Collaborated with cross-functional teams in India, Germany, Japan & Korea to interface with customers on R&D subjects, ensuring clear understanding of customer requirements and needs.• Gained hands-on experience with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) like Hyundai, KIA, Tata, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, MG, VW.• Involved in project design discussions with various teams to ensure specifications were met, similar to evaluating manufacturing processes to meet design requirements for new products.• Coordinated with procurement and cross-functional teams, aligning with the responsibility of identifying suitable suppliers and issuing RFQs• Engaged in resource planning and cost optimization, analogous to conducting comparative studies of quotations and managing supplier cost sheets for approval.• Conducted CFT reviews and managed project specifications, aligning with responsibilities like reviewing supplier manufacturing feasibility reports and ensuring quality approval processes.• Strategically managed obsolescence costs in ramp-down projects, minimizing financial impact and optimizing resource utilization• Conducted regular Cross-Functional Team (CFT) reviews, fostering collaboration and ensuring all team members were informed and aligned with project objectives