Gajanan Nigade
About Gajanan Nigade
Gajanan Nigade is a Lead Program Development professional with a background in mechanical engineering and design. He has over three years of experience in automotive interior component design, contributing to various Ford models and specializing in plastic component design for automotive doors.
Work at Faurecia
Gajanan Nigade holds the position of Lead Program Development at Faurecia. In this role, he oversees various aspects of program development, particularly focusing on automotive interior components. His responsibilities include leading design initiatives and managing offshore design activities, ensuring that projects align with industry standards and client specifications.
Education and Expertise
Gajanan Nigade has a strong educational background in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune and the Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, where he studied Design and Mechanical Engineering from 2003 to 2006. He also completed a Mechanical Engineering program at Government Polytechnic Pune from 2000 to 2003. This comprehensive education has equipped him with specialized skills in detailed plastic component design and automotive interiors.
Background
Gajanan Nigade's educational journey began at New English School, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. He then pursued higher education in engineering, culminating in a Bachelor of Engineering degree. His background in mechanical engineering has laid the foundation for his career in the automotive industry, where he has gained significant experience in design and development.
Achievements in Automotive Design
Gajanan Nigade has made notable contributions to the design and development of automotive interior components for several Ford models, including the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, and Ford Transit. He specializes in the design of door panel components and subsystems, demonstrating his expertise in the automotive interiors sector. His experience also encompasses the design validation process and engineering change management, which are critical in ensuring product quality and compliance.
Professional Experience
With over three years of experience leading offshore design activities, Gajanan Nigade has focused primarily on automotive interiors. His role involves managing teams and projects that require detailed knowledge of plastic component design, particularly for automotive doors. This experience has positioned him as a knowledgeable professional in the automotive design field.