Ing. Saurabh Mankar

Topic: Simulation approaches to enable the holistic implementation of flexible and decoupled assembly systems in the automotive industry. (AGILE assembly, AIMFREE) - comprehensive overview of existing simulation approaches that deal with flexible and decoupled assembly systems - Framework development to compare approaches with the help of parameters and KPIs for agile assembly. - Interpretation of differences, similarities and shortcomings.

- Product development and design optimization of mould tool and handler. - Statistical Process Analysis, quality management(Q-DAS/qs-stat) - Benchmarking for procurement of Surface Plasma Technology. - FEA of moulded parts during injection moulding. - Acceptance of Ultrasonic cleaning system at the supplier.

- Designed innovative and customer-oriented products for car interior, manufactured by injection molding. (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, PLM-Enovia) - Design and development of Slush instrument panel and Slush tool. (Peugeot 208/2008) - Product readiness for additive manufacturing of prototype. - Handled ECR’s after prototype launch. - Implementation of Agile process (Swift Kanban).

Focus: Factory planning, Manufacturing/production technology Master Thesis: Simulation approaches to enable the holistic implementation of flexible and decoupled assembly systems in the automotive industry. (AGILE assembly, AIMFREE)

Manufacturing Technology, Design of Machines, Industrial engineering, Hybrid electric vehicle. Bachelor thesis: Designing an adaptive plug-in hybrid system for conventional two-wheeler. Extracurricular: Team Manager of a go-kart design and manufacture championship.