Santosh Pethe
Program Lead
- Role
- Program Lead at Stellantis
- Location
- Auburn Hills, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Santosh Pethe
Santosh Pethe is a highly experienced automotive engineering leader with over 18 years of industry expertise, currently serving as Program Lead for Propulsion Programs at Stellantis US LLC. He leads and executes propulsion system programs and ensuring all functional requirements are met across cross-functional teams.Santosh coordinates with propulsion groups, vehicle teams, suppliers, and testing units to execute VE tasks, manage risks at key program milestones. He also oversees VE budgeting, digital configuration tracking, and continuous process improvement.Prior to his role as Program Lead for Propulsion Programs, he was a crash safety engineering leader specializing in vehicle crashworthiness and physical testing. He has proven expertise in developing safety strategies and structural solutions for ICE, BEV, and PHEV platforms, including SUVs, sedans, and pickup trucks, and is the lead inventor on five patents in crash and safety technologies.Known for his strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and adaptability, Santosh is a quick learner and an effective communicator who consistently drives innovation and excellence in automotive engineering.
Experience
Program Lead
Dec 2024 — Present · US
Education
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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