Gaurav Kolhe

Mechanical Engineer with 11 years of specialized experience in BIW Tooling, Aerospace & Defense Tooling, and Manufacturing Engineering. Expert in CATIA V5 and ICAD with a proven track record of delivering critical tooling solutions for global OEMs including Boeing, Airbus, Nissan, and Toyota. Skilled in cross-functional international collaboration, having successfully managed onsite projects in Japan and coordinated with teams in China, Russia, and the USA.

Proficient in AS9100, GD&T, and full-cycle Project Management from concept to buy-off.

Assistant Manager at TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS LIMITED (2022-07 – Present)

• Lead Design Engineer for CAT-II (MOI) and CAT-III Boeing tool design, manufacturing, and customer buy-off.
• Manage key projects including BGS-787 FA, B737 FANCOWL, B777X/B787 FTAD, B787_HSP, B777-B787 DF and C295 for customers such as Boeing, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Lockheed Martin and Mubea.
• Prepare tolerance matrix sheets to ensure compliance with engineering datasets and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee tool manufacturing activities, resolving design queries with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Develop and implement tooling Quality Procedures and Policies across the Tata Advanced Group to ensure compliance with customer standards.

Design Engineer at RENAULT NISSAN TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS CENTER INDIA (RNTBCI) (2018-07 – 2022-06)

Onsite Assignment (Nissan Motors, Japan): Worked at the Zama plant (Jan 2020 – June 2020)

• Global Collaboration: Managed project data and schedules for international markets, coordinating simultaneously with teams in China (P42Q), Russia (HJF-LJF), and USA (P02F).
• Design & Development: Designed 3D models and assemblies for BIW Jigs & Fixtures (Nissan-ICAD, Renault-CATIA) and develop specification for Flexible Body Sideline (NSL) & AIMS LINE. (Both NISSAN & RENAULT Car Manufacturing).
• Issue Resolution: Led the resolution of manufacturing and design queries during assembly and installation, ensuring seamless project buy-offs, ensuring smooth KRIKSHOW data preparation.
• Data Preparation: Created detailed BOMs, circuit air diagrams, and wiring charts for Main Body and Child Part station lines.

Design Engineer at TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR PVT. LTD. (2017-07 – 2018-06)

• Tooling Optimization: Designed specialized Poka-Yoke systems for Innova and Fortuner spot welding lines, significantly reducing error rates.
• Design & Development: Designed 3D models and assemblies for BIW Jigs & Fixtures and prepared Bills of Material.
• Line Efficiency: Designed Assembly Line Equipment for the Camry Car Line (014B) and executed modifications to existing line-side jigs to improve production flow.
• Production Support: Collaborated with the IHTM team during manufacturing establishment to validate designs and streamline assembly operations.

Design Engineer (Client: Nissan Motor Ltd.) at INTERACTIVE DESIGN PVT. LTD. (2015-12 – 2017-05)

• Designed Complex Jigs & Fixtures for BIW, specifically for the Jig Robo Line and Nissan Standard Line.
• Analyzed project inputs and customer requirements to build concepts and estimate job scope.
• Created "Lessons Learned" and "Best Practice" documentation to standardize future design processes.

Quality Control Trainee Engineer at KINETIC GEAR PVT. LTD. (2014-09 – 2015-11)

• Conducted in-process and final inspections, including first piece approval for critical manufacturing processes.
• Performed root cause analysis on rejected materials and coordinated salvage operations with the operations team.
• Verified raw material testing and prepared control plans for various product lines.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical – Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur University (2014)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Anjuman Polytechnic, MSBTE (2011)

SSC – Kale Ashirwad High School, Nagpur (2008)