Lohitha Dewasurendra
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Sachin Lokhande
Lohitha is one of the best Closures Expert that I have met in the automotive field. I had an opportunity to work with him on latest Mustang program also he had been our Closure Systems expert on several other programs. He has strong technical approach towards every minute detail backed with years of experience and cracks every design , production or launch issue. He is a great team player, mentor and gem of a person to work with. I wish him good luck and strongly recommend him in any professional setup.
Sachin Lokhande
Lohitha is one of the best Closures Expert that I have met in the automotive field. I had an opportunity to work with him on latest Mustang program also he had been our Closure Systems expert on several other programs. He has strong technical approach towards every minute detail backed with years of experience and cracks every design , production or launch issue. He is a great team player, mentor and gem of a person to work with. I wish him good luck and strongly recommend him in any professional setup.
Sachin Lokhande
Lohitha is one of the best Closures Expert that I have met in the automotive field. I had an opportunity to work with him on latest Mustang program also he had been our Closure Systems expert on several other programs. He has strong technical approach towards every minute detail backed with years of experience and cracks every design , production or launch issue. He is a great team player, mentor and gem of a person to work with. I wish him good luck and strongly recommend him in any professional setup.
Sachin Lokhande
Lohitha is one of the best Closures Expert that I have met in the automotive field. I had an opportunity to work with him on latest Mustang program also he had been our Closure Systems expert on several other programs. He has strong technical approach towards every minute detail backed with years of experience and cracks every design , production or launch issue. He is a great team player, mentor and gem of a person to work with. I wish him good luck and strongly recommend him in any professional setup.
Experience
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Mainspring Energy
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United States
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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200 - 300 Employee
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Staff Mechanical Engineer
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Ford Motor Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Design and Release Engineer / Subject Matter Expert - Body Closures and Structures
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Jun 2000 - Nov 2022
Most recent assignment was design and release of 2023 Ford Mustang Side Door structure from studio design phase to production release including design verification testing delivering light weight and structurally superior product meeting all engineering and regulatory requirements. Past assignments include design and release of side doors and body structure for various other Ford vehicles including Lincoln Continental, Ford Escape and Ford Explorer. Also served as subject matter expert for closures systems, closures system integrator and PMT engineer for many other Ford products. Recipient of many awards and patents for various engineering designs for automotive body components. Show less
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Amcast Automotive
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Design Engineer
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Mar 1995 - Jun 2000
Engineering design and analysis of Aluminum castings for automotive suspensions, and wheels. Most notable products included steering knuckles and rear knuckles for 2003 Saab9-3, and Opel products in GM Epsilon program. Performed structural and fatigue analysis using NASTRAN and design using Unigraphics leading towards lightweight and structurally superior design over competition. Engineering design and analysis of Aluminum castings for automotive suspensions, and wheels. Most notable products included steering knuckles and rear knuckles for 2003 Saab9-3, and Opel products in GM Epsilon program. Performed structural and fatigue analysis using NASTRAN and design using Unigraphics leading towards lightweight and structurally superior design over competition.
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Education
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1991 - 1998
Ohio University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering -
1988 - 1991
Ohio University
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering -
1981 - 1985
University of Peradeniya
Bachelor's degree - First Class Honors, Mechanical Engineering
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