OMKAR BORA
Pune ,
Summary
- Project Engineer with 3.8+ years of experience supporting validation workstream planning, DVP execution, cross-functional coordination, and program tracking for commercial and passenger vehicle programs, contributing to on-time and compliant delivery from prototype stages through SOP, with a strong capability in developing and executing comprehensive test plans, and optimizing automotive systems.
- Backed by over 3 years of hands-on experience as a Test Engineer, executing durability, real-world, and system-level testing across trucks, buses, LCVs, and ICVs, with demonstrated expertise in component life extrapolation, competitive benchmarking, root cause analysis, and exposure to risk identification and management, reporting to support data-driven program decisions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer -
Mahindra Truck & Bus Division (Deputed by Paramtech CAD Services)
Pune
04.2023 - Current
- Competitive Benchmarking
Performed detailed benchmarking of competitor vehicles, including weight, dimensions, and packaging characteristics.
Evaluated design differentials to extract insights and identify optimization opportunities. - Test Strategy Definition & Integration
Reviewed DFMEA inputs, engineering change logs, and lessons learned to determine essential tests for newly developed components.
Developed comprehensive Design Verification Plans (DVPs) defining test types, objectives, conditions, and acceptance criteria aligned with product requirements and IS standards. - Design Change Evaluation
Assessed Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) focusing on dimensional clearances, functional impacts, and required corrective actions.
Quantified critical deviations and prescribed risk mitigation measures to maintain compliance with design intent. - Schedule Planning & DOE Execution
Created detailed test timelines covering all validation activities and Design of Experiments (DOE) for phased and traceable execution.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure availability of test assets, personnel, and equipment. - Project Budgeting & Innovation Initiatives
Prepared financial forecasts for new product initiatives and improvement ideas (IMCRs) in line with organizational guidelines.
Monitored actual expenditures against budgets, implemented cost-control measures, and reported financial variances. - Prototype Build Oversight
Tracked and logged issues during prototype assembly, coordinating with stakeholders for timely resolution.
Integrated build learnings into subsequent prototype and development iterations. - Durability, Thermal & PEMS Trial Execution
Planned and executed durability, thermal, and PEMS trials to evaluate real-world vehicle performance.
Designed and conducted highway and urban road tests to assess oil consumption, drivetrain component life, brake linings, clutch, and tyres for TCO and durability analysis.
Performed thermal mapping for engine, ATS, oil, and related components against defined acceptance criteria.
Supported PEMS instrumentation and trials to assess real-world emissions compliance. - Prototype Vehicle Lifecycle Management
Managed prototype fleet availability and maintenance, aligning vehicle handover with test phase requirements.
Monitored DVP execution and ensured validation results met defined program milestones. - Advanced Trials & Compliance Testing
Conducted outdoor and environmental trials across diverse climatic and geophysical conditions.
Executed GHD (General Handling Dynamics), RWUP (Real-World Usage Profile), and DOE-driven performance validation.
Captured test data and prepared concise, actionable validation reports. - Performance Data Analysis & Customer Integration
Monitored vehicle performance metrics (including DTCs), correlating trends with field data and user feedback.
Performed failure analysis, identified root causes, and drove corrective and preventive actions (RCA/PCA).
Updated documentation to prevent recurrence and ensure real-world product validity. - Reporting & Strategic Communication
Compiled detailed test results into structured reports and high-impact management presentations.
Provided technical insights and recommendations to support strategic product decisions. - MIS & Program Coordination
Prepared and reviewed weekly/monthly MIS reports with technical leads and HODs.
Facilitated post-MOM planning, defining DOE strategies with suppliers to drive RCA and PCA activities.
Project Engineer -
IDIADA Automotive Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed end-to-end durability and validation projects for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and two-wheelers, ensuring 100% client satisfaction and timely delivery.
- Executed GHD and ADT trials, improving component life estimation accuracy by 25%.
- Performed failure investigations; coordinated corrective actions leading to reduced rework by 18%.
- Prepared detailed validation reports, component change matrices, and master logs for efficient knowledge transfer.
Test Engineer-
Mahindra Truck & Bus Division (Deputed by Paramtech CAD Services)
Pune
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Conducted durability, performance, and real-world testing for trucks and buses; identified critical failure points and recommended design improvements.
- Performed component life extrapolation for tyres, clutch, brake pads, and liners; improved predictive maintenance schedules by 20%.
- Monitored engine oil, clutch/brake systems, ABS, ECU, and cluster errors; implemented corrective actions reducing downtime by 15%.
- Coordinated with design and validation teams for continuous improvement, contributing to faster issue resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Savitribai Phule University Pune | Lonavala
SKN Sinhgad Institute of Technology & Science.Skills
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Safety-minded
- Effective communication
- Durability assessment
- Failure investigation
- Vehicle Durability
- Project management & Validation Testing (Trucks, Bus, ICV, LCV)
- DVP Execution & Test Planning
- Failure Analysis & Root Cause (8D, Why-Why)
- Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis
- PEMS Trial Support
- Component Life Extrapolation
- Data Analysis & Technical Reporting
- Cross-Functional & OEM Coordination
- Project Budget & Prototype Management
- Thermal Mapping & Performance Validation
- Vehicle Instrumentation & Diagnostics
- Test Data Analysis & Reporting
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Design verification
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 29/05/1995
- Marital status: Married
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Address: Kharadi Bypass Rd.,Pune 24
Industrial Training
Tarapur Atomic Power Station | December 1, 2015 – December 15, 2015
- Gained practical exposure to the feed water system and its role in nuclear power generation.
- Observed end-to-end operations of a nuclear power plant, including major systems and safety protocols.
Timeline
Project Engineer -
Mahindra Truck & Bus Division (Deputed by Paramtech CAD Services)
04.2023 - Current
Project Engineer -
IDIADA Automotive Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 01.2021
Test Engineer-
Mahindra Truck & Bus Division (Deputed by Paramtech CAD Services)
02.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Savitribai Phule University Pune | Lonavala