Shantanu Gaikwad

Project Handled - JLR Seats Module Lead Eng.

• Program management for three vehicle platforms for Seats Modules systems (cooling, heating, massage, and headrest); supplier management to meet program milestones. Inspecting all electrical connections, packaging/ feasibility check. Coordination with teams in Austria, UK, Germany & Indian Team.
• JIRA, Scrum, Smartlists, Data Management
• Managed cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions.
• Developed and maintained a team of engineers to meet project deadlines.
• Leading Team size of 4, Software 3Dx V6

• Program Handled- VW Pickup 2R Rear Seat for US market EV Concept generation for complete 2SR Seat Packaging for EV Variant, Lithium Chargeable Battery storage and accessibility check, Proposal making for seat functionality and legal checks, Master section creation and propose limiting surface for BIW, Check interface and proposal with Interior parts. Tracking OIL Project documentation
• Leading Team size of 2, Software Catia -V5
• Program Handled- KX Rear Fascia, Front Fascia. Rear Bumper, Front Grill, Spoiler and assembly feasibility check with styles, design checkpoints, tooling feasibility considerations and changes in CAD data, Daily review with Counter parts with check sheets and OIL.
• Software UG Nx11
• Program Handled- Lion's School Bus Interior, exterior and vehicle layout Project management with team handling within short timeline. Daily Interaction with customer for live changes. Vehicle integration and built with 2 variants along with customer guideline. Creation of installation drawings for Interior and exterior parts as per customer standards
• Leading Team size of 10, Software Catia -V6

• Company Overview: Pune
• Complete seat packaging (as per Legal/OEM requirements) study, Seat assembly and manufacturing feasibility studies.
• Concepts generation, 3D model creation as per given requirements, Seat Kinematics Creation & study for 1st, 2nd & 3rd row seat, BOM creation and update, VBOM and costing drawing creation, IMDS coordination and supplier interface support, Digitized Trim Stress analysis and Trim Pattern Development, Program Milestones support activities to achieve timeline, Team management, Worked for DAIMER, BMW, GM Programs.
• Onsite assignment Adient GmbH, Germany (12/16- 12/18)
• Pune

• Company Overview: Germany
• Responsible for 2nd & 3rd row seat Design phase to JIT support.
• Supports program phase from RFQ, PD1, PD2 up to Production release.
• JIT support & manufacturing feasibility check with all circumstances.
• Testing coordination for Legal requirements.
• Packaging check for EV variant, Coordination with NA, Europe, China & Offshore India team.
• Germany

• Company Overview: (Payroll - Onward Technologies, Pune)
• Modeling, drafting of foam, plastic, metal component.
• Check for legal studies like Seat layout, safety and comfort.
• Project data upload in PLM & project documentation, prepares checklist.
• (Payroll - Onward Technologies, Pune)

• Company Overview: Pune
• Modeling, Drafting of pump component, Design modifications as per requirement.
• Prepares a 3D model for customer catalogue and Project documentation.
• Pune

• Company Overview: Pune
• 3D Modeling, Assembly & drafting of casting & plastic parts.
• Design modifications for tooling & Project documentation.
• Pune

• Company Overview: Pune
• Project Name: RE 400cc Worked on Intake and Exhaust system design, overhead covers assembly and packaging.
• Project Name: Pulsar 150 & 180, BM100. Worked on Intake & Exhaust system (Manifold/Hose), Silencer & its Component, CAT convertor.
• Software: UG NX5 & 6, AutoCAD 2007.
• Pune