Atharva Bodhe

• Selected as Gentherm's Engineers Week 2026 Spotlight featured on Gentherm's official LinkedIn page among global engineers recognized for innovation and technical impact. • Identified and validated $1M+ in annual cost savings across major Ford and Stellantis programs by applying Design to Cost (DTC) methodology, BOM optimization, and VAVE analysis. • Took full engineering and technical ownership of a new technology project — led 3D CAD updates, 2D drawing releases, prototype builds, and functional testing confirming full alignment with customer specifications. • Served as technical liaison between OEM customers and internal engineering teams — visited customer plants to investigate quality concerns firsthand, performed root cause analysis, and coordinated corrective actions. • Conducted DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM reviews, and design validation activities across multiple simultaneous OEM programs, ensuring products met customer performance, durability, and cost targets. • Supported cross-technology programs in pneumatics, thermal management, and lumbar systems — completed formal competency training and contributed to engineering change releases across adjacent product lines. • Collaborated with Advanced Engineering to develop automation tools for Heater Mat BOM calculations, reducing manual processing time and improving accuracy. • Led 5S warehouse organization initiative across the department — executed twice within a 5-month period, improving workplace safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency.

• Conducted detailed analysis of bill of materials, pinpointing high waste inputs, and enhanced production efficiency through strategic nesting and cost effective design strategies. • Perform product development activities, encompassing tasks like DFMEA, DVP&R, technical report writing, failure analysis, and processing of SAP, to align with customer needs. • Collaborate with designers to ensure drawings adhere to company standards, including approval of drawings and review of customer drawings. • Establish test procedures, validate test rig and tool designs, and coordinate testing activities in collaboration with test lab(s). • Implemented optimization strategies for various components and nesting techniques, resulting in substantial cost savings totaling $100,000. • Collaborated with renowned OEMs such as Ford, GM, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Subaru, Tesla, and Rivian to design and manufacture Heater mats for their seats, ensuring seamless integration into diverse vehicle models. • Led a successful VAVE initiative, transitioning Pouch Assembly production from external sourcing to in-house manufacturing, aligning with company standards and enhancing cost efficiency.

- Executed VAVE analysis on the Levelling Valve using PTC Creo, CATIA, and ANSYS — delivered a redesigned component that reduced manufacturing cost and component weight without compromising functionality. - Conducted endurance, pressure, torque, and functional testing on brake system components; performed root cause analysis and implemented design modifications to resolve failure modes. - Evaluated and prototyped cost-reduction design alternatives for after-sales components, contributing directly to the company's manufacturing cost optimization roadmap.

- Designed and optimized the powertrain system for a competitive off-road SAE vehicle, applying mechanical engineering principles under tight weight, cost, and performance constraints. - Collaborated cross-functionally with chassis, suspension, and electronics sub-teams to integrate and validate powertrain components, building hands-on proficiency in CAD, prototyping, and systems testing.

- Designed PCB layout for an electric motor used in moped applications using CATIA V5, optimizing placement of 100+ electronic components for spatial efficiency and performance. - Engineered a custom heat sink to manage thermal dissipation in the motor controller, preventing operational failure and ensuring safe temperatures under load conditions.