RUTURAJ DESAI
Mechanical Engineer | Process & Vehicle Integration Specialist | Automotive & EV | Lean Manufacturing | Cycle Time & Assembly Optimization | Patent Holder
Pune
5+ years of work experience
Aug 20242 yrsPresent
Pune, Maharashtra, India
✅ Balancing production lines and optimizing manpower/resources to minimize stoppages and improve productivity for interior assemblies.
✅ Enhancing cycle time and process efficiency for interior components through process innovations, standardized work instructions (WIS), and part identification.
✅ Coordinating with ME/R&D and production teams to ensure smooth SOP execution and quality standards for new interior parts.
✅ Facilitating modifications of jigs, fixtures, and equipment specific to interior components to improve assembly efficiency, ergonomics, and operator safety.
✅ Managing interior assembly equipment, spares, and line facilities while collaborating with maintenance teams to boost productivity and reduce downtime.
✅ Implementing cost-saving measures for materials used in interior components, working closely with R&D to execute improvements (ECR to EPI).
✅ Reducing material wastage and improving interior assembly process efficiency through Kaizen and SIAT initiatives.
✅ Conducting process audits for interior components and resolving chronic quality issues through process improvements, root cause analysis, and design feedback.
✅ Ensuring operator safety, ergonomics, and workplace standards during assembly, reducing fatigue and accidents.
✅ Maintaining QMS, OHSAS, EMS, and EnMS compliance for interior assembly processes, ensuring adherence to ISO standards.
✅ Driving continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing assembly bottlenecks, proposing workflow optimizations, and implementing best practices.
✅ Mentoring and training assembly line staff on standard procedures, safety compliance, and process efficiency techniques.
✅ Collaborating with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and spare parts for uninterrupted production.
✅ Supporting new vehicle program launches by coordinating assembly trials, layout validation, and SOP finalization for interior components.
May 20231 yr 4 mosAug 2024
Pune, Maharashtra, India
✅ Coordinated vehicle integration activities across multiple teams to ensure design feasibility and seamless project execution.
✅ Led packaging studies for BE6 and XEV 9e Mahindra & Mahindra EV projects, optimizing spatial layouts and component placements.
✅ Analyzed component placement, spatial constraints, and vehicle architecture to enhance performance, manufacturability, and ergonomics.
✅ Prepared detailed reports, technical documentation, and integration layouts for cross-functional review and approval.
✅ Supported engineering and design teams in implementing component modifications and design improvements to meet project requirements.
✅ Conducted feasibility studies for new components, recommending design adjustments to improve assembly efficiency and reliability.
✅ Ensured compliance with industry standards, company specifications, and safety regulations throughout integration processes.
✅ Collaborated with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve integration challenges and reduce design-to-production cycle time.
✅ Monitored vehicle performance parameters and provided data-driven feedback for continuous improvement in integration processes.
✅ Assisted in prototype evaluation and validation to support upcoming EV model launches.
Jun 20221 yrMay 2023
Pune, Maharashtra, India
✅ Supported the team in conducting quality checks, process audits, and compliance verification.
✅ Gained hands-on experience with automotive engineering processes, tools, and industry best practices.
✅ Prepared detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations for ongoing projects.
✅ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand workflows, project requirements, and integration challenges.
✅ Contributed to process improvement initiatives by providing insights and feedback from hands-on exposure.
Jun 20211 yr 1 moJun 2022
Pune, Maharashtra, India
✅ Prepared technical documentation, reports, and presentations to track project progress.
✅ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support engineering and manufacturing processes.
✅ Gained practical exposure to automotive engineering tools, simulations, and industry best practices.
✅ Contributed to process improvement initiatives by providing insights from testing and analysis.
Jan 20206 mosJun 2020
✅ Assisted in diagnosing vehicle issues and proposing effective repair solutions.
✅ Gained hands-on exposure to automotive maintenance, troubleshooting, and workshop operations.
✅ Supported senior engineers in routine checks and component inspections.
✅ Learned practical aspects of automotive engineering, assembly processes, and quality standards.
✅ Contributed to process improvement discussions by providing observations from hands-on tasks.
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Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
MIT ADT University
20173 yrs2020
Diploma of Education, Mechanical Engineering
sanjay ghodawat institute
20143 yrs2017
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