Rahul Joshi MBA, MS

Senior Project Engineer - Cab Design (Engg. Research Centre)

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Rochester, Michigan, United States

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About me
Innovation & Advance Engineering
Education
- NMV
  1985 - 1992
  High School - Middle School - Elementary School
- Thunderbird School of Global Management
  2014 - 2016
  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) International Business, Strategy & Finance 4.0/4.0
  - Economic – Social – Political risk analysis for Latin America & East EU- Global Mindset Scholarship Recipient
- Wichita State University
  2001 - 2003
  Master's Degree Mechanical Engineering - Occupant Safety & Crash Dynamics
  Activities and Societies: Research Assistant • Member of the team for FAA funded project “HIC Compliant Bulkhead”. Effects of bulkhead material, seat back distance, and belt material have been studied to obtain compliant HIC. Responsibilities include conducting the sledge tests, extracting the working data from test data. Correlate test data to simulation data & make design improvements.• Member of the team for FAA funded project “Development of an Enhanced Component HIC Tester”. Extensively involved in the design and manufacture of… Show more • Member of the team for FAA funded project “HIC Compliant Bulkhead”. Effects of bulkhead material, seat back distance, and belt material have been studied to obtain compliant HIC. Responsibilities include conducting the sledge tests, extracting the working data from test data. Correlate test data to simulation data & make design improvements.• Member of the team for FAA funded project “Development of an Enhanced Component HIC Tester”. Extensively involved in the design and manufacture of an enhanced component HIC testing apparatus. Tested the Enhanced component HIC Tester, to meet the specified FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations), and for parametric studies of the tester using MADYMO Show less
- Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
  1994 - 1998
  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical Engineering First Class with Distinction
Experience
- Tata Motors
  Jun 1998 - Jun 2001
  Senior Project Engineer - Cab Design (Engg. Research Centre)
  • Responsible for meeting EU Crash test requirements for 1st passenger car “Tata Indica” • Lead team of 12 engineers for ED&D of BIW, Closure, Seats and airbag integration
- Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA) / Magna International
  Oct 2002 - Jul 2007
  Engineering Project Manager
  - Led team of 30+ design/engineering/FEA disciplines for ED&D of Nissan’s first pickup truck “Titan” and 1st SUV “Armada” with 2 USP (1800 RR DR hinge & List Assist Tail Gate)- Development of vehicle performance requirement based on competition (GMC, F-150)- Set up Engineering Centre in Bangalore India with 40+ team members (Engg, FEA, Mfg)- Nominated for “Gold Staff Award” by Nissan mgmt for “Prog Mgmt, Design, Quality & Speed” for effective demonstration of cross functional leadership for Maxima 2007 launch- Built Global Engineering operations in India & Japan to support global vehicle platforms and providing LCC and 24-hour product design, engineering and FEA support- Development of D-FMEA, DVP&R and support P-FMEA & Control Plans to ensure robust production process- Successfully developed Standardized Technical Reviews, Design Release glide-path and performance KPI for design release team for different production commodities- Principal engineer for patent US#7322630 B2 Vehicle Tailgate Lift Assist Support Structure- Successful vehicle launches leading Product Development Program Management by mapping and managing Powertrain and Vehicle Milestones and Studio-Engineering-Prototype-Pre_Series Builds, Testing-Vehicle Integration and validation gateways- Commodities: BIW, Closures, Interior, Exteriors, Seats. Mechanisms, Lighting, Window regulators etc Show less
- Magna International
  Aug 2007 - Feb 2013
  - P&L responsibility ($80 Mil) for Cosma India Plant- Led Engineering, Program Management & Operations- Business Planning & Business Develoment- Global Operational KPI implementation in new region- Organization Development - Successful launch of 3 green field facilities in regions of India & Thailand- Responsible for program management and program launches for regions of India & Thailand- Development of program managers & program teams for regions of India & Thailand- Development & implementation of Standardized Global New Plant Launch Process (NPLP) and Program Management Process • Achieved $210Mil global business award from Ford by leading global cost alignment process• Led R&D projects with Audi & PSA which later resulted development contracts of €80Mil• Responsible for global quote alignment process for global RFQ process
  - Assistant General Manager
    Jul 2011 - Feb 2013
  - Head Program Management Asia Pacific
    Apr 2008 - Feb 2013
  - Engineering Program Manager
    Aug 2007 - Mar 2008
- FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
  Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
  Project Chief (Body Exteriors & Lighting)
  Department: Body Exterior - Responsible for product design, development for all body exterior parts & lighting - Product Design, Engineering & Program Management - ADAS Systems (BSD, Park Assistance, ADD) - Budget Management- Technical Cost Reduction (TCR) Lead for Body Exterior
- KIRCHHOFF Automotive
  Aug 2014 - May 2019
  Vice President Program Management & Engineering
  Responsible for Engineering & Program Management North America & Global Programs - Commercial: P&L- Strategic Business Planning- New Program Launch & Engineering Change Management - New Plant Launch - Engineering: Product Design & Development- Business Development - Hiring, Training and Organizational Development- Implementation of Global Program Management Process
- Amazon
  Jun 2019 - Sept 2023
  Worldwide Fulfillment - Innovation, Design and Engineering
  - Provide scalable and flexible design solutions for Amazon's global fulfillment center- Optimize entire delivery value chain to offer fulfillment solutions from first mile to last mile - Leading Next Generation Amazon Robotics FC Engineering
- Magna International
  Oct 2023 - now
  Magna Corporate Director - Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
- International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A)
  Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)
  May 2019