Arun Rathore
Senior Automotive & EV Professional | Design & Development | R&D | Operations | Production | Supply Chain Coordination
Baddi
Summary
Experienced automotive and electric vehicle professional with 15 years in product design, R&D, and supply chain alignment across various vehicle platforms. Proven skills in new product development, engineering change management, and cross-functional team leadership. Expertise in bridging design, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality functions to deliver compliant, production-ready products while fostering innovation and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
Overview
2
2
Languages
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - EV Division
HIM Teknoforge Ltd.
Baddi
01.2025 - Current
- Lead the development of electric auto passenger and cargo vehicles from concept to validation.
- Managed engineering activities across design, testing, electrical systems, and technical problem resolution to ensure project alignment and technical integrity.
- Supported production readiness by establishing operating procedures, conducting design reviews, and resolving engineering issues during the pilot and development stages.
- Prepare SORs for controllers and electrical components, and coordinate technical requirements with internal teams and suppliers.
- Manage CAPEX and REVEX planning for EV development projects.
- Drove the resolution of failures impacting vehicle performance, mechanical durability, and electrical reliability to enhance overall product quality.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Senior Technical Role
Dilli Electric Auto Pvt. Ltd. (Citylife)
Sonipat
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Led EV product development and technical coordination for three-wheeler platforms, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Facilitated design changes, validation activities, and resolution of engineering issues to enhance product performance.
- Coordinated with production and sourcing teams to align product requirements with manufacturing and supply needs.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure component readiness and timely implementation of engineering changes.
- Supported product improvement activities linking design, production, and field requirements.
Associate General Manager - R&D, Homologation, FAME, Testing & Validation
Shigan Evoltz Ltd.
Manesar
05.2015 - 05.2024
- Led R&D, vehicle design, homologation, validation, and launch support for electric 3-wheeler programs in L3 and L5 segments.
- Delivered certification of multiple vehicle variants and supported 3 FAME II approvals.
- Collaborated with production, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing teams to facilitate seamless transition from development to production.
- Developed product development processes, engineering change systems, and cost estimation frameworks.
- Achieved certification for multiple vehicle variants while securing 3 FAME II approvals.
- Executed testing, performed field failure analysis, and optimized batteries, chargers, and vehicle subsystems.
- Trained production, quality, and service teams on EV systems and troubleshooting.
Design & Development Engineer / Manager
CLH Gaseous Fuel Applications Pvt. Ltd.
Manesar
11.2010 - 04.2015
- Managed new product design and development activities for 3-wheeler and 4-wheeler CNG components.
- Coordinated development and commercialization of products with manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, and quality teams for markets in India and abroad.
- Led technical benchmarking, supplier interaction, validation, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Conducted field trials and troubleshooting, providing customer support to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Established testing procedures, supporting manufacturing teams in implementing process and quality improvements.
Education
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Anand Engineering College
Agra01-2010
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic Etawah
Uttar Pradesh01-2007
Senior Secondary - CBSE
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Gandhinagar Cantt, Gujarat01-2004
Secondary - CBSE
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Gandhinagar Cantt, Gujarat01-2002
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Design for manufacturability
Quality assurance processes
QC tools
Finite element analysis
Product lifecycle management
Ansys
Hypermesh
AutoCAD
Pro/ENGINEER (Pro-E)
Project management
Operations management
Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Supported development and certification of 25+ vehicle variants across EV categories, including e-rickshaw, e-cart, L5 passenger, cargo, and special-purpose applications.
- Contributed to 3 FAME II approvals as per DHI requirements.
Timeline
General Manager - EV Division
HIM Teknoforge Ltd.
01.2025 - Current
Senior Technical Role
Dilli Electric Auto Pvt. Ltd. (Citylife)
05.2024 - 12.2024
Associate General Manager - R&D, Homologation, FAME, Testing & Validation
Shigan Evoltz Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2024
Design & Development Engineer / Manager
CLH Gaseous Fuel Applications Pvt. Ltd.
11.2010 - 04.2015
Secondary - CBSE
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Senior Secondary - CBSE
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic Etawah
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Anand Engineering College
Training and Development
- Pro-E training at PTC
- Workshop on 7 QC tools
- QS systems training
- Team building by Warwick Manufacturing Group, UK
- Leadership and effective communication training
- EV vehicle design exposure at Kingbon, Weifang, China
Additional Information
- Industry Exposure: EVs, CNG systems, homologation, validation, manufacturing support, supplier coordination
- Target Roles: Operations, Production, Supply Chain, R&D, Design, Program Management, Technical Leadership