Vijay Mathad

Experience

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  SAI SAFETY COVERS

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  ENGINEER

  •Generating new product designs and modifying existing designs for customers.•Report problems and deficiencies in the design and brief to an appropriate person.•Itemizing all components and materials for all jobs in production.•Provide technical advice and assistance to the production team.•Managing CAD projects.•Involved in the manufacture of prototypes and trials.•Maintain drawing files and records throughout the duration of contracts.•Carrying our pre and post order and/or project specific drafting.•Undertaking of physical testing of prototypes & samples.•Ensure that drawings take full regard of all health and safety requirements.•Working on general arrangement drawings & detailed designs using AutoCAD 2008, CATIA V5. Show less

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  RENAULT NISSAN MITSUBISHI ALLIANCE, INDIA

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2018

  Senior Design and Development Engineer

  • Working in powertrain design and development department.• Coordinating with Interdepartmental activities to execute the projects• Product development from concept to launch through Product Life Cycle • Coordinating with Supplier development activities• Coordinating and Executing the VAVE activities • Resolving the IQS (Internal Quality Survey) activities• Exposure in Benchmark Technology and Tear-down Analysis• Preparation of Technical Sheets for the RFQ requirements• 3D modeling and 2D detailing on software in CATIA V5, CATIA V6• Co-ordination in proto builds, testing • Responsible for Design Note releases for the Engineering Change Requests. Show less

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  Stellantis

  Nov 2018 - now

  Project/Design lead for MA 5 Speed gearbox lead• Leading all projects from SOP (Start of Production) to SOCOP (Serial Production).• Defining project scope by understanding the project brief and customer voice from product planning• Alignment on project schedule based on Cost, time and Quality targets aligned with the expectation of the management.• Visited China & Europe for new product learning , technology transfer and implementations.( 2016 & 2022)• Pro-actively identify and take necessary action to avoid any foreseen risk in project using tools like risk management. Timely escalate risk to seniors when necessary• Gearbox layout and design reviews• Design reviews for Gearbox component• R&D representative for Gearbox prototype builds and support validation concerns to meet project requirement.• Supplier interaction and coordination for design activities and trials• DFA, Part Catalogue, RCA• Ensuring 100% adherence to Product Development and Engineering Processes• Coordinated with all stakeholders to meet the milestone commitment along with QCD targets•Manpower Planning, Recruitment & workshop, Fleet Management•Proficiency in design principles and methodologies to create product blueprints and prototypes, focusing on user experience and functionality.•Strong engineering background to navigate the technical aspects of product development, including feasibility studies, material selection, and manufacturing processes.•Aptitude for identifying and resolving challenges during the development process, ensuring the product's efficiency and effectiveness.•Commitment to staying updated with emerging technologies ,market trends, and industry advancements to integrate new ideas and methodologies into product design and development. Show less

  • Senior Manager-R&D Lead- Product Development & Programs Management

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Manager- R&D Lead- Product Development & Programs Management

    Nov 2018 - Jul 2024