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Akhilesh Dubey

Akhilesh Dubey

Gurgaon

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Analyzed subjects are VA/VE, Component Engg., Reliability, QMS, Product development, Qualification, Project & Process management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager - Value Competitiveness (VAVE)

Marelli
09.2024 - Current
  • FPOC for Value Engineering initiatives, driving component cost reductions through the optimization of designs and material selections. Coordinated seamlessly with R&D, Procurement, Software, Validation, and Program teams to achieve production cost savings through efficient design and material strategies.
  • Managed BOM for new products, achieving significant savings through supplier negotiations.
  • SPOC for Customer technical queries, issues along with internal stakeholders
  • Drove significant cost savings in automotive ECUs and cluster components, enhancing product competitiveness and financial performance.

Advanced Engineer- Semiconductor IC

Aptiv
02.2019 - 09.2024
  • Led the BOM health check across all the programs with the help of internal stakeholders for project team and management review.
  • Worked closely with hardware design and supply chain management to select optimal components and align them with system requirements.
  • Contributed to automotive projects in multiple domains (Safety, Infotainment, Connectivity etc.,)
  • SPOC for design engineers, supply chain, suppliers, and other stakeholders during the component development process.
  • Developed and maintained an AVL, integrating emerging technologies and advancements in semiconductors.
  • Applied APQP methodology with suppliers to drive product development throughout the process.
  • Provided alternative solutions for ECU components, leveraging the roadmap for next-gen automotive technologies.
  • Performed a feasibility analysis for different components to ensure their compatibility with minimal schematic and layout changes, assembly, and application.
  • Streamlined legacy processes using lean methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Process improvement activity, lead technical direction with other functions/engineers, provide technical direction to other feature owners and technical input for future developments.

RFQ & Component Engineer

Centum
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Contributed to defense and aerospace projects by ensuring thorough component selection, strict environmental compliance, and effective risk management.
  • Managed the preparation of quotations, performed technical evaluations, and provided accurate cost estimations for defense and aerospace initiatives.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to evaluate component feasibility and ensure adherence to environmental compliance standards.

Team Lead - Quotation, Component Engineering, QC

Sierra Circuits
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • Managed BOM costing and component selection for industrial prototyping projects, applying multisource strategy for negotiation.
  • Conducted component footprint analysis with tools like GC Preview and View Mate to improve SMT line efficiency and reduce assembly costs.
  • Led BOM validation to ensure alignment with product lifecycle, compliance, and environmental standards.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for Customer technical queries, ensuring smooth project execution.
  • Oversaw the RFQ process, securing cost-effective and high-quality components.
  • Collaborated with teams, suppliers, and Customers to resolve technical challenges.
  • Provided exclusive support to US-based Customers, ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables for prototypes.

Assistant Lecturer- Electronics Department

Nagpur Polytechnic
07.2014 - 04.2015
  • Responsible to teach Electronic Devices and Circuits across multiple departments.
  • Managed and maintained the student database, tracking academic progress and key student data.
  • Collaborated with students on project planning, offering guidance and support throughout their project development to ensure successful completion.
  • Delivered clear and structured lectures on relevant technologies, providing effective subject instruction to enhance student comprehension and engagement.

Education

M.Tech. - Automotive Electronics Engineering

BITS Pilani
12.2021

B.E. - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Nagpur University
07.2013

Diploma - Electronics Engineering

MSBTE
07.2010

Skills

  • Value Engineering
  • Cost Optimization
  • Re-design
  • Product competitiveness
  • Component Engineering
  • BOM Management
  • Component Selection
  • FFF Analysis
  • MCIP
  • Supply Chain Resilience
  • Multisourcing
  • Lead Time Analysis
  • Risk & obsolescence Management
  • Qualification & Compliance
  • Reliability Report Analysis per Automotive Standards
  • APQP
  • Environmental Compliance
  • ROHS
  • REACH
  • WEEE
  • Manufacturing Optimization
  • Six Sigma
  • DFMA
  • 5S
  • Kaizen
  • Change Control (ECN/PCN/PDN)
  • Customer Engagement
  • Technical POC
  • Satisfaction Improvement
  • Query Resolution
  • Technology Integration
  • Roadmap
  • Selection Guide
  • Cost Estimation
  • RFQ
  • Cost Savings
  • Quality
  • Fishbone Diagram
  • APICE
  • ISO 26262
  • Cost reduction
  • Project management abilities
  • Workload management
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Established three teams consequently including process transfer and training employees.
  • Using Lean driven the legacy process change and saved 7wks of timeline.
  • Driven the BOM Health management and achieved 99% accuracy in BOM during DV phase.

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)

Tools Languages

Windchill, SAP, Teamcenter, MS Office, Visio, Power BI, Qlik Sense, Mentor Xpedition, IHS BOM Intelligence, Silicon Expert, JIRA, Python (elementary), C (elementary), VB (elementary)

Linkedin Certifications

  • Cost Reduction for Procurement: Using Demand-side Tools
  • Cost Reduction for Procurement: Using Supply-side Tools
  • Product Management First Steps
  • Quality Management for Operational Excellence
  • Agile Project Leadership
  • Discover the Possibilities of Generative AI
  • Leading a Customer-Centric Culture
  • Statistical Process Control

Awards

  • Gladiator Award for leadership across multiple teams.
  • Extra Mile Award for mitigating BOM risk in high-priority programs.
  • Silver Award for organizing employee engagement initiatives.

Personal Information

  • Age: 34
  • Gender: Male

Timeline

Deputy Manager - Value Competitiveness (VAVE)

Marelli
09.2024 - Current

Advanced Engineer- Semiconductor IC

Aptiv
02.2019 - 09.2024

RFQ & Component Engineer

Centum
06.2018 - 12.2018

Team Lead - Quotation, Component Engineering, QC

Sierra Circuits
04.2015 - 01.2018

Assistant Lecturer- Electronics Department

Nagpur Polytechnic
07.2014 - 04.2015

B.E. - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Nagpur University

Diploma - Electronics Engineering

MSBTE

M.Tech. - Automotive Electronics Engineering

BITS Pilani

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