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Gaurav Mehta

@gauravmehta

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Project Manager specializing in global automotive product development and launch.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles managing global automotive product development, cross-functional teams, and production launches with growth, technical autonomy, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

I am a results-driven project manager with extensive experience leading cross-functional automotive development projects across Asia-Pacific and Europe, ensuring on-time launches that meet OEM specifications and ISO/DIN norms. I have served as the central technical interface between global OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and internal R&D teams, driving lifecycle activities from RFQ support and DVP&R planning to PPAP submissions and production ramp-up.

My work has reduced project lead times by 20% through stakeholder communication optimization and I have delivered measurable sales and margin improvements in prior sales-engineering roles. I hold a Master's in Automotive Engineering, Scrum certifications, and a proven track record in technical consulting, simulation (MATLAB/Simulink), CATIA-based design, and production localization projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager

Kamax Automotive GmbH

Mar 2017 - Aug 2024 (7 years 5 months)

Managed cross-functional development projects across APAC and EU, serving as technical interface to OEMs and Tier‑1s and reducing project lead times by 20% through stakeholder communication optimizations.

Project Management DVP&R ISO DIN Compliance Cross Functional Communication

Sales Engineer

Würth Electronics Services

Jun 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Increased territory sales 18% and gross margins 5% via strategic product positioning and executed targeted marketing generating $1M in new design‑ins for automation and controls.

Sales Engineering Strategic Selling Product Positioning Account Management New Design‑In

Research Engineer

Hyster Yale Group

Nov 2012 - Feb 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Developed electric hybrid heavy‑duty forklifts using MATLAB/Simulink simulations and prototype testing to optimize control strategies and validate performance and safety.

Matlab Prototypes Control Strategy Cross Functional Collaboration Data Analysis

Customers Project Coordinator

IPMA GmbH

Jul 2011 - Feb 2012 (7 months)

Coordinated tool and design changes for OEMs (VW, Volvo, Suzuki), controlled costs and quality, and implemented design revisions using AutoForm and CATIA V5 for production readiness.

Catia Change Management Cost Control Quality Assurance

Design Engineer

MBtech Bohemia

Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 (4 months)

Created 3D models and detailed drawings of sheet‑metal assemblies and wiring harnesses with CATIA V5, performing structural, stress and fatigue analyses to improve manufacturability.

Catia 3D Modeling Structural Analysis Manufacturability