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Narendra Singh

Narendra Singh

Pune

Summary

VERSATILE STRATEGIST: Highly-skilled in New Product Development Lifecycle from scoping, concepts, Style Feasibility, detailed designing, prototype development, testing to launch, Post-launch Support and Resolution of Field Complaints.

RESULT ORIENTED LEADER: Recognized for building high-performance teams, facilitating Patents, driving Continuous Process Improvement, Cost reduction and New Technology Implementation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Manager – Closures

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
  • Design / Development & Project management of Doors & Tailgate, Glasses, Seals, Mechanisms, Exterior Trims and Testing for Indian projects from concept to post launch.
  • Collaboration with European Design Studio for Style feasibility, Coordination with suppliers & Engineering service providers.
  • Development Cost estimation & Budget allocation, Value Engineering on Series cars.
  • Set up the department in India & established processes, RASI, communication channels between Czech Republic & India.
  • First time in India - Design of LED light panel on the VW Taigun Tailgate.
  • First time in Skoda globally- Design of pasted black strip on Kylaq tailgate developed in 48 weeks.
  • High localisation up to 95% Indian parts in the cars. All 5 Indian cars are meeting GNCAP 5* Safety rating.
  • Achieved 50% testing cost reduction in India compared with Europe.

Sr. Manager – Design, Dev & Program Management

Cooper Standard India Pvt. Ltd.(Now SFC)
12.2011 - 01.2019

Project Lead (Automotive Sealing System)

EnIT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2011 - 11.2011

Deputy Manager (Design & Dev)

Anand Nishikawa Co. ltd.
09.2010 - 05.2011

Asst. Manager (Design & Dev)

Metzeler Automotive Profiles India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2006 - 08.2010

Asst. Engg. (Design)

Anand Nishikawa Co. ltd.
11.2004 - 03.2006

CAD Engineer

Sphinx worldbiz limited
07.2003 - 11.2004

Education

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Amaravati University
07-2003

12th - Maths

U.P. Board
07-1998

10th - Science

U.P. Board
07-1996

Skills

  • Body Structures / Closures Engineering
  • New Product Design & Development
  • Project & Program Management
  • Team Leader
  • Value Engineering
  • Vendor Development
  • Testing / Validation Process Improvement

Work Profile:

  • Serve as a single point contact to Design and Release Engineers on all sealing topics.
  • Monitoring of New Product Design 3D & 2d activity on Catia V5 & ensures all the specifications and tolerances.
  • Develop the technology roadmap for sealing strategy in collaboration with all stakeholders.
  • Interface with purchasing to ensure alignment between sealing strategy and current/future supplier capacities and capabilities.
  • Give Input for all Body & Door Sheet Metal Dimensional requirements as per Sealing and Glasses.
  • Responsible for creating the component and vehicle level DVP for component/system sign off.
  • Project management of component delivery through all development phases from RFQ to SOP.
  • Take care of new vehicle level functional requirements into system, subsystem, and component level requirements.

Professional Summary:

  • Successful experience of around 19 years in Automotive OEMs, Tier-I & Engineering service Organisations.
  • Core Closure Sealing Subject Matter Expert in Automotive Sealing field.
  • Brilliant Knowledge of Automotive BIW Closures, Sealing System & Glasses.
  • Develop a high level of technical competence for advanced, in-house product development.
  • Demonstrated breakthrough excellence in new product and technology additions aligned with the customer requirements and business demands.
  • Lead collaborative problem-solving on systemic issues including interfaces with other domains.
  • Well experienced on Various Automotive Closures & Exterior Parts Door window, Hidden Frame Window sealing system, Inner Door Seal Variable type, Hood & Tailgate sealing Parts etc.
  • An effective leader with excellent communication, collaboration, team building & mentoring skills.

Disclaimer

Passport No: T9520485 Issue Date: 2019-09-30 Expiry Date: 2029-09-29 Date of Birth: 1981-05-27 Relocation: Open to relocate anywhere in VIETNAM, UK, US, AUS, NZ, EUROPE. Nationality: Indian Marital status: Married (Wife & 2 Kids) Date: 2023-04-21 Place: PUNE, MH (INDIA)

Timeline

Chief Manager – Closures

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - Current

Sr. Manager – Design, Dev & Program Management

Cooper Standard India Pvt. Ltd.(Now SFC)
12.2011 - 01.2019

Project Lead (Automotive Sealing System)

EnIT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2011 - 11.2011

Deputy Manager (Design & Dev)

Anand Nishikawa Co. ltd.
09.2010 - 05.2011

Asst. Manager (Design & Dev)

Metzeler Automotive Profiles India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2006 - 08.2010

Asst. Engg. (Design)

Anand Nishikawa Co. ltd.
11.2004 - 03.2006

CAD Engineer

Sphinx worldbiz limited
07.2003 - 11.2004

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Amaravati University

12th - Maths

U.P. Board

10th - Science

U.P. Board
Narendra Singh