Yogesh Bhagwat Umbarkar
Pune
Summary
Results-driven automotive professional with 18 years in vehicle safety testing, homologation, future technologies and project management. Expertise includes evaluating safety and performance attributes and leading innovation projects in augmented and virtual reality for crash test preparation and remote problem resolution.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Technical Lead (Crash and Safety testing)
Mercedes Benz R&D Ind. Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
11.2015 - Current
- Expertise in vehicle crash safety testing and analysis techniques
- MB homologation - VS20 (Vito and V-class) launch in India Marx 2026
- Training and development - Technical subject matter expert for RD/IDS department (Vehicle crash testing processes and data overview)
- Working with local and international safety standards like ECE, FMVSS, IIHS, AIS, ENCAP protocols and homologation requirements
- Frequent onsite travels to Mercedes-Benz AG, Germany for crash/sled test preparation/ witness
- Experience in developing and implementing new safety features and technologies
- Working closely with global stakeholders to define and achieve business unit requirements
- Crash test data analysis: Vehicle structural and dummy Injury Analysis
- ECU data analysis using CAN
- Plausibility check for all types of crash
- Crash and sled tests sensor data analysis for European (ADAC, DEKRA etc.), China (ACTC) tests and preparing reports in Daimler format
- Static co-ordinate measurement catalogue preparation to support shop floor colleagues
- Rear Adult Occupant Safety CAE simulation using Primer and LS-Dyna - responsible to carry out automotive full vehicle occupant simulations including model built, airbag detailing, seat belt routing and dummies injury evaluation.
- Provide feedback and design guidelines for airbag calibration and seat belt configuration requirements
- Idea generation for efficiency and process improvements.
- Innovative mindset to enhance value proposition for products and more competitive in market.
- Visit Euro NCAP Manufacturer’s Viewing and collect data from benchmark vehicles
- Documentation of crash sensor positioning and ECU locations in the vehicle
- Internal and external project audits responsibility
- Maintain good relations and regular communication with clients and counterparts
Manager (Passive Safety, Vehicle Integrated Safety Lab)
TATA Motors Ltd.
04.2010 - 11.2015
- As a test owner performed vehicle crash, sled and component tests as per different market requirements using ECE, Gulf, ENCAP protocols for platforms like Vista, Bolt, Zest, Aria, Safari, Tiago, Tigor and Nexon
- Vehicle Misuse Abuse static and dynamic testing
- Expertise in crash testing, analyzing test failures and field failure issues
- Cross-functional teams collaboration to develop ADAS technology
- Airbag calibration and ECUdevelopment with suppliers
- Vehicle component testing (Airbags, steering column, door trims, seat belts etc.) and data analysis
- Supplier development for Airbags, seats, steering column and Seat belts
- Preparation of test plan, instrumentation list and camera setup as per test requirements.
- Conduct pre-test meetings with CAE team, vehicle integrators, platform owner and shop floor team to share the test details.
- Monitor and manage the test preparation progress (Vehicle preparation, Instrumentation, CMM etc.). Supervising 6 members team for the test set up activities and conducting test. Critical point checks during vehicle testing.
- Aligning cameras and light in test environment. Collect initial static data of vehicle and dummies.
- Collect and process test data to hand over data pack (Test pre and post-test photos, test videos, sensors data, ascii, graphs etc.) with CAE, restraint and integration teams.
- Failure analysis of test for dummy injury, ORS and vehicle structural performance using Diadem, PC Evaluation and motion analysis tools
- Conduct post-test meetings with CAE team, integrator and shop floor to share vehicle, ORS and dummy injuries performance with suggestions
- Preparation of test report or FIR (First Investigation Report)
- Clos the test with appropriate suggestions and modifications for next series of test
- Target setting for dummy injuries parameters. Vehicle sign off for target achievements
- Dismantling and benchmarking competitor vehicle for data generation
- Witnessed certification tests conducted at ARAI, CIRT, iCAT, TUEV
- Manage homologation process for new vehicle models in compliance with local and international regulations
- Co-coordination with test facility providers for conducting vehicle level testing at third party testing facility. Maintain good relations and regular communication with testing agencies
- Capital Expenditure for facility development. E.g. Q3, Q1.5, Hybrid III 5thpercentile female dummies, high-speed cameras etc.
- Cross departmental communication for collecting test vehicle/parts and test requirements
- Test lab capability development for different load cases by studying and literature survey as required for new regulatory requirements. E.g. implemented a test facility for Small Overlap offset test (IIHS 64.4kmph) and slow speed bumper impact tests (RCAR).
- Revise old and write new work guideline and work instructions for different test load cases
Software Engineer
VJ Coresoft Pvt. Ltd.
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Test different tools/GUIs of LMS Virtual Lab structural interface with Radioss and LS-Dyna and report the bugs
- Prepare and run FEA model for crash tests to identify issues in tools
- For version LMS VL8B-SL2, created OLH (Online help document) and transferred to Author IT for publication
- Tested LMS VL9-SL1 for Radioss and LS-Dyna workbench
- Maintain relations and regular communication with clients
Post Graduate Project Trainee
TATA Motors Ltd.
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Dissertation in Masters
- Title: “Design and development of knee impact test rig using Hybrid III dummy’s lower extremities and testing of dashboard for safety”
- Thesis work included design and development of knee impact test-rig, gathering knowledge of lower extremities injuries, injury mechanisms in accident and design changes done on dashboard to mitigate these injuries. Implementing test set up as per the vehicle coordinate system and crash conditions of Driver/front seat passenger seating arrangement and testing the lower extremities injuries against dashboard.
- Testing: Static and dynamic knee impact tests
Education
Masters in Mechanical -
Kolhapur University
India11-2008
Bachelors in Mechanical -
Pune University
India01-2005
Higher Secondary -
Maharashtra board
India01-2001
Secondary School -
Maharashtra board
India01-1999
Skills
- Crash safety testing
- Homologation
- Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
- Performance optimization
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Business partner management
- Innovative mindset
- Leadership skills
- Change management
- Excellent communication
- Leadership and team management
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Innovations & Achievements
· Patents:
o Active pedal mechanism for Frontal crash Safety
o Dynamic airflow Orientation System with sleeve-guided blower
o Leak sensor micro wipe
o Novel concept to reduce firewall intrusions and increase occupant Safety
o Side mirror actuator for tilting the blower in automobile seats
· Augmented Reality for crash vehicle static measurement: Idea generation, PoC development and implementation of an application using Microsoft HoloLens for Crash test static measurement for shop floor users. Organizational level recognition and awards received.
· Virtual Reality for Crash test preparation: Idea generation, PoC development and implementation of an EngineeringHub application for remote location static measurements Reachability Analysis. Organizational level recognition and awards received.
· Data science to predict dummy injury using linear regression algorithms
Tools
- X-Crash
- CAN
- Diadem
- Falcon
- ANSA
- Primer
- LS-Dyna
- NX
- Teamcenter Visualization
- EngineeringHub
- Smaragd
- Infos
- Motion Analysis
- Diadem
- PC Evaluation
- LMS interface with RADIOSS and LS-DYNA
- CATIAV5
Personal Information
- Date of Birth : 06/01/82
- Gender : Male
- Languages : English, German (A1), Hindi, Marathi
- Address : C-302, Richwoods, Sec 11, Spine Road, Pune 411019
- Passport No : L7432471 – valid till 2033
- Hobbies : Cricket, Chess, Swimming, Carom
Timeline
Sr. Technical Lead (Crash and Safety testing)
Mercedes Benz R&D Ind. Pvt. Ltd.
11.2015 - Current
Manager (Passive Safety, Vehicle Integrated Safety Lab)
TATA Motors Ltd.
04.2010 - 11.2015
Software Engineer
VJ Coresoft Pvt. Ltd.
08.2008 - 04.2010
Post Graduate Project Trainee
TATA Motors Ltd.
07.2007 - 07.2008
Masters in Mechanical -
Kolhapur University
Bachelors in Mechanical -
Pune University
Higher Secondary -
Maharashtra board
Secondary School -
Maharashtra board