Rohit Naresh Thakore
Thurmaston,Leicestershire
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in vehicle packaging, ergonomics, human factors, people management and leadership. Demonstrates critical thinking and proficiency in advanced design tools such as CATIA, 3DExperience, and CAVA. Adept at optimising designs to enhance user experience while ensuring technical precision. Committed to driving innovation in automotive design and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal Engineer
REE Automotive
Coventry, Warwickshire
11.2021 - 06.2025
- Headed a team of engineers to design and integrate two cabins for REE's P7 vehicles.
- Defined vehicle architecture, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Developed cabin packaging according to SAE J1100 requirements.
- Oversaw complete engineering processes for cabin development.
- Assisted in strategic planning of engineering projects to align with company objectives.
- Performed complex problem-solving tasks, achieving high-quality results.
- Led design process to enhance system efficiency.
Lead Digital Vehicle Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon, Warwickshire
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to resolve complex product issues.
- Developed and modified digital data quality processes in line with Agile methodology.
- Mentored new starters and graduates on best business practices, designing tailored training plans.
- Reported CAD status during virtual series loops to keep attributes and senior managers informed.
- Utilised CAD skills to train engineers on Catia, Teamcenter, and Vismockup.
Senior Package Zone Leader – Contract Role
Jaguar Land Rover
11.2014 - 04.2020
- Problem Solving: Undertaking complex package issues within the IP & console, working from identifying problems to package solutions
- Team Working: Ensuring relevant stakeholders are up to date with tasks and dividing out work
- Organization: Making sure engineers are aware of current issues and work streams
- Business Understanding: Leading issues keeping in mind the business ethos and DNA
- Leadership: Managing staff to make sure issues are resolved efficiently
- Communication skills: Running package meeting to ensure engineers from different disciplines work competently together.
- Management Reporting: Keeping management up to date with current issues and tasks
- Accuracy: Ensuring the work that is carried out is completed to a high standard
- Skill: Fully trained and undertaking CAD tasks on Catia and Teamcenter
Education
MSc - Mechatronics
De Montfort University
Leicester 09.2012 - 08.2013
BEng (Hons) - Mechatronics
De Montfort University
Leicester 09.2009 - 07.2012
BTEC National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Loughborough College
Loughborough, Leicestershire 09.2006 - 07.2008
GCSEs -
Rushey Mead Secondary School
Leicester 09.2001 - 07.2006
Skills
- Vehicle packaging and ergonomics
- Management and leadership
- Conducting DMU Checks
- Critical thinking
- CATIA and CAVA proficiency
- Creative problem solving
- 3DExperience expertise
Accomplishments
- Promoted to principal engineer within my first year at REE
- Delivered a whole cabin for REE as the sole concepts, package & integration engineer
- Promoted to Zone leader within my first year at Jaguar Land Rover
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Punjabi
Native
Affiliations
- Boxing
- Football
- Traveling
- Technological Advancements
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Engineer
REE Automotive
11.2021 - 06.2025
Lead Digital Vehicle Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
04.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Package Zone Leader – Contract Role
Jaguar Land Rover
11.2014 - 04.2020
MSc - Mechatronics
De Montfort University
09.2012 - 08.2013
BEng (Hons) - Mechatronics
De Montfort University
09.2009 - 07.2012
BTEC National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Loughborough College
09.2006 - 07.2008
GCSEs -
Rushey Mead Secondary School
09.2001 - 07.2006
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