Darshitkumar (Dk) Gohel, MBA
About Darshitkumar (Dk) Gohel, MBA
Darshitkumar (Dk) Gohel is a Senior Manager at Navistar Inc., with a diverse background in engineering and management across several prominent companies. He holds an Executive MBA and has extensive experience in complexity reduction, supplier rationalization, and engineering plastics.
Work at Navistar
Darshitkumar Gohel has held multiple positions at Navistar Inc. since 2012. He served as Senior Team Leader for Exteriors in Global Body Engineering from 2012 to 2015, where he focused on design and engineering aspects. He transitioned to Program Manager for Body Systems from 2015 to 2019, managing various projects. After a brief role as Procurement Manager in the Traton & Navistar Joint Venture from 2019 to 2020, he took on the role of Engineering Manager for one year. Since 2021, he has been working as a Senior Manager, overseeing significant engineering and management tasks.
Education and Expertise
Darshitkumar Gohel holds an Executive MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completed between 2014 and 2016. He also earned a Diploma in Business Management from the All India Institute of Management and Studies in 2003. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Patel University, obtained from 1997 to 2001. He possesses a 6-Sigma Black Belt certification and has a strong background in complexity reduction and supplier footprint rationalization.
Background in Engineering
Darshitkumar Gohel has extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies. He worked as a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. from 2005 to 2008, focusing on new product introduction. Following this, he joined Motorola Mobility as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2008 to 2012, where he contributed to product development. He also served as a Senior Executive/Project Engineer at Larsen & Toubro Limited in India from 2003 to 2005, gaining valuable project management experience.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Darshitkumar Gohel has been involved in various initiatives that demonstrate his leadership and technical skills. He served on the CEO Quality Award Steering Committee from 2013 to 2017, contributing to quality improvement efforts within the organization. He has implemented effective on-site/off-shore models, enhancing operational efficiency. His expertise in composites and engineering plastics has also been a significant asset in his roles.