Karthik Vasudev Rao Kunjoor
About Karthik Vasudev Rao Kunjoor
Karthik Vasudev Rao Kunjoor is a Design Release Engineer at Onward Technologies Limited in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where he has worked since 2018. He has successfully achieved significant cost reductions and improved battery thermal management through his engineering initiatives.
Work at Onward Technologies
Karthik Vasudev Rao Kunjoor has been employed as a Design Release Engineer at Onward Technologies Limited since 2018. He works in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where he has contributed to various technical initiatives. Notably, he achieved a cost reduction of $358,000 for the first production model year through technical cost reduction initiatives focused on engine dynamic seals and high-temperature gaskets. Karthik also engages with the EPT team to address battery pack sealing issues, improving battery thermal management and high voltage safety.
Education and Expertise
Karthik holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from BMS Institute of Technology and Management, completing his degree from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in design and engineering processes.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Onward Technologies, Karthik worked as a Design Engineer at QuEST Global from 2015 to 2017 in Bengaluru, India. In this role, he resolved manufacturing and assembly plant issues using 5D/8D methodologies and conducted DFMEA and DVP&R to ensure products met functional requirements. He also worked as a Graduate Student Assistant at the University of Michigan-Dearborn from 2017 to 2018 and completed a one-month internship at Kennametal in 2014.
Technical Contributions
Karthik has made significant technical contributions throughout his career. At QuEST Global, he orchestrated cross-functional integration with various departments to facilitate powertrain and vehicle program component development. He led technical reviews to evaluate suppliers and redesigned the rear dynamic seal on the engine crankshaft to mitigate failure modes in a Plug-in HEV vehicle platform. His work includes analyzing and resolving field and warranty issues to maintain customer satisfaction.