Manager Management
Resume:
Resume of Ashok Natwa
Experience:
GLG Consultants
Consultant - Automotive Industry
> Provide consulting services to automotive clients in different
areas - product development, organizational structure and issues,
supply chain issues, international competitive issues, cost
management opportunities, effect of quality and customer perception
in market place. Industry trends, outsourcing risks and
opportunities.
Chrysler Corporation
1985 - 2008
Program Management Executive - Product Development
2001-2008
> Provide overall technical leadership to Product R&D, Design
Upgrades/Modifications & Product Engineering. Provide strategic
direction to product creation, from concept to launch. Operational
leadership to design, prototyping, testing, homologation and pre
and post production support.
> Ensure that the entire process of product development conforms to
and supports the underlying product design philosophy and platform
strategy is compatible with the production/manufacturing
engineering capabilities, both of external vendors and in-house
facilities and is well-coordinated with other departments and
teams.
> Devise cross-platform design strategies to leverage commonality in
multiple vehicle design programs. Provide direction and support to
managers and team leaders in completing difficult and complex
assignments.
> Interact with Senior Management, Product Planning, Marketing,
Sales, Human Resource and Corporate Finance functions. Make
presentations on Program Status.
Chassis Engineering Manager
1998-2001
> Lead vehicle systems design, development and implementation through
engineering releases of products on scheduled basis. Ensure quality
of design and compliance to target cost/budget and adherence to
various design, legislative and product standards.
> Develop, mentor, and motivate highly qualified and effective teams
of managers, engineers and technicians, focus on improving
performance through effective team/program management, training and
development, and help build an environment that continues to
promote and reward excellence both at individual and team levels.
Steering and Suspension Manager
1993-1998
> Design and development of steering suspension components such as
steering, shocks, springs, brakes and front cross members.
> Develop and implement innovative vehicle concepts to meet and
exceed customer expectations, drive product changes from current to
future products, introduce innovative vehicle programs using
technology portfolio and supplier capabilities, and oversee the
integration of such new concepts into the current/future product
lines.
Program Manager-Chassis
1990-1993
> Overall performance responsibility for managing scope, cost,
schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying
techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk
management. They are responsible for managing all project resources
and for establishing an effective communication plan with the
project team and the stake holders. They provide day to day
direction to the project Team and regular project status to senior
management.
Senior Engineer-Body Structures
1985-1990
> Write component/ system Source Packages. Release components/
assemblies into the corporate releasing system and manage changes.
Manage component/ assemble reliability validation to a time line.
Document component / assembly reliability validation using a DFMEA.
Support SQA lead supplier SE meetings and process validation and
sign off. Support cost savings initiatives/ MCM. Support
engineering builds and resolve issues. Support assembly
plant(s), pilot builds, product launches.. Use corporate warranty
monitoring systems.
Volkswagen of America 1980-1985
Senior Engineer - Product Engineering - Trim/ Chassis/ Final
> Support assembly plant(s), pilot builds, launches and
production; manage and resolve issues. Support warranty issue
investigations and quality initiatives. Use corporate warranty
monitoring systems. Resolve Trim/Chassis/Final product issues,
address warranty issues and initiate engineering changes.
Education:
University of Pittsburgh - Katz School of Business, Pittsburgh, PA
MBA - Strategy and Operations management
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
M.S. - Industrial Systems and Operations Engineering
Osmania University - College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Personal Competencies:
> High energy level and passion for product development/technology
> Combination of technical, intellectual and management skills.
> Strong time-management and decision making skills
> Strong experience in managing detailed design and development processes
and systems
> Ability to bring in and manage standardization, modularization,
concurrent engineering and cross-platform commonalities
> Ability to operate at both strategic (technology as well as overall
business; global) level and tactical (development and delivery; local)
level
> Natural communicator and motivator
> Positive attitude and a solution-driven approach
> Strong analytical skills; and innovative and collaborative approach to
finding solutions
> Ability to excel under tremendous pressure, tough deadlines and ambitious
project delivery schedules
> Ability to conceptualize, formalize and present the proposed programs and
recommendations. Facilitate the decision making process by providing the
required information and ensuring coordination amongst the concerned
parties.
> Proven ability to transfer knowledge and motivate team members
> Adaptability to different work cultures and management styles
Interests and Social Activities:
Board Member - Illinois Institute Of Technology Alumni Board
University of Pittsburgh - President, Detroit Chapter Alumni Association
Student Recruiter - Illinois Institute of Technology and University of
Pittsburgh
Junior Achievement Project Counselor
Tennis, Reading
Meals on Wheels Volunteer
Director - Local community Home Owners Association Board (Walnut Ridge)
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