Kunal Solanki

Kunal Solanki

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager | Defence Land Mobility | Expertise in New Product Development and Project Management

  • Education

    • Bright School

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    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical Engineering Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Zonal level event Paramarsh Worked for 3 years in the organizing committee of Paramarsh. Paramarsh is a zonal level non-technical fiesta focussing on soft skill development of the students.

    • Welingkar Institute of Management

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      Post Graduate Diploma in Management
    • Welingkar Institute of Management

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      Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
  • Experience

    • Tata Motors

      Oct 2013 - now

      Projects Handled –  Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) Common Gun Tower (CGT) Fire Fighting Truck• Tracking & analysing the tenders released by the government for Defence Vehicles• Study the RFPs & RFQs and prepare a detailed response for the same by collaborating with multiple functions.• Initiating new projects based on the tender requirements released by multiple agencies.• End to end monitoring of project for timely execution and introduction to market.• Periodic project updates to senior management & Project Gateway approval• Tracking of Project total Capex including D&D expenses• Ensuring Vehicle roll out as per set Quality standard Show less • Projects Handled –  CNG program for M&HCV  31T 3 axle rigid truck BS6 migration for Truck platform SIGNA migration for IB models Aircraft Refueller project• End to end monitoring of project for timely execution and introduction to market• Periodic project updates to senior management & Project Gateway approval• Tracking of Project total Capex including D&D expenses• Preparation of Project business case• Ensuring Vehicle roll out as per set Quality standard• Carrying out cost reduction projects for contribution improvement• Product benchmarking and finalizing product attributes• Ensuring product profitability through DMC optimization Show less • Projects Handled – Xenon Pickup for Thailand Development of ABS & ESP for IB models (Australia & GSO) Development of TPMS for GSO countries ACE HT for IB Market  ACE Gold with 700cc engine • Preparation of vehicle level DMU & conducting reviews, packaging feasibility study & virtual verification.• Monitor project progress using MS Project and conduct review meetings and follow-ups.• Benchmarking, QFD, define Product Strategy along with CFTs to arrive at vehicle technical specification.• Employee DFMEA, DFMA for improving Quality, Reliability and Convenience in production & assembly.• Participate in vehicle issue resolutions & Root Cause Analysis along with CFTs.• Co-ordinate for vehicle level homologation and certification as per regulatory requirements of different IB countries.• Prepare RFQs for suppliers for new system and technological developments.• Involvement in Technical and Commercial discussions with suppliers for the complete development program.• Chair Cross-Functional Meetings & handle trade-offs between production, service & design teams.• Preparation of value engineering proposals for cost reduction.• To provide production support for new vehicle built and provide resolution for the vehicle build issues and to ensure timely closure. Show less

      • Senior Manager

        Oct 2022 - now
      • Senior Manager

        Aug 2019 - Oct 2022
      • Assistant Manager

        Oct 2014 - Aug 2019
      • GET

        Oct 2013 - Sept 2014
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Design for Six Sigma Green Belt

    • Automotive Project Management

      TÜV SÜD
      Aug 2021