Kunal Solanki

Experience

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  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