Headline

Senior Technical Lead | Program Coordination · PLM · Digital Transformation | Automotive BIW Engineering

About

Great teams and programs are built on clarity, alignment, and everyone pulling in the same direction - that's the space I work in. With a first principles approach, I've learned to look beyond established conventions and simplify ways of working through process optimization and automation - unlocking a new level of efficiency. Having experimented and deployed these methods as an individual contributor early in my career, I now help and mentor teams and individuals to achieve organizational goals. This thinking has also contributed to 4 co-invented patent filings in BIW engineering. I truly believe we're in an era where engineering thinking and technology fluency must go hand in hand - and staying current with market trends is no longer optional, it's an advantage. Feel free to reach out if you've come across interesting technological crossovers, or if you'd like to discuss Automotive Body engineering, PLM, or Mentoring - whether you've followed a structured path or built your own.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

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Work experience

Senior Technical Lead at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Coordinating lifecycle management (LCM) and CAx practices across Mercedes-Benz BIW platforms - spanning 6 change management committees, 25+ component managers, and a local cross-functional team. • Enabled a fixed-capacity team to handle 30% more change requests through process optimization and digital tooling • Reduced manual QA effort for BIW Joining Elements by 80% through purpose-built automation tools • Driving CAx capability across 40+ engineers - including mentoring my direct successor, now independently recognized by global stakeholders • Formally mentored 4 trainee batches + 7 team members; trained 16+ individuals in core BIW working methods and domain essentials • Co-invented 2 patents in the BIW front vehicle module and Roof vehicle module Strategy Enabler – Sustainability | Innovation Ambassador – Structures Series Development

Senior Product Design Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Apr 2018 - Mar 2023 · 5 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, BIW design and development across EVA2 and MMA platforms - upperbody modules including C-pillar, roof frame, etc. • Part of global Scrum team deploying CAx Data Quality checklists - achieved 15% improvement in model efficiency and reduced dependency on individual CAD owners • Developed macros eliminating repetitive CAD workflows; co-proposed BoM splitting strategy for joining elements enabling fitment across Lead and derivative car-lines • Piloted Kanban-based Agile framework (8 engineers + 6 HQ stakeholders) - selected for company-wide Agile train-the-trainer based on pilot outcomes • Co-designed and ran 2 editions of the Reverse Mentoring program - bridging Gen Z mentors and senior executives across generational working styles • Co-invented 2 patents in the BIW Roof vehicle module

Product Design Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Nov 2015 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, BIW design across Compact Cars (MFA2) - model surface preparation for the full MFA2 upperbody and design of sidewall assembly modules including water-channel reinforcement and tail-lamp frame. • Appointed CAD Migration Coordinator (CATIA → Siemens NX) for the BIW team - managed 2 direct reports and coordinated migration activities globally; trusted with the role based on prior PLM migration experience (continued through 2020). • Represented the BIW Structures team as QMS representative - maintained process and team documentation year-round; participated in quarterly audits both as representative and as auditor for other teams. • Recognized as Siemens NX Power User by team leadership - served as the team's primary interface with the IT department on CAD tool topics.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering, The National Institute Of Engineering, Mysore