Lokesh Vullaganti
About Lokesh Vullaganti
Lokesh Vullaganti is a GTS Painting Development Engineer at Faurecia, specializing in paint technology and process development. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Materials and Technology of Composites.
Work at Faurecia
Lokesh Vullaganti has been employed at Faurecia as a GTS Painting Development Engineer since 2016. In this role, he operates from the Paris Area, France, and has accumulated eight years of experience in the field. His responsibilities include leading the launch of new paint shops, specifically overseeing the commissioning of a flat bed line for the AUDI Q8/Q3. He has also performed audits of external supplier paint lines for BOP parts and conducted PDCA follow-ups to ensure quality and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Lokesh Vullaganti holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Materials and Technology of Composites from Ecole Centrale de Nantes, completing this program from 2014 to 2016. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in painting development and engineering.
Background
Prior to his current role, Lokesh Vullaganti served as a Research Intern at Faurecia for six months in 2016. This internship provided him with initial exposure to the company's operations and allowed him to contribute to various projects. His transition from intern to a full-time engineer reflects his growth and development within the organization.
Achievements
Lokesh Vullaganti has made significant contributions to the field of painting development engineering. He developed a transparent scratch-resistant UV coating solution for the IMD process and created cost-cutting solutions through a technology roadmap for the UV coating process by analyzing market trends. Additionally, he has played a key role in product and process development for multiple OEMs, including AUDI, PSA, TOYOTA, RENAULT, and SEAT, within the European market.