Shreya Herlekar
About Shreya Herlekar
Shreya Herlekar is a Lead Engineer at Faurecia in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany, with expertise in material science and polymer engineering. She has over a decade of experience in automotive seat design, particularly for luxury vehicles, and previously worked at Mercedes-Benz and TATA Motors.
Work at Faurecia
Shreya Herlekar has served as a Lead Engineer at Faurecia since 2017. In this role, she is based in Neuburg an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany. Her responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and applying her expertise in material science and polymer engineering to develop innovative solutions for automotive seating.
Previous Experience at Mercedes-Benz
Before joining Faurecia, Shreya worked at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India as a Senior Product Design Engineer from 2012 to 2017. During her tenure, she focused on product design and contributed significantly to various projects, including the design and development of the front seats for the Daimler/Mercedes Benz EQS model.
Background in Automotive Engineering
Shreya has a solid foundation in automotive engineering, having previously worked at TATA Motors in the Engineering Research Centre for one year in 2009. This experience provided her with insights into automotive design and development processes, further enhancing her skills in the field.
Education and Expertise
Shreya holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Material Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Polymer Engineering from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), Pune, from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in material science and polymer engineering.
Experience in Automotive Seat Design
Shreya Herlekar possesses extensive experience in automotive seat design, particularly for luxury vehicles. Her role as Lead Engineer at Faurecia and her previous positions have equipped her with the skills necessary to innovate and improve seating solutions in the automotive industry.