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I’m a senior design engineer specializing in automotive exterior lighting and trim design, with 9+ years leading multidisciplinary teams through complete product life cycles from concept to mass production. I excel in CAD-based design (Catia V5, Creo, SolidWorks, NX), DFMEA/DFM, and the industrialization of innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. I bring a strong foundation in mentoring engineers, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier negotiations to deliver production-ready components that meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards. I am adept at translating design intent into validated components, coordinating with styling, manufacturing, and purchasing teams, and shaping technical specifications and best practices. I enjoy driving design validation, risk mitigation, and data management processes to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.…I’m a senior design engineer specializing in automotive exterior lighting and trim design, with 9+ years leading multidisciplinary teams through complete product life cycles from concept to mass production. I excel in CAD-based design (Catia V5, Creo, SolidWorks, NX), DFMEA/DFM, and the industrialization of innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. I bring a strong foundation in mentoring engineers, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier negotiations to deliver production-ready components that meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards. I am adept at translating design intent into validated components, coordinating with styling, manufacturing, and purchasing teams, and shaping technical specifications and best practices. I enjoy driving design validation, risk mitigation, and data management processes to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

Shiva Varadarajan Selvanathan Stafford

3D Modeler, 3D Designer, Product Designer, +3

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I’m a senior design engineer specializing in automotive exterior lighting and trim design, with 9+ years leading multidisciplinary teams through complete product life cycles from concept to mass production. I excel in CAD-based design (Catia V5, Creo, SolidWorks, NX), DFMEA/DFM, and the industrialization of innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. I bring a strong foundation in mentoring engineers, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier negotiations to deliver production-ready components that meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards. I am adept at translating design intent into validated components, coordinating with styling, manufacturing, and purchasing teams, and shaping technical specifications and best practices. I enjoy driving design validation, risk mitigation, and data management processes to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.…I’m a senior design engineer specializing in automotive exterior lighting and trim design, with 9+ years leading multidisciplinary teams through complete product life cycles from concept to mass production. I excel in CAD-based design (Catia V5, Creo, SolidWorks, NX), DFMEA/DFM, and the industrialization of innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. I bring a strong foundation in mentoring engineers, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier negotiations to deliver production-ready components that meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards. I am adept at translating design intent into validated components, coordinating with styling, manufacturing, and purchasing teams, and shaping technical specifications and best practices. I enjoy driving design validation, risk mitigation, and data management processes to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

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I’m a senior design engineer specializing in automotive exterior lighting and trim design, with 9+ years leading multidisciplinary teams through complete product life cycles from concept to mass production. I excel in CAD-based design (Catia V5, Creo, SolidWorks, NX), DFMEA/DFM, and the industrialization of innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. I bring a strong foundation in mentoring engineers, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier negotiations to deliver production-ready components that meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

I am adept at translating design intent into validated components, coordinating with styling, manufacturing, and purchasing teams, and shaping technical specifications and best practices. I enjoy driving design validation, risk mitigation, and data management processes to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

Skills

Product Design

Experience Level

Product Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Design Engineer at Wipac Technology Limited

September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Lead end-to-end design and development of exterior lighting and closure-related body systems, ensuring manufacturability, cost, and weight targets. Own engineering deliverables including BoM, DFM/DFMEA, DVP, and CAD releases through the complete development lifecycle. Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and tolerance analyses to ensure structural integrity and performance. Collaborate with styling, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to translate design intent into validated, production-ready components. Define and maintain technical specifications, design standards, and best practices to ensure technical excellence. Mentor junior engineers, guiding them through design validation, issue resolution, and data management processes. Lead DFM reviews and support prototype and production builds with issue tracking and corrective actions.

Prototype Build Support Engineer at Bentley Motors

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Supported prototype builds for premium body systems, resolving technical issues and implementing 2D/3D design updates in Catia V5. Managed DFM/DFMEA reviews, ensuring engineering feasibility and validation compliance for structural and trim assemblies. Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to ensure alignment between design intent and physical builds.

CAD Engineer at Valeo

September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Engineered complex lighting and trim systems, optimizing for mass, cost, and regulatory compliance from concept through tooling. Led cross-functional reviews with manufacturing and quality teams to validate design solutions and mitigate technical risk. Defined DFM/EA actions, validation plans (DVP), and test requirements for new product launches. Supported global programs (Europe, Asia) and implemented standardized design methodologies across multiple sites.

Design Engineer at SL Lumax Limited

December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Managed the development of headlamps and rear lamps from initial design to validation and tooling, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality outputs. Led a 3-member design team; mentored engineers in CAD, DFM, and project execution best practices. Collaborated with clients (Hyundai, Kia) to optimize designs for manufacturability, achieving cost and mass reduction targets.

Design Engineer at Lumax Lighting Private Limited

July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019

Engineered heavy vehicle headlamps through 3D modelling, feasibility analysis, and prototype validation, ensuring readiness for mass production with a focus on cost efficiency and quality.