Varad Deshpande

About Varad Deshpande

As a Supplier Industrialization Engineer Intern at Tesla, I led the supplier manufacturing of over 140 custom busbar and connector assemblies, ensuring zero line-down situations across multiple projects valued at over $22M. I managed supplier development globally, conducting audits in Europe and NA, and optimizing processes to achieve significant cost savings and quality improvements. My work included leading design changes, optimizing production lines, and reducing project timelines for critical components, while collaborating across engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.With a strong background in production engineering from my previous role at Altech Engineers, I have a deep understanding of optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing Lean principles, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. I am eager to bring my expertise in supplier manufacturing, quality assurance, and process development to a dynamic team, where I can contribute to driving operational excellence and innovation.On a more personal note, I love playing golf and spending time singing with my guitar.

Experience

1. Design Industrialization Engineer

   Ford Motor Company

   Apr 2025 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US

   Managing supplier quality, manufacturing and industrialization of critical interior, powertrain and electrical assemblies for upcoming EV vehicles

Education

• Purdue University

  Master of Science - MS, Industrial Engineering

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Project Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Engineering
• Leadership
• Project Management