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, TX01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Design Engineering
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Dehradun, India01.2011
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