Aakash Kumar Email & Phone Number

Newark, California, US

Los Angeles, California, US

• Strategically led a cross-functional team of 10+ engineers to ensure the seamless launch of brake caliper & disc, brake actuation, brake lines, and pedal systems for the Fisker Ocean platform.
• Developed ECU software development and calibration timing for multiple vehicle programs by leading timing workshops with cross functional teams – Powertrain, ADAS, Chassis, UI/UX.
• Collaborated with vehicle attribute experts to establish performance targets for the brake system.
• Achieved optimization of brake components to meet highly competitive vehicle range targets.
• Effectively cascaded the vehicle feature list to brake system item functions, ensuring alignment with overall vehicle objectives.
• Play an integral role in creating validation test plans and ensuring compliance with US, EU, and China regulatory requirements.

Justin, Texas, US

• Oversaw all aspects of brake systems for Canoo vehicles, including design & release, supplier selection, budget projection, resource planning, and supply base management.
• Coordinated the seamless integration of the brake system during prototype vehicle build.
• Identified root causes of build issues and initiated corrective actions to ensure efficient production.
• Led design changes to align with system requirements, supplier tooling requirements, and industry standards.
• Created, routed, and maintained brake line assemblies within the vehicle environment.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional groups to ensure brake line routings met packaging requirements and included proper mounting provisions.

Ann Arbor, MI, US

• Graduate teaching assistant for Automotive Powertrains, a graduate level course at the University of Michigan Dearborn.
• Participated in the assessment process using a variety of methods and techniques and provided timely, effective and appropriate feedback to 35 students to support their learning.

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Formulated strategy to increase the average die turnout to improve the die readiness in stamping department.
• Performed time study analysis to identify the root causes of delay during die maintenance.
• Conducted Process and Design FMEA on stamping department dies.
• Participated in DRBTR’s and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities during vehicle launch environment.

• Led a team of 25 engineers in the development of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) based on SAE standards.
• Designed vehicle space frame chassis and body using CATIA & UG/NX by collecting the necessary anthropometric dimensions of the ATV driver.
• Designed lightweight and efficient drivetrain for the ATV by collaborating with the powertrain team.
• Designed and developed brake disc and brake pedal assembly along with brake biasing using balance bar.
• Performed Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to analyze design and mitigate risk.
• Performed vehicle level testing on test tracks and collected data to develop countermeasures.

Master Of Science - Ms, Automotive Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering