Mandar Joshi
About Mandar Joshi
Mandar Joshi is a Senior Lead in Innovation Project Management at Faurecia, specializing in automotive seating innovation. He has a robust background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various technical and managerial roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Faurecia
Mandar Joshi serves as the Senior Lead in Innovation Project Management at Faurecia since 2021. He leads innovation programs specifically for the automotive seating business unit at Faurecia's Pune Innovation Lab. His responsibilities include preparing and presenting project status during global steering committee review meetings, adhering to the phase-gate process. He has complete ownership of innovation projects, coordinating with various teams such as costing, quality, HMI, and Ergonomy experts for technical discussions.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Mandar Joshi worked at Faurecia as an Innovation Technical Leader from 2018 to 2021. He also held positions at Remidio Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. as Innovation and Product Manager from 2016 to 2018, and at GE as a Technical Competitive Analyst from 2012 to 2015. His experience spans multiple industries, contributing to his expertise in project management and innovation.
Educational Background
Mandar Joshi holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He furthered his education at the University of Cincinnati, earning a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic from 1996 to 2000.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role, Mandar Joshi is involved in the design, prototype building, and business case mapping for innovation projects. He interacts with the local supplier ecosystem for prototype manufacturing and identifies potential production and distribution partners for product launches in India. He plays a key role in innovation fueling activities by identifying ideas and presenting them during global committee meetings.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Mandar Joshi began his career with internships, including a position at Godrej as an Intern in Supplier Quality from 1998 to 1999 and at Larsen & Toubro Power as an Intern in Tool Design from 1999 to 2000. These early experiences laid the foundation for his technical and project management skills, which he has developed throughout his career.