Sneha Chikalkar
@snehachikalkar
I manage PLM, CAD, BOM, and engineering releases for automotive product development.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I've supported automotive product development at Allygram System and Technology, managing CAD and product data in SMARAGD for projects including AMG 590/591, GLC BEV 540/520, and MB-EAL.
I handle engineering change management, release readiness, BOM structures, CAD validation, and OEM data exchange while maintaining product-data accuracy across engineering variants. I also support junior engineers with PLM tools and best practices.
Previously at Tata Technologies, I designed exhaust-system components for LCV platforms serving APAC and North American OEMs, including DOC, DPF, SCR, and muffler assemblies. I created BOMs, maintained product structures in SAP PLM, and worked with global suppliers and quality teams.
My earlier work at Faurecia India included Solidworks and CATIA V5 fixture design, exhaust-system prototype layouts, GD&T application, and manufacturing-focused design changes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
PLM Support Engineer
Allygram System and Technology Pvt Ltd
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Managed and maintained SMARAGD (customized Teamcenter-based Daimler PLM system), ensuring CAD and product data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with engineering standards. Supported Engineering Change Management (ECR, ECO, ECN), release management, and engineering workflows throughout the product lifecycle.
Worked as design engineer in exhaust system for various LCV platforms of APAC and North America OEMs. Designed and detailed various exhaust system components and created part numbers, BOM creation as per global standards, and uploaded data in SAP PLM.
Design Engineer
Faurecia India Pvt Ltd
Aug 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 4 months)
Designed and detailed various tool designs for exhaust welding fixtures using Solidworks. Prepared BOM for welding fixtures as per global standards and developed prototype fixtures layout of exhaust system components using CATIA V5 R25.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shivaji University
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 67%
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
YCM Warana Mahavidyalaya
Higher Secondary Certificate, General Studies
Grade: 83%
Completed 12th standard from Maharashtra State Board.
Shri Warana Vidyalaya
Secondary School Certificate, General Studies
Grade: 91%
Completed 10th standard from Maharashtra State Board.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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