Navneeth Krishnan
Summary
Mechanical Engineering professional with 15 years of experience in leading complex, multi-million-dollar supply chain, engineering, and product development initiatives across global organizations.
Currently leading a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and electronics engineers, delivering innovative electromechanical solutions for ADAS and infotainment ECU development.
Looking for opportunities to apply my technical expertise and leadership experience to lead teams, manage engineering programs, and deliver innovative products
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware Program Lead (Mechanical Product Development – ADAS & Infotainment)
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India
Bengaluru
01.2017 - Current
- Leading a team of 5 engineers in delivering Infotainment ECUs and ADAS sensors (USS, Camera, Radar) and brackets integration for Mercedes- Benz, CLA and GLE, AMG carlines
- Took ownership of hardware development and released infotainment ECUs for E class and AMG carlines from Germany, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards
- Owned final hardware release reviews, ensuring compliance with quality KPIs, regulatory and certification requirements, DV/PV completion, PPAP readiness, and seamless hardware-software integration prior to global production rollout
- Managed global stakeholder engagement across production plants in China, South Africa, and Germany, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless project execution
- Defined strategy for system-level integration, validation strategy for new HW and SW changes
- Mentored and coached engineers in training and conducted DFMEA/FMEA reviews, enhancing technical problem-solving capabilities and supporting successful project execution
- Introduction of Digital Twin initiative -Spearheaded Partner program with IISc to develop an in-house simulation platform
- Owner for system level simulation, validation for parking applications
- Presenting project planning, technical risks, project status, and engineering recommendations to senior management to support program decisions
Senior Design Engineer
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed brackets and routed wiring harness for FH trucks to support structural integrity and system functionality
- Developed and optimised heavy-duty truck components with CAD tools, enhancing performance and reducing weight across multiple vehicle platforms
Design Engineer
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Bengaluru
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Worked on NPD/NPI of 2 automotive sensor systems (Rotary & Linear position sensors) from concept generation, plastic design, product validation, to manufacturing readiness.
- Hands on core mechanical 3D housing design (Pro E/NX) and created /executed design validation test plans (DVP) and generated qualification reports
- Validated prototypes through rigorous testing protocols to guarantee quality and operational performance.
- End to end Fixture development, Gauge R&R for sensor calibration.
- Coordinated with suppliers to streamline material sources, improving delivery timelines and reducing delays
Intern
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Bengaluru
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Master of Science - Mechatronics
VIT Vellore
05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Mar Baselios College of Engineering
Trivandrum05-2010
Skills
- Core Mechanical Design Tools
- Product design and development
- System validation strategy
- Project management and coordination
- Supplier relations and stake holder management
- Digital engineering and Automation workflows
- Risk assessment tools
- Six Sigma Tools and Methodologies
Accomplishments
- Received Velocity Product Development Award for New product development and introduction of Linear and Rotary Position Sensors
- Led the localization of the carriage system for autonomous driving applications, enabling India-to-global product development
- Partnered with IISc to develop a patented Digital Twin solution, reducing development costs by approximately 40%
- Established design methodologies that accelerated infotainment ECU development, reducing program timelines by 6 months
- Reduced lifecycle management costs by €80 million through improved product quality and robust engineering practices
- Co-inventor on 3 patents in ADAS design and simulation technologies.
Certification
- Safe by Scaled Agile, 2026-03-01
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, 2013-06-01
Timeline
Hardware Program Lead (Mechanical Product Development – ADAS & Infotainment)
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India
01.2017 - Current
Senior Design Engineer
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
01.2016 - 01.2017
Design Engineer
Honeywell Technology Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2016
Intern
Honeywell Technology Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Mechatronics
VIT Vellore
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Mar Baselios College of Engineering