Sep 2017 – Nov 2022 · 5 yrs 2 mos

• Built high-performance team from the ground up
• Launched around 20 projects of Automotive Infotainment Head units, Floating display, Remote Silverbox & Button panel
• Increased BOM cost saving by 20%~25% YOY in existing & new products
• Enhanced resource efficiency by 15% YOY, achieved by continuous learning and mentoring
• First of its kind design of Floating Display modules for India OEM in 2017
• Contributed significantly to secure major business awards from TataMotors and Maruti Suzuki since 2012
• Achieved 100% ME BOM parts localization in India, with the help of cross-functional teams
• Tailored low-cost touch panel designs to achieve 30% cost reduction
• Commissioned state of art ME lab facility at Harman Pune facility in 2016
• Collaborated SYNERGY with Global Mechanical & Hardware team based out of Germany, USA & China

Sep 2015 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

Jun 2012 – Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Mar 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Spearheaded design and development of Automotive Interior cockpit electronic modules ranging from Instrument Clusters,
• Infotainment, HAVC Control Module, Rear Seat Entertainment, Remote Keyless entry, and Telematics
• Accomplished the setup of 4 offshore engineering teams (UK, Germany, Japan & India)
• Worked as onsite co-ordinator for Exterior lighting projects of GM Daewoo, South Korea for one year
• Championed a team of 35+ to surpass KPI targets and secure the Top Rank out of 10 other regional teams.
• Executed projects associated with Ford, Hyundai, TATA, M&M, Fiat, Honda, Renault, and JLR

Apr 2010 – Mar 2011 · 11 mos

Sep 2007 – Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Jul 2006 – Sep 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos

Mar 2005 – Jun 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos · Nasik Area, India

• Designed Premium Lightweight Hard Polycarbonate luggage for the Indian market
• Generated Class-A surface models using Nx design studio and respective global designer review from Belgium, UK & Japan
• First of its kind design & development of lightweight polycarbonate luggage for Samsonite India in 2006
• Devised tests on the products like corner drop test, handle jerk test, tumble test, all at high & Low-temperature test, etc.

Sep 2003 – Feb 2005 · 1 yr 5 mos · nashik

• Designed & developed products of RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) for the 4W & 2W market.
• Conceptualized waterproof remotes without screws for TATA, Ford, GM & Hyundai with multi-color silicon rubber keypads.
• Designed a bike security system for overseas markets and RKE with LCD display for Indian OEMs
• Supervised the setup of Toolroom and hiring the operators for the workshop

Sep 2002 – Aug 2003 · 11 mos · Greater Nashik Area

• Involved in product designing, mold design, press tool design, jigs & fixture design and gauges design
• Designed nearly 20 mold designs for various consumer products of plastics & aluminum die casting
• Successfully executed conceptual design of center lock & one-touch lock for VIP industries ltd