Sandesh Patil

Sandesh Patil

Program Development Leader @ Faurecia

About Sandesh Patil

Sandesh Patil is a Program Development Leader at Faurecia, specializing in automotive interior systems. With experience at Faurecia since 2010, he has worked on projects for major OEMs and utilizes advanced engineering techniques in his role.

Current Role as Program Development Leader

Sandesh Patil currently holds the position of Program Development Leader at Faurecia, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he oversees the development of automotive interior systems, ensuring that projects meet specified development targets. His responsibilities include utilizing advanced techniques such as Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to enhance product design and performance.

Previous Experience at Faurecia

Sandesh Patil has a substantial history with Faurecia, having worked there for a total of ten years. He began as a Mechanisms Product Design Engineer from 2010 to 2017, where he contributed to the design of automotive interior systems. He then advanced to the role of Design Team Leader from 2017 to 2020, leading design initiatives and managing team projects focused on automotive components.

Education and Mechanical Engineering Background

Sandesh Patil studied Mechanical Engineering at WIT, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. His educational journey spanned from 2007 to 2010, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. This academic background supports his expertise in the design and development of automotive interior components.

Expertise in Automotive Interior Systems

Sandesh Patil specializes in the design and development of automotive interior components, including Déco-Airvents, Armrests, and Kinematic Stowage. He has experience working with a diverse range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including Ford, Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid. His expertise encompasses various development activities such as Request for Quotation (RFQ), Bill of Materials (BOM), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and validation planning.

Skills in Supplier Management and Costing Support

In addition to his design and engineering skills, Sandesh Patil possesses expertise in supplier management and supports costing activities within the automotive industry. His ability to manage supplier relationships and contribute to cost analysis is essential for the successful development of automotive interior systems.

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