Manager R&D | Bajaj Auto Limited | Pune
- Developed and executed internal client-aligned product strategies, enhancing loyalty and revenue for Bajaj Auto and partner brands like KTM, Triumph and Chetak EV
- Collaborated with C-suite stakeholders to position innovative HMI solutions, contributing to a 226% YoY sales increase for Chetak EV through differentiation strategy
- Collaborated across styling, marketing, and sales to introduce an innovative, low-cost smart cluster platform, optimizing product-market fit and scaling up for global market penetration for brands including Bajaj Auto, KTM, Triumph and Chetak EV
- Spearheaded development of IoT enabled connectivity unit, worth Rs 2 Crore, that enables real time data collection through cloud and data analytics for Chetak EV
- Developed India's first Bluetooth connected TFT 2 wheeler Infotainment system for KTM Duke 390, enhancing digital experience and contributing to 'Indian Motorcycle of the Year' - highlighting success in customer engagement and market impact through customer-centric product innovation
- Transformed production line efficiency through innovative design solutions, incorporating actionable insights from plant workflows for Bajaj auto and respective vendors
- Prepared software required documents leveraging software architectures such as RTOS and AutoSAR.
- Designed and developed cost effective, Bluetooth enabled HMI for Chetak EV, reducing the unit cost by Rs. 1,000/unit compared to any TFT instrument cluster in the market with similar features
- Eliminated global warranty costs of $1 Millon through problem-solving and quality assurance initiatives, enhancing brand reputation and customer trust
- Served as domain expert for the design and development of complex IoT enabled connected HMI products enabled with CAN protocol for automotive applications.
- Standardized product requirement document, creating re-usable assets and reducing total product development time by 20%
Global Design Engineer | Whirlpool India Limited | Pune
- Responsible for change management and CAD correction related services to internal client Whirlpool USA
- Enhanced operational efficiency for Whirlpool USA through CAD design process optimization and cross-functional collaboration, improving client satisfaction and internal team efficiency by 10%
- Designed innovative cooking knob assembly concept, enabling design for manufacturing approach to increase ease of assembly for USA production
Assistant Manager R&D | Uno Minda Industries | Pune
- Developed production-centric, cost-effective solutions for leading automotive brands, ensuring alignment with market and manufacturing goals
- Engineered and developed an innovative mechanical combined braking system for 2-wheelers, patent (IP) under approval
- Eliminated a critical warranty problem by Root Cause Analysis framework, saving Rs. 5 million in warranty cost