Mandar Chati

About Mandar Chati

Design Executive that manages a US and Global team of engineers to deliver engineering solutions that impact the business metrics and drive improved customer satisfaction by leveraging broad technical expertise, Digital tools, GE six sigma process improvements and team building. A collaborative, yet competitive role model with a positive attitude and adept at assessing technical and business challenges. Ability to take decisions based on limited data and balance technical, commercial and customer perspectives. Focused on challenging and motivating the team to adopt the change to beat targets earlier than planned. Led a team of engineers from GE to work closely with Formula 1 Team, Ferrari for 2+ years to develop Real-time life management strategies for Formula 1 engines. Successfully led the root cause investigation for multiple engine issues working closely with the Ferrari team. Key Accomplishments:• Customer satisfaction transformation – Led resolution on multiple field issues on GEnx engine – stabilized the fleet experiencing many issues• Design Improvements – Led teams on multiple design changes leading to $20M+ cost savings for GE on GEnx program• Financial targets – Key member of the GEnx engine, resulting in fastest selling engine in GE Aviation history - 60%+ market share and $40B in new engine and service backlog over 7 years.• Organizational – Created a strong culture of collaboration between US and Global teams on multiple continents.Achievements in: Turbo-machinery Design Expertise| Customer Engagement | Six Sigma Black Belt | Process Improvement | Global Team Management | Operations | Recruiting and Mentoring | Project Management | Voice of the Customer | Service Parts and Repairs | Sales Manager | Customer Success | MRO ServicesSearching for a new career challenge, open to relocation.

Experience

1. Leap Customer Programs Leader

   GE Aerospace

   Jul 2022 — Present · West Chester, OH, US

   Lead a team of Customer Program Managers (CPM) to manage the LEAP RPFH contracts

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

  1989 — 1993

• Iowa State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Aerospace and Engineering Mechanics

  1993 — 1995

• Cornell University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Stress Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Design for Manufacturing
• Product Design
• Basics of Supply Chain Management
• Six Sigma
• Turbines