Results-driven Automotive Professional with over 6.5 years in OEM Sales and Business Development, Program Management, and APQP product launches. Manages projects in EPS, Braking, Safety, and Infotainment systems, focusing on safe launch support and quality management. Delivers on-time results aligned with customer and organizational standards through effective cross-functional coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive – Global OE Sales / Program Management
Hyundai MOBIS
Chennai
09.2023 - Current
Sales & Business development Executive for customers - Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Renault Nissan, TATA, Stellantis India
Secured first CEPS business to support strategic growth in the automotive sector. from Mahindra for MOBIS India since inception for Scorpio-N (Z111) & New Bolero (U171) projects.
Program Manager for Mahindra Z111 & U171 projects, Stellantis SP1 & J4U ACU Projects managing end-to-end lifecycle from RFQ award to SOP in alignment with APQP milestones.
Coordinated project scope, timelines, deliverables, and execution across engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer teams.
Tracked open issues, customer concerns, and launch readiness parameters to support safe launch activities.
Worked closely with quality teams to address field issues, deviations, and corrective actions during launch phase.
Managed engineering and commercial changes by coordinating with internal stakeholders and OEM customers, ensuring approvals prior to implementation.
Acted as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for customer communication on project status, risks, and changes.
Prepared and presented project status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to management and customers.
Generated revenue and managed receivables for Mahindra and Stellantis supplies in India.
Handled products including Electric Power Steering (EPS), Braking Systems (ESC/ABS), Airbag, Infotainment systems & Passenger Car ECUs.
Key Account Manager – Marketing & Supply Chain
TVS – Sundaram Clayton Limited
Chennai
07.2019 - 08.2023
Managed RFQs for new and replacement business, ensuring project feasibility and alignment with cost and execution readiness.
Identified supply chain and execution risks during project ramp-up phases and implemented mitigation strategies.
Coordinated with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Supported new product development projects for OEM customers including Hyundai, Kia, Daimler, and Honda.
Led cross-functional teams for MMOG certification endorsement at Padi and Oragadam plants.
Tracked audit observations and facilitated closure of action items with stakeholders.
Senior Research Engineer at Mobis Technical Center of India(Hyundai Mobis R & D))Senior Research Engineer at Mobis Technical Center of India(Hyundai Mobis R & D))
Maintenance Manager at Hyundai MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLCMaintenance Manager at Hyundai MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC