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MALVINDER SINGH TIWANA

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., excelling in product validation and regulatory compliance. Spearheaded innovative testing strategies, achieving a 30% reduction in validation time. Skilled in failure mode analysis and team leadership, committed to driving sustainable solutions in the agricultural machinery sector.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Lead – Product Validation & Regulatory Compliance

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Swaraj Division, India
01.2004 - Current
  • Led validation of agricultural machinery aggregates including engines, electricals, hydraulics, and exhaust systems.
  • Ensured compliance with emission standards: TREM II, III, III-A, IV, US TIER II/III.
  • Championed shift from seasonal field testing to accelerated lab testing using ALT & RLDA approaches.
  • Delivered 30% reduction in validation time through simulation-based testing.
  • Developed India's first regenerative transmission validation facility to support sustainability goals.
  • Drove successful development of a light-weight tractor platform under a South Korean alliance.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for field failures; implemented corrective actions and preventive strategies.
  • Played a key role in IP development and in the adoption of reliability engineering processes.
  • Key contributor to modular hydraulic system validation (60 HP) and innovation to address radiator clogging issues during harvest.

Assistant Manager – Engine Design & Testing

Maruti Suzuki Ltd.
Gurgaon, India
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Managed engine endurance and performance testing, including emissions compliance (EURO II/III).
  • Designed and tested new CNG/LPG prototypes; led to successful Omni CNG production.
  • Developed intake and exhaust manifolds; localized critical engine components.
  • Led validation of new low-friction engines for Wagon-R, Alto, and Maruti 800.
  • Conducted packaging and mounting studies for engine platform transitions.
  • Established a transient test bed and raw gas analyzers for emissions testing.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Guru Nanak Engineering College
Ludhiana, Punjab
01.1998

Skills

  • Validation and prototyping
  • Failure mode analysis
  • Emission norms compliance
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Root cause analysis
  • Field and lab testing
  • Hydraulics and exhaust systems
  • Power systems engineering
  • Design verification planning
  • Maintenance and system diagnosis
  • Reliability engineering
  • Value analysis and value engineering activities
  • Homologation and regulatory compliance
  • Leadership and team mentoring
  • Vendor and inventory management
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • MS Office proficiency
  • AutoCAD expertise
  • Basic MATLAB skills
  • Test bed systems operation
  • Dynamometer usage
  • Emission analysis tools
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Communication and negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail and confidentiality practices
  • Customer-centric strategies
  • Time management and adaptability

Technical Tools And Systems

  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • MS Office Suite
  • AutoCAD
  • MATLAB (basic)
  • Test Bed Systems
  • Dynamometers
  • Emission Analyzers

Timeline

Principal Lead – Product Validation & Regulatory Compliance

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
01.2004 - Current

Assistant Manager – Engine Design & Testing

Maruti Suzuki Ltd.
01.1998 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Guru Nanak Engineering College

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