Radhakrishna Panigrahy
Automobile Expert | 20+ Years in Body Engineering & Program Management | Innovation & Cost Efficiency Leader | Electric & ICE Vehicle Development
- Role
- Associate Director at Ola Electric
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Radhakrishna Panigrahy
With over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, I specialize in Body in…
Experience
Associate Director
Oct 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
In my role, I lead the integration of the C1 Luxury Sedan and SUV platform, utilizing advanced technologies like structural batteries and Aluminum Giga casting. I manage the full BIW (Body in White) development lifecycle—from design to tooling launch—ensuring seamless integration across various vehicle platforms, including Auto, Quad, and Micro cars. I also spearhead design reviews, drive timely technical approvals, and resolve complex challenges to meet project milestones.I have successfully orchestrated APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) kick-off meetings, aligning stakeholders and internal teams to ensure clear objectives. Additionally, I oversee supplier scheduling, validation, and quality assessments to ensure production readiness, while developing and implementing SOPs and ramp-up strategies.One of my notable achievements includes engineering an aluminum body structure weighing 380-390 kg for luxury vehicles, achieving a 5-Star ENCAP safety rating. I also spearheaded the development of a skateboard platform for three-wheelers, quadricycles, and microcars, enhancing modularity. These efforts led to a 50% improvement in design efficiency and delivered 15-25% cost savings, exceeding budget expectations without compromising quality.
Education
Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha
B.Tech - Full time, Mechanical Engineering
1999 — 2003
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