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Vaibhav Verma

South Lyon,MI

Summary

Results-driven Automotive Project Manager with over 13 years of experience in Product & Process development, integration and management of automotive products across various platforms. Strictly adheres to both client-provided technical & contractual requirements and internal business revenues & goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

Faurecia Clean Mobility
09.2025 - Current
  • Mobilized the operations of a diverse team of 12 professionals with a wide scope of responsibilities.
  • Utilized quality, development Engineering, manufacturing engineering, and sales skillsets to determine the best outcomes for escalated concerns from teams in five different areas.
  • Headed the successful product launch and plant hand-off of three separate programs that delivered $500M in total sales; consecutively directed the program management APQP system.
  • Maintained launch account control for Capex, Opex and ED&D outpacing budget objectives for all programs.
  • Assumed responsibility for a crisis launch; advanced improvements to Open Interest (OI) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), while managing an upfront to zero degradation.




Lead Engineer

Faurecia Clean Mobility
12.2020 - 08.2025
  • Lead & Coordinated with cross functional teams the product development, ADVP&R and integration of exhaust systems for multiple vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with customer on design freeze deliverables, performance, and regulatory standards.
  • Lead the team of Designers, Product & Process Engineer by holding final responsibility for design (CAD, Clearance Analysis), development (CFD, FEA, NVH, Converter Canning & Mixer(diesel engine)) and implementation (Manufacturing Feasibility Analysis) of multiple GM exhaust platforms by being a face to the customer.
  • Lead new acquisitions lifecycle by providing Costed EBOM's, ED&D, COT, CAPEX, Launch cost, Overheads & Labor. Provided cost justifications to customer during quote reviews and tech Reviews.
  • Managed project engineering timelines, engineering budgets and resource allocation within various platforms resulting in a 20-25% reduction in development cycle time.
  • Lead development of Technical Specifications and testing procedures using customer inputs by performing a lot of virtual validations thus reducing physical testing cost. Lead on time delivery of customer prototypes
  • Implemented continuous improvement strategies and collaborate with suppliers that enhances exhaust system durability, performance by (~20%) and reduces cost by (~15%) while maintaining quality.
  • Drove technical innovation through the evaluation of new technologies, such as active noise control and emission control. Also, supported warranty reviews with customer.


Program Manufacturing Leader

Faurecia Clean Mobility
04.2017 - 11.2020
  • Utilized Lean manufacturing principles to improve profit margins (~15%) by designing, developing and Industrializing new production lines and negotiating competitive vendor contracts for several manufacturing plants across the US, Mexico & Canada
  • Lead all aspects of manufacturing process from acquisition to serial production, including process design (IDW, PFA), Tooling Design (DFM&A), CAPEX & Tooling budget and procurement, industrialization timing, capacity planning & analysis and achieving performance targets which improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Lead development, validation and release of complete production system to shopfloor using production methodologies, including process flow charts, SWC, PFMEA, DFMEA, Gap Analysis and Control plans.
  • Successfully completed multiple QRCI (Quick response continuous improvement) projects to solve most engineering and manufacturing challenges in the program & derive new technical solutions.
  • Delivered successful launch of various GM (T1XX - Truck and SUV) and Ford (C482 - Explorer) programs to customer locations.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Tidi Products LLc
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
  • Created new EBOM's and CAD designs through internal product management portal
  • Worked with domestic and international suppliers to fabricate both prototype and production parts.
  • Performed tolerance stack up analysis to validate part dimensions and correct assembly.

Manufacturing Engineer

Maruti Suzuki
05.2011 - 11.2014
  • Managed capital equipment (RFQ's, Quote Evaluation, Selection, APQP's, Run off's, Implementation) & Evaluated production capacities
  • Lead procurement of spares, maintenance and repair on Die Casting machines and tools.
  • Delivered proven technical support in collaboration with Quality, Design, Logistics, Program Management & suppliers to resolve major quality issues and implementation of various Kaizen projects.
  • Lead PPAP deliverables for any new program launch or engineering changes by providing Manufacturing documentation.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Automotive Design Engineering

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Dehradun, India
01.2011

Skills

  • CAD/CAM Software: CATIA, SolidWorks, NX
  • PLM Software: Siemens Teamcenter
  • Simulation Tools: GT-Power
  • Data Analysis & Statistical Tools: Minitab, Excel
  • Quality Assurance & Testing
  • Platform Management & Integration
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ License No. 15295
  • Affiliated with Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Timeline

Program Manager

Faurecia Clean Mobility
09.2025 - Current

Lead Engineer

Faurecia Clean Mobility
12.2020 - 08.2025

Program Manufacturing Leader

Faurecia Clean Mobility
04.2017 - 11.2020

Mechanical Design Engineer

Tidi Products LLc
01.2017 - 04.2017

Manufacturing Engineer

Maruti Suzuki
05.2011 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Automotive Design Engineering

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington