Onkar Panhale, Pmp®
About Onkar Panhale, Pmp®
Onkar Panhale is a Lead Development Engineer at Faurecia in Pune, Maharashtra, India, with over five years of experience in automotive interior product development. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Technology in Aerospace Engineering, and has expertise in stamping, injection molding, and engineering plastics.
Work at Faurecia
Onkar Panhale has been employed at Faurecia since 2017, initially serving as a Development Engineer in Bhosari, Pune, for two years. He then progressed to the role of Senior Development Engineer from 2019 to 2022, continuing his work in Pune. In 2022, he was promoted to Lead Development Engineer, a position he currently holds. His responsibilities include the development of plastic injected automotive interior parts, such as instrument panels, consoles, air vents, and armrests.
Education and Expertise
Onkar Panhale holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education with a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 2015 to 2017. His academic background is complemented by a deep understanding of stamping and mechanical manufacturing processes, as well as expertise in the injection molding process and engineering plastics.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Onkar Panhale worked at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he served as a Sports Coordinator for Hostel 13 and held a teaching assistantship in the Department of Aerospace Engineering from 2015 to 2017. His experience in academia provided him with skills in coordination and teaching, which he applied in his subsequent engineering roles.
Professional Experience
With over five years of experience in automotive interior product development, Onkar Panhale has specialized in creating components for vehicle interiors. His career at Faurecia has focused on the design and engineering of various plastic injected parts, contributing to advancements in automotive interior design. His work has involved the application of both mechanical and aerospace engineering principles.