Sushant Kumar

CEO

Maharashtra, India6 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in transforming OEM requirements into competitive automotive solutions.
Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.
Strong foundation in design-to-cost optimization.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned automotive engineering leader with expertise in pre-sales design and application engineering.

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Skills

Core Skills

Pre-sales DesignApplication EngineeringMechanical TestingMechanical Product Design

Other Skills

ASME StandardsAgile MethodologiesArchitectural DesignAutoCADAutomotiveAutomotive EngineeringChassisComponentsCost EstimationsCustomer Requirement MappingDesignElectro-mechanical TroubleshootingEngineeringFeasibility StudiesField-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)

About

Seasoned automotive leader with proven expertise in pre-sales design, application engineering, and customer-centric product strategy. As Senior Assistant Vice President – Pre-Sales Design & Application, I drive the end-to-end process of transforming OEM requirements into innovative, manufacturable, and commercially competitive interior and component solutions. With a strong foundation in vehicle interiors, component design, and design-to-cost optimization, I bridge business development and technical design to accelerate new business wins and strengthen customer partnerships. I’m passionate about leading cross-functional teams, fostering design innovation, and shaping product proposals that align engineering excellence with strategic business growth.

Experience

Bmw group

4 roles

Manager – Pre-Sales Design & Application (Senior Associate Vice President)

Promoted

Oct 2025 – Dec 2025 · 2 mos

As Manager – Pre-Sales Design & Application (Sr. Assistant Vice President), I lead the technical and conceptual design process that bridges customer requirements with innovative automotive solutions. My role involves translating business opportunities into technically viable, cost-effective, and value-driven product proposals.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
Lead pre-sales design and application engineering for automotive and mobility solutions.
Collaborate with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and internal design teams to define system architecture, concept layouts, and technical specifications.
Prepare feasibility studies, design concepts, and cost estimations aligned with customer and business goals.
Drive technical proposal development for RFI/RFQ responses and business presentations.
Partner with product development, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure seamless transition from proposal to execution.
Conduct competitive benchmarking, application analysis, and customer requirement mapping.
Mentor design engineers and support cross-functional innovation initiatives in pre-development stages.