Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
I am a seasoned Product Engineering Manager with a strategic mindset driven by a relentless passion for project delivery, innovation and a commitment to fostering high-performance teams across diverse geographies. My international experience, honed through collaborative projects with teams in India, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, and China, I bring a unique blend of cultural understanding and technical expertise in solving customer facing issues. Skills: Leadership · Resource Planning · Product Delivery · Finite Element Analysis (FEA) · Product Innovation · Problem Solving · Product Management · 3D Modeling · Teamwork · Design Engineering · Project Planning · Engineering Management · Project Management · Systems Analysis · Performance Management · Systems Engineering · Analytical Skills
Engineering supervisor and Technical manager for Operator Station Team. • Spearheaded engagement with stakeholders in the US, Brazil, and China, while overseeing team operations in India and Mexico. • Led seamless execution and reporting of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. • Developed and executed strategic roadmaps to drive project success and adapt to evolving requirements. • Took ownership of cost, quality, performance, and schedule metrics for team projects, implementing measures to optimize outcomes. • Mentored and guided team members, fostering skill development and a collaborative work culture. • Defined annual budgets, tracked spending, and optimized resource utilization to maximize efficiency. • Planned and managed manpower and material resources, prioritizing tasks and optimizing capacity. • Implemented talent management strategies, including contingency planning and mobility initiatives.
Technical manager for Operator Station Engineering team. • Spearheaded engagement with stakeholders in the US, Brazil, and China, while overseeing team operations in India and Mexico. • Led seamless execution and reporting of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. • Developed and executed strategic roadmaps to drive project success and adapt to evolving requirements. • Took ownership of cost, quality, performance, and schedule metrics for team projects, implementing measures to optimize outcomes. • Generate value for stakeholders with new technology development plan and programs
• Led design and development efforts for Crawler and Skid Steer Loader machines • Successfully Led design build activities at US facility for feasibility, durability and limited production cabs. • Successfully integrated new operator station suppliers from US for the new programs from the Design Engineering for cost, quality, performance and schedule • Managed a team of 4, including contract engineers, specializing in Operator Station structures, interiors, and industrial design language. • Mentored the team in product development processes, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance targets. • Actively participated in design reviews to expand my scope of responsibility and enhance team effectiveness. • Provided guidance to the team on fostering productive working relationships with counterparts in China and the US.
• Served as a resident employee in China, actively contributing as Senior Engineer • Functioned as a Module Engineer responsible for Excavator machines manufactured at the China factory, overseeing Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, addressing production and warranty issues, and facilitating the hand-off of new product development projects. • Played a significant role in reducing warranty claims through proactive involvement in warranty reduction projects. • Led the integration of CI projects and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) projects, ensuring seamless implementation and optimization of processes. • Held key responsibilities for critical components and systems, including Sheet Metal Door, Hood, Hydraulic Reservoir, Fuel Tank, and Excavator Buckets. • Participated extensively in major industry trade shows such as ConExpo, BAUMA, and BICES in China, focusing on competitor benchmarking, market analysis, and identifying key suppliers. • Engaged in frequent travel across China for supplier selection, technical negotiations, and prototype development, strengthening partnerships and driving project success.
Served as an Expat Product Engineer, bridging operations between India and China, actively contributing to the manufacturing facility's operations. Functioned as a key member in the new product development team for Hydraulic Excavator machines manufactured at the China factory. Key responsibilities included the development and oversight of critical components and systems, such as sheet metal door, hood, hydraulic reservoir, and fuel tanks, ensuring their efficiency and reliability. Led the weekly Engineering Group Meeting, where responsibilities included setting up the agenda, prioritizing warranty projects, participating in technical discussions, and coordinating with teams across the US, India, and China. Participated extensively in major industry events such as ConExpo, BAUMA, and BICES in China, focusing on competitor benchmarking, market study, and scouting key suppliers. Engaged in frequent travel within China for supplier selection, technical negotiations, and prototype development, strengthening partnerships and driving project success.
Served as an Expat Product Engineer, facilitating collaboration between India and China, with a focus on new product development of four-wheeled loader machines manufactured at the China factory. Took charge of key components and systems, including all sheet metal enclosures, loader frame, hydraulic reservoir, and fuel tank, ensuring their efficiency and quality in the loader machines. Acted as a subject matter expert in Engineering tools and processes, specializing in Windchill PDM, Creo, and the specific New Product Development process of Deere. Led and coordinated engineering efforts between teams in the US and India, ensuring seamless communication and alignment throughout the development process.
-Design Engineer for Hay and Forage products produced out of US facility -SME for Top down design approach
Design and development support for AGCO USA and AGCO France for Cab, structural part designs. Design and development of Industrial valves.