Nilesh Kalmegh

Experience

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  MAN TRUCK & BUS INDIA PVT. LTD

  Jun 2007 - May 2008

  Graduate Engineering Trainee

  • Supported different functions (product development, production, supply chain).• Analyzed, investigated, and prepared summary reports on assignments.• Supported to TS audits.

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  Tata Motors

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Engineer, Vehicle Integration

  • Development of heavy and medium duty trucks modification projects.• Responsible for component design, modifications, drawing creation, GD&T, vehicle packaging.• Responsible for vehicle simulations and selection of driveline combinations, to meet market requirements on performance parameters (gradeability, kmpl, max speed, restarability).• Performed basic calculations for strength & performance of system/subsystem, DFMEA, DFSS.• Supported prototypes and testing, competitor benchmarking.• Responsible for creation and implemented engineering change notes (BOM release activities)• Contributed for 2000 INR cost reduction / truck through 4 ideas generated. Show less

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  Volvo Group

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2021

  • Headed complex engineering projects with end-to-end responsibility for project deliverables.• Responsible for clear and precise new product introductions in all factories.• Managed quality, risk, stakeholder’s expectations, communication to ensure effective engagement.• Responsible to established clear requirements in product and process projects.• Assisted factories for layout processes, equipment, breakdown level and documentation in connection with product and process changes.• Lead product industrialization project of new UD medium duty truck, Croner in Bangkok CBU plant, Production started in 2017.• Lead and executed project work for new product preparation and documentation of newly build Mack Medium Duty trucks factory at Salem, USA. Show less • Developed complete vehicle platform of HD and MD UD branded trucks for emerging markets. • Lead and executed development of vehicle layout, packaging, and integration of system through common architecture and shared technology approach for Volvo, Renault, Mack branded truck projects.• Coordinated and supported on projects builds, verification and validation activities.• Expertise in chassis structure, chassis mounted components, powertrain installation and packaging.• Cost saving of ~1 Cr INR tooling cost on BiW by proposing update on gear cable installation bracket for Automatic shift transmission installation project. Show less

  • Project Manager | Product Preparation Engineering

    Nov 2014 - Jan 2021

  • Vehicle Integration | Vehicle Development

    Jun 2010 - Oct 2014
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  UD Trucks

  Jan 2021 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  • Leading cross functional teams along with Engineers to deliver technical solutions for assigned projects.• Ensuring project deliverables meet with agreed QDFC (quality, delivery, cost, and features) targets.• Setting directions and continuous follow-ups to meet scope, schedule, cost baselines of the projects.• Executing projects are as per UD Trucks development process set by PMO.• Planning, forecasting, and securing the project activities and budgets.• Working proactively on project risk management, helping the team in application of quality tools, identifying risk, assessing, and proposing mitigation responses.• Communicating expectations, directions, and informing the line organization of our deliveries against expectations and directions.• Ensuring good collaboration and interaction between project stakeholders.• Representing in governance forums as per need to present and review status of projects.• Making sure factories are ready with all needed resources and facilities for on time introduction of new products.• Ensuring all required training related to new products are delivered to operators before start of production.• Continuously striving to be servant leader to help for development of my project team members (removing impediments, securing assessment and trainings, resolving conflicts) Show less