Sushanth Pawar
About Sushanth Pawar
Sushanth Pawar is a Cost Estimator and VAVE Leader currently working at Faurecia in Farmington, Michigan. He has extensive experience in cost reduction and value engineering, having previously held positions at ZF Group and FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Current Role at Faurecia
Sushanth Pawar currently serves as a Cost Estimator and VAVE Leader at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Farmington, Michigan, he leads the Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) process for both new and existing business projects. His responsibilities include conducting workshops with suppliers to negotiate price reductions, utilizing detailed cost breakdowns to achieve cost efficiency.
Previous Experience at ZF Group
Prior to his role at Faurecia, Sushanth Pawar worked at ZF Group as a VAVE Lead from 2019 to 2021 in Farmington, Michigan. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing value engineering processes and contributed to cost reduction initiatives within the organization.
Experience at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Sushanth Pawar was employed at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as a Powertrain Technical Cost Reduction Engineer from 2017 to 2019 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role, he was involved in technical cost reduction efforts, contributing to the efficiency of powertrain systems.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Sushanth Pawar holds a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, completing his degree from 2008 to 2012.
Internship Experience
Sushanth Pawar gained initial industry experience as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at HARMAN International in 2016 for two months. He also interned at ITC Limited in the Agri Business Division in 2011 for three months. These internships provided him with foundational skills in mechanical engineering and cost analysis.