SACHIN GOLHAR
INNOVATE. DESIGN. ENGINEER. MANAGE. LAUNCH. DELIVER.
BIOGRAPHY
Sachin Golhar is currently a Program Integration Manager at the Boeing Company. The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. Boeing is among the largest global aerospace manufacturers; it is the third-largest defense contractor in the world based on 2020 revenue and is the largest exporter in the United States by dollar value.
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Prior to The Boeing Company, Sachin worked as a Senior Engineer at Toyota Boshoku America, a Senior Engineer at Calsonic Kansei, a Senior Engineer at Lear Corporation in GM Seating as well as a Senior Engineer at General Motors in Infotainment for GM Trucks and Cadillac SUVs. Sachin also worked for Fiat Chrysler in Hard Trim for Jeep SUVs in Mexico, China, and Brazil.
He also was a Product Development Engineer at Ford for 4 years (2011-2015). At Ford Motor Company, his major accomplishments were launching the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Program in Hermosillo, Mexico as well as launching the Lincoln Black Label and Ford Vignale program for vehicle interior components.
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Sachin holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from the Michigan State University as well as from the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate school with a Masters in Engineering Management. He is also completing his Masters in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Aviation Management.
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Sachin also is a consultant advisor for GLG and AlphaSights providing industry insights and guidance. He is also a Vice President of Membership at the Program Management Institute of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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LEAR CORPORATION
Senior Engineer
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GENERAL MOTORS
Senior Engineer
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
Product Development Engineer
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Product Development Engineer
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Senior Engineer
CALSONIC KANSEI
Senior Engineer
TOYOTA BOSHOKU AMERICA
Senior Engineer
Alan Mulally
"POSITIVE LEADERSHIP - CONVEYING THE IDEA THAT THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY FORWARD - IS SO IMPORTANT, BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE HERE FOR - TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MOVE THE ORGANIZATION FORWARD."
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR EVALUATIONÂ ENGINEER - TOYOTA BOSHOKU AMERICA
Lead 40 product evaluations for Lexus, Toyota, and Canoo vehicle programs with focus in North America
Launched 2 new production initiatives for process improvements for seat components
Managed vehicle safety research to improve vehicle crash performance and align with latest NHSTA, FMVSS, and USNCAP standards
Researched and continued new wheelchair design development for mobility and aircraft use
SENIOR ENGINEER - FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Worked on all interior components for the 2021 Ford F-150 with measurements and dimensional data management from all suppliers
Conducted vehicle reviews with suppliers, engineers, and program management for all fit and finish issues and resolved issues according to the program timing metrics and deliverables
Worked on all exterior components for the 2021 Ford Bronco for VP and TCB phases with measurements and dimensional data management from all suppliers
Ensured data management from 40+ suppliers were dealt with daily with completion towards program timing
Launched the 2021Ford F-150 and Ford Bronco program with all Exterior and Interior Craftsmanship, Quality Issues, and Dimensional Metrics
Led 40+ suppliers for each program on a weekly basis for part quality improvement
Supervised 25Supplier plant locations and internal engineering teams weekly which led to a 30% improvement of part quality
SENIOR ENGINEER - CALSONIC KANSEI
Managed the lower driver and vent assembly components of the instrument panel development with Nissan North America
Worked through weekly open issues with the customer and Tier 2 suppliers and drove each to resolution in a timely manner
Passed designs and components successfully through internal and customer milestones with testing, validation, styling, and engineering
Successfully sourced supplier business for the vent assembly and worked through several design iterations
SENIOR ENGINEER - LEAR CORPORATION
​General Motors Seating Division
Managed weekly program metrics with General Motors and Tier 2 Suppliers and adhered to customer program timing successfully
Worked through internal design reviews and dealt with designers in India, GM Studio engineers on site, and Lear Studio engineers while working on front row seating for the GM SUV seats with early program design development
Managed assembly plant issues in Arlington, Texas and successfully passed through design review check audits
Developed an all-new design for rear seat entertainment for the SUV and Cadillac variants and passed through internal milestone reviews
Driving weekly open issues on the 20% seat for the T1 Pickup program and maintaining Tier 2 supplier on time support to GM
Worked with Lear Manufacturing in Detroit and maintaining logistics to deliver successful critical production validation test seats
SENIOR ENGINEER - GENERAL MOTORS
2021 Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac SUVs
Successfully sourced the Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac Rear HVAC components to two suppliers on time and worked with purchasing to deliver to program timing deadlines
Managed day to day development processes and held weekly open issues reviews with suppliers, program management, and studio and worked to drive closure to as rapidly as possible
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
2018 Jeep Cherokee - China and 2017 Jeep Renegade – China
Developed designs for wrapped pillar components and progressed development for all hard trim components with Studio, Program Management, and Advanced Core Engineering for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee which resulted in passing internal milestones
Managed design development with design teams in Canada, India, and Mexico and ensured open issues are being resolved effectively
Took over 2017 Jeep Renegade program launches in China, India, and Brazil and resolved open supplier quality and design issues
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Managed the launch of the interior for the 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ in Hermosillo, Mexico with 20 Tier 1 and 2 Suppliers
Launched and designed the Lincoln Black Label Door Trim in Louisville, Kentucky and Hermosillo, Mexico
Successfully managed the Vignale Door Trim Program in Spain and Germany
Completed the Ford College Graduate through Program Management, Purchasing, Studio, and Engineering Departments
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Masters in Business Administration - Aviation Management
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Engineering Management
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Mechanical Engineering