Mahesh Wasnik

Mahesh Wasnik has over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as Purchasing Manager at Howa USA Holdings, Inc. since February 2011. Responsibilities include sourcing and contract management for automotive interior system components, active participation in cost reduction initiatives, and logistics. Previously, Mahesh held the position of Supplier Relationship Manager, handling RFQs for OEM clients such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW, and Daimler. The career also includes experience as Sales Account Manager/Sr Engineer at Howa USA Holdings, where Mahesh created quotations for automotive sunshade products and engaged in trade activities, as well as serving as Project Engineer II at Calsonic Kansei North America, focusing on regulatory documentation. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology.