Rushad Mehta
About Rushad Mehta
Rushad Mehta is a Design & Build Strategy & Integration IT Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he has worked since 2021. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo.
Current Role at Ford Motor Company
Rushad Mehta serves as the Design & Build Strategy & Integration IT Manager at Ford Motor Company, a position he has held since 2021 in Allen Park, Michigan. He previously worked as a CAD/PLM/Vehicle Engineering-UX/Vehicle Software & Electrical Systems Engineering IT Manager since 2016 in Dearborn, Michigan. In these roles, he focuses on integrating design and build strategies within the automotive sector.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
Prior to his current roles, Rushad Mehta worked in various capacities at Ford Motor Company. He served as an Analytical Engineering & Vehicle Engineering IT Technical Specialist/Supervisor from 2008 to 2016 in Allen Park, Michigan. He also held the position of Computer Aided Engineering & Virtual Verification IT Manager from 2018 to 2021 in the Greater Detroit Area. His career at Ford began as a Technical Specialist/Supervisor in CAE from 1995 to 2007.
Education and Academic Background
Rushad Mehta holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College from 1989 to 1993. He then pursued a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Toledo from 1993 to 1995, where he authored a thesis titled 'Finite Element Modeling and Mesh Optimization of Metal Forming Processes.' He later obtained an MBA in Business Administration - Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business from 2002 to 2006.
Certifications and Professional Development
Rushad Mehta holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification and is currently a candidate for the Black Belt certification. This certification demonstrates his commitment to quality management and process improvement within the automotive industry.
Leadership Contributions
Rushad Mehta executes leadership roles in the Global Automotive Advisory Group, where he contributes to strategic business initiatives. His involvement in this group highlights his engagement in shaping industry standards and practices.