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Chetan Patil

BE Mechanical
Verna

Summary

Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Mechanical Engg and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Manager R&D (PL7)

Siemens Ltd
Verna, Goa
10.2017 - 1 2024
  • Lead a team of 6 engineers in the development of Medium Voltage Switchgear GIS (8DAB10, Nx Plus C 36, 8DJH 36, 8DJH ST, Compact Sustention 8FB20 and Export component business (Drives, Vi-Box and contact blade assembly for SF6 And Blue GIS)
  • Spearheaded the R&D/Product care (DTO) strategy and execution plan, aligning projects with company goals and customer needs, leading to the successful completion of Type tests for 3 products: 8DJH ST, Bus Metering panel, Line Metering panel, and Compact Substation 8FB20 in 5 years. This resulted in quantifiable results, including a 10% reduction in product cost.
  • Managed a production costing, optimized resource allocation, and reduced costs by 10% through strategic sourcing and process improvements.
  • Collaborated with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure a smooth transition from R&D/Design to Order to production, resulting in meeting customer requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with German research partners to foster innovation and knowledge exchange.
  • Handling Change Management process with Siemens AG, Germany, and Siemens India.
  • Cost comparing analysis of Factory price product and Sale price after execution of Customer order.
  • Localization of 8DAB10 and blue component 12Kv Vi-Box and Drive activity, technical released of prats like Press Parts, sheet Metal, Copper parts, Al housing.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, reducing project completion times and enhancing collaboration.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Manager R&D

Siemens Ltd
Verna, Goa
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Lead a team of 2 engineer in the development of Medium Voltage Switchgear GIS 8DJH ST, Compact Sustention 8FB20 and Export component business (Drives, Vi-Box and contact blade assembly for SF6)
  • Technical Expert of Contact substation 8FB20 (CSS)
  • Spearheaded the Product care (DTO) and Production strategy and execution plan, aligning projects with company goals and customer needs
  • Successful competed Type test of products Compact Substation 8FB20 (CSS)
  • Managed a production costing to customer order strategic sourcing and process improvements
  • Taking decisions regarding which components must be made in-house and which has to be subcontracted to match the priority of the products
  • Investigation of other materials if can be used to enhance product performance.

Senior Engineer

Siemens Ltd
Veran, Goa
06.2010 - 06.2015
  • Analyze and design Medium Voltage Switchgear GIS product 8DJH ST, Compact Sustention 8FB20
  • Design to order for customer requirement.
  • Preparing detail drawing and assembly drawing.
  • Release material in SAP.
  • Preparation of new contact in 3D
  • Mentored and trained junior engineers, enhancing team productivity and fostering a collaborative research environment.

Senior Engineer

Puriflair India Pvt. Ltd
Vadodara, Gujrat
12.2008 - 05.2010
  • Analyze and design and manufacturing of various types of Air Dryer Project like Refrigeration Dryer, Desiccant Type, Heatless, etc
  • Pressure Vessel, Heat Exchanger, Air Receiver etc
  • Designing the Dryers according to ASME codes
  • Technical Scrutiny of enquiries floated by clients and Estimation of manufacturing cost
  • Drawings approval from 3rd party inspectors
  • Technical discussion & clarifications, if any, at order placement stage with customer
  • Improve design engineering specifications to leverage manufacturing capabilities, Work with Quality to ensure all products are as per required specifications
  • Coordination with Purchase Department and Production Department for timely delivery within the stipulated schedule as well as Budget monitoring and trend tracking
  • Project executed: Atlas Copco (India) Ltd : HOC Type Air Dryer Project, IOCL: Pressure Vessels Air Dryer Project etc., NALCO (Angul) Orissa: NLSF Type Air Dryer Project, Essar Construction Hazira: Air Dryer Project, Ref Dryer, Air Receiver Etc.

Production Engineer

M/s. New Field Industrial Equipments Pvt. Ltd
Vadodara, Gujrath
12.2006 - 10.2008
  • Preparing and maintaining daily, weekly and monthly progress report
  • Strategy for achieving production in targeted time schedule
  • Preparing layout of Documents like development & cutting plan of sheets and plates for optimization of material
  • Ensuring & making decisions on the effective use of resources available i.e
  • Raw materials, tools, machinery
  • Monitoring of Process to observe the deviation & taking corrective & Preventive action by observing production status reports
  • Coordinate with Design team for manufacturing of job
  • Supervision on the work by manufacturing engineers, trainee engineers and support staff
  • Project executed: Siemens: Surface Condensers, IBR Piping etc., Elster: Skid Piping etc., Reliance: Storage tanks, Piping etc., Punj Lloyd: S.S Pressure Vessels

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Vishwakarma Institutes of Technology
BE Mechanical
06.2024 - 11.2024

High School Diploma -

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Pune, Maharashtra
11.2007 - Current

Skills

Knowledge of Medium Voltage Switchgear product

Good understanding of entire execution cycle and customer support after sales

Nx- 3D Modeling, Auto cad

Knowledge of SAP

MS Office

Training

SAP training in Production Planning, Siemens, Mumbai, 2008

Timeline

Some College (No Degree) -

Vishwakarma Institutes of Technology
06.2024 - 11.2024

Senior Manager R&D (PL7)

Siemens Ltd
10.2017 - 1 2024

Manager R&D

Siemens Ltd
06.2015 - 10.2017

Senior Engineer

Siemens Ltd
06.2010 - 06.2015

Senior Engineer

Puriflair India Pvt. Ltd
12.2008 - 05.2010

High School Diploma -

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
11.2007 - Current

Production Engineer

M/s. New Field Industrial Equipments Pvt. Ltd
12.2006 - 10.2008
Chetan PatilBE Mechanical