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Spondan Mahapatra

Spondan Mahapatra

Pune

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record at STELLANTIS, excelling in project management and cross-functional collaboration. Expert in CATIA V5/V6 and DFMEA analysis, successfully delivering projects on time and enhancing validation pass rates. Recognized for driving innovative seat features and achieving significant milestones in product readiness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sub System Product Lead

STELLANTIS
06.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated tooling and testing for over 50 interior parts across North America programs, aligning with DV milestones.
  • Successfully closed 90% of tooling and validation gates on schedule through effective interior team collaboration.
  • Delivered over 15 weekly one-pagers to leadership, summarizing tooling, testing, and part readiness status.
  • Acted as the single point of contact for CCx F08 ventilated seat test plans, achieving 100% milestone closure.
  • Reviewed over 10 pre/post-test samples for internal and ARAI validation, identifying more than four non-conformities.
  • Led weekly test readiness sync meetings with engineering, validation, and supplier teams to meet ARAI test gates.
  • Monitored development project progress to ensure all milestones were achieved within timelines.

Senior Engineer

TATA MOTORS (DEPUTED FROM TATA TECHNOLOGIES)
Pune
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Led workshops focused on new seat feature introductions, including massagers and cooling options.
  • Composed over 10 SORs, enabling quick supplier integration of advanced seat functionalities.
  • Completed VVIP seat upgrade project in 1.5 months, recognized with CTO’s Bravo Award for efficiency.
  • Conducted benchmarking of 7+ premium seat features, shaping the roadmap for 2023 Harrier updates.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to review design deliverables, adhering to TML program timelines.

Lead Engineer

STELLANTIS (VIA HCL TECHNOLOGIES)
Chennai
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Conducted seat feasibility studies for Citroën CC22, aligning design with vehicle architecture.
  • Managed complete CAD release for LATAM via CATIA-V6, resolving all release blocks.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to close over 25 issues prior to DV gate.
  • Initiated supplier discussions for comprehensive seat feasibility checks.
  • Facilitated meetings and reviews to ensure all deliverables met gate requirements.

Design Engineer

ADIENT INDIA PVT LIMITED
Pune
09.2016 - 10.2021
  • Designed over 30 stamped parts for Ford U704 seats, optimizing comfort and safety within packaging constraints.
  • Managed seat-level BOM and CAD release across three global programs utilizing Teamcenter 11/12.
  • Conducted more than 10 DFMEA/FMEA reviews to prevent failures, enhancing validation pass rate by 22%.
  • Achieved Adient Stellar Award for leading U704 structure signoff with cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to address tooling and packaging challenges, ensuring compliance with OEM signoff criteria.

Education

CAD Design Engineering

CADCAMGURU
Pune
03-2016

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Odisha
08-2015

12th - AISSCE

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Baripada
03-2011

10th - AISSE

SSSVV
Baripada
03-2009

Skills

  • Design tools: CATIA V5/V6 and UG NX
  • Teamcenter and ENOVIA
  • Seat complete and structures
  • DFMEA analysis
  • Product testing
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • CAD management
  • Supplier integration
  • Benchmarking analysis
  • Test planning

Languages

Odia, Hindi, Marathi, English

Awards

Stellar Award – Adient, Bravo Award – TATA Motors, Recognition – Stellantis (CC22 DV release)

Accomplishments

  • Stellar Award – Adient
  • Bravo Award – TATA Motors
  • Employee of the Month - Tata Technologies
  • Recognition – Stellantis (CC22 DV release)

Languages

Odia
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Sub System Product Lead

STELLANTIS
06.2024 - Current

Senior Engineer

TATA MOTORS (DEPUTED FROM TATA TECHNOLOGIES)
11.2022 - 05.2024

Lead Engineer

STELLANTIS (VIA HCL TECHNOLOGIES)
10.2021 - 11.2022

Design Engineer

ADIENT INDIA PVT LIMITED
09.2016 - 10.2021

CAD Design Engineering

CADCAMGURU

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology

12th - AISSCE

Kendriya Vidyalaya

10th - AISSE

SSSVV
Spondan Mahapatra