Gaurav Naigaonkar
About Gaurav Naigaonkar
Gaurav Naigaonkar is a Senior Design Engineer at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2016, specializing in automotive seat design and innovation. He has contributed to high-profile projects for brands such as Ferrari and McLaren, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Amravati University.
Work at Faurecia
Gaurav Naigaonkar has been employed at Faurecia as a Senior Design Engineer since 2016. He has worked for eight years in Pune, Maharashtra, India, contributing to various innovative projects. His role includes handling Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes specifically for the VOLVO XC90 and other Faurecia innovation projects. He has developed a new height adjustment mechanism tailored for customer-specific low block height seats and managed project data using the PLM tool Magellan.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Naigaonkar earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Amravati University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise, particularly in automotive design and development. He has applied this knowledge in various projects, focusing on innovative design concepts and feasibility studies.
Background
Gaurav Naigaonkar has extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in designing seat frames for high-profile projects. His work includes collaborations with international teams, coordinating with system architects from France and Germany, and cross-functional teams from China and Japan. This experience has equipped him with a global perspective on engineering challenges and solutions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gaurav Naigaonkar has led the design of seat frames for significant automotive projects, including NISSAN EV, DYSON EV, and SABELT projects. He has worked with prestigious brands such as FERRARI, MASERATI, MCLAREN, and ASTON MARTIN. His responsibilities have included performing tolerance stack-up analysis and coordinating with the FEA team for regulatory tests and structural modifications.