Akshay Nawale

Senior Design - Product Development Engineer @Tata Motors

Pune, IN

Interior Design & Proto Build | TATA Avinya EV – P1 Platform- Led design development and prototype build of TATA Avinya EV interior on the P1 platform, collaborating with key suppliers to meet critical milestones. Worked cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Vehicle Integration, Body & Trims, and E&E teams to ensure seamless integration, functionality, and quality- Maintained close supplier coordination for product validation, maturity, and program readiness.Project & Cost Management | Engineering Execution- Managed engineering changes per evolving project needs. Supported cost optimization, budget adherence, and delivery timelines- Contributed to risk identification, mitigation planning, and stakeholder alignment throughout development.Benchmarking & Feature Development- Performed competitive benchmarking of leading EVs with focus on advanced seating (14-way adjustable seats, 40/20/40 rear bench, lounge seats)- Defined component compatibility and packaging for features like power lumbar, massage, ventilation, heating, shoulder support, power headrests, and BYOD integration.Technical Expertise & Regulatory Compliance- Demonstrated strong capability in implementing power seat features including ECU integration and LIN/CAN-based vehicle communication. Familiar with global regulatory standards—GNCAP, BNCAP, Euro NCAP.Quality, Process & Supplier Engagement- Delivered on quality requirements including PPAP, EBOM, DFMEA, DFA, process validation, and EOL traceability. Managed RFI, RFQ, and SOR with Tier 1 suppliers ensuring strategic sourcing and robust product planning.Innovation & Cabin Experience Strategy- Supported cabin experience strategy with the Advanced Product Creation team, aligning seat innovations to EV goals. Collaborated with PAT (Product Attribute Target) and product line teams to finalize specs and validate comfort across various use cases.

CAD CAM GURU

CAD ENGINEER, CAD Design /CAD Drafting

Kavikulguru Institute of Technology and science (KITS) Ramtek, NAGPUR

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical CAD Engineer

Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering, Pune

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision