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Abhijit Salunkhe

Abhijit Salunkhe

Sr. Mechanical Engineer | VAVE & DFM Expert | Cross-Functional Leader
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of a strong track record of leading VAVE initiatives that drive significant cost savings and operational improvements. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams, optimizing designs, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Ready to take on leadership roles that demand strategic vision, technical expertise, and team empowerment to achieve business goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (VAVE)

Allegion
01.2023 - Current
  • Project Leadership & Cost Savings : Led 11 VAVE projects, achieving $980k in cost savings and improving operational efficiency through inventory reduction and automation initiatives.
  • Process Improvements: Redesigned components to eliminate retaining rings, reducing assembly time by 20% and streamlining production workflows.
  • Lead VAVE workshops to define project scopes, mature concepts and drive implementation with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
  • Develop and pitch detailed business cases to engineering leadership, quantifying expected savings and ROI.
  • Partner with product managers, sourcing and manufacturing stakeholders to advance projects from concept through launch.
  • Provide technical leadership via design and supplier reviews, technical documentation, change‐management and process enhancements.

Senior Engineer

Atlas Copco
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Design of Base Frames and Mounting Frames: Designed base frames, mounting frames, structural supports, brackets, and flexible hoses for Leybold vacuum systems , ensuring stability and stress reduction.
  • NPD and Continuous Improvement: Design Projects Developed new vacuum pump parts and assemblies for NPD projects, enhancing system performance and aligning with customer requirements.

Mechanical Engineer

Schlumberger
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Optimization of Part Designs: Optimized part designs to enhance performance and manufacturability, reducing production costs by 10%.
  • Management of Engineering Change Requests/Orders: Managed engineering change requests/orders, ensuring alignment with project objectives and standards.
  • Achievements: Earned Outstanding Rating for two consecutive years. Recognized for excellence in CSR and team-building initiatives.

Mechanical Engineer

KPIT technologies
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Designed and modeled air-liquid filtration components, optimizing performance and manufacturability. Updated drawings and managed ECOs, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
  • Authored a comprehensive technical document on automotive filters for internal use, providing valuable insights and guidelines.

Education

PGDM - Operations Management

Great Lakes Institute of Management
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University
04.2001 -

Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

MSBTE
04.2001 -

Skills

Creo

Certification

Value Methodology Associate, SAVE International

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (VAVE)

Allegion
01.2023 - Current

Senior Engineer

Atlas Copco
01.2023 - 12.2023

Mechanical Engineer

Schlumberger
01.2019 - 12.2022

Mechanical Engineer

KPIT technologies
01.2016 - 12.2019

PGDM - Operations Management

Great Lakes Institute of Management
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University
04.2001 -

Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

MSBTE
04.2001 -

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