Vehicle Drive Test
Milin L. Maharnoor
Team Leader Vehicle General Assembly
Pune,MH
Summary
Vehicle General Assembly Team Leader (Group Leader Equivalent) with 15+ years of OEM automotive manufacturing experience, including leadership in high-volume EV and ICE vehicle assembly operations. Strong expertise in trim, chassis, and final assembly, manpower planning, SQDCM ownership, quality assurance, and lean manufacturing within structured production environments. Proven track record in New Model Introduction (NPI), First Pass Yield (FPY) improvement, and zero-defect, safety-driven production. Motivated to contribute to CEER Motors’ electric vehicle manufacturing excellence and support Saudi Vision 2030 localization objectives.
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Team Leader (Group Leader Equivalent) – Vehicle General Assembly
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Chakan Plant
01.2021 - Current
- Leading 30–45 operators and technicians across Trim, Chassis, and Final Assembly lines in a high-volume OEM plant.
- Responsible for end-to-end ownership of assigned assembly zones including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM).
- Managing manpower planning, shift allocation, line balancing, and takt time to achieve daily and monthly production targets.
- Ensuring 100% SOP, standardized work, and HSE compliance, contributing to zero safety incidents.
- Acting as first-line escalation owner for quality, safety, and process deviations on the shop floor.
- Coordinating with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, and Planning teams to minimize downtime and stabilize processes.
- Preparing and presenting daily OGQL reports, Monthly dashboards, daily line concerns tracking, downtime analysis, and manpower reports to senior management.
- Key Achievements:
- Improved assembly line efficiency by FRC & FTBO through structured RCA and Kaizen initiatives.
- Successfully supported multiple vehicle model assemblies in high-volume OEM production.
- Recognized for leadership, quality focus, and operational discipline.
- Supporting EV platform readiness, process validation, and assembly standardization aligned with future EV production requirements.
- Exposure to EV safety practices, high-voltage awareness, and EV-specific quality checkpoints.
Technician / Senior Technician – Vehicle Assembly & Quality
Multiple Departments
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Vehicle assembly, drive testing, rework, EOL inspection.
- Exposure to EV & ICE platforms, quality checks, SOP compliance.
- Supported new model launches and production ramp-ups.
- Supported retro activities.
- Perform yard checks and field repairs.
Fixed Term Employee
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Jeep Division, Kandivali
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Trained new inspectors in axle assembly and defect identification.
Apprentice – NCTVT
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Jeep Division, Kandivali
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Worked in axle assembly & final inspection and quality verification
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Sahyadri Polytechnic, Pune University
01.2018
NCTVT Certification - Vehicle Manufacturing
Government On Job Training
Mumbai 04.2001 -
ITI - Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV)
FR. Agnel Technical Education Complex
01.2008
SSC - undefined
Nutan Vidya Mandir, Mankhurd
01.2006
Skills
Vehicle & EV Assembly: Trim, Chassis, Final Assembly, EV-ready processes
Manufacturing Systems: SOPs, Standardized Work, Work Instructions
Quality Tools: 7 QC Tools, Quality Gates, EOL Inspection
Testing & Validation: Vehicle drive test proficiency, GD, BLT, Shower Test, EST, PV Test, GD, EST
Team supervision
Teamwork and collaboration
Work planning
Team motivation
Problem-solving
Mentoring
Quality improvement
Documentation and reporting
Employee evaluation
Leading team meetings
Performance improvement
Complaint resolution
Technical support
Shift scheduling
Work Planning and Prioritization
Goal setting
Staff training
Attention to detail
Relationship building
Key performance indicators
Issue resolution
Daily workflow improvement
Performance evaluations
Process improvement
Overseeing daily activities
Staff education and training
Flexible schedule
Complex Problem-solving
SOP adherence
Evaluating employee work
Giving constructive feedback
Safety
Meeting facilitation
Lean manufacturing
Verbal and written communication
Interests
Timeline
Team Leader (Group Leader Equivalent) – Vehicle General Assembly
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Chakan Plant
01.2021 - Current
Technician / Senior Technician – Vehicle Assembly & Quality
Multiple Departments
01.2010 - 01.2021
Fixed Term Employee
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Jeep Division, Kandivali
08.2009 - 06.2010
Apprentice – NCTVT
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Jeep Division, Kandivali
08.2008 - 08.2009
NCTVT Certification - Vehicle Manufacturing
Government On Job Training
04.2001 -
SSC - undefined
Nutan Vidya Mandir, Mankhurd
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Sahyadri Polytechnic, Pune University
ITI - Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV)
FR. Agnel Technical Education Complex
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Passport: Available / Ready for International Travel
- Marital Status: Married.
- Driving License: India.