Experience

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  Mahindra & mahindra

  Jul 2001 - Feb 2007

  Manager, engine design, r&d centre

  • Led multiple design and development projects:o First ever CRDi engine of M&M Scorpioo Power up project of existing MDI Diesel engineo Converting existing XD3P IDI engine to Turbocharged version• Merit of being the first designer from M&M to get training on CRDI and Electronic Diesel control at Steinbeis Transfer Centre System, Stuttgart Germany • Conducted audits of multiple vendors for quality of process and technology capability

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  General electric (ge) india technology centre

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2009

  Lead engineer, jenbacher gas engines, energy business

  • Coordinated with Austria based Jenbacher Gas Engines and Bangalore Design Centre• Guided the India team about manufacturing and design processes at Jenbacher• Successfully released design having cost saving worth $500k per year• Adjudged with “Engineering Excellence Award” for contribution in Jenbacher projects• Worked on Six Sigma green belt project

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  Bajaj auto ltd

  Jul 2009 - now

  Divisional manager, powertrain design, r&d centre

  • Formulating strategies and innovation to launch all models with BS6 compliance• Front-leading design & development of exhaust systems for all models including KTM, Pulsar, Platina, CT, RE and others• Ensuring cost optimisation of catalyst by closely working with vendor research centre and vehicle calibration• Facilitating requirement scoping, evaluating design/ alternatives, identifying technical & design risks, resolving issues, influencing decision of investment (resource / CAPEX), change management, improving process/ performance to meet project requirements and implementing customer feedback for product improvement• Developing project plans, estimating time & cost, establishing deadlines, estimating, monitoring milestones, tracking project lifecycle, reporting issues that impact project progress • Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with all stakeholders and ensure good quality product• Guiding & mentoring team members, setting KPIs, imparting on-job training, conducting knowledge sharing session• Coordinating with cross-functional Team for achieving strategic KPI’s and resolving conflicts Show less