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Prasanna Kshirsagar

Engineering Quality | Vehicle Integration & Validation | Vehicle Certification | EV & ICE Platforms | Ex-Vinfast | Ex-Jayem Auto

Pune District

7+ years of work experience

Tata Technologies
Jan 20267 mosPresent

Pune City, Maharashtra, India

I work closely with Chief Engineers and Business Units to support engineering governance and product readiness across vehicle programs. My responsibilities include collating, verifying, and analyzing engineering evidences such as DFMEA, DVP, CAE, 8D, and compliance reports to ensure design maturity and risk closure at critical program gates.
VINFAST
20231 yr2024

Hai Phong City, Vietnam

• Directed cross-functional teams to execute testing and validation of E-Powertrain, Chassis, and High Voltage systems, ensuring adherence to project timelines. • Executed comprehensive vehicle-level validation on proving grounds to assess drivability under various conditions. • Reviewed design validation plan (DVP) to finalize testing scope and ensure timely delivery. • Conducted defect tracking, issue closure, and report test progress to management. • Defined and executed end-to-end EE validation strategies across Infotainment, Connectivity, ADAS, Diagnostics, Charging, and Body Electronics. • Conducted environmental tests to evaluate system performance under extreme conditions, including temperature and humidity. • Managed software flashing and testing of high-voltage and low-voltage components using Vector Canoe for performance assessments. • Collaborated with global teams to integrate test results into vehicle development cycles, enhancing product maturity. • Executed VTS tests for precise vehicle-level assessments, delivering reports with actionable improvement recommendations. • Led EMI/EMC compliance testing for HV and LV systems at certified facility in China, ensuring conformance to standards.
Jayem Automotives Pvt Ltd.,
Apr 20194 yrs 7 mosOct 2023

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Vehicle Validation Engineer with extensive experience working dedicatedly to ensure the performance, reliability, and safety of automobile systems. With expertise in validation testing, I play a critical role in developing and executing comprehensive test plans to identify potential issues and optimize the performance of automobiles. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed test plans and strategies for automobile validation activities. Define test objectives, requirements, and success criteria. • Conducted on-road and proving ground tests to evaluate vehicle performance across diverse conditions, including extreme weather, and off-road scenarios. • Planned and executed outdoor durability trials at NATRAX and VRDE locations to assess performance. Conducted mix, city, and highway durability trials to gather mileage data and performance insights for both ICE and EV vehicles. • Conduct a variety of validation tests, including durability, reliability, functionality, and performance evaluations. Utilize both manual and automated testing techniques to ensure accurate and efficient results. • Identify and document potential issues or defects discovered during validation testing. Collaborate with design engineers and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve issues, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. • Continuously improve test methodologies and processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy. Explore new testing technologies, tools, and techniques to optimize validation procedures. • Prepare detailed test reports, documentation, and presentations summarizing test results, findings, and recommendations. Clearly communicate technical information to stakeholders, including management and cross-functional teams.
Chowgule Industries Pvt. Ltd. - India
May 20181 yrApr 2019

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Responsibilities: • Conducting thorough inspections of vehicles to identify issues, faults, and malfunctions. • Utilizing diagnostic tools and equipment to analyze vehicle systems and components, and providing accurate diagnosis of problems. • Identifying and resolving complex technical issues through systematic troubleshooting. • Applying knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostic procedures, and repair techniques to address customer complaints and ensure vehicle functionality.
Jan 20171 yr 5 mosMay 2018

Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Responsibilities: • Inspecting vehicles to assess the extent of damage to the body and structural components. • Identifying areas requiring repair or replacement, including panels, frames, doors, fenders, bumpers, and windows. • Documenting repair procedures, parts used, and labor hours for accurate record-keeping and billing purposes. • Communicating with customers to explain repair options, timelines, and costs. Providing clear and concise explanations of repair work performed.

Prasanna’s AI Stack

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Education

shivaji university, kolhapur

Automobile Engineering, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

shivaji university, kolhapur

20124 yrs2016

Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Automobile Engineering

S.E.S. Polytechnic, Solapur

20083 yrs2011

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Headline

Engineering Quality | Vehicle Integration & Validation | Vehicle Certification | EV & ICE Platforms | Ex-Vinfast | Ex-Jayem Auto

About

Experienced Automotive Engineer with 7+ years of experience across vehicle validation, EV & ICE platforms, and engineering governance, currently working in an Engineering Sign-Off (ESO) / FDJ role supporting product readiness and risk-based decision making for vehicle programs. My career spans OEM and Tier-1 environments, including VinFast (Vietnam) and Tata Motors programs, where I have contributed from prototype validation to SOP, handling vehicle-level testing, system integration, and sign-off readiness across E-Powertrain, Chassis, HV-LV and EE systems. In my current role, I work closely with Chief Engineers and Business Units to support FDJ and ESO milestones by verifying engineering evidences such as DFMEA, DVP/DVPSoR, CAE, 8D reports, deviations, and compliance data, ensuring design maturity, controlled risks, and IATF-16949 compliance. I actively track critical issues, support structured problem solving, and enable timely engineering releases through governance and documentation discipline. My strength lies in bridging execution with decision-making — translating validation results, field risks, and customer usage scenarios into clear engineering insights that support leadership decisions at program gates. I bring a strong foundation in vehicle integration, verification & validation, problem solving, and quality governance, with hands-on exposure to global validation programs, EV systems, and regulatory interfaces. 🎯 Core Focus Areas: • Engineering Sign-Off (ESO) & FDJ Governance • Program / Product Quality & Risk Management • DFMEA–DVP Traceability & Issue Closure (8D, PDCA) • Vehicle Integration & System Validation (EV & ICE) • IATF-16949 Compliance & Audit Readiness I am keen to grow further into Program Quality, Engineering Governance, Vehicle Integration, or EV Program Assurance leadership roles, where technical depth and decision authority come together to deliver robust, customer-ready products.

Location

Pune District

AI stack

openai

Work experience

Technical Lead at Tata Technologies, Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos, Pune City, Maharashtra, India, I work closely with Chief Engineers and Business Units to support engineering governance and product readiness across vehicle programs. My responsibilities include collating, verifying, and analyzing engineering evidences such as DFMEA, DVP, CAE, 8D, and compliance reports to ensure design maturity and risk closure at critical program gates.

Vehicle EE Test & Validation Lead Engineer at VINFAST, 2023 - 2024 · 1 yr, Hai Phong City, Vietnam, • Directed cross-functional teams to execute testing and validation of E-Powertrain, Chassis, and High Voltage systems, ensuring adherence to project timelines. • Executed comprehensive vehicle-level validation on proving grounds to assess drivability under various conditions. • Reviewed design validation plan (DVP) to finalize testing scope and ensure timely delivery. • Conducted defect tracking, issue closure, and report test progress to management. • Defined and executed end-to-end EE validation strategies across Infotainment, Connectivity, ADAS, Diagnostics, Charging, and Body Electronics. • Conducted environmental tests to evaluate system performance under extreme conditions, including temperature and humidity. • Managed software flashing and testing of high-voltage and low-voltage components using Vector Canoe for performance assessments. • Collaborated with global teams to integrate test results into vehicle development cycles, enhancing product maturity. • Executed VTS tests for precise vehicle-level assessments, delivering reports with actionable improvement recommendations. • Led EMI/EMC compliance testing for HV and LV systems at certified facility in China, ensuring conformance to standards.

Vehicle Validation Engineer at Jayem Automotives Pvt Ltd.,, Apr 2019 - Oct 2023 · 4 yrs 7 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Vehicle Validation Engineer with extensive experience working dedicatedly to ensure the performance, reliability, and safety of automobile systems. With expertise in validation testing, I play a critical role in developing and executing comprehensive test plans to identify potential issues and optimize the performance of automobiles. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed test plans and strategies for automobile validation activities. Define test objectives, requirements, and success criteria. • Conducted on-road and proving ground tests to evaluate vehicle performance across diverse conditions, including extreme weather, and off-road scenarios. • Planned and executed outdoor durability trials at NATRAX and VRDE locations to assess performance. Conducted mix, city, and highway durability trials to gather mileage data and performance insights for both ICE and EV vehicles. • Conduct a variety of validation tests, including durability, reliability, functionality, and performance evaluations. Utilize both manual and automated testing techniques to ensure accurate and efficient results. • Identify and document potential issues or defects discovered during validation testing. Collaborate with design engineers and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve issues, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. • Continuously improve test methodologies and processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy. Explore new testing technologies, tools, and techniques to optimize validation procedures. • Prepare detailed test reports, documentation, and presentations summarizing test results, findings, and recommendations. Clearly communicate technical information to stakeholders, including management and cross-functional teams.

Service Engineer at Chowgule Industries Pvt. Ltd. - India, May 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Responsibilities: • Conducting thorough inspections of vehicles to identify issues, faults, and malfunctions. • Utilizing diagnostic tools and equipment to analyze vehicle systems and components, and providing accurate diagnosis of problems. • Identifying and resolving complex technical issues through systematic troubleshooting. • Applying knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostic procedures, and repair techniques to address customer complaints and ensure vehicle functionality.

Body Shop Advisor at ABS Wheel Volkswagen, Solapur, Jan 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos, Solapur, Maharashtra, India, Responsibilities: • Inspecting vehicles to assess the extent of damage to the body and structural components. • Identifying areas requiring repair or replacement, including panels, frames, doors, fenders, bumpers, and windows. • Documenting repair procedures, parts used, and labor hours for accurate record-keeping and billing purposes. • Communicating with customers to explain repair options, timelines, and costs. Providing clear and concise explanations of repair work performed.

Education

Automobile Engineering, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, shivaji university, kolhapur

Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Automobile Engineering, S.E.S. Polytechnic, Solapur