Naveen Bandepalya
Mechanical engineer and product development consultant
naveen-bandepalya
Northville, Michigan
Columbus, Ohio
Joined April 2026
Summary
Experienced mechanical engineer and product-development consultant with a focus on automotive-related product development and PLM implementations. wordpress+2
Director-level leadership in small engineering services firms, involved in delivering engineering services across product development, simulation, PLM, and technology services. prospeo+2
Active in community service and mentorship — provides free training and guidance for veterans and aspiring engineers and has volunteered in healthcare hackathon leadership. wordpress+1
Public legal record: was employed by Goken America (2010–2014), promoted to a supervisory role there, and is named in federal litigation regarding employment-related matters. justia+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
CaseStudy: Configuration and implementation of PLM solution
August 1, 2019Detailed case study describing analysis of business processes for new-model purchasing, PLM configuration (Item Types, BOM, identities, users, reports, forms, workflows), and benefits such as centralized product data and automated business processes.
Naveen Bandepalya – Mechanical Engineer (personal blog)
Personal website/blog summarizing professional background, management philosophy, community/mentoring activities, and interest in applying technology to help farmers and underserved communities.
naveenbandepalya.wordpress.com