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Koustubh Patil

Koustubh Patil

Lead Design Engineer
Pune

Summary

A skilled automotive design professional with 11 years of experience specializing in doors and closures. Expertise in BIW/DC design, sheet metal parts, and assembly design, with proficiency in CAD software including CATIA V5, UGNX. Strong background in managing end-to-end vehicle lifecycle from concept to preproduction, ensuring quality and reliability through effective process improvements and quality control measures. Proven track record of leading projects, delivering high-quality designs, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing manufacturing and assembly processes. Experienced Project Coordinator with a demonstrated ability to manage teams, oversee project timelines, and ensure successful project delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Project Coordinator Closures

Magna Steyr
Pune
05.2016 - Current

PROJECTS HANDLED:

1] Maruti-Project coordinator Closures. (Current)

2] JLR-Lead Engineer Side doors (2024)

3] Suzuki Jimny 5 door - Side Doors (2023)

4] Vin fast -Side Doors (onsite Vietnam) (2021)

5] Daimler - Tailgate (2020)

6] Isuzu -Doors (2018)

7] Daimler -Boot-lid /Tailgate (C\X118) (2016)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1] Maruti Suzuki- (Closures) (Present)

  • Project coordinator Closures.

2] JLR - (Side doors) Lead engineer for side doors. (INOVIA 3D-experience, CATIA V6)

  • Leading a team of 3-4 engineers.
  • Responsible for all door general assembly parts and packaging.
  • Onsite-Graz Austria for the better collaboration with team and suppliers.
  • Responsible for technical interaction with all door suppliers.
  • Responsible for early supplier involvements.
  • Support Buyers and purchasing for technical details.
  • GRADE support for Electrical team.

3] Suzuki Jimny 5 Door (Side doors)

  • Ensuring door aggregates meets all the relevant requirements. (Teamcenter NX)
  • Responsible for all door general assembly parts and packaging.
  • Glass Drop study.
  • Proto build support onsite at Maruti Suzuki. (Support for all engineering related points in side door while proto build)
  • Strong engineering skill set applied through the product cycle from concept to SOP.

4] Vin fast (Side Doors: - onsite -Vietnam)

  • Responsible for complete front door.
  • Lead engineer for the team of engineers.
  • Master sections creation considering style and surrounding aggregate parts.
  • Coordination between other departments.
  • Concept development and detailed design of parts for front door.

5] Daimler (Tailgate: -X294)

  • Concept development and detailed design of Tailgate.
  • Hemming of Outer panels according to Daimler Std.
  • Packaging of Latch & Spoiler.
  • Packaging of Rear Camera.

6] ISUZU (Side Doors)

  • Detail package and design of interfaces to surrounding systems and components.
  • Hemming of Outer panels according to ISUZU.
  • Packaging of Latch.
  • Gap Surface creation.

7] Daimler (Boot lid /Tailgate: - C\X118)

  • Master sections.
  • Packaging of Latch & Hinges.

Design Engineer

Reliable Autotech PVT. Ltd.
Pune
01.2014 - 05.2016
  • PROJECTS HANDLED: Press Tool Design.
  • TATA MOTORS Ltd. India.
  • Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. India.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: Designing of various kinds of casting type press tool for automobile components by using CATIA V5 R19 & AutoCAD software.

CAM Engineer Assistant

Indo-German tool-room
Pune
06.2013 - 12.2013
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting CAM Engineer in various Manufacturing activities.
  • CAM Programming using UG NX7.

Education

Post Graduation Diploma - tool Design and CAD-CAM

Indo-German Tool Room
India
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Walchand Institute of Technology
India
01.2008 - 01.2012

Higher Secondary School Certificate -

Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe College
India
01.2006 - 01.2008

Secondary School Certificate -

Alphonsa Convent School
India
06.2005 - 01.2006

Skills

Expertise in side door and closure design

Proficient in CATIA

Teamcenter expertise

Cross-functional project coordination

Effective team leadership

Optimized resource planning

Strategic decision-making

Client support

Remote team management

Procurement vendor coordination

Data-driven analysis

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: B6106430
  • Date of Birth: 01/25/1991
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the statements are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Project Coordinator Closures

Magna Steyr
05.2016 - Current

Design Engineer

Reliable Autotech PVT. Ltd.
01.2014 - 05.2016

CAM Engineer Assistant

Indo-German tool-room
06.2013 - 12.2013

Post Graduation Diploma - tool Design and CAD-CAM

Indo-German Tool Room
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Walchand Institute of Technology
01.2008 - 01.2012

Higher Secondary School Certificate -

Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe College
01.2006 - 01.2008

Secondary School Certificate -

Alphonsa Convent School
06.2005 - 01.2006
Koustubh PatilLead Design Engineer