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Manager | Ford Motor Company | New Model Launch Planning (ICE vehicles / EV’s / IC Engines / Batteries/ Powerunits) | IIM Lucknow at Ford Motor Company
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 8 work roles 3 schools
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Manager | Ford Motor Company | New Model Launch Planning (ICE vehicles / EV’s / IC Engines / Batteries/ Powerunits) | IIM Lucknow
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Rahul Nandakumar is listed as Manager | Ford Motor Company | New Model Launch Planning (ICE vehicles / EV’s / IC Engines / Batteries/ Powerunits) | IIM Lucknow at Ford Motor Company, a company with 151485 employees, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Rahul Nandakumar.

Rahul Nandakumar previously worked as Manager - New Model Launch Planning at Ford Motor Company and Deputy Manager -Adv. Launch Planning & Budgeting for New Model Programs (Vehicles/ICE/Batteries) at Ford Motor Company. Rahul Nandakumar holds Executive Program, Project Management, Excellent from Indian Institute Of Management, Lucknow.

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A Professional with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 11.5 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry, of which 10.5 years is in the area of Project Planning & Management for New Model Launches (Vehicles / Engines / Batteries / E-Motor& Power-unit) in the automotive industry. Worked for 9.5 years with Ford Motor Company in India overseeing launches of new vehicles & powertrains in the India and Asia-Pacific business. Aspiring to achieve greater heights in my profession by hard work and exemplary execution of my rich knowledge and experience in the realm of Project Management / new product launches & Program planning and budgeting. Firm believer that learning is a continuous process, no matter in which stage of the career one is in. Lays lot of emphasis in demonstrating trust & transparency in business thereby fostering team work. Decisive & results oriented, I also have an unwavering conviction towards standardized processes and believe that it would ultimately help to deliver projects with Quality, on time, at competitive costs.

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Ford Motor Company
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Manager | Ford Motor Company | New Model Launch Planning (ICE vehicles / EV’s / IC Engines / Batteries/ Powerunits) | IIM Lucknow
dearborn, michigan, united states
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Manager - New Model Launch Planning

Current

India

Responsible for New Model Launch Planning for Ford International Market Groups. Includes Launch Planning of New Model ICE vehicles / ICE engines / EV’s / Batteries & Powerunits.

Oct 2024 - Present

Deputy Manager -Adv. Launch Planning & Budgeting For New Model Programs (Vehicles/Ice/Batteries)

Chennai

1) Leading the Adv. Planning / Budgeting process for all Vehicle & Powertrain launches in Asia Pacific and Africa region. 2) Responsible for charting out Project Plans based on10-year Business Plans and ensuring Launch Standards are met. (Includes Ford Trucks / B-Cars / C-Cars / PHEV / IC Engines / Batteries & Battery Vehicle Programs). 3) Budgeting /.

Feb 2022 - Oct 2024

Senior Engineer - Adv. Launch Planning & Budgeting For New Model Vehicles & Powertrains

May 2020 - Jan 2022

Engineer – Adv. Launch Planning And Budgeting For New Model Vehicles And Powertrains.

India

Jun 2019 - May 2020

Engineer - Global New Model Programs Vehicles & Powertrains

India

Led & Developed the Foundational strategy for handling key workstreams of launches remotely from India for vehicles / Powertrains launching in FNA thereby generating process and cost efficiencies. Led the Open-To-Go & Engineering Change Management process for North America Vehicle launches - Escape / Aviator / Lincoln & Godzilla Powertrain.

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

Powertrain New Model Programs - Launch Engineer

India

Delivered key Powertrain launches at Ford’s State-of-the-Art Powertrain facility at Sanand, India. Led the planning & execution of Global launch of 1.5 PFi Dragon Engine (All New 3 Cyl architecture). Led the launch of the 1.2 Dragon PFi engine powering the Ford Freestyle in India.Led the launch of MX65 transmission at Getrag Ford transmission plant.

Jun 2015 - Feb 2018

Asia Pacific Powertrain New Model Programs

India

New Model Launch lead for 5 Major programs & 1 Moderate program in China (Offsite) - Transmissions & Engines. Led the Asia Pacific Process & Strategy support & governance report out. Advance Program Timing Studies for China Transmission & Engine Launches (6 Programs).

Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

Asst Equipment Engg (R/S)

Gib C/O Larsen & Toubro

Odisha, India

Responsible for overseeing errection & comissioning of Raw Material Handling systems (Ore Feeders / Dolomite Conveyors / Stackers / Base Bunkers) at Bushan Steel Plant.

Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
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Rahul Nandakumar education

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering, First Class

Sri Venkateswara College Of Engg & Tech

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Sboa Matriculation Higher Secondary School
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Rahul Nandakumar works for Ford Motor Company.

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Rahul Nandakumar is listed as Manager | Ford Motor Company | New Model Launch Planning (ICE vehicles / EV’s / IC Engines / Batteries/ Powerunits) | IIM Lucknow at Ford Motor Company.

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Rahul Nandakumar is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India while working with Ford Motor Company.

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Rahul Nandakumar has worked for Ford Motor Company and Gib C/O Larsen & Toubro.

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Rahul Nandakumar holds Executive Program, Project Management, Excellent from Indian Institute Of Management, Lucknow.

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