Rajkumar Sontakke
About Rajkumar Sontakke
Rajkumar Sontakke is a Senior Design Engineer with extensive experience in product design and development. He has worked at Faurecia since 2019 and has held various engineering roles in the automotive industry, focusing on CAD data, design reviews, and team training.
Current Role as Senior Design Engineer
Rajkumar Sontakke currently holds the position of Senior Design Engineer at Faurecia, where he has been employed since 2019. In this role, he engages in negotiations regarding delivery dates, deliverables, and billable hours with counterparts. He is responsible for defining technical solutions and CAD data, utilizing Faurecia standard templates and CAD methodology. Additionally, he conducts weekly design reviews with his team and management to ensure alignment with project goals.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Rajkumar Sontakke previously worked at Faurecia as a Design Engineer from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure in the Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad area, he contributed to various design projects and gained valuable experience in the automotive sector. His responsibilities included translating product design performance criteria into CAD data and specifications, which laid the foundation for his current role.
Background in Design Engineering
Before joining Faurecia, Rajkumar Sontakke worked as a Design Engineer at Applus+ IDIADA from 2016 to 2017. His experience also includes a position as a Trainee Engineer at DC Design Pvt. Ltd. in 2015. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in design engineering principles and practices, enhancing his skills in product design and development.
Education and Expertise
Rajkumar Sontakke earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from NMU, Jalgaon, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in translating product design performance criteria into CAD data and specifications. He also provides training to Design Engineers, contributing to the development of team skills and knowledge.
Contributions to Design Processes
In his current role, Rajkumar Sontakke supports the identification of Key Product Characteristics (KPC) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA). He ensures the process feasibility of product design and A-Surfaces, collaborating with the GTS team when necessary. Additionally, he creates capitalization documents, such as lessons learned and technical reports, aimed at improving design and development standards.