Lalit Nikam
Program Management Coordinator @Adient | Automotive Seating & Interiors | APQP, PPAP, Change Management | OEM & Tier-1 Expertise | LSSGB | MBA – OSCM
- Role
- Program Management Coordinator at Adient
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lalit Nikam
Automotive Program & Quality Management Professional with 5+ years of experience in end-to-end new product development, launch readiness, and supplier quality for OEM and Tier-1 programs.I specialize in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and cross-functional program leadership — ensuring defect-free launches and cost-effective execution. Key Achievements>> Assisted multiple seating system programs for Toyota, GM, and Daimler, meeting SOP timelines and quality targets.>>Developed interactive Power BI dashboards to track PPAP status, supplier quality performance, and program KPIs>> Coordinated with global teams across engineering, quality, purchasing, and manufacturing to align program deliverables>> Coordinated PPAP submission for 50+ part numbers across suppliers, ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements (Toyota, Daimler, GM, Ford).>> Ensured compliance with REACH, ELV, and GADSL regulations for all submitted parts Core Competencies>> Program Management (Phase 0 to SOP)>> Supplier Quality Engineering & PPAP Approval>> IMDS & Compliance Reporting>> Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Practices>> Power BI Data Analytics for Quality & Operations>> Risk & Change ManagementMission: Delivering on-time, zero-defect launches while building strong OEM-supplier relationships.
Experience
Program Management Coordinator
Dec 2024 — Present · Pune, IN
Education
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
2011 — 2014
G.H. Raisoni Societys, College of Engineering and Management, Ahmednagar
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
2014 — 2018
Alard Institute Of Management Sciences
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operation And Supply chain management
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