Rajesh Kumar
About Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar is a Deputy Manager at Faurecia, where he leads the development of hydrogen storage systems for fuel cell vehicles and oversees battery pack system thermal performance. He has a strong background in automotive engineering, with a Bachelor's in Technology from Malnad College of Engineering and a Master's in Automotive Technology from Vellore Institute of Technology.
Work at Faurecia
Rajesh Kumar serves as a Deputy Manager at Faurecia in Bangalore since 2018. In this role, he leads the development of hydrogen storage systems for fuel cell vehicles, focusing on various aspects such as fueling, defueling, bonfire analysis, and leakage studies. He has initiated the development of a 1D methodology to create faster response models within these systems. Additionally, Kumar oversees the thermal performance development of battery pack systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV). He also leads a multidisciplinary domain optimization project aimed at enhancing the accuracy of 1D simulation models compared to computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Current Role at GE Power
Rajesh Kumar has been a team leader at GE Power since 2016. In this capacity, he has developed four sub-networks within the horizontal network at the Bangalore Technical Center. His work involves close collaboration with global networks on cross-domain projects, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Rajesh Kumar holds a Bachelor's in Technology in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Automotive Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He furthered his education at Vellore Institute of Technology, earning a Master's in Automotive Technology from 2005 to 2007. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in automotive systems and engineering methodologies.
Mentorship and Development Initiatives
At Faurecia University, Rajesh Kumar serves as an official mentor, guiding cross-functional teams and young engineers in design and computer-aided engineering (CAE). His mentorship role reflects his commitment to developing talent within the organization and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Achievements in Cost Reduction and Supplier Negotiations
Rajesh Kumar has experience in developing cost models and collaborating with sourcing teams for supplier negotiations. He has conducted Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) workshops aimed at generating cost-out ideas and developing a project pipeline for overall cost reductions. His contributions in this area have supported the financial efficiency of projects within his teams.