Desired Job Title
AGM – NPD, R&DDy. Manager- Vehicle IntegrationCAD DesignerTeam Member (Tech.)Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridLocation: Hosur, INBengaluru, KAChennai, TNPune, MH
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Praveen Nambyar
Hosur
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished Engineering Leader specializing in new product development and project management within the automotive sector. Optimizes design processes and enhances product quality through deep understanding of customer needs. Expertise in team leadership, innovative solution delivery, CAD, and cross-functional collaboration to meet tight deadlines and evolving market demands.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AGM – NPD, R&D
TVS Motor Company
Hosur
08.2013 - Current
- As Principle Engineer, delivered RTR310 and latest RR310 within very stringent timeline and scope updates.
- Led design deliverables and validations for TVS-BMW Platform for new two-wheeled motorcycles by exploring upcoming technologies.
- Reviewed and drove team activities for QCD targets, led efforts to enhance EBITDA, and supported VA/VE, VOC, and market requirements in motorcycles design and development, addressing failures and underperformance against design parameters.
- Provided technical inputs and engineering support from concept to completion in new product design and development, managed budgets, and drove cost/resource optimization for process and design excellence.
- Facilitating BOM Preparation, Design of Critical Components, Technical Approval, SOP, Validation (Test Bed / On Road Durability), Technical / Field Issues Resolution, Fuel Efficiency and Maximum Quality to meet defined performance and emission targets.
- Administering Project / Program Management, Vehicle Development/R&D /Testing, entailing: Architecture definition for own group aggregates and components basis overall product cycle plan being worked on.
- Complete Detailed Engineering Design and CAE Validation for aggregates/ components with design responsibility.
- System level Design of FSS responsible parts (i.e., detailed specs, interfacial parameters).
- Homologation Testing and Validation with Regulatory Agencies, providing the necessary technical support.
- Ensured cross-functional coordination and liaised with CFT, key stakeholders, suppliers, and global engineering and purchasing teams to align design commonality, secure required materials/parts, and develop products meeting country-specific customer requirements.
- Administering Vendor Development, Assessment, monitoring the performance of Engineering Service Providers (ESPs)/ Suppliers, driving Capability Improvement at vendor end and guiding them to deliver on the scope, quality and timelines for outsourced jobs.
- Overseeing Systems / Components Designs considering aspects like design for manufacturability, design for assembly, design for aesthetics & weight reduction. Evaluating Designs by Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Packaging Studies, Fits, Tool Clearance and Manufacturability.
- Steering Engineering Change Management, identification of non-conforming products/ designs. Resolving Field Issues of Components, and accordingly recommending design enhancements, corrective actions for overcoming the same.
- Managing AI based project for system tracking of vehicle health.
- Ensuring New Product Quality, participating in Design Review, DFMEA & PFMEA – integration of current product issue resolution in to new product development phase. Leading the Preparation & Approval of Design Verification Plan & Test Plan.
- Managing a multi-skilled workforce entailing hiring, training, succession planning, career growth, empowering people to deliver their best. Pivotal in effectively Training 125+ students in various courses on Cost Management and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Dy. Manager- Vehicle Integration
Mahindra & Mahindra
Nashik
06.2007 - 08.2013
- Led and managed New Projects, ELV Activities, Homologations and Product Concerns Resolution for a new vehicle. Provided build support when required; oversaw design activities to achieve a first time right and DFM/ DFMA scenario with DOEs.
- Resolved product concerns (build and validation) for the maiden US project of Mahindra & Mahindra, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
- Facilitated concern resolution for aggregates like BIW, engine, transmission, and plastic trims; collaborated with design and validation teams, offering innovative solutions to domain engineers.
- Conducted design route compliance in all design activities, utilizing DFMEAs, DRs, and basic PFMEAs to enhance design integrity.
- Proactively attended Process Audits (Project Gateway Clearances), Integration of Transmission to Chassis for a New Project.
CAD Designer
INCAT (A Tata Technologies Co.)
Pune
11.2005 - 06.2007
- Developed airbag system for IDIADA and tail-cover for Ford, ensuring compliance with all specifications.
- Designed detailed CAD models for automotive components using advanced software tools.
- Collaborated with engineers to refine designs and ensure project alignment.
- Created 3D renderings and simulations to visualize product functionality.
Team Member (Tech.)
Kalyani Net Ventures Ltd.
Pune
12.2003 - 11.2005
- Provided component designs in line with customer needs. Facilitated Corporate and Resellers Trainings of UG for EDS, Pune. Deputed to M&M, Nashik as CAD Engineer - Vehicle Integration and at Tata Johnson Controls Automotives Ltd., Pune, handled technical responsibilities, CAD based activities for Child Seat Design, Layout Drawings and Exploded Views.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient operations in daily tasks.
- Assisted in managing inventory to maintain stock levels and organization.
Education
BE - Automobile Engineering
Vishveshwaraiyyah Technological University (VTU)
Belgaum03-2003
Master of Science - Sustainable Automotive Engineering
WMG (University of Warwick)
UKSkills
- New product development
- Research and development
- Project and program management
- Automobile engineering management
- Electric vehicle innovation
- AI-driven optimization
- Lifecycle validation
- Launch and vehicle integration
- Design reviews and root cause analysis
- PFMEA analysis
- Plastic and felt design
- Regulatory alliances
- Design partnerships
- Production excellence and prototype fabrication
- Budgeting and cost optimization
- Vendor development
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning and policies
- 2D drawings and 3D modeling
- CAD tools: CATIA V5, Pro-E, Unigraphics
- PDM and PLM
- Global change management
- Problem solving
Key Milestones
- Adapted Automobile companies to effectively meet global market/customer requirements through Technology Transfer.
- Integrated various Vehicle Systems in Scorpio, Xylo and Quanto.
- Completed 5 NPD Projects like TVS RTR310, RR310 BTO Project.
Languages
- English.
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Kannada
- Marathi
- Tamil
Skills
Strategic Planning, Project / Program Management, New Product Development (NPD) Lifecycle, Vehicle Integration Plastic /Felt Design, Leveraging AI for optimization, Production / Manufacturing Excellence, CAD - Catia V5, Pro-E, UNIGRAPHICS, PDM / PLM, MS Office, MS Project, Leveraging AI tools.
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 22+ years of transformational leadership in Automotive NPD & Development, Vehicle System Integration, software integration, executing large-scale projects / programs and delivery of new generation Mobility Solutions.
- Title: R&D, New Product Development, Emerging Technology Leader - Automotive Industry
- Date of Birth: 10Sep80
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
AGM – NPD, R&D
TVS Motor Company
08.2013 - Current
Dy. Manager- Vehicle Integration
Mahindra & Mahindra
06.2007 - 08.2013
CAD Designer
INCAT (A Tata Technologies Co.)
11.2005 - 06.2007
Team Member (Tech.)
Kalyani Net Ventures Ltd.
12.2003 - 11.2005
BE - Automobile Engineering
Vishveshwaraiyyah Technological University (VTU)
Master of Science - Sustainable Automotive Engineering
WMG (University of Warwick)