VISHAL H RASTOGI
Achievement-driven Professional targeting assignments in a leading
organization of repute
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Executive Profiles Key Impact Areas
Mechanical Engineering qualified Professional offering 22 years Project
New Product
of rich experience in Project Management & Vehicle integration for Management
Development
Product Design and Development in Automotive Industry
Worked as Senior Manager in Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. R&D on
Scorpio Xylo, Quanto, Nuvo Sport, Marazzo, 3 Wheeler
Exhibited leadership in spearheading projects related to design & Product Design & Platform
development which leads to innovation, outstanding design, and Development Maanagemnet
impeccable quality, aimed to amaze & surprise the customer
Executed & monitored the Product Development Cycle from the
Process Enhancement
concept stage to production readiness including market Engineering
research; identified & mitigate the risks in achieving the Project Continuous
Change
targets by co-creating with stakeholders Improvements
Managemnt
Expertise in Project Management, Vehicle Integration,
Engineering Change Management & BOM Management; Vehicle Cost Reduction
conducted DFMEAs, design reviews, manufacturability & serviceability Integration
trials for the project
Spearheaded entire engineering operations involving
requirement analysis, benchmarking, finalizing scope & Stakeho;der Team Building &
specifications, concept design, integration of vehicle Management Leadership
aggregates, designing interface parts, prototype
development & testing in compliance to Indian/Global regulations
& customer requirements
Resolved technical issues as well as mentored teams ensuring on time Soft Skills
delivery without compromise on quality & cost; supported innovative
culture by providing necessary motivation in team
Acquired knowledge in using tools like I-DEAS, Unigraphics,
VisMockup, CATIA, Teamcentre, Cordys
Versatile, high-energy professional, successful in achieving business
growth & development objectives within rapid changing environment
using excellent communication, people management, analytical and
problem-solving skills
Key
Skills
Education
1998: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from State Engineering
College, Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Jiwaji University,
Gwalior with 66%
Training Technical Skills
Attended Trainings on: CAD/CAE Tools: I-DEAS, Unigraphics,
o ADAMS, I-DEAS Master Modeler, Drafting, Assembly Simulation in CATIA
Escorts Ltd., by EDS (SDRC) Faculty DMU tool: VisMockup
o Vehicle Body Engineering -ARAI PLM Tool: Teamcentre, Cordys
o Vehicle Dynamics Others: MS Office, MS Project
o Design for Six Sigma
o MS Project
o Relationship Management
o 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Career Timeline
Apr99- May00- Jul04- Aug05
Oct04 Jan06 Aug21
Apr00 Jun04 Aug05
Professional Experience
Dec 19 to Aug21 : Senior Manager NPD Quality Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Automotive Sector, Nasik
To ensure the quality of Product & Project life cycle
Aug05 to Dec19: Senior Project Manager Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., R&D of Automotive Sector, Nasik
Key Result Areas:
Enhancing the profitability of the platform by implementing value engineering initiatives & introducing new
variants & features
Engaging in the development of New Product in-line with APQP Process (MPDS)
Management & execution of Project which includes project definition, change content, budgeting, target setting,
project planning, monitoring, gateway clearances by liaising with various stakeholders
Spearheading the end-to-end product development lifecycle right from conceptualization to production
Ensuring delivery of the project as per agreed deliverables in terms of performance, cost, quality & time by
overcoming the road blocks
Developing system functional/performance specifications based on customer & stakeholder requirements to
clearly & concisely capture what is required from the product
Generating change request impact analysis & providing results to appropriate stakeholders
Packaging of various vehicle aggregates in line with regulatory requirements, CFD & CAE study; clearance
analysis of complete vehicle using Vis Mockup & designing of interface parts
Ensuring quality of design by use of design methodologies like DFMEA, DR, DVP, DFM, DFA & DFS
Identifying & mitigating the risks in achieving the Project Targets by co-creating with stakeholders & ensuring
timely escalation of issues to the Senior Management
Resolving technical issues related to Vehicle Performance, Packaging, Validation, Serviceability and
Maintainability & Manufacturing
Evaluating trade-offs & achieving technical solution that meet stakeholder requirements
Resolves conflicts by demonstrating leadership and appropriate decision-making competencies
Steering engineering change management including preparation & updation of engineering layouts (DMUs) &
Bill Of Materials, releasing add-delete list & engineering specifications
Dealing with vendors for the development of prototype parts to build proto vehicles for various testing & trials
Interacting with validation & homologation team to meet the functional & homologation requirement of the
vehicle
Delivering support for cost reduction proposals, resolution of field issues, alternate source development
Acting as Administrative Head, representing team in Management Meetings and ensuring inter-department
coordination,coaching & mentoring the team
Jul04-Aug05: Maruti Udyog Limited, Gurugram as Deputy Manager
Key Result Areas:
Coordinate & interact with FGP Italy engineers for localization of diesel engine components
Study the standards, drawings & 3D models in UG to ensure that sufficient information is available for
manufacturing the part in India
Conduct technical review of the vendor & survey their facilities to estimate their capability to manufacture the
components with required quality & volume
Ensure timely development of the components without compromise on Quality
May00-Jun04: Escorts Ltd. R&D Centre, Faridabad as Assistant Manager
Key Result Areas:
Manage and keep track of design cycle (from concept stage to production stage)
Packaging of the aggregates & finalization of concept layout in 3-D (I-DEAS )
Preparation of 3D models & detailed drawings of components
Generate FE Model & carry out FE Analysis to optimize design based on the constraints provided
Coordination with purchase team and vendor for proto part development
Preparation & release of engineering BOM, add delete list & other engineering specs
Apr99-Apr00: Continental Engines Ltd., Gurugram as Production Engineer Trainee
Key Result Areas:
CNC programming for machining of aluminum cylinder heads
Patents
Registration in Process Vide Patent Application No. 201********* for Vehicle Load Measurement System
Extracurricular Activities
Acted as Member of:
o Recreational CFT in Escorts Ltd. R & D Centre
o Best place to work CFT in M&M R&D Center
o M&M Nasik R&D football Team
o M&M Nasik R&D ESOPs Team
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 22nd April 1975
Languages Known: English, Hindi
Permanent Address: C/O Mr. Harikishan Rastogi, Sheetla Gali, Chhota Bazar,
Gwalior-474003, M.P.
Present Address: Flat No. 12, Sushil Ashish Apartment, Tidke Colony, Behind
Vedant Hospital, Nasik - 422002, Maharashtra
PROJECTS
Platforms
Worked as Project Manager on conceptualization, design, development of Xylo, Quanto, Nuvo Sport,
Marazzo & Scorpio vehicle Platforms
Xylo Projects
D2 & D4 variants on Xylo with new Powertrain
H series models on Xylo with m-Hawk 2.2 Litre engine
Xylo Panel Van
Xylo refresh
Two Celebration editions on domestic Xylo
Xylo RHD for South Africa market & LHD variant for Latin American Markets
Xylo Nine seater
Xylo with new interior theme & improved suspension
Scorpio Projects
Scorpio with Automatic Transmission
Scorpio with 1.99 Litres Engine for Delhi NCR
Scorpio Mild Hybrid (BSG )
Scorpio Limited Edition
Scorpio for South Africa Export
Scorpio with 140 HP Engine & 6 Speed Transmission
Scorpio BSVI