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Project Management. Development of Gears & Shafts. New Product development. Strategic Sourcing. Purchase. Supplier Management. Data Analytics • Accomplished Mechanical Engineering professional with 10+ years of diverse experience in the automotive industry with different domains like – New Product Development, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Purchase, SQE, Vendor Development, specializing in gear and shaft development, transmission systems, supplier quality assurance, and advanced manufacturing process design. • Proven track record of leading end-to-end development and localization of critical components (31 gears, 12 shafts, 7 sprockets) across geographies including USA, China, and Japan, enabling strategic cost savings and faster go-to-market execution. • Highly proficient in supplier quality management, including RFQ, costing, vendor negotiation, APQP, and PPAP, ensuring seamless collaboration between R&D, sourcing, and supplier ecosystems. • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP, with strong exposure to operational excellence, tooling cost optimization, quality improvement, and digitized tooling lifecycle management. • Currently pursuing PG Program from IIM to augment strategic management acumen, reinforcing capability to transition into leadership roles in product development, NPI, and operations strategy. Dynamic and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, specializing in the development and quality management of mechanical components, especially in transmission systems. I have a proven track record of managing the complete lifecycle of components, from design and development to procurement, supplier management, and quality assurance. My expertise spans across supplier quality engineering, gear and shaft development, new product engineering, and strategic sourcing, with a focus on process optimization, lean manufacturing, and cost-effective solutions. I have been fortunate to work with industry leaders like Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyster Yale, where I honed my skills in project management, vendor management, and technical feasibility. With a strong foundation in process design engineering and a deep understanding of gear manufacturing processes, I consistently strive for innovation and excellence in all my endeavors. I am currently seeking new opportunities in the fields of Supplier Quality Engineering, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, New Product Engineering, and HTML Development to further contribute to organizational success.