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Naresh Chaudhari
Vehicle Performance Lead
Pune
Summary
Dynamic, dedicated, and results-driven Automotive Engineer with over 13 years of progressive experience. Contributed to 10+ successful vehicle programs at global OEMs like Stellantis and Mahindra. Possesses a comprehensive blend of technical depth and strategic leadership in vehicle Integration, NVH/BSR development, and performance management. Holds an M.Tech degree in Machinical Design from IIT Bombay, specializing in engineering, vehicle synthesis, and development strategy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Divisional Manager
Stellantis India Private Limited
01.2024 - Current
- Customer Performance Target Management: Responsible for Customer Performance Intended Targets (CPIT) with customer synthesis teams through extensive vehicle-level benchmarking and competitor analysis, to define program-specific subjective performance metrics.
- Vehicle Performance Contract Convergence: Responsible for convergence on vehicle-level performance targets, using inputs from the product marketing grid, ensuring alignment with overall program goals and the performance contract.
- Objective Target Setting and Cascading: Responsible for the translation of subjective performance expectations into measurable, objective vehicle targets, cascading deliverables across system and functional teams to ensure full alignment with the Vehicle Contract.
- Validation Planning & Budget Optimization: Developed and optimized comprehensive vehicle validation strategies and budgets, managing X0, X1, and X2 phase-wise validation planning in coordination with CoEs and program stakeholders.
- DVP Execution & Risk Governance: Execute vehicle-level Design Verification Plans (DVPs) in alignment with KPI commitments, monitor risk areas, and escalate deviations early in program forums to ensure proactive mitigation.
- Performance Tracking & Issue Resolution: Responsible for tracking Level-1 and Level-2 vehicle performance targets by presenting detailed scorecards at key milestones. Also responsible for critical issue escalation to the program team, alignment with engineering teams for feasible solution evaluation, and ensuring timely ICA/PCA implementation.
- Leadership Ride & Drive Events: Responsible for organizing and leading Ride & Drive events at key project milestones with the Brand, Quality, Customer Experience (Cx), and Leadership teams to validate and confirm vehicle performance against launch readiness targets.
- Strategic Platform Alignment and Decision-Making: Contributing to platform-level trade-off decisions, aligning vehicle performance targets across systems/COEs, and supporting technical sign-offs for project transitions into manufacturing and launch readiness.
- Global Program Support & Collaboration: Provided Vehicle Performance Management (VPM) support for global Jeep programs, facilitating cross-regional collaboration and incorporating global best practices into local vehicle performance strategies.
Senior Manager - Quiet Cabin Lead
FCA Engineering India Private Limited, Pune
01.2022 - 12.2023
- BSR Design requirements review: Conducted design reviews at various design maturity stages to evaluate critical design interfaces, and assess potential risk zones across the vehicle architecture.
- Spearheaded BSR (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle) validation for Jeep and Citroën vehicle platforms across all development stages, ensuring robust noise and vibration performance, as per global standards.
- Executed vehicle-level BSR DVPs, including the identification and analysis of squeak and rattle issues on multiple BSR track profiles, as per Stellantis evaluation criteria.
- Responsible for root cause analysis (RCA) of all issues observed during vehicle-level validation, alignment with CFTs to identify critical zones, and implement effective countermeasures in line with project milestone targets.
- Accountable for achieving vehicle-level BSR KPI targets through structured test cycles and rigorous tracking, and regularly presenting technical status in program governance reviews.
- Collaborated with CAE and simulation teams during virtual validation phases to identify BSR concerns early, and recommended design modifications to mitigate future risks.
- Directed and executed vehicle BSR aging test validations using a four-poster rig testing at ARAI, ensuring durability and noise performance under accelerated life conditions.
Lead Engineer, NVH & BSR COE
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Pune
08.2012 - 12.2022
- Responsible for providing technical directions to mitigate NVH/BSR risks at the component, system, and full vehicle levels through a combination of virtual simulation and physical validation, ensuring compliance with vehicle acoustic performance targets.
- Executed NVH/BSR CAE validation for BIW, Cockpit, Door Assembly, Floor Console, and Tailgate systems, delivering early-stage design guidance to cross-functional COEs.
- Planned and executed comprehensive CAE validation (DVPs) using advanced simulation techniques (Normal Modes, MTRAN, MFRA, Point Mobilities, and SnRD) to evaluate system-level dynamic behavior under road load excitations, and improve the acoustic performance of interior trim systems.
- Worked on simulation methodology development for BSR root cause analysis, and provided optimized solutions to design COEs, to consistently meet vehicle and component-level loudness targets.
- Performed Contact Point Analysis (CPA) to proactively identify critical interface zones prone to squeak and rattle (S&R) issues, and recommended best-in-class design practices to eliminate noise risks early in the development cycle.
- Managed BSR validation programs at both the system (VPR) and vehicle (DBE) levels, incorporating subjective evaluations and objective testing to ensure durability and comfort performance.
- Processed RLDA signals to generate Drive Files (time domain and PSD format, 5–200 Hz), used as excitation inputs for component and vehicle testing in validation phases.
- Delivered full vehicle climatic durability BSR testing at ARAI (4-poster rig), assessing system integrity under environmental and vibration stress profiles.
- Performed subjective squeak and rattle evaluations at global proving grounds, including Nardò, Italy, benchmarking comfort and noise performance against international standards.
- Liaised with international NVH/BSR consultants, including Ziegler Instruments, MB Dynamics, and Altair SnRD, to benchmark and enhance validation practices.
- Proficient in engineering analysis tools, including HyperWorks, OptiStruct, SnRD, and the MB Dynamics suite.
Education
Master of Technology - Machine Design Engineering
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Vehicle & Product Development
- Vehicle Performance Engineering (VPM)
- System & Subsystem Performance Convergence
- Competitive Benchmarking & Target Setting
Technical Program Management
- Performance Target Cascading
- Performance Risk Identification & Governance
- Launch Readiness & Technical Sign-offs
- Global Program Coordination (NA, EU, India)
NVH/BSR Expertise
- 4-Poster Rig & Climatic Durability Testing
- Virtual CAE Physical Validation Integration
Technical Leadership
- Design Review & Interface Evaluation
- Coordination with CAE, Validation & Testing COEs
Publications
- Naresh Chaudhari, Riyaz M, Prasath R, “A Disciplined Approach to Minimize Rattle in Automotive Glove Box Assembly”, 2018-01-1481, 2018, 10th International Styrian Noise, Vibration & Harshness (ISNVH) Congress: The European Automotive SAE Noise Conference.
- Naresh Chaudhari, Edlin L, Riyaz M, “Systematic CAE Approach to Minimize Squeak Issues in A Vehicle Using Stick-Slip Test Parameters”, 2021-26-0269, 2021, Symposium on International Automotive Technology.
TOP ACHIEVEMENTS
- ·Achieved “Best Validation Strategy” recognition internally for aligning multi-phase vehicle testing with milestone readiness reviews.
- Delivered two international publications at SAE and ISNVH forums, strengthening organizational credibility in global technical communities.
- Secured AIR 167 in GATE 2010 among 1.3 lakh candidates, showcasing technical excellence and academic rigor.
- Department placement co-ordinator at IIT Bombay - Streamlined placement operations for the Mechanical Engineering department.
Interests
Listening Music
Timeline
Divisional Manager
Stellantis India Private Limited
01.2024 - Current
Senior Manager - Quiet Cabin Lead
FCA Engineering India Private Limited, Pune
01.2022 - 12.2023
Lead Engineer, NVH & BSR COE
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Pune
08.2012 - 12.2022
Master of Technology - Machine Design Engineering
IIT Bombay
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
04.2001 -
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