VIPIN VINAYAK PATHAK
Pune
Summary
Results-driven individual with expertise in vehicle validation and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Accomplished project manager with a focus on vehicle validation, cross-functional collaboration, and risk management. Proven track record in implementing effective action plans that enhance product quality and meet stringent project timelines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager- Vehicle Integration
Mahindra & Mahindra
Pune
01.2024 - Current
- Managed & identified challenges in design & product level for start of production (SOP) through various gateway deliverables
- Discussion with CFTs to get action plan for issues observed during Validation testing, RGA testing, LSP testing, build & CRF
- Ensured implementation of action plan on the build vehicles through respective teams
- Keeping and close look on effectiveness of implemented action plans Collating and preparing all the data necessary for SOP clearance
- Presenting the data to senior/higher management as required with respect to the deliverable gateway to give clear status of the product development
- Developed & implemented technical solution to improve product quality Monitoring project progress status & metrics through various dashboards & escalation of risks to higher managements
Deputy manager- Vehicle testing & Physics
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
Pune
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for complete vehicle validation & integration, project planning, testing requirement & strategy definitions to adhere project timeline
- Vehicle preparation, test planning, test summary, test reports
- Dealing with cross functional teams for evaluating faults, issues observed during testing & lead problem solving activities
- Key focus on powertrain, drivetrain systems, software & hardware validation, OBD dignostics & emission
- Root cause analysis & fault code analysis.
- Validation report generation & release monthly, weekly & final report protocol.
- Project commercials viz invoices, PO tracking & meetings with internal as well as external suppliers.
- Continuous discussion & coordination with cross functional teams from Germany & Czech Republic.
- Management drives preparation & leading the drive on monthly as well as special drives.
- Team member in Skoda EV vehicle range test, charging test etc.
Engineering Sign off Engineer
Tata motors Limited (Payrol- Tata Technologies)
Pune
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Engineering Quality engineer for FDJ gateway (DR3) & Engineering Sign Off gateway (DR4) for new vehicle design and development process as per
- New Product Introduction GEN3 process of Tata Motors
- Ensuring quality assurance of the vehicle engineering development process and validation is rigorously adhered to the quality standard at software, component & vehicle level
- Liase with chief engineer/PAT/VATS/CoC/Powertrain engg for project scope understanding, collation of project data viz.PDL, sign off target book, change part list, DFMEA, DVP, CTR etc.
- Populate DVPSoR for the project, based on inputs collected.
- Tracking of CIB and MiNT in system & ensuring all issues are closed properly.
- Maintaining up to date status of project DVPSoR based on latest evidences received through FIR, GR, & 8D analysis.
- To confirm all the necessary regulations are met for the market’s product is being sold into meet all customer acceptance requirements
- Confirm functionality validation.
- To ensure project delivery timeline. Work closely with project team members & actively participate to achieve successful product engineering sign off milestones as per Gen 3 NPI process
- Analysis & verification of project reports (DFMEA, DVP, Engg reports, FIR & Green reports)
- Support the problem solving (8D) process & development of corrective plans identified during product development & field failures Preparing & timely releasing of ESO reports for higher management reviews (gateway, flash & final closeout reports)
Vehicle durability & test engineer
Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (Payrol- FormelD India Pvt Ltd)
Pune
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for technical support to the vehicle endurance and component durability testing team in the proving ground area, such as VRDE for the Volkswagen group, as well as for competitor test cars.
- Execute the endurance testing of fleet vehicles as per the test plan.
- Monitor fuel economy, engine oil consumption, tire, and brake measurements.
- AC performance test, temperature data, instrumentation, and measurements in Jodhpur-Jaisalmer.
- Vehicle gradeability, engine and brake performance evaluation in high-altitude areas.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle diagnosis tools: ODIS Engineering, DiagRA D.
- Execution and tracking of relevant tested components, and the relative fatigue accumulated. Continuous updates and support in the development of failure parts.
- Analysis of the data acquired to monitor vehicle attributes degradation and diagnose issues.
- Managing test efficiency and timings: capability to minimize the vehicle downtimes, with quick problem solving and strategic decisions.
- Durability issues and failures: accurate and quick first-level diagnosis and related reporting. Reporting: daily test status updates and final test report.
- Manpower handling—deputing and arranging—for smooth functioning and execution of the project.
Vehicle test engineer
Bosch Chassis India Pvt Ltd
Pune
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Brake system overhauling and part fitment.
- Vehicle dynamic testing for homologation and pre-homologation as per Indian standards to check the brake performance as per IS 11852 at VRDE.
- Pre-homologation tests at VRDE with the customer and ARAI.
- Preparation of brake test reports using extracted data to assess dynamic behavior with valves.
- Vacuum generation and depletion test on vehicle data logger instrumentation on vehicle [V-Box III, DAS2A, MicroEEP 11].
- Data logger installation on the vehicle, data logger programming as per test requirements—static and dynamic data logging, MFDD, stopping distance, etc.
- Data extraction, data reading, design reading, and preparing final reports as per extracted data.
Education
Project Management Professional - Project Management
PMI
Online04-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Siddhivinayak Technical Campus
Shegaon06-2022
MBA - Project Management
MIT School of Distance Education
PuneSkills
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vehicle validation
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Project planning
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Native
Native
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Project Management Professional
Timeline
Manager- Vehicle Integration
Mahindra & Mahindra
01.2024 - Current
Deputy manager- Vehicle testing & Physics
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 01.2024
Engineering Sign off Engineer
Tata motors Limited (Payrol- Tata Technologies)
06.2018 - 12.2022
Vehicle durability & test engineer
Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (Payrol- FormelD India Pvt Ltd)
01.2015 - 06.2018
Vehicle test engineer
Bosch Chassis India Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 08.2011
Project Management Professional - Project Management
PMI
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Siddhivinayak Technical Campus
MBA - Project Management
MIT School of Distance Education