Headline

Engineering Lead | Product Development | Industrial Systems | Expert in Process Optimization & Cross-Functional Collaboration | CAD/PLM/PDM/SAP Process Expert | Driving Delivery, Innovation and Performance

About

Skilled Mechanical Engineer with a Post Graduate in Automobile and professional experience in concept Design & Development of Casting, Plastic and Sheet Metal components. Dedicated CAD expert specializing in product structure, architecture, and process optimization. With a keen eye for detail, I ensure quality checks on CAD data and leverage my expertise in PLM,PDM to streamline operations. Facilitating seamless collaboration between Germany and India, I oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and lead a proficient team of design and product data engineers. Let's connect to explore synergies and drive innovation in engineering solutions together.

Location

Bangalore Urban

AI stack

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openai

Adobe Firefly

Canva Magic Studio

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Assistant Manager - Design at HAWE Hydraulics India Pvt. Ltd., Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As the Project Lead in Research and Development (R&D), I spearhead process optimization initiatives while serving as a bridge between our esteemed German and Indian R&D teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution of projects. My role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:** Instrumental in driving continuous improvement efforts across CAD, PLM, PDM, and SAP systems, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining workflows. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Act as a pivotal link between our German and Indian R&D teams, facilitating effective communication, knowledge transfer, and project execution to achieve common objectives. - **Team Leadership & Development:** Lead a team of skilled CAD engineers and product data engineers, overseeing their performance, professional development, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. - **Quality Assurance:** Conduct rigorous quality checks on CAD designs to maintain the highest standards of excellence and compliance with industry regulations. - **Project Management:** Track, assign, and manage tasks effectively to meet project deadlines, leveraging robust project management methodologies and tools to drive successful outcomes. - **Design Standards Definition:** Establish and enforce design standards to uphold product integrity, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed client expectations. **Achievements:** - Successfully implemented process optimization strategies, resulting in a 800% increase in operational efficiency and a 87.5% reduction in project turnaround time. Looking forward to connecting with industry professionals to explore synergies and opportunities for collaboration. Feel free to reach out for networking or career-related discussions.

Senior Engineer at Siemens Gamesa, Apr 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, ● Sheet metal design and development for Siemens Wind Turbines ● Worked with a team of 11 to plan and execute the technical drawings for prototype from concept phase to delivery phase. ● Delivered large electrical assembly as single handed. Worked on electrical routing of fixed length cables and deformables. ● Design of critical components adhering to design guidelines and quality documents. ● To update 3d and 2d as per customer requirement. ● BOM updates using PLM softwares. ● Documentation and story board creation on design changes. ● Coordinate between the design and production teams to ensure our end product meets a reliably high level of quality. ● Complete responsibility of the project acting as a bridge between Denmark customers and India. ● Conceptual design and coordination with different stakeholders from Denmark in new product development of the exterior parts of the wind turbine. ● Provided new design concepts on product variance reducing total design time, thus reducing the cost of extra hours. ● Worked collaboratively with internal and external teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Senior Engineer at Quest Global, Aug 2018 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Product Definition Engineer at GE Power, Aug 2018 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, -Spearheaded product definition engineering (PDE) initiatives for cutting-edge Research Turbines, driving the development of technical drawings and prototypes from conceptualization to final delivery, contributing to the advancement of next-generation turbine technology. - Demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise by independently managing the entire Rotor Assembly components, leveraging insights from U.S. customers to ensure alignment with global standards and exceed performance expectations. - Leveraged advanced 3D modeling techniques with NX software to meticulously craft turbine arrangements, optimizing design efficiency and functionality while adhering to strict project timelines and quality standards. - Conducted comprehensive analyses of project inputs, accurately estimating resource allocation and project timelines to streamline component release processes and mitigate potential bottlenecks. - Drove excellence in manufacturing processes by defining intricate machining drawings with precise geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), ensuring seamless translation of design intent into manufacturing realities. - Facilitated seamless collaboration with vendors and production teams by creating detailed order drawings referencing vendor and PGT specifications, enhancing clarity and efficiency in the manufacturing process. - Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and compliance by managing the complete release of components on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, securing necessary approvals from Change Control Boards (CCB), design engineers, and manufacturing engineers, and navigating any last-minute changes with agility and expertise. - Proactively managed engineering change orders (ECOs) and engineering change requests (ECRs), driving timely revisions and updates to components while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring seamless integration and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Engineer Intern at Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Aug 2015 - Nov 2015 · 4 mos, On-site, -Hands-on experience on Reconditioning of BMTC buses. -Conducted thorough inspections and diagnostics to identify areas for improvement or repair, proactively addressing performance issues of engine and other components to restore buses to optimal condition.

Education

Master's degree, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University

Profile highlights

I'm the person in every team who…: Is self motivated and also journeys with other colleagues to build them up to be the next leaders.