Vijay Kumar is an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in manufacturing engineering, currently serving as Deputy General Manager at Tata Motors since June 2011. Kumar's expertise includes COP testing and facility planning, highlighted by projects such as the T59 Transaxle Assembly and Testing line for TATA ACE Zip/IRIS CNG and capacity enhancement for the G65 Gearbox Assembly line. Previous positions include Deputy Manager at Eicher Engines and Assistant Manager at Mahindra & Mahindra, along with roles at Sona Koyo Steering Systems Ltd and Amtek Auto Ltd. Vijay Kumar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Y.M.C.A. University of Science and Technology, completed in 2003.