Pankaj Kovind
About Pankaj Kovind
Pankaj Kovind is an Analyst Supply Base at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from GGSIPU and has experience in automotive suspension systems and supply chain management.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Pankaj Kovind serves as an Analyst Supply Base at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2016. He operates from the company's facility in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. In this role, he is responsible for managing the supply base, focusing on both quality and quantity to ensure optimal supplier performance. His work involves ensuring that suppliers meet the necessary standards and requirements for the production of automotive components.
Previous Experience in Automotive Industry
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Pankaj Kovind worked at JBM Group as an Assistant Manager in R&D and Testing Suspension Systems for a period of four months in 2016. Prior to that, he was employed at BWI Group Automotive Technologies Ltd. as a Product Engineer from 2011 to 2015. His responsibilities included working on passive suspension systems, specifically McPherson struts and shock absorbers, contributing to his extensive knowledge in automotive suspension design.
Education and Expertise
Pankaj Kovind earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from GGSIPU, studying from 2006 to 2010. His educational background includes a focus on physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science, which he studied at Kamal Public Sr. Sec School from 2004 to 2006. His academic training has equipped him with a solid foundation in engineering principles relevant to the automotive industry.
Skills in Automotive Suspension Systems
Pankaj Kovind possesses specialized skills in suspension design and development, indicating a strong understanding of automotive suspension systems. He is experienced in VDA 6.3 process auditing, a standard used for process audits in the automotive sector. Additionally, he has expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), which involves a series of procedures and techniques for product development in the automotive industry.
Involvement in New Product Development
Pankaj Kovind has been involved in new product development within the automotive sector. His role includes bringing new automotive products from concept to market, demonstrating his capability in managing the complexities of product development processes. This experience highlights his ability to contribute to innovative solutions in the automotive field.