Nikhil Patne
About Nikhil Patne
Nikhil Patne serves as the Product Development Team Lead at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2005. He specializes in hardware design and has led various projects aimed at improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing costs.
Work at Navistar
Nikhil Patne has been employed at Navistar Inc. since 2005, serving as the Product Development Team Lead for 19 years in Lisle, IL. In this role, he oversees various projects related to product development, including the preparation and completion of critical documentation such as Boundary diagrams, P diagrams, DFMEA, DVP&R, and 8D reports specifically for crankcase projects. His responsibilities also extend to leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Nikhil Patne earned his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering in Mumbai, India, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in product development and hardware design. He also attended Parle Tilak College, furthering his academic qualifications in engineering.
Background
Nikhil Patne has a strong background in mechanical engineering and product development. His career at Navistar has included significant roles such as Hardware Design Lead for the I367OBD Program, where he focused on fault codes related to hardware design. He has also led the design and development of various components, including the CGI Crankcase for the V152 Program and an oil pan for the V152 Program's 4x4 wheel drive.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at Navistar, Nikhil Patne has contributed to several key projects, including the development of single service emission labels aimed at reducing cost and complexity in manufacturing. He has acted as Design Lead for multiple programs, including Workhorse-V173, A54 Program, Terrastar 4x4 Program, and the I367OBD Program. Currently, he is involved in resourcing casting components of engines and trucks from China and India to achieve cost reduction.