20+ years of rich experience in leading New product development, Product design, Validation and complete design and development experience in Instrument Panel (IP), Console, and Exterior Trim development. Expertise in managing projects from concept to launch, ensuring adherence to industry standards and cost optimization.Successfully delivered 30+ indigenous automotive 4W Projects with World class Quality and achieved Excellent growth.Lead Product development programs with team size of 30 for Benchmarking, design, Validation, checking fixture, vehicle builds, problem solving, Quality and Cost Control etc involving plastic and sheet metal components.Worked with top global and domestic OEMs eg Tata Motors, Mahindra, Stellantis/Fiat/Jeep, Volvo Eicher, Bajaj, VW/Skoda, Ineos and FiskerHandled product development with various Tier2 suppliers to achieve milestones with right quality and costReceived multiple awards from both my clients and organizations in recognition of success I’ve achieved in my programsKey Skills:Project Leadership, Strategy & Product DevelopmentExperience of handling portfolio of multiple programsDesign & Development of IPs, Consoles & Exterior TrimsMaterialsDFMEA, Homologation Studies & product TestingManufacturing Processes & Cost Reduction StrategiesCross-Functional Collaboration & CommunicationSupplier development