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Senior Technical Lead with 15 year of Experience in Automotive Design and Development

About

With over a decade of experience in automotive design and product development, I specialize in CAD modeling, design for manufacturability (DFM), and product lifecycle management (PLM). At Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, I have contributed to innovative product design solutions, optimizing manufacturability, performance, and cost savings without compromising on development timelines. My role involves leading cross-functional teams to execute multi-year automotive projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and international regulatory compliance. By leveraging skills in supplier negotiation, design validation, and program management, I have driven impactful outcomes, including substantial cost reductions and enhanced product readiness. My mission is to deliver efficient, scalable, and high-performance automotive solutions that align with global quality standards.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

github copilot

Work experience

Senior Technical Lead at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, * Engineered €2.86M in cost savings through innovative CAD modeling and product design solutions that enhanced manufacturability, performance, and downstream readiness—without impacting development timelines. * Led end-to-end program management of multi-year automotive projects, overseeing cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and compliance to deliver within scope, schedule, and budget while implementing cost-saving design architectures. * Optimized stakeholder engagement by negotiating with global suppliers, driving adherence to stringent specifications, and successfully managing homologation and regulatory compliance across international markets. * Spearheaded product quality enhancements, reducing NVH from 120Hz to 63Hz for camera modules and driving risk mitigation with 98% DFMEA accuracy, significantly improving product reliability and customer satisfaction. * Accelerated manufacturing excellence by implementing standardized workflows and process controls, cutting rework by 75%, improving throughput, and enhancing cross-functional team collaboration.

Senior Product Design Engineer at Inteva Products, Jun 2011 - Jun 2016 · 5 yrs 1 mo, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Licensing Engineer at VMware, Jul 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Sri venkateswara college of engineering