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Shankar Parmar

Shankar Parmar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Sales Engineer at Bosch UK

  • Education

    • University of Leeds

      2013 - 2018
      Master of Engineering MEng (Industrial) Hons Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Yoga Society, Food Society, Motorsports Society, SAE Cooperation - (Society of Automotive Engineering – Student Member) Through the process of becoming an aspiring chartered ‘Mechanical Engineer’, I have obtained a solid foundation of technical knowledge, practical techniques and theoretical finesse. Being fortunate enough to have had real life working experience inside and outside the field of Engineering, I have benefited from obtaining valuable team working, problem solving and communication skills.University Of Leeds symbolises a great international environment, where I have had the chance to learn… Show more Through the process of becoming an aspiring chartered ‘Mechanical Engineer’, I have obtained a solid foundation of technical knowledge, practical techniques and theoretical finesse. Being fortunate enough to have had real life working experience inside and outside the field of Engineering, I have benefited from obtaining valuable team working, problem solving and communication skills.University Of Leeds symbolises a great international environment, where I have had the chance to learn, experience and gain insight into other cultures from around the world on daily basis. Show less

    • Wootton Upper School

      2008 - 2011
      GCSE’s

      9 GCSE’S at grade C & above, BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Engineering (Distinction*)

    • The Bedford College Group

      2011 - 2013
      BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Mechanical Engineering Distinction*, Distinction* & Distinction – 400 UCAS Points

      EAL NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations.EAL Level 3 Award in the Fundamental Principles and Requirements of Environmental Technology Systems.Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English, ICT and Mathematics.NCFE Level 2 Award in Job Search & Interview Skills

  • Experience

    • Unilever

      Jun 2010 - Jun 2010
      Research and Development Work Experience

      Gained valuable experience with the onsite ‘Research & Development’ team responsible for ice cream brands such as Walls, Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto and Viennetta.I gained insight into the mechanical/electrical manufacturing plant whilst refurbishment was going on for prototype products as well as hands on experience with CAD, CNC Lathe & Vacuum Forming.Represented myself and the R&D team by giving a presentation to Unilever UK Management.

    • Costa Coffee

      May 2012 - Jul 2014
      Barista

      Position of a ‘Barista’, responsibilities included production of beverages, cashing up, maintenance of the store/equipment, serving customers, stock count, team organising, banking and purchasing.Customer service skills were put to full use with daily liaison/quality service with all customers.Producing the beverages required fast paced, hands on, consistent team work at peak times.

    • Polar Events

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
      Bar Staff

      With the position of 'Bar Staff', responsibilities included serving customers promptly, face to face customer liaison/service, management of beer keg system, opportunity of marketing/promoting, dealing with VIP clients and specifically involved with work for Kingfisher Beer UK.

    • Faurecia

      Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
      Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - Internship

      My role was predominantly based upon ensuring that the Quality of all products supplied to Faurecia Interior Systems externally conforms to the Faurecia set standard and from this my position encompassed the following: -Auditing External Manufacturing & Quality Activities following PPAP Documentation-Raising and Correcting Non Conformities with Suppliers following 8D Problem Solving Model -Micro-Managing Dedicated Suppliers Directly, meeting targeted KPI’s decreasing Scrap Rate-Planning, Managing & Executing Incoming Inspections on a daily basis through the use of SAP-Developing Control Plans, ISO/TS16949 Technical Specifications & Verifying Master Samples-Dealing with Supplier Based Warranty Issues with Jaguar Land Rover Quality Engineers Show less

    • University of Leeds

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2018
      Peer Mentor

      The Peer Mentoring Programme has been introduced at UoL which is designed to help new students settle into university life by giving them the opportunity to engage with current students in the same academic school. Through my experience, knowledge and expertise gained throughout my time at University, this is a chance for me to offer and to give back to the university in order to benefit and develop younger students.

    • Bosch UK

      Sept 2018 - now

      Account Management/Technical Sales Representative of Bosch Cross-Domain Computing Solutions Division/Chassis Control Division/Two-Wheeler & Powersports Division to UK OEMs (Luxury Automotive & 2 Wheeler Market). Providing gateway support between the OEM & Bosch Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Logistic, Purchasing, Quality Engineering & Manufacturing departments globally. Key Responsibilities:-Engineering Change Management -Acquisition/Commercial Management -Front End UK Sales representative for multiple Bosch GmbH Customer Teams Show less

      • Senior Sales Engineer

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Technical Sales Engineer

        Sept 2020 - Jan 2024

      • Powertrain Calibration Engineering - Graduate Specialist Programme

        Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

      • ADAS Application/Intergration Engineering - Graduate Specialist Programme

        Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

      • Project Management - Graduate Specialist Programme

        Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

      • Technical Sales - Graduate Specialist Programme

        Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

      Association for Project Management
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Associate Project Manager Level 4

      IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education)
      Sept 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shankar Parmar
      Academic Progress Award Mayor of Bedfordshire Sep 2011