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Group Manager Electromobility Volvo Group India

About

Master of Engineering (M.E) in Automotive Engineering with deep expertise in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Machines, and advanced mobility systems. Over 15 years of experience spanning traction motor development, mechanical and thermal simulations, and now leading structural simulation for key electromobility components such as batteries, motors, and junction boxes. Proven track record in: Innovation with 8 patent filings across electrification and motor technologies Global component ownership for automotive OEMs Advanced technology development, including hybrid vehicle control strategies Supplier management across Europe, the US, South America, and Japan Leading intercultural, cross-functional teams Currently heading a structural simulation team and managing a group of 9 engineers, with a focus on delivering robust, validated designs for high-voltage EV components. Known for driving technical excellence, mentoring teams, and contributing to the future of sustainable transportation.

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Group Manager CAE simulation & Quality at Volvo Trucks India, Jul 2026 - Present · 4 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, Major Role: I am leading the CAE Simulation and Quality organization in the Electromobility domain. I lead a multidisciplinary team of 18+ engineers, driving engineering excellence across structural, thermal, and electrical simulation, while also overseeing both reactive and proactive quality initiatives. Additional Roles: • Driving the development of end-to-end CAE simulation capabilities across structural, thermal, and electrical domains. • Building a collaborative, high-performing engineering team through mentoring, coaching, and competency development. • Strengthening quality culture by integrating reactive problem-solving with proactive quality improvement initiatives. • Collaborating with global engineering teams to deliver robust and reliable electrification solutions. Responsibilities: • Line management and people leadership • People development, coaching, and career growth • Resource planning and competency development across CAE simulation disciplines • Leading structural, thermal, and electrical simulation activities for electrified systems • Driving reactive quality (issue resolution and root cause analysis) and proactive quality (prevention and continuous improvement) initiatives • Cross-functional collaboration with design, testing, manufacturing, and global engineering teams • Supporting organizational growth, innovation, and continuous improvement • Working closely with senior leadership and R&D stakeholders to define strategy and deliver engineering excellence

Group Manager Structural Simulation at Volvo Trucks India, Jun 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Major Role: Leading the Structural Simulation Team in the Electromobility domain. My leadership focuses on building a high-performing team, strengthening simulation capabilities, and delivering robust structural simulation solutions for key high-voltage components, including batteries, traction motors, junction boxes, and other EV systems. Additional Roles: • Driving technical excellence and best practices in structural simulation methodologies. • Building cross-functional collaboration with global engineering teams to support product development and innovation. • Mentoring and developing engineers to enhance technical competency and leadership capabilities. Responsibilities: • Line management and people leadership • People development, coaching, and career growth • Planning and execution of structural simulation activities • Building organizational capability and simulation competency• Global collaboration with engineering and product development teams • Working closely with senior leadership, product owners, and R&D stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions

Group Manager Motor Drive system at Volvo Trucks India, May 2022 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Lead a team of 11 ambitious engineers. My leadership focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration, particularly in motor and motor drive systems, as well as CAE simulation. Addition Role: • Active lead in my company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. • Driving Industry-Academia collaboration program for Volvo GTT India. Responsibility: • Line management • People development & growth • Organization growth • Global team collaborations • Working closely with the senior leadership team and R&D Head

Senior Technical Lead at Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI), Nov 2021 - May 2022 · 7 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Electro-Mechanical devices (Starters and Alternators) for Mercedes Benz Brazil trucks • End to end Engineering activities spanning from specification creation, supplier identification and evaluation, product selection, product validation, engineering release and field quality management. • Decision making on engineering behalf considering all the affecting factors. • Establish strong connect with the counterparts and stakeholders globally to ensure seamless adherence to the vehicle program milestones • Represent Engineering in the technical and management forums within and outside organisation • Stakeholder management - Internal ( Procurement, Supplier management, Quality, testing, other engineering departments etc...) and external (suppliers, consultants etc...) partners • Project planning - Milestone management and task tracking • Global Supplier interaction (spread across Japan, Europe and US) • Budget planning - Decide the budget requirements and track its utilization. • Strategy management to align with the organization's future goals • Feedback management to ensure delivery quality and team's motivation see less

Senior Technical Lead at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Apr 2017 - Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, *Responsible component development engineer for starters, alternators and electric drives right from product selection until field quality for Daimler Europe and Japan. *To identify the root cause of the field failure along with cross functional team and implement the corrective action via integrated change management process *To create specification book and select supplier based on technology and production capability. *Visit supplier production location globally to audit the suppliers and then select them. *Lead & mentor a team of 2 members to the accomplish day to day activity.

Senior Product Design Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bangalore, India, Responsible for Starer and alternator development for Daimler truck Europe. Handling product life cycle, i.e from RFQ to Field failure ( Component responsible engineer)

Senior Development Engineer at Lucas TVS Ltd, Nov 2012 - Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, • Lead the design team for the design of mechanical structure of the electric motor with robust stability, rigidity and thermal management of the electric drive / motor. • Analysis, develope and functional integration of electric drive into vehicle power train architecture, for electric propulsion and estimate the performance of the electric machine. Customer projects handled: • Mahindra REVA – 30kW Traction motor for Europe market • Ather Energy - 5kW electric motor for 2 wheeler • Brakes India - Electric motor with gear box for Parking brake mechanism • NEMP (Govt. of India) - Traction motor for 2 and 4-wheeler Platform Development: • Traction motor design and development.

Development Engineer at Lucas TVS Ltd, Aug 2010 - Oct 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos, chennai, • Concept generation for change of mind starter motor. • Design and Development of Electric Turbocharger. Customer projects handled: • Turbo Energy ltd - Electric actuator for turbocharger (WGT & VGT) • KDAC - Electric actuator for EGR valve Platform Development: • Change of Mind starter motor. • Mechanical turbo compounding using turbo generator.

Design Engineer at Flowserve, Aug 2007 - Aug 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo, • Supported design team in creation of technical report using 2D drafting in AutoCAD and 3D model in Autodesk Inventor. • Implemented American Petroleum Institute 10th edition pumps, • Maintained 100% quality index.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Mechanical, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)

Master of Arts - MA, Psychology, Indira Gandhi National Open University