Aravind Va
Product Development - Commercial Vehicles
- Role
- Senior Manager Product Development at Tata Motors
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aravind Va
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with over 18 years of expertise in commercial vehicle development programs across ICE and BEV portfolios, as well as sheet metal tooling. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving innovation in automotive engineering. Proven expertise in new product introduction (NPI) and sheet metal tool manufacturing, with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency. Certified in ISO 45001 and IATF 16949, with a record of accomplishment of implementing industry best practices to enhance product reliability and performance. Passionate about continuous improvement and technology-driven solutions, ensuring seamless project execution and strategic business growth.
Experience
Senior Manager Product Development
Apr 2023 — Present · Pune, IN
Spearheading product development for trucks in the 9T to 16T GVW range, with a specialized focus on international business markets.• Leading the Electric Vehicle program, Ultra E.9, designed for intercity applications within the E-commerce segment.• Managing Capex and revenue investments for projects, ensuring adherence to scheduled expenditure targets.• Ensuring project timelines by effectively coordinating cross-functional teams (CFT) across Vehicle Integration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Product Launch, and Operations to guarantee seamless project execution and delivery.
Education
Indo-GermanTool Room, Aurangabad
Post Graduate Diploma in Tool Design & CAD/CAM, Tool and Die Technology
2005 — 2006
MIT ADT University
Master of Technology - MTech, Electric Vehicle Technology
Tripura University, Agartala
Diploma, Business Management
2008 — 2009
The Indian Law Institute
Online Certificate Course, Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology in the Internet Age
2012 — 2013
University of Kerala
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2000 — 2005
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Post Graduate Diploma, Human Resource Management
2017 — 2018
Skills
- Team Management
- Cad
- Geometric Dimensioning
- Product Development
- Engineering
- Sheet Metal Tooling
- Machine Tools
- Automotive Engineering
- Autocad
- Mechanical Engineering
- Teamcenter
- Automotive
- Automotive Design
- Catia
- Manufacturing
- Sheet Metal
- Microsoft Office
- Gd&T
- Geometric Dimensioning
- Product Design
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