Rajeev Sakunthala Rajendran

About Rajeev Sakunthala Rajendran

Dynamic engineering professional with over a decade(13yrs) of progressive experience in automotive engineering, project management, and team leadership and has total experience of over 14yrs. Currently spearheading Perceived Quality initiatives as Manager for the India Asia Pacific Region at Stellantis (formerly FCA Engineering India Pvt Ltd.), instrumental in enhancing the customer experience for Citroen and Jeep vehicles. Expertise in directing cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from inception to completion, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions within budget and schedule constraints. Adept at stakeholder management, collaborating with diverse teams including Style, Brand, Engineering, and Project to address Perceived Quality issues and ensure seamless implementation of improvement strategies. Equipped with advanced technical skills in CAE tools, CAD software, and project management platforms, complemented by a strong foundation in mechanical engineering. A proactive leader dedicated to fostering team development and driving innovation.

Experience

1. Senior Manager

   Ashok Leyland

   Sep 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Directing and managing Perceived Qualityimplementations and target setting for all new programs in Ashok Leyland.

Education

• Flexor Animation ( former Caterpillar Animation )

  Post Graduate Diploma in Animation and Multimedia, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

• Government Engineering college,Barton Hill,Thiruvananthapuram

  BTech, Mechanical Engineering

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Ncode
• Adobe Aftereffects
• Optistruct
• Painting
• Hypermesh
• Combustion
• Maya
• Genesis
• Ansa
• Adobe Photoshop
• Abaqus
• Logo Desigining
• Clay Modelling
• Optimization
• Nastran