Rahul Kulkarni

Rahul Kulkarni is a highly experienced individual with a background spanning over twenty years in Program Management, Product Development, Materials, Research and Development (R&D), Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Failure Analysis, and Supplier Management.

His specialties include Product Development, Project Management, Innovation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Design for Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Supplier Development, Forming processes like Tooling, Stamping, Hydroforming, and Roll Forming, particularly focused on Aluminum.

Rahul Kulkarni's educational journey includes studies at various prestigious institutions such as Willingdon College, Tuskegee University for a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University for an MBA, and Shivaji University for a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.

Throughout his career, Rahul has held significant positions in renowned organizations. He served as a Principal Engineer and Global Program Manager at Novelis, where he showcased his expertise. Prior to that, he held roles such as Lead Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Engineer, and Project Leader at Novelis and Mubea. Additionally, he took on responsibilities as a Program Manager at Yorozu America Corporation and held roles at Metalsa (Formerly Dana Structural Products Group), Dana Corporation, H.L.Yoh, and Tata Motors.

Rahul Kulkarni brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in diverse areas such as project management, product development, and manufacturing processes, making him a seasoned professional in the field.