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Srinivas Dabade

Srinivas Dabade

Summary

Results-driven Product Development Leader with over 17 years of experience in automotive product development and project management. Proven ability to deliver innovative solutions, manage budgets, and oversee complex projects while ensuring timely delivery and team collaboration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VAVE Project Manager

Forvia
02.2019 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Analyzed risks and developed mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success.
  • Conducted regular project reviews to assess performance against established goals and timelines.
  • Streamlined communication processes between departments to improve collaboration and information sharing.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Manager – Product Development Leader

Faurecia Clean Mobility
02.2019 - Current
  • Lead VAVE projects for TATA, Renault-Nissan, and FCA including: HEXA tailpipe redesign, muffler optimization, pipe-in-pipe joint conversion
  • Owned complete RFQ lifecycle, developed and validated hot-end & cold-end exhaust systems
  • Managed D&D costing, supplier tooling release, change management, and DVP planning
  • Resolved warranty issues for FCA and TML exhaust components

Manager – Product Development Leader

Faurecia Clean Mobility
02.2019 - Current
  • Lead VAVE projects for TATA, Renault-Nissan, and FCA including: HEXA tailpipe redesign, muffler optimization, pipe-in-pipe joint conversion
  • Owned complete RFQ lifecycle, developed and validated hot-end & cold-end exhaust systems
  • Managed D&D costing, supplier tooling release, change management, and DVP planning
  • Resolved warranty issues for FCA and TML exhaust components

Team Lead – Chassis Integration & Vehicle Systems

TATA Motors ERC (via TATA Tech, HCL, Onward Tech)
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Lead full vehicle system integration for platforms including ACE, Prima, Harrier
  • Developed Super ACE pickup vehicle from concept to mule build
  • Implemented modular CNG system; led DFMEA, packaging reviews, and proto builds
  • Delivered VA/VE savings and rationalized component design across variants

Team Lead – Chassis Integration & Vehicle Systems

TATA Motors ERC (via TATA Tech, HCL, Onward Tech)
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Lead full vehicle system integration for platforms including ACE, Prima, Harrier
  • Developed Super ACE pickup vehicle from concept to mule build
  • Implemented modular CNG system; led DFMEA, packaging reviews, and proto builds
  • Delivered VA/VE savings and rationalized component design across variants

Education

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

PVPIT

Skills

  • Creo 50
  • CATIA
  • Enovia
  • Teamcenter
  • SAP BOM
  • DFMEA
  • DFA/DFM
  • BOM
  • DCR
  • GD&T
  • ISO/TS validation frameworks
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Team collaboration
  • Project tracking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Contract management
  • Project scope analysis

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 2024-09-01
  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering, PVPIT, Shivaji University, First Class

Personal Information

  • Passport Expiry Date: 2028-02-05
  • Title: VAVE Program Manager | Product Development Leader
  • Date of Birth: 1983-05-09
  • Marital Status: Married

Vave Project Highlights

  • Achieved cost savings via tailpipe optimization & bracket redesigns
  • Reduced tooling and material cost with modular design improvements
  • Partnered with CFT for feasibility, validation, and implementation in mass production

Tools And Technical Skills

  • CAD: Creo 5.0, CATIA
  • PLM: Enovia, Teamcenter, SAP BOM
  • Documentation: DFMEA, DFA/DFM, BOM, DCR
  • Standards: GD&T, ISO/TS validation frameworks

Timeline

VAVE Project Manager

Forvia
02.2019 - Current

Manager – Product Development Leader

Faurecia Clean Mobility
02.2019 - Current

Manager – Product Development Leader

Faurecia Clean Mobility
02.2019 - Current

Team Lead – Chassis Integration & Vehicle Systems

TATA Motors ERC (via TATA Tech, HCL, Onward Tech)
01.2007 - 01.2019

Team Lead – Chassis Integration & Vehicle Systems

TATA Motors ERC (via TATA Tech, HCL, Onward Tech)
01.2007 - 01.2019

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

PVPIT

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