• Overseeing program management activities including work scope development, estimation, planning, risk management, finalization of technical and functional specifications, tracking, audit, status reporting, design & development, technical direction, resource planning and quality management of the productKey Result Areas • Spearheading overall Engine Plant launches - coordination and implementation of project management systems• Accountable for ensuring/ supporting Launch… Show more • Overseeing program management activities including work scope development, estimation, planning, risk management, finalization of technical and functional specifications, tracking, audit, status reporting, design & development, technical direction, resource planning and quality management of the productKey Result Areas • Spearheading overall Engine Plant launches - coordination and implementation of project management systems• Accountable for ensuring/ supporting Launch Readiness Assessments• Adhering to control program launch budget and internal program budgets• Meeting launch requirements for Tool Trial and Production Build programs• Performing Product and Manufacturing Fresh eye reviews with Senior Management• Handling program coordination with Supplier Technical Team on the New ProgramHighlights: • Successfully completed Six-Sigma Green Belt Training in 2013• Holds the merit for implementing Ford Launch and Production Operating Standard at newly built Sanand site Show less

Project Management, Cost Study, Program Milestone Review with Management, Communication with Cross Functional Team (Manufacturing, Product Development, Finance, Quality, Supply)

• Managing pre-release manufacturing programs across multiple manufacturing units from initiation through to delivery; interfacing with internal or external customer on technical matters; effectuating pre-planned sales strategies after reviewing & designing the architecture with accountability of preparing proposals, responding to RFI, delivering business presentation to clients, etc.Key Result Areas • Steered RFQ and NPD activities, in order to meet customer requirements and timely… Show more • Managing pre-release manufacturing programs across multiple manufacturing units from initiation through to delivery; interfacing with internal or external customer on technical matters; effectuating pre-planned sales strategies after reviewing & designing the architecture with accountability of preparing proposals, responding to RFI, delivering business presentation to clients, etc.Key Result Areas • Steered RFQ and NPD activities, in order to meet customer requirements and timely responses• Liaised with internal department to ensure achievement of QCDM for all NPDs• Performed tasks such as:o Forecasting & budgeting; controlling project cost within the budget and monitoring cash flow; managing technical activitieso Developing relationships with key decision-makers in large corporate and enterprises for business developmento Coordinating with external agencies for techno-commercial negotiationso Liaising with clients; delivering periodic Presentation and Updating Customers for Products under Developmento Closely monitoring Automotive Market for future business potentialo Reviewing and providing feedback on Proposal Drawings, Tooling Design and Manufacturing ProcessesHighlights• Instrumental in executing 25 new products from feasibility study to product ionization in one year• Functioned as Customer Account Manager for 15 Customers• Successfully led the introduction of global suppliers with specialized products into the Company Supplier Portal• Ensured adherence with ISO/TS16949 systems and processes, viz., PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA & 8D Show less

Key Result Areas • Functioned as Single Point of Contact for the vehicle project teams based in and UK, Germany TurkeyHighlights• Deftly operated on 2013 Model for Commercial Vehicle• Pivotal in streamlining the processes for handling Bill of Materials (BOM)• Ensured adherence with Ford’s Internal Systems & Processes, viz., WERS, GPDS and 8D

• Completed the project on Exhaust System of Honda Civic in 2009• Won a coveted Award in 2007 (1st prize) from the Royal Academy of Engineering for the Best Product Design Award in 2007

o Performing a diversity of tasks such as conducting feasibility design studies, securing budget approvals, preparing reports & contract documents, preparing RFQs, cost calculations techno-commercial discussion & submission to customerso Preparing work plans and leading mass production activities including resource planningo Leading end-to-end functions of launch and commercialization of product