Kedar Bharadwaj
DRE @ General Motors | MEng, Mechanical Engineering
- Role
- Design Release Engineer at General Motors
- Location
- Auburn Hills, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kedar Bharadwaj
As a Product Engineer at General Motors, I apply my engineering skills and knowledge to deliver innovative and high-quality products that meet customer needs and expectations. I have over six years of experience in the automotive industry, with a Master in Engineering Management from Trine University and a Master of Science in Automotive Systems from Kettering University.I am passionate about solving complex problems, optimizing performance, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Experience
Design Release Engineer
Aug 2021 — Present · Warren, MI, US
Led a cross-functional team of engineers from North America and China in successfully integrating the microphone module into Overhead Consoles. • Conducted weekly reviews with cross-functional vendors and partners to ensure hardware schedules were on track, utilizing clearly defined milestones.• Assessed builds by monitoring issues and defects, employing quantitative analysis of test results and trends.• Coordinated risk mitigation teams and implemented plans to address critical material shortages caused by supply chain issues.• Oversaw warranty reviews, meticulously identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective solutions. Achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in warranty claims, resulting in savings exceeding $180k in repair costs.• Gathered valuable customer feedback through surveys and clinics, leading to the identification of a cost-saving opportunity. By eliminating a redundant feature with low usage, annual savings exceeding $250k.
Education
Trine University
Master of Engineering - MEng, Engineering/Industrial Management
Kettering University
Master of Science in Engineering, Automotive Systems
2015 — 2018
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering
2009 — 2013
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Vismockup
- Nastran
- Automotive Engineering
- Teamcenter
- Abaqus
- Ansys
- Finite Element Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Digital Image Correlation
- Ptc Creo
- Lms Test.lab
- Matlab
- Modal Analysis
- Research
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Product Design
- Automotive
- Siemens Nx
- Nvh
- English
- Vibration Testing
- Pro Engineer
- Autocad
- Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
- Hypermesh
- Engineering
- Cae
- Solidworks
- Microsoft Word
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