Shekar Varadarajan - Resident Engineer

Q: Where is Shekar based?

Shekar is based in Freising, Germany .

Q: What languages does Shekar speak?

Shekar speaks the following languages: Kannada (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Tamil (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Shekar have?

Shekar has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Shekar has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Shekar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Shekar's latest experience?

Shekar's most recent position is Resident Engineer – G67 Thermal System at BMW AG / MIND Business and Technology GmbH .

Q: What companies has Shekar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Shekar has worked for BMW AG / MIND Business and Technology GmbH , BMW AG / Capgemini Engineering GmbH , and BMW AG / EMS GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Shekar most experienced in?

Shekar is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Shekar most experienced in?

Shekar is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management . Shekar also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing , Operations , and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Shekar worked in recently?

Shekar has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Shekar worked in recently?

Shekar has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Operations .

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Freising, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Resident Engineer – G67 Thermal System

BMW AG / MIND Business and Technology GmbH

Data management for BMW G67 climate system
3D data release according to BMW milestones
Coordination of G67 HVAC and PTC DFMEA, PFMEA
Coordination between China and BMW Munich on a complex high-voltage PTC 800-volt topic

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

7 months

Munich, Germany

Component Project Manager - Ultrasonic Sensors

BMW AG / Capgemini Engineering GmbH

Solving product-related issues (hardware & software) for parking sensors in autonomous driving
Supporting USS (ultrasonic sensors) product development and functional integration of all BMW Group variants
Ongoing coordination with suppliers, leading series development meetings, and managing interface coordination with the customer
Planning, controlling, and executing part releases and creating associated drawings
Planning and coordinating test bench measurements on prototypes or in vehicles for the next software release
Error analysis and creating and tracking bug tickets

Feb 2019 - Sep 2022

3 years 8 months

Munich, Germany

SBWE/SE Team Leader – steering column switch center; BE lighting

BMW AG / EMS GmbH

Managing the SE team with suppliers, quality, and module QI
Performing all component releases in software logistics in coordination with the development team and PbM
Resolving hardware issues that occur during vehicle testing or in plants during release or at the end customer

Jul 2011 - Jul 2018

7 years 1 month

Cologne, Germany

VAVE Project Engineer Seats; Carlines: C-Max, Focus, and Fiesta

Ford-Werke GmbH

Participating in cost reduction workshops, benchmarking, and design forums for various post-production product lines
Responsible for VAVE program management
Negotiating costs for tooling, development, and supplier testing to achieve a positive business case for Ford

Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

3 years 6 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Sr. Design Engineer; Carline: S Class and GLS (Full size SUV)

Daimler AG / Tata Johnson Controls Automotive LTD

Designing and developing the seat system according to system design specifications and test specs (full vehicle crash & sled)
Coordinating outsourcing activities (India) for CAD models
Validating and analyzing complete seat packaging

Apr 2007 - Dec 2007

9 months

Chennai, India

Sr. Design Engineer; Carline: Mitsubishi Pajero

Hindustan Motors Limited

Design and development of seats and subcomponents
Value analysis & value engineering for vehicle interior

Dec 2004 - Apr 2007

2 years 5 months

Pune, India

Design Engineer; Carline: Honda Pilot, Nissan & GM

Tata Johnson Controls Automotive Limited

Design of the complete seat and mechanism system
Developing seat system layouts focusing on safety, comfort, manufacturability, and packaging
Developing parts through reverse engineering using point cloud and surface data in Catia V5

May 2002 - Dec 2004

2 years 8 months

Bengaluru, India

Quality Assurance Engineer

Disha Precision Pvt Limited

Improving development and testing processes to prevent errors using QA methods like Ishikawa diagrams and control charts
Identifying key and critical characteristics to ensure a robust production process for manufacturing wire forms, metal clips, and springs

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (19.5 years) and Manufacturing (3.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (19.5 years), Quality Assurance (12.5 years), Project Management (7.5 years), Procurement (7 years), Operations (3.5 years), and Production (2.5 years).

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Procurement

Operations

Production

Skills

Applications: Ms Office, Outlook, Ms Project
Design And Validation: Gd&t, Catia V5 R19, Unigraphics Nx, Autocad, Gd&t
Quality: Fmea (Design And Process), Ppap, Apqp, Apis Iq-rm
Release System (Bmw): Bmw Release Control Station, Swl Cockpit
Cad Data Management: Pdm Prisma
Quality Issue Tracking: Bmw Pqm (Hardware), Octane (Software)
Bmw Production Phase: Integrate (Swip)
Other Tools At Bmw: Boole Tool, Sap, Dza (Drawing Access), Tereg (Bmw Norms), Tais (Part Number Detail And Sa Labeling Overview), Gams (Change Management), Confluence
Release System (Ford): Wers
Vave Tools At Ford: Crid (Cost Reduction Idea Database), Tarr (Time Adjusted Rate Of Return)
Ford Production Phase: Gpds
Teamcenter (Siemens): Teamcenter Engineering C3png
Programming Languages: Cnc G-code Fanuc System

Languages

Kannada

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Tamil

Intermediate

Education

Sep 1997 - Mar 2002

Bangalore University

Bachelor of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Bengaluru, India

Sep 1995 - Jul 1996

High School Diploma · Science · India

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Shekar based?

Shekar is based in Freising, Germany.

What languages does Shekar speak?

Shekar speaks the following languages: Kannada (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Tamil (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Shekar have?

Shekar has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Shekar has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Shekar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Shekar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Shekar would be well-suited for roles such as: Resident Engineer – G67 Thermal System, Component Project Manager - Ultrasonic Sensors, SBWE/SE Team Leader – steering column switch center; BE lighting.

What is Shekar's latest experience?

Shekar's most recent position is Resident Engineer – G67 Thermal System at BMW AG / MIND Business and Technology GmbH.

What companies has Shekar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Shekar has worked for BMW AG / MIND Business and Technology GmbH, BMW AG / Capgemini Engineering GmbH, and BMW AG / EMS GmbH.

Which industries is Shekar most experienced in?

Shekar is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Shekar most experienced in?

Shekar is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Shekar also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Shekar worked in recently?

Shekar has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Shekar worked in recently?

Shekar has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Operations.

What is Shekar's education?

Shekar holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University.

What is the availability of Shekar?

Shekar is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Shekar?

Shekar's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.