Abhilash Shetty
Driving Program Excellence at TE Connectivity|APQP| VAVE | Digital Project Management | Enabling Innovation & Efficiency in Automotive Engineering
- Role
- Project Manager Iii at TE Connectivity
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Abhilash Shetty
Mechanical Engineering graduate with 11+ years of experience in Program & Project Management across the automotive domain, having led 45+ global projects with end-to-end ownership—from concept to SOP. I specialize in New Product Development (NPD) and Digital Transformation, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes across Class & IV programs for top OEMs.*Managed projects worth up to $8M, delivering 90% on-time launches and achieving an average 12–15% reduction in cycle time through lean practices and stakeholder alignment. My hands-on leadership helped reduce time-to-market and improve customer satisfaction across platforms.*Strong command over APQP/PPAP processes, with over 200+ successful PPAP submissions and zero major quality issues. Ensured 100% compliance with customer-specific requirements and led multiple Phase Gate Reviews with cross-functional global teams.*Delivered $50K+ in annual cost savings through VA/VE initiatives, achieving 5–7% product cost reductions across various platforms by optimizing design and material choices in collaboration with engineering and sourcing teams.*Partnered with Sales & Marketing to explore 10+ market opportunities, resulting in 3 go-to-market launches and 2 strategic customer wins. Supported 3 M&A evaluations, contributing to due diligence, integration planning and synergy analysis.*Acted as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Pre-PPAP and Trial Event builds, managing 250+ part numbers for OEMs like Honda, Toyota, Tesla, FCA, and Ford, ensuring 100% part readiness and seamless coordination with plant, quality and logistics teams.Tools & Platforms:Project Management: MS Project, Smartsheet, ASANA, PlaniswarePLM/PDM: Teamcenter, InnoviaCAD Tools: CATIA, Creo, SolidWorksAnalytics & Reporting: Power BI, Excel (advanced)With a proven track record of delivering value through technical depth, operational rigor, and cross-functional leadership, I’m passionate about driving innovation, improving time-to-market and contributing to strategic growth.
Experience
Project Manager Iii
Aug 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Bangalore University
Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
2010 — 2013
B. M. S. College of Engineering
Mechanical engineering , Mechanical
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