Yogesh K
About Yogesh K
Yogesh K is an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Karma Automotive, specializing in vehicle body structures and ADAS systems. With a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in the automotive industry, he has contributed to projects for major manufacturers and possesses expertise in various engineering methodologies.
Work at Karma Automotive
Yogesh K has been employed at Karma Automotive since 2019, serving as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for Body in White (BIW) and General Assembly (GA). In this role, he focuses on the manufacturing processes related to vehicle body structures, including the integration of high voltage and low voltage harnesses and high voltage batteries. In addition to his engineering responsibilities, he also acts as a Project and Build Coordinator, overseeing various projects and ensuring efficient build processes. His work supports programs for major automotive manufacturers, contributing to the development of advanced automotive technologies.
Education and Expertise
Yogesh K holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. His educational background provides a solid foundation in engineering principles. He possesses hands-on experience with diagnostic tools for software updates, flashing, and calibration. His expertise extends to calibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including camera and RADAR technologies, and he is skilled in using software tools such as Catia, MSC Adams, and HyperMesh - Optistruct for design and manufacturing.
Background
Before joining Karma Automotive, Yogesh K worked as a Graduate Student Assistant at Aramark from 2017 to 2018. He also gained practical experience as a Technical Engineering Co-op at ZF Group in 2018. His background includes significant exposure to vehicle dynamics, chassis engineering, acoustics, and noise control. He has developed a strong understanding of dimensional engineering and vehicle launch management, which are critical in the automotive industry.
Achievements
Yogesh K has contributed to programs for major automotive manufacturers such as General Motors, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, BMW, Honda, and Toyota. He has experience in root cause analysis and design of experiments (DOE), which are essential for problem-solving in engineering contexts. His strong background in PFEMA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and Kaizen methodologies reflects his commitment to continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.