Manan Sehgal

About Manan Sehgal

Currently serving as an STA Launch Engineer at Ford Motor Company, contributing to the enhancement of product quality and reliability. The role builds upon prior experience at General Motors, where I supported testing processes for electric battery modules and implemented data-driven quality improvements, standardized procedures, and troubleshooting techniques to ensure compliance and performance. A graduate of California State University, Fresno with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, I bring expertise in mechanical design, quality assurance, and process optimization. Recognized for academic excellence, my work has been honored with multiple accolades, including the Edison International Research Award. I am motivated by the opportunity to support innovation and efficiency in the evolving field of automotive technology.

Experience

1. Sta Launch Engineer

   Ford Motor Company

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Support suppliers of critical transmission and axle components, driving supplier quality improvements, issue resolution, and launch readiness across multiple Ford vehicle programs.• Execute APQP, PPAP, and launch readiness activities, ensuring supplier compliance with Ford quality standards and successful transition from pre-production to mass production.• Lead investigations of rejected and in-process component issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) with suppliers and internal teams.• Coordinate with supplier quality, manufacturing, engineering, and plant operations teams to ensure containment actions, process stability, and production ramp-up during program launches.• Conduct supplier process reviews and manufacturing assessments to identify risks in machining, assembly, and production processes, driving corrective actions to improve capability and reliability.• Monitor quality performance metrics and defect trends, utilizing data analysis and statistical tools to identify improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.• Support launch and resident engineering activities across Ford manufacturing plants, ensuring timely closure of launch deliverables and adherence to program milestones.• Facilitate communication between suppliers, program teams, and plant leadership to resolve technical issues and maintain alignment on production and quality targets.• Participate in GEMBA walks, process audits, and supplier visits to verify process controls, ensure quality standards are maintained, and support ongoing operational improvements.

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering