Vipin Koppikar
About Vipin Koppikar
Vipin Koppikar is an Engineering Manager specializing in Chassis Subsystems CAE at Navistar Inc. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S.M.E. in Solid Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis, with extensive experience in structural analysis and project management.
Current Role at Navistar
Vipin Koppikar serves as the Engineering Manager for Chassis Subsystems CAE at Navistar Inc. since 2018. In this role, he oversees the engineering activities related to chassis subsystems, ensuring that projects align with company goals and technical specifications. His responsibilities include coordinating CAE activities for critical programs and managing a team of engineers to enhance product development efficiency.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Prior to his current position, Koppikar held multiple roles at Navistar Inc. He worked as a Product Development Engineer and later as Sr. Team Lead-CAE from 2013 to 2018. His work focused on advanced engineering solutions and team leadership within the CAE domain, contributing to the development of innovative chassis systems.
Educational Background
Koppikar earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, studying from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at Wayne State University, where he obtained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Solid Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis Methods, from 2006 to 2008.
Technical Proficiency and Skills
Koppikar is proficient in various engineering software tools, including Hypermesh, Abaqus Standard/Explicit, Nastran, LS-Dyna, SolidWorks, and ProE. His expertise encompasses structural analysis, non-linear static and dynamic analysis, and test correlation. He also possesses project management skills, enhancing his ability to lead engineering teams effectively.
Professional Certifications and Early Career
Koppikar is certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt, indicating his proficiency in process improvement methodologies. His early career included roles at Caterpillar Inc. as a Structural Analyst/FEA Engineer and at Toyota in Production Engineering, where he focused on jig/fixture design and rejection-reduction projects.