Hemadrieswar Kurapati

Technical Specialist (Product Development) @Stellantis

Auburn Hills, MI, US

Coordinated cross-functional engineering and launch activities for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) program, managing developmenttimelines, tracking program milestones, and supporting pilot builds at DMAC & JNAP through Pre-Dev meetings and CN tracking, changemanagement using Cognos.• Handled configuration using EBOM/VBOM systems, GIMS creation, and BOM updates; ensured part availability for build events and securedPSO sign-off in alignment with launch milestones.• Led FTC root cause investigations from early development to SOP, managed ICA/PCA processes with suppliers, authored SCRs and TechnicalBulletins to address software and hardware issues.• Supported plant readiness and launch quality through DV/PV/PPAP tracking, quality audit preparation, and resolution of external issuesimpacting production ramp-up.• Built Qlik Sense dashboards and executive reports to drive KPI visibility, support PMT, Flash, and Steering Committee reviews, and ensureproactive risk mitigation across the program.

Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Engineering - MEng, Mechanical Engineering

Hindustan University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Automotive Engineering Technology