Hanish K R

New Product Development - Senior Engineer

Roots Industries India Private Limited • Full time

Oct 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 7 mos

I am a Mechanical Product Design and New Product Development Engineer with over 2 years of hands-on industry experience in automotive product design, testing, and validation. Currently working as a Senior Engineer – New Product Development at Roots Industries India Private Limited, I specialize in taking products from early concept stage to production release, ensuring they meet functional, quality, cost, and customer requirements. My professional journey has given me strong exposure to automotive OEM-driven development environments, where adherence to structured processes such as APQP, DFMEA, IATF 16949 documentation, and customer validation protocols is critical. I have worked closely with global customers including Caterpillar, PACCAR, Bosch, Volvo Eicher, Mahindra, Toyota, and Daimler. I bring a strong combination of design engineering, validation knowledge, cost optimization, and supplier coordination, making me well-suited for both short-term design tasks and long-term product development collaborations. Key Projects & Contributions 1) Hybrid DC Switch – Caterpillar Designed and developed a Hybrid DC Battery Disconnect Switch used for automatic battery isolation Worked on concept design based on customer packaging constraints Supported prototype development, assembly line setup, and testing facility development Conducted product testing, validation, and pre-launch trial runs 2) USB Charger – Multiple OEMs Designed and developed USB charging devices for commercial vehicles Supported testing and validation as per OEM protocols Contributed to pre-launch trials and customer validation Automotive Product Portfolio: 3) Electrical horns for commercial and industrial vehicles 4) Battery Disconnect Switches and Electronic Battery Disconnect Switches 5) Lighting products and cooling fans (currently under development)