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Senior Engineering Leader | ADAS & Automotive Electronics | ECU & Domain Controller Platforms | Functional Safety (ISO 26262 ) | Global Product & Program Leadership | OEM & Tier-1 Programs

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Senior Engineering Leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation, product development, and business growth in ADAS, Automotive Electronics, ECU Development, and Vehicle Systems Engineering within global Tier-1 automotive organizations. Throughout my career, I have successfully led end-to-end product development programs, from concept and architecture definition to industrialization and SOP, delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and safety-compliant solutions for leading global OEMs. My expertise spans ECU packaging, mechanical architecture, electronics integration, functional safety (ISO 26262), reliability engineering, and engineering excellence. Key Achievements ✅ Grew engineering business portfolio from €2M to €8M, enabling major OEM wins through technology leadership, localization strategies, and customer-centric innovation. ✅ Led global development programs for ADAS and advanced vehicle electronics platforms, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE, AEC-Q100, ISO 16750, APQP, PPAP, and IATF 16949 requirements. ✅ Delivered significant value through VAVE and localization initiatives, achieving up to 10% BOM cost reduction while maintaining product quality and performance. ✅ Built and scaled high-performing engineering organizations, developing multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. ✅ Spearheaded technology transfer and capability-building programs, contributing to the establishment of India as a strategic global hub for automotive R&D and engineering excellence. Areas of Expertise 🔹 Engineering Leadership & Organizational Development 🔹 ADAS, Automotive Electronics & ECU Systems 🔹 Mechanical Architecture & Electronics Packaging 🔹 Functional Safety (ISO 26262) & Compliance Engineering 🔹 DFMEA, DFM, DFA & Reliability Engineering 🔹 Product Development & Program Management 🔹 APQP, PPAP, ASPICE & Quality Excellence 🔹 Supplier Development & Global Stakeholder Management 🔹 VAVE, Cost Optimization & Localization Strategies 🔹 Engineering Excellence & Operational Transformation I am passionate about building world-class engineering organizations, developing future leaders, and driving the transformation toward software-defined, connected, autonomous, and intelligent vehicles. I believe that great products are created by empowered teams, strong technical foundations, and an unwavering commitment to customer success.

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Senior Mechanical Engineering Group Lead at AUMOVIO (Ex. Continental Automotive Components India PVT LTD ), Jan 2026 - Present · 8 mos, Bengaluru, In my current role, I lead global engineering teams focused on delivering ADAS, ECU, and automotive electronics programs across multiple OEM platforms. I drive business growth by securing major OEM programs and enhancing operational excellence through strategic customer engagement and localization initiatives. My leadership fosters capability development and performance management within cross-functional teams, ensuring we meet our ambitious goals. I also oversee program delivery, achieving a remarkable 95% on-time execution rate through structured governance and disciplined practices. Achievements: I have successfully scaled our portfolio from €2M to €8M by securing three major OEM programs. Additionally, I have implemented VAVE strategies that resulted in a 10% reduction in BOM costs and established an in-house validation lab that reduced external testing costs by 30%. My efforts have also led to a 15% reduction in module size while maintaining thermal performance and compliance with ISO standards.

Mechanical Engineering Manager at Continental, Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Mechanical Engineering Deputy Manager at Continental, Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Mechanical Engineering Assistant Manager at Continental, Nov 2015 - Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru Area, India

Senior Project Lead at GROUP OF ENGINEERS SERVICE PVT. LTD, Feb 2015 - Aug 2015 · 7 mos, Directed global automotive tooling programmer for OEMs & Tier-1 customer by leading 15+ engineers in BIW fixture and automation design, driving robotics integration and cycle-time optimization while serving as the primary technical liaison for client reviews and techno-commercial discussions. Spearheaded dimensional engineering and tolerance stack-up analysis for 40+ BIW components, ensuring compliance with stringent OEM GD&T requirements while enabling 15% vehicle weight reduction.

Project Lead at 3D Concept Analysis & Development India Pvt. Ltd.,, Jul 2011 - Feb 2015 · 3 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, In this role, I was responsible for delivering high-volume BIW welding and assembly fixtures across various vehicle platforms. I focused on achieving launch quality and cycle improvements, ensuring that production processes were efficient and met stringent quality standards. My disciplined engineering execution secured high first-time PPAP approvals and improved production throughput. Achievements: I successfully delivered over 25 fixtures, achieving zero major dimensional deviations during production launches and reducing manufacturing cycle time by 18%.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at SPM INDIA LTD, Mar 2009 - Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, I designed various systems, including leak testing systems and automated assembly lines. My focus was on improving manufacturing efficiency and safety through optimized engineering execution and system integration. Achievements: My contributions led to significant performance gains in manufacturing processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, University BDT College of engineering, Davanagere. Kuvempu University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bdt Engineering