Prasad Kulkarni

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Senior Program Manager @ DTICI | Chassis System | Leadership | Program Management | Trucks & Buses @ Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI)
Prasad Kulkarni's Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India
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About Prasad Kulkarni

Seasoned professional with 19+ years experience in Automotive Engineering, Product development, Product / Project Management, with a consistent record of delivering high quality results on time. Team Building & leadership skills demonstrated in effectively handling team which is mix of multi-culture, multi-nationalities.Excellent team player with good communication skills with exceptional talent for problem solving through logical thought processes & attention to detail, empathetic nature and good at management skills.

Prasad Kulkarni's Current Company Details
Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI)

Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (Dtici)

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Senior Program Manager @ DTICI | Chassis System | Leadership | Program Management | Trucks & Buses
Prasad Kulkarni Work Experience Details
  • Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (Dtici)
    Senior Program Manager
    Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (Dtici) Dec 2021 - Present
    Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
    Responsible for Bus Chassis, Truck Chassis components, Tolerance Management & Dimensional Engineering.Product Development support for Daimler Truck Asia, Europe and USALeading a team of 25 team members.
  • Mercedes-Benz Research And Development India
    Senior Program Manager
    Mercedes-Benz Research And Development India Jun 2017 - Nov 2021
    Bengaluru Area, India
    Responsible for Bus Chassis, Truck Brakes & Steering System, Tolerance Management & Dimensional Engg.Product Development support for Daimler Truck Asia (Japan, China, India), Europe (Germany, Turkey) & USALeading a team of 20 members.
  • Volvo Buses India
    Senior Manager
    Volvo Buses India Mar 2015 - Jun 2017
    Hoskote
    Vehicle Project Manager : Bus Projects, Responsible for Project Deliveries as per DVP & QDCF targetsLead Cross Functional project teams : 8 members - Product Development, Purchasing, manufacturing, Aftermarket, Homologation, Marketing & Sales.1. Develop and track project planning, define and track targets for each function in the project team.2. Estimate, Monitor and Control Project budgets.3. Experience in finalizing Project Pre-requisites, Perform Pre-study, Create… Show more Vehicle Project Manager : Bus Projects, Responsible for Project Deliveries as per DVP & QDCF targetsLead Cross Functional project teams : 8 members - Product Development, Purchasing, manufacturing, Aftermarket, Homologation, Marketing & Sales.1. Develop and track project planning, define and track targets for each function in the project team.2. Estimate, Monitor and Control Project budgets.3. Experience in finalizing Project Pre-requisites, Perform Pre-study, Create Project Time plans4. Coordination with CoC's : Volvo Sweden, Poland & Brazil 5. Responsible for DRM’s, Project Reviews, Budget, Risk Analysis, V&V targets, Resource plan. Show less
  • Volvo Group Trucks Technology
    Deputy Manager
    Volvo Group Trucks Technology Dec 2010 - Mar 2015
    Bangalore
    Responsible for Bus Chassis design : Chassis Frame, Vehicle Dynamics (Axles & Suspension), Fuel & Air System (Brakes & routings) - Handled a team of 4 members1. Drive projects through GDP phases, Engineering Reference group & Steering committees2. Key responsibility to interact with Suppliers from design perspective and technical queries.3. Responsible to ensure the certification & monitor the Field Testing of designed parts/Product.4. Coordination with CoC's : Volvo Buses… Show more Responsible for Bus Chassis design : Chassis Frame, Vehicle Dynamics (Axles & Suspension), Fuel & Air System (Brakes & routings) - Handled a team of 4 members1. Drive projects through GDP phases, Engineering Reference group & Steering committees2. Key responsibility to interact with Suppliers from design perspective and technical queries.3. Responsible to ensure the certification & monitor the Field Testing of designed parts/Product.4. Coordination with CoC's : Volvo Buses India, Sweden, Mexico & Brazil Deliveries as System Responsible - Designed & worked on the following important Chassis projects.1. 8L EV Bus : Designed Frame rails, New Engine Mounts, Towing System, Cross members2. Asia Bus: Implementation of Drum Brakes with Antilock Braking & pneumatic system.3. Plastic Fuel tanks - 450L & 590L implementation4. localization: Sheet metal components (Frames & CM's), Servo pipes, Tyres, Steering & suspension parts. Show less
  • General Motors
    Senior Engineer
    General Motors Dec 2007 - Dec 2010
    Bangalore
    VAVE Technical Lead: Responsible to drive CFT designers to work on CR ideas & meet product cost targets. Ensure timely delivery of System & Carline wise YoY Cost Reduction targets 1. Responsible for conducting Vehicle Benchmarking Study, Idea Generation Workshops, DFMEA, DRM’s2. Analyze technical & commercial feasibility for CR ideas with Design, ME, Purchase & Suppliers3. Technical coordination with GM India, Australia, Korea & Brazil for New Cost Reduction Program 4… Show more VAVE Technical Lead: Responsible to drive CFT designers to work on CR ideas & meet product cost targets. Ensure timely delivery of System & Carline wise YoY Cost Reduction targets 1. Responsible for conducting Vehicle Benchmarking Study, Idea Generation Workshops, DFMEA, DRM’s2. Analyze technical & commercial feasibility for CR ideas with Design, ME, Purchase & Suppliers3. Technical coordination with GM India, Australia, Korea & Brazil for New Cost Reduction Program 4. Notable Projects : Tavera Frame optimization, Sheet metal components optimizations, Underbody PVC coating, Interior & Exterior components optimization, Use of low cost/ recycled plastics for car interiors. Show less
  • Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd.
    Deputy Manager
    Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. Nov 2005 - Dec 2007
    Pune
    Vehicle Integrator & Chassis System Design : for HCV, MDT & LDTVehicle Integrator for 25T Cargo & 49T Tractor: Benchmarking, Define vehicle Design Parameters, Veh. Performance calc (Speed, gradeability, Saw Tooth Curve, Tractive Effort) & Vehicle Load Calculation.Steering System Design : Complete Steering System Design for LCV’s (Tourister T25, T42 & loadking) which includes Steering Effort Calc, Ackerman Error Checks, Wheel Lock Angles, Track & KPCD Finalization, Bump Steer… Show more Vehicle Integrator & Chassis System Design : for HCV, MDT & LDTVehicle Integrator for 25T Cargo & 49T Tractor: Benchmarking, Define vehicle Design Parameters, Veh. Performance calc (Speed, gradeability, Saw Tooth Curve, Tractive Effort) & Vehicle Load Calculation.Steering System Design : Complete Steering System Design for LCV’s (Tourister T25, T42 & loadking) which includes Steering Effort Calc, Ackerman Error Checks, Wheel Lock Angles, Track & KPCD Finalization, Bump Steer Error, Buckling Load Calc, Kinematic Checks, Design & Drafting of steering parts Frame Design: Frame Section, Modular Hole Pattern for Complete new range 9T to 49T vehicles which were completely based on load calculation & benchmarking. Responsible for making DFMEA, Design Reviews, Concept Reviews & System Design Spec. Show less
  • Force Motors
    Engineer
    Force Motors Dec 2003 - Nov 2005
    Pune
    Chassis & Cabin Design Engineer : 3 & 4 Wheeler LCV's : Frame design, Load Body & Body ComponentsDeliveries as Engineer - Designed & worked on the following important Chassis & Cabin projects.1. Mini Four: Complete Chassis Frame, Cabin Mounts, Steering System Design & Body surfaces.2. Export 3-wh vehicle: Chassis Frame & Cargo Body Design (included SF & BM calculations of Chassis & Designing of Body parts, Cargo body, Aggregates & loading parameters) 3. Cost Reduction:… Show more Chassis & Cabin Design Engineer : 3 & 4 Wheeler LCV's : Frame design, Load Body & Body ComponentsDeliveries as Engineer - Designed & worked on the following important Chassis & Cabin projects.1. Mini Four: Complete Chassis Frame, Cabin Mounts, Steering System Design & Body surfaces.2. Export 3-wh vehicle: Chassis Frame & Cargo Body Design (included SF & BM calculations of Chassis & Designing of Body parts, Cargo body, Aggregates & loading parameters) 3. Cost Reduction: Completely Designed and Modeled New 3-Wheeler Rolled panels hold.Perform DFMEA, Concept & Design Reviews, System Design Specs & Generate Cost Reduction ideas Show less

Prasad Kulkarni Skills

Vehicles Chassis Suspension Steering Automotive Engineering Automotive Vehicle Dynamics Product Development Gd Engineering Dfmea Automobile Catia Product Design Project Management Apqp Cae Fmea Gd&t Unigraphics Ppap Ts16949 Manufacturing Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing Nx Unigraphics Iso/ts 16949 Continuous Improvement Team Management

Prasad Kulkarni Education Details

  • Rte Rec
    Rte Rec
    Automotive Engineering
  • Loyola High School
    Loyola High School

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Prasad Kulkarni works for Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (Dtici)

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Prasad Kulkarni's current role is Senior Program Manager @ DTICI | Chassis System | Leadership | Program Management | Trucks & Buses.

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Prasad Kulkarni attended Rte Rec, Loyola High School.

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