Vikas Jadhav Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead electrical vehicle platform for VST tractor and tiller.Collaboratively worked on JV platform with MNC companies and delivery EV platform project on time.Participate in business unit budgeting and defined cost strategy for profitable business and working on new tech center + lab.Formulate and execute strategy for development new vertical for EV design, sourcing, and quality.Leading Program management of SOEL group which plan, scope of work define, resource maps, budget, coordination, time line and etc

Faridabad, Haryana, India

Leading compact tractor of 35HP segment of mechanical, hydrostatic and electric version.Lead and manage different team membersWorking with Kubota JV project

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Project description– 1000 series compact electrification tractor.Lead vehicle integration of electrician compact utility tractor.Packaging electric drive systems with mechanical version machine.Lead system coordination activities between different departments.Lead chassis structure design with mentoring team members.Lead project management, costing, micro level planning execution.Lead engineering meeting with all stake holder and update report to higher management.Innovation - Electrical architecture for compact tractor (Battery, 2 motor)Worked on CABIN project and complete design worked of structure, integration of controls, lights, aesthetical parts of panels, ergonomic systems, etc

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Project description – Compact utility tractor (25 HP & 26 HP - 2025R, 2026R)Lead chassis design for tractor with different version of machines.Lead and manage design architecture for overall machine including all packaging.Coordinate with different department for project execution like supply management, manufacturing, quality and marketing.Coordinate design activity with different department like FEA, lab test, field testing, virtual analysis, etc.Managed part and system level project execution activities as per product life cycle.Managed and control cost per design to meet product overall cost ROI.Lead vehicle integration activity along with all accessories required for machine.Lead and manage tractor accessories part lists as per customer requirement.Design and developed different system like wheel and tires, ROPs, brake system, linkages and controls, etc.Innovation - Auto Throttle (US16/055865, EP3613622A1)Tractor front integrated Tool box - US10814794Long term assignment in Augusta, USA - From 2015 to 2018

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Project description – Aspen/Denali self-propelled sprayer with 1200-gallon tank & 120 feet boom structure.Lead system design of solution tank for 800, 1000 & 1200 gallon.Executed & lead chassis design for self-propelled sprayer which include frame, storage box support, fuel tank support, cabin mount, etc.Design & developed aesthetical parts like storage box, tire fenders etc.Coordinate project and part execution plan with project team.Adhere and strictly follow project plan until production.Lead team to execute structural design components for sprayer.Managed 1500 different parts from concept to production.Long Term assignment, Des Monies, USA - From 2011 to 2012

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Project description – Self Propeller SprayerWorked on engineering drawings, assembly drawings, tolerance stack, etc.Worked on sub system and system of chassis, sprayer tank, wheel and tires, fuel tank, storage tank, mirror, solution tank, boom, etc.Worked on manufacturing feasibility of new design or improvement design.Worked on CAE and structural analysis of product design.Worked on VR lab for deign feasibility and execution.Worked on design preparation activity such design review which include market inputs, expected outcome, serviceability issue, manufacturing study, supplier feasibility, etc.Worked on DFMEA, DFS, DFM, GD & T, FGR, DPAR etc.

Mumbai Area, India

Project description – Tier III Export tractor from 25 HP to 35 HPLead vehicle integration activity which include all aggregates such as transmission, engine, hydraulic, front axle and vehicle sub system.Prepared all gates design activity start from concept to SOP.Prepared and manage BOM of tractor considering assembly sequence and service.Lead value improvement projects which improved quality of product and save product cost within company targets.Lead project with team and executed systems for tractor platforms and closely worked with head of department and senior management.Act as technical advisor to team on all issues related project and personal life.Lead new generation tractor platform for export (USA) market with customer touch point, gathering & evaluating best features for products, etc. Actively participated in aesthetical style parts design.Collaboratively worked with different functions department like finance, marketing, product verification team, supply management, assembly line production, service, customers & dealer, etc.Prepare and build QFD (Quality functional document) for initial design activity which used to gather customer and marketing inputs and convert into mechanical language.Prepare tractor specification with benchmark data and finalized vehicle boundary, weight distribution, vehicle dynamics, tractor usages, etc.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Project description – 30 Series tractor for USA (4530, 6030, 6530 - 4WD)Design and developed structural sub system for tractor such platform, control linkages, support bracket, three point linkages, front axle support, etc.Follow design guideline to execute design DFA, DFS, DFMEA, DFM, Tolerance stack, etc.Prepared BOM for tractor including all sub system and systems.Worked on assembly tolerance stack of sub system and complete vehicle.Worked on structural weight calculation, section modules, strength of design calculation.Worked on kinematic and vehicle dynamic behavior of control linkage mechanism.Design different size of tubing routing for vehicle. Prepare and measure vehicle as per homologation parameter.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Worked on drafting activity for all kind of drawings for plastic, sheet metal, casting and forging with geometric tolerance and tolerance stack.Worked on assembly, service and manufacturing drawings which support internal and external customer for build.Worked in protoshop for concept, pre-build, field testing build, final production build assembly activity.Worked in fabrication shop for build sheet metal concept.Worked on field testing failure activity such finalize root cause analysis with 7 QC tool.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Hsc, Science