Nikhil Nivrutti Ghule

Client Volkswagen AG: - Creating and maintaining parts lists for development, prototype, and series parts with SAP, specifically for bumper and assembly carrier K3, equipment/exterior K4 (underbody applications, battery tray) - Check drawings according to VW standards and create release lists in SAP - Control parts according to their product relevance (Pr. numbers) - Advise departments on procedural issues in the approval process, including documentation systems, content, and structuring of parts lists

“Variant management at VW - reduction of complexity and costs by defining the strategy and its implementation potential in glass purchasing” (Grade 1.0) - Analysis of glass variants per car segment - Examination of new technologies e.g. AR-HUD, IR-Coating - Evaluation of installation rates and forecasts - Definition and application of the strategy e.g. variant master for each segment - Detailed CBD analyses - Coordination for change management with development, project management and suppliers

- Preparation of analyses to optimize material costs - Evaluation, presentation and documentation of work results - Securing capacities in line with our Group requirements - Cooperation with development, quality assurance, logistics and distribution - Support in the preparation, negotiation and finalization of contract awards

Group Procurement New product launches - Creation of Global Supply Standards Platform - Organization and conduct of interviews with the regions - Coordination with the Volkswagen AG brands - Analysis of scoring models

Project management - Scheduling, cost estimation, budgeting, Project meetings and discussions with customers and suppliers Design - Creo 3.0 and CATIA Regular time estimates and design specifications Procurement and information processing supply chain management

Design - AutoCAD and CATIA Selecting materials, detailing and assembly of components Documentations per ISO 9001:2008

Bachelor Project

Technical Project Management, Business Management, International Strategic Management, Quality Management, Technical Product Monitoring and Optimisation, Product Influencing und After Sales, Logistics and Spare Part management

Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering and Technology Management, Manufacturing Process, Production Technology, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM, Automobile Engineering, Robotics, Reliability Engineering