Amarnath Gurunath
About Amarnath Gurunath
Amarnath Gurunath serves as the Lead for Development and Sourcing of sheet metal stamped parts at Faurecia in Bengaluru, India. He has over a decade of experience in product engineering, specializing in exhaust system components and tool and die design support.
Work at Faurecia
Amarnath Gurunath has been serving as the Lead – Development & Sourcing for Sheet Metal Stamped Parts at Faurecia since 2012. His role involves providing product engineering support to the engineering team, focusing on part and design feasibility assessments. He has developed extensive expertise in creating exhaust system components, including heat shields, exhaust mufflers, brackets, under body connection frames, and flanges. His work emphasizes the use of various materials such as stainless steel, aluminized steel, mild steel, and CRCA.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at Faurecia, Amarnath Gurunath worked at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a Purchase Engineer - Development from 2010 to 2012. He also held the position of Purchase Engineer - Vendor Development at IFB Automotive Pvt Ltd from 2006 to 2007. These roles contributed to his understanding of procurement and vendor management within the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Amarnath Gurunath holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. He also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, he achieved a Diploma in Tool and Die Technology/Technician from the Government Tool Room and Training Centre, completing his studies from 2003 to 2006. His educational background supports his specialization in sheet metal stamping and tool and die design.
International Experience
Amarnath Gurunath has demonstrated adaptability to international environments through his travels to Europe and the United States for supplier and component development activities. This experience has enhanced his ability to conduct technical feasibility assessments and collaborate effectively with global suppliers.
Technical Skills
In his current role, Amarnath specializes in sheet metal stamping and provides tool and die design support. He conducts robust technical feasibility assessments with suppliers, utilizing SCAR documents to ensure product viability and optimize manufacturing processes. His expertise includes troubleshooting during manufacturing and conducting try-outs with Auto-form simulations.