Syed Abdul Gafoor

• Developed B-Pillar trim for an NPD program and packaged switch and bezel onto the trim. • Routed HV and LV Harnesses and received appreciation for quick delivery. • Packaging Electrical Components such as Sensor modules, Horn, USB and developed their brackets for the modules. • Creating Assembly drawing for Battery pack and received appreciation for quick and neat, legible drawing. • Performed Radius check and Homologation study for ECE R21.

• Leading a team of engineers to develop interior trims such as Rear Quarter Panel, Armrest and Ambient lighting for NPD and JV programs in collaboration with Ford of Europe from concept phase to production. • Achieved On-time delivery of CAD with high quality to meet the gateways. • Perform QC on studio surface and provide feedback. • Organize regular design review meetings with Design Engineers at Ford of Europe, UK and interact with supplier and cross functional team to meet project gateways.

• Developed 3D CAD models with design, manufacturing, assembly consideration and implemented the customer requirements for Interior and Exterior trims. • Performed concept & feasibility studies along with regulation check. • Interact with the supplier perform tests to verify and validate the component function. • Analyzing 3D model packaging and Digital Mockup. • Organized design reviews and proposal meetings with the customer.

• Led a team and successfully developed and released designs & specifications of vehicle wiring harnesses. • Organized design review meetings with customers and cross functional teams. • Prepared 2D Drawings for internal and customer requirements according to proper standards. • Involved in the entire design process from concepts received to the end of the production line.

• Accountable for engineering change requirements (ECN) in Interior Trims. • Involved in the project technical meetings to develop CAD models.