Saravanan Chandrasekaran
Engineering Manager | Automotive Product Development & Program Leadership | Powertrain, Steering, Chassis & Hybrid Systems | PMP
- Role
- Engineering Manager (Delivery Manager) at Tata Consultancy Services
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saravanan Chandrasekaran
Engineering Manager with 20+ years of experience in automotive product design, development, and program delivery, specializing in powertrain (engine, transmission, hybrid/electric drive units), chassis, steering, and suspension systems.I have led large, global engineering teams (40+ engineers) across the full product lifecycle—from concept maturation and design management to validation, launch, and change management—while delivering programs within cost, schedule, and quality targets.What I bring:Engineering & program leadership for complex automotive systemsProduct lifecycle ownership: concept → production → launchBudgeting, forecasting, and resource planningHiring, mentoring, coaching, and performance managementStrong cross-functional collaboration with global stakeholdersTechnical depth includes:Powertrain systems: Engine, Manual/Automatic/Hybrid TransmissionsSteering & Suspension systems (EPAS, steering column)GD & T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, DFSSEngineering standards & cost optimization (VAVE)PMP certified | ASME Senior-level GD & T certifiedOpen to leadership roles in Automotive Engineering, Product Development, and Program Management.Accomplishments:Led large engineering teams to deliver complex automotive programs on time and within budgetCoordinated cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical and delivery issuesStandardized best practices across design teams to improve efficiency and quality
Experience
Engineering Manager (Delivery Manager)
Oct 2019 — Present · Bangalore, IN
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams supporting engine exhaust, after-treatment, fuel delivery, chassis, suspension, and thermal systemsManage program planning, forecasting, and resource allocation across global stakeholdersDrive design reviews, issue resolution, and performance managementMentor engineers and develop leadership capability within the team
Education
Mohammad institute of technology and science
Diploma in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering
1996 — 1999
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
BS, Engineering & Technology
2004 — 2009
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Cad
- Design for Manufacturing
- Teamcenter
- Modeling
- Team Management
- Dfmea
- Tolerance Analysis
- Catia
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Unigraphics
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Windchill
- Automotive
- Siemens Nx
- Pro Engineer
- Excel
- Pro/Engineer
- Autocad
- Pdm
- Gd&T
- Nx Unigraphics
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