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Ravi in a few words
A curious and meticulous mechanical engineer, currently enrolled in the MSc program for Global Product Development & Management at Cranfield University, UK. Brings more than 5 years of professional project delivery experience in new product development, manufacturing, and technology operations.
Demonstrates consistent abilities in collaborative problem-solving and embraces a growth mindset while working with C-level executives and cross functional team to address inefficiencies across engineering industry. Additionally, achieves innovative solutions across electronics, rail, automotive, industrial automation, and digital manufacturing industries. Committed to advancing value chain transformation and deploying Industry 4.0 & ‘advanced manufacturing’ technologies to drive benefits in pivotal impact areas such as resiliency, efficiency, sustainability, people, and innovation.
In my previous roles, I have successfully managed complex projects from start to finish, including:
- Leading a cross functional team in the development of a automotive commercial vehicle transmission product that solved transmission failure problems and resulted in higher safety
- Overseeing the transfer of a manufacturing line of an automotive fuel tank vent valve product from US to India to reduce the supply chain complexities.
- Managing the project of automatic internal door system product development for Train-18, Indian Railway which improved the passenger safety and comfort
I am a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. I am confident that I can make a significant contribution to your organization.
Experience
- FictivTechnical Project Manager - US ShiftMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGMay 2023 - June 2023 (2 months)IndiaFictiv is the operating system (OS) for custom manufacturing that makes it faster, easier, and more efficient to source and supply mechanical parts from quote to delivery.Worked as a Technical Project Manager in North America shift reporting to the Director Global Program Management and actively driving fulfillment of US based self serve orders by scheduling all work to the best suited manufacturing partner and managing any exceptions that arise during production• Accomplished more than 130 CNC machining, 3D printing and injection molding projects for the customers based in the United States. Leveraged data-driven insights to align specifications – lead time, price, materials, and manufacturing process – with ideal manufacturers, yielding ~$1.4M revenue in FY 2023.• Upheld a 95% on-time project completion record, adeptly mitigating delays, non-conformance issues, and engineering change requests as emerged during production. Skillfully collaborated among diverse cross-functional group encompassing supply chain and logistics, quality control, and manufacturing• Conceptualised and tested various experiments and tools for standardising workflows and refining algorithm of internal software used by technical project management team. Achieved 10% improvement in 'same day project allocation metrics' through facilitating data-driven methodologies with software engineers and product teams
- IMI PLCSenior Project Engineer - EngineeringMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGSeptember 2021 - April 2023 (1 year and 7 months)Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaWorked in R&D Engineering function, as a Senior Project Engineer reporting to the Engineering Leader and actively engaged in leading project management activities for the New Product Introduction & Development, Localization, and Market-led innovation model projects.Key Responsibilities -- Apply project management methodologies and techniques for leading complex engineering projects to ensure the delivery and achievement of planned products, outcomes, and strategic business objectives for Automotive, Rail, Industrial Automation, and Process Engineering business verticals in the APAC region.- Lead global cross-functional team to execute the product development as per Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables for maximum value creation.- Maintaining all modules documentation including Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents, Quality history, Bill of Design, APQP, and PPAP, Engineering and Business meetings,- Generate and analyse program-level performance indicators & produce metrics for inclusion in the program reports/dashboards.- Continuously improve programme management processes and best practices across the workstreams and within the Programme Management Office.- Embrace non-linear problem-solving, growth mindset, and Agile approach for Project Execution.- Liaise with the Engineering team to design MVPs (Minimum Viable Product) considering the industry or customer problem statements.- Plan, Design, and Run Sprint Cycles (Scrums) to test MVPs with customers globally with the help of the customer experts team.- Capture outcomes of Sprint Cycles and coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.- Create a project progress pitch deck along with Senior Leadership for quarterly review with Group Apex Executives Members- Prepare project budget and ensure procurement management- Ensure related industry standards and requirements are met through conducting internal quality assurance auditsAchievements -IMI has a proud history of creating innovative engineering solutions in precise motion control and fluid technology and collaborate with customers across more than 50 countries.• Executed 6 complex new product development, manufacturing line transfer, and opportunity-driven innovation engineering projects. Achieved project objectives encompassing scope, quality, timing, and cost, generating over £2 million revenue in FY 2022. Collectively five-year business potential for the launched projects were £20 million• Liaised with global cross-functional teams to assist regional engineering leaders in creation of robust product development processes and frameworks, focusing on APQP, Agile and Lean manufacturing. Resulted in rapidly scalable solutions with 45% average margin• Devised efficient data management system for comprehensive R&D documentation. Trained engineering and manufacturing and quality teams in effective record-keeping of design analyses, quality history, bills of materials, change management, and partner audits. The strategic initiative led to PPAP qualifications from global OEM
- IMI PLCGraduate Design EngineerMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGSeptember 2019 - March 2021 (1 year and 6 months)Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India• Applied Design Failure Modes Effects & Analysis - DFMEA, PFMEA, manufacturability evaluation, cost analysis, and engineering change management approaches to optimise rail application products. Led to the customer approval for the production phase, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced quality• Managed whole product lifecycle, encompassing test development, industrialisation, and mass production phases. Formulated comprehensive component and sub-system test strategies, entailing detailed test planning, hardware design, and product validation through design verification sign-off - DVP&R• Generated comprehensive documentation including design manuals, operation guides, maintenance protocols, and audit management documents for diverse rail industrial products, notably the 'Water Pressurization System' and the 'Automatic Platform Screen Door System’
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Education
- B.Tech, Mechanical EngineeringCollege of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur2019B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering