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Rohit Kiran Dhumal

Automotive Seats Design Engineer
Coburg

Summary

Mechanical Engineering Professional specializing in Cost-Effective Design, Project Management, and Design Improvement. Extensive expertise in product design, DFMEA, tolerance calculations, FEA correlations, quality assurance, and project tracking. Proven ability in effective communication and leadership skills, with a strong focus on multi-project coordination and database management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Design Engineer

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
01.2024 - Current
  • Actively contributing to Mercedes-Benz BL5, BL5-Plus, and BL7 projects using CATIA V5 R19.
  • Conducting detailed kinematic investigations for car environment space.
  • Implementing Statements of Requirements (SOR) and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
  • Managing packaging for front-row structures for MMA.
  • Performing prototype drawings, DFMEA, and serial drawing support activities.
  • Coordinating with the Indian design team for seamless collaboration and project support.
  • Investigating new concepts such as HV vertical spindle drives and HV racks.

Assistant Manager

Brose Automotives India
09.2014 - 01.2024
  • Designed and packaged front-row structures, lumbar supports, footrests, and rear seat entertainment systems.
  • Created detailed GD&T drawings and variant-specific charters for manufacturing.
  • Designed second-row seat structures ensuring adherence to stringent safety and comfort standards.
  • Conducted tolerance stack-ups, fitment analyses, and packaging optimization.
  • Supported regulatory test designs including crash, back-pull, and luggage retention tests.
  • Collaborated with FEA teams to refine designs based on analytical validations.
  • Managed initial packaging and structural designs for front-row seats.
  • Conducted strength validations using FEA trials and ensured compliance with customer specifications.
  • Held regular design review meetings with the client to align on project objectives.
  • Designed comprehensive packaging solutions for front-row seat structures.
  • Investigated and implemented innovative concepts like HV vertical spindle drives and HV racks.
  • Provided DFMEA and serial drawing support to ensure robust manufacturing outcomes.
  • Responsible for holistic design engineering of MFAII seat structures.
  • Conducted preliminary packaging for mechanisms and structural components based on Daimler standards.
  • Performed comprehensive tolerance analyses and manufacturing feasibility studies.
  • Worked closely with FEA teams to validate designs against safety and durability benchmarks.
  • Interacted with clients during onsite design reviews to finalize solutions and incorporate feedback.
  • Specialized in regulatory compliance, design validation, and multi-stakeholder collaboration for premium automotive seating projects.
  • Onsite Deputation Experience (Germany):

1.Daimler/BMW FBKII: 3 months in 2015

2.Daimler MFAII: 3 months in 2016

3.BMW G70: 2 months in 2017

4.Volvo SPA2 & Daimler MMA: 2 years (Jan 2019 – Dec 2020)

5.Daimler MMA: 2 months (June 2022 – July 2022)


Senior Design Engineer

Faurecia Interior Systems
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • Provided detailed engineering and design modifications for RSA Nissan seat structures.
  • Created production-ready drawings using GD&T with a focus on manufacturability.
  • Designed chartered drawings for multiple seat variants.

Associate Professor

Arvind Gavali College of Engineering
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Delivered mechanical engineering lectures and practical sessions aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Designed and developed academic resources, fostering an engaging learning environment.
  • Planned and set up laboratory infrastructure to support advanced technical education.

Design Engineer

Magna Steyr India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2010 - 01.2012
  • Conceptualized and developed SUV seat structures to achieve cost and regulatory targets.
  • Optimized weight through VAVE initiatives while preserving design functionality.
  • Created detailed BOMs and collaborated with suppliers to enhance manufacturability.
  • Engineered 2nd-row bench and 3rd-row side-facing seat mechanisms.
  • Conducted kinematic analyses and metal-to-metal studies for cushion flip features.
  • Developed benchmarking strategies and implemented best practices from competitive designs.
  • Delivered RFQ concepts such as dual-occupant armrests and height adjuster packaging.
  • Led teardown exercises for seats to identify and implement cost-effective improvements.


Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Shivaji University

H.S.C. - Science

Dr. J.J. Magdum College of Engineering

S.S.C. - undefined

Y.C.I.S.

Skills

  • Product design expertise
  • DFMEA & Tolerance Calculations
  • FEA Correlations
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Quality Assurance & Project Tracking
  • Database Management & Multi-Project Coordination
  • Effective Communication & Leadership Skills
  • Risk assessment through DFMEA
  • GD&T
  • CATIA V5
  • Kinematic analysis
  • Prototype development
  • Packaging optimization
  • Project management
  • Regulatory compliance

Additional Information

  • Patent Filing ID: P240391DE-MD
    Patent Name: Vehicle Seat with a Coupled Seat Depth and Calf Support Adjustment
    Filed with: German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA)
  • Patent Filing ID: P240515DE-MD
    Patent Name: Footrest Mechanism for the Rear Seat Passenger Attached to the Back of the Front Seat with a Spindle Drive
    Filed with: German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA)
  • Patent Filing ID: 2025 079 P
    Patent Name: Vehicle Seat with Asymmetric Seat Frame
    Filed with: German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA)

Accomplishments

  • Onsite Germany project experience spanning over two years, which helped me in improving the co ordinations between people with different background,skillset and backgrounds.
  • Extensive expertise in seat design for premium automotive brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, JLR, and Volvo.
  • Spearheaded regulatory test preparations and compliance.

Hobbies

  • Exploring new technologies
  • Travelling
  • Gaming

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/14/87
  • Marital Status: Married

Disclaimer

I solemnly declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.



(Rohit Kiran Dhumal)

Timeline

Design Engineer

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Brose Automotives India
09.2014 - 01.2024

Senior Design Engineer

Faurecia Interior Systems
02.2014 - 09.2014

Associate Professor

Arvind Gavali College of Engineering
01.2012 - 01.2014

Design Engineer

Magna Steyr India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2010 - 01.2012

H.S.C. - Science

Dr. J.J. Magdum College of Engineering

S.S.C. - undefined

Y.C.I.S.

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Shivaji University
Rohit Kiran DhumalAutomotive Seats Design Engineer