🚗 About Me Passionate and results-driven professional with over 18 years of extensive experience in product design and development within the automotive sector with major companies such as M&M, John Deere & EKL. Known for my expertise in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance performance, safety, and user experience across various automotive platforms.🔧 Key Skills• Product Design & Development• Automotive Engineering• CAD/CAM/CAE• Prototyping & Testing• Project Management• Cross-functional Collaboration• Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving• Continuous Improvement• Team leadership & Collaboration🏢 Professional Experience: Chief Manager -VDI – R&D -Platform and controls | Escorts Kubota Limited. [Dec, 2021] – [Mar, 2024]• Lead a team of engineers in the development of next-generation product• Spearheaded the design and launch of multiple successful products, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and quality standards.• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and Sourcing to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and customer requirements.Senior Manager | John Deere India Limited [Sept, 2011] - [Dec, 2021]• Directed all phases of product development from concept to launch, overseeing design, testing, and validation processes.• Implemented robust project management methodologies to drive on-time a delivery of projects.• Fostered strong relationships with key Supplier Quality & New Product Development team to ensure the timely procurement of materials and components.• Collaborated with global team at China, Germany & USA• Received global innovation and collaboration award in 2020• Received three golden coin award from successful filing of patentsManager | M&M Limited [Oct, 2008] - [Sept, 2011]🎓 Education• M. Tech in FMP I Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, [2006]• PGDBM | [SIBM, PUNE ], [2018]• B.TECH | [CAE, PUSA], [2004]🏆 Accomplishments• Recognized for outstanding contributions to product innovation and cost savings, receiving [Enterprise Innovation & Collaboration] from JD Tech Center• Granted multiple patents for innovative designs and technologies in the automotive field.• Published articles in industry journals and presented at conferences on topics related to automotive design and development.📞 Contact Information Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pankaj-jha-5264b751Let's connect to explore opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth in the automotive industry!