Abhishek Wamanrao Fasge
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic program manager with extensive experience at Daimler Truck Innovation Center India, driving digital transformation and cost optimization initiatives. Proven track record in project management, achieving significant budget reductions while enhancing stakeholder engagement. Expert in resource planning and leading complex projects, ensuring successful execution from concept to reality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Expert /Program Manager
Daimler Truck Innovation Center India
Bangalore
06.2023 - Current
- Directing team Assembly planning, Product process validation & End of line software tools development topics for the Truck and Bus projects @DTICI
- Mentoring to the Body shop planning Team for the end to end project planning & execution ( concept to reality )
- Driving and responsible for the initiative Future of Manufacturing, New Technologies & Digital transformation topics at the ME team level
- Leading the topics product complexity and cost optimization & implementing at global level
Technical Lead – Side Wall & Body Shell
Mercedes Benz R&D India Pvt.
Bangalore
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Responsible for the Side Wall and Car body BiW Planning projects @MBRDI
- Managed projects with budgets exceeding Euro 100 million & developed optimizing business cases.
- Forecasted project needs and planned resources, achieving 10% cost reduction through continuous improvement workshops.
- Ensured project team and stakeholders comprehended all project aspects and product configurations.
- Oversaw projects including S Class, E Class, C Class, as well as electric and hybrid vehicles.
TEAM MANAGER – UNDERBODY LINE
Volkswagen India Private Limited
Pune
03.2009 - 04.2016
- Leading BiW Underbody Planning, Engineering & Execuation Team @ VWIPL
- Plan & executed the Three Greenfield and One Brownfield Project & Process planning (End to End).
- Scope – Series & New Project Process Planning & Project Management
- Projects: Skoda Fabia, VW Polo, VW Vento & VW Ameo
SENIOR EXECUTIVE – Body Shop
FIAT India Automotive Private Limited
Pune
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Responsible for the vehicle assembly line onsite installations & buyoff for Front, Rear Axle weld shop and assembly line
- Responsible for the complete body shop series planning activities (Fiat Palio).
- Scope – Series Process Planning
- Project: FIAT PALIO, FIAT Punto & Linea
Education
PGDBA In Operation Management -
Symbiosis Distance Learning Centre
Pune01.2011
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Nagpur University
01.2006
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering -
MSBTE
Mumbai01.2003
Skills
- Project management
- Cost optimization
- Digital transformation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Resource planning
- Budget management
Awards
- The Star Team Award, MBRDI, 2021
- The Inventor Award, MBRDI, 2020
- Quality Day Award, MBRDI, 2019
- Safety Week Award, VWIPL, 2013
Professional Highlights
- Integral member of the Mercedes Benz global central planning team
- Global foot print in project management & execution (Europe, SA, USA, China) & professional competency in German Speaking.
- Coordinator for simultaneous engineering and product management topics
- Drive the Digital Transformation, Innovation based project & Cost Optimization Projects
- Mentoring to the Cross functional project team (product validation, layout, buy parts)
- Successfully Executed End to End Greenfield & Brownfield Car project (VW India & Mercedes Benz)
- Hands on Experience in Concept planning, layout design, investment workout, RFQ preparation, Supplier evaluations, Design Review, Equipment Buy Off, Car Pre Series production, SOP and handover to Production as per the timeline
Timeline
Technical Expert /Program Manager
Daimler Truck Innovation Center India
06.2023 - Current
Technical Lead – Side Wall & Body Shell
Mercedes Benz R&D India Pvt.
04.2016 - 06.2023
TEAM MANAGER – UNDERBODY LINE
Volkswagen India Private Limited
03.2009 - 04.2016
SENIOR EXECUTIVE – Body Shop
FIAT India Automotive Private Limited
03.2007 - 03.2009
PGDBA In Operation Management -
Symbiosis Distance Learning Centre
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Nagpur University
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering -
MSBTE
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