Automotive Product Development professional with rich and diverse experience across product development, vehicle launch, materials engineering, and cost optimization spanning across global locations with a high appreciation for design, manufacture, and assembly.Led the development and launch of multiple major vehicle Programs across India, Thailand, Vietnam, Romania, and South Africa.Key areas of expertise – Body interiors and Exteriors, Vehicle Launch, Supplier development, and Materials Engineering.Professional Experience:• Over 20 years of extensive experience in Product Development of Interior and Exterior trims for Automobile applications. Extensive background in component / system design and analysis• Expertise in Product Development of Interior trims like IP, Console, Door trims, Seats and Trims. Having very good exposure in Testing, Regulation and Validations of interior and exterior trims. • Ensure program launches to meet quality, time, cost, delivery, and logistics to meet business objectives. Engineering support to Global sourcing for localization of components.• Having working experience with SUVs, LCVs, Passenger vehicles, Bus & Truck manufacturing processes and Supply chain management.• Conducted comprehensive benchmarking analysis of competitor vehicles, evaluating performance, features, and pricing; created a robust database for upcoming programs, informing strategic product decisions and boosting market competitiveness• Hands on experience in Materiality design content, Lead and managed multiple programs from Materials strategy to launch (end to end design process) with close coordination with Internal and External customers.• Managed multiple Lean Six Sigma projects successfully. Manage supplier corrective actions through G8Ds.• Hands-on experience in quality systems like ISO/TS 16949:2002, TPM, and lean manufacturing. Exposure in AIAG Core Tools: APQP, CP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.Specialties:• Program Co-ordination, New model launch support• Subject matter expert for Polymer Materials Engineering, Processing, and Optimization.• TVM (VA/VE) activities. Localization / Standardization of part to reduce cost and product variations.• Expertise in Failure analyses of Plastics, Rubber and Composites.• Market study on New Materials and Patent work• Possess Strong Leadership and Program Management skills• Proficient in CATIA, Tem center and MINITAB• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified. Internal quality auditor for ISO/TS 16949:2002