Suraj Nagaraj
About
Suraj works in the following industries: "Automotive". Suraj is currently Sr Director - homologation engineering at Tesla. In Suraj's previous role as a Director - Vehicle Homologation at Tesla Motors, Suraj worked in San Francisco Bay Area until Aug 2020. Prior to joining Tesla Motors, Suraj was a Senior Manager - Vehicle Homologation at Tesla Motors and held the position of Senior Manager - Vehicle Homologation at Fremont, CA. Prior to that, Suraj was a Manager - Homologation at Tesla from Mar 2012 to Mar 2014. Suraj started working as Principal homologation engineer at Tesla in Apr 2010. From Feb 2005 to Mar 2010, Suraj was LEAD Global Homologation engineer at General Motors. Prior to that, Suraj was a Validation Engineer - Specialty products at General Motors from Jan 2003 to Jan 2005. Suraj started working as Product engineer - braking at ZF Group in Mar 2002.
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As a lead homologation engineer, I have been responsible for all ensuring the appropriate regulatory standards are comprehended while overseeing all homologation activities, including documentation and testing, for various GM Vehicles. My projects includes the Hummer H3 (for EU,JPN, AUS,SA, ME) , OPEL GT (for EU), Pontiac Solstice (for EU), Brilliance china (for USA).
Responsible for complete validation of the 2006 Cadillac DTS professional vehicles while managing the vehicle ADV Plan and Report (ADVP&R) including full vehicle durability and reliability. Supervised sub-system and component testing at Supplier locations. Managed program timing related to design release, tooling and manufacturing, testing and pilot to production build schedules for all assigned parts and systems. Monitored coordination between TDM and GM engineers for compliance approval. Conducted vehicle level FMEA and 8D analysis to determine root causes of validation and design issues. Analyzed vehicle braking performance-using BrakeSyn to determine system sizing to meet vehicle performance criteria. Analyzed physical test data and analysis data to suggest changes to the design team.
Braking Systems). Designed the next Gen ABS cover assembly using Pro/E. Conducted tolerance stack up analyses using Max/Min, RMS to ensure product fit and functions. Conducted GD&T and Statistical Tolerance studies on ABS (Anti-lock Braking Systems) ECU. Conducted Teardown Analyses on Various ABS Valve systems using the Optical and mechanical CMM. Conducted Statistical analysis (Cpk, Ppk, 6Sigma Charts) on ABS Units. Liaison with manufacturing operations and provided Launch supports. Contributed to the design and development of Next generation VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) System components.
Designed the front knuckle assembly for truck applications using Auto CAD. Studied and interpreted Engineering drawings. Coordinated engineering activities with the shop floor through ECNs. Documented technical data generated to substantiate the assigned components, assemblies and/or systems consistent with engineering policies and procedures. Involved in the tracking and resolution of field issues. Studied and monitored cost reduction opportunities.