & Exterior components
• Develop Concept to Class-A (production) surfaces as per Design & Criteria Requirements
• Set-up New Digital Design Team for Ford Motor Company In INDIA
• Execution and management of various projects.
• Responsible for Creating & Managing Process Maps, Project Tracker, Quality Check List & Resource Plan
• Identify training & Development plans for Self and Team
• Conducting project meetings with FNA Coordinator, Designer & Engineer

Projects:
1. Ford Transit Front Fascia Facelift (Exterior)
2. Ford Kuga/Escape IP Vignale (Interior)
3. Ford Expedition EFP (Interior)

• Responsible for Exterior & Interior components
• Develop Concept to Class-A (production) surfaces as per Design & Criteria Requirements
• Respond with alternate proposals for surfacing, design & quality concerns in project
• Verifying the math data that meets the quality standards & Surface quality auditing
• Identify missing & imbalance criteria and Escalate back to home room
• Resolving design and engineering conflicts by Discussing with Designer & Studio Engineer
• Release of interior trim & Garnish for SF,IDR & VDR stages

• Working with Studio Engineers of Hyundai & Kia Motors, Korea to Set up New design studio in HMIE
• 3D development and realization of future Automotive Designs (for Design Approvals)
• Develop Class A surface models from clay models and sections as proposed by the designer
• Lead & Mentor fellow Sculptors & Train New Sculptor Group
• Ability to arrive at solutions, meeting design and engineering requirements.
• Effectively communicate & present design concepts & deliver powerful presentations

Projects in Hyundai Design Studio, INDIA:
Hyundai Sonata, LF: Handled complete interior with a team of 6members. Individual contribution is Headliner (Base & Sunroof), A&C Pillar.
Hyundai Grand i10, BA: FR & RR Door Trim, Ext Door handles & Handle Base
Genesis: Dashboard/IP
Equus: Floor Console, Rear Seat Arm Rest & TGS Knob.
Kia Pro’Ceed (hatchback): Headlamp & Combi Lamp, TGS Knob (Manual & Dual Clutch)
Kia Sportage: RR Bumper, Roof Rail.
Kia K3/Forte/Cerato (5DR): RR Bumper & Bumper Lip.

• Trained students in CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, AUTO CAD and ANSYS
• Worked on various engineering design projects