AKASH KUMAR
Pune
Summary
Innovative Digital Manufacturing & Smart Factory Specialist with over 12 years of experience, including 8 years of hands-on shop floor execution. Expertise in Digital Twin technology, AI/ML-driven manufacturing, and robotics simulation. Delivered significant cost savings and productivity enhancements through scalable digital transformation solutions, driving automation and simulation-led practices to accelerate time-to-market.
Overview
4
4
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer (Insitu - Machining | SPM Design)
MACO Metalock Group
Kolkata, India
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Designed machine elements, fixtures, jigs, and fabrication systems
- Managed onsite machining projects for heavy industrial equipment and turbines (LP, IP, HP)
- Functioned as SPOC between clients and production teams ensuring smooth execution
- Delivered high-precision engineering solutions for steel plants and heavy machinery
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Technical Expert - Digital Manufacturing & Transformation
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
- Leading digital twin transformation (Omniverse) initiatives for assembly planning, BIM coordination, paint shop planning, and BIW planning utilizing planning tools, APIs, and advanced simulation technologies.
- Digital Twin ecosystems integrating Planning Tools, real-time plant data, simulation, and analytics for decision-making.
- Driving customer innovation workshops to translate business pain points into scalable digital solutions and POCs with measurable ROI and time-to-value.
- Mentoring engineering teams on Digital Twin technologies, simulation workflows, and NVIDIA ecosystem adoption across different domain.
- Collaborating with R&D teams, engineering partners, and domain experts to build reusable frameworks and reference architectures for accelerated deployment.
- Supporting advanced use cases like virtual factory simulation and process optimization
- Coordination end-to-end digital investigation for multiple global carlines (MMA, MHA, EVA2, AMG.EA)
- DFA simulations, ergonomics validation, and facility feasibility analysis
- Collaborating with global teams to develop reusable frameworks and scalable solutions
- Collaborated with stakeholders to clearly define project requirements, ensuring successful outcomes.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that led to increased efficiency in daily operations across departments.
- Managed IT infrastructure upgrades, ensuring seamless integration with minimal disruption to business functions.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions on new software for end-users, leading to a smoother transition during implementation phases.
- Implemented automation tools to optimize workflows, saving time and resources for the team.
Digital Manufacturing Engineer
TATA Technologies (TATA Motors, Tata Steel, Eberspächer USA)
11.2014 - 01.2022
- More than 7.5 years of experience in Manufacturing Planning & Operation, Project Management, Process Documentation, Logistics planning & simulation experience using various Digital manufacturing Tools DELMIA V5, DPE, QUEST, Plant Simulation, Process Simulate & Robcad in diversified industries like Automobile, Aerospace Engine Manufacturing and Steel Manufacturing.
- In-depth experience of End to End Digital manufacturing solutions implementation for green field and brown field projects for an automotive and Aerospace Engine manufacturing
- Experience in BIW & Painting Robotic simulation, 3D-Layouting, Facility planning, Fixture design, Offline and Online robotic programming.
- Experience in Assembly and Machining process planning, Line balancing, MOST time study using DELMIA Process Engineer and 3D Experience.
- Led implementation of digital manufacturing solutions across automotive and industrial plants, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Automated engineering deliverables: PFD, SBOM, WIS, Process Sheets, Estimate Sheets
- Designed and validated plant layouts and assembly lines using DELMIA & 3DEXPERIENCE, optimizing space utilization and workflow.
- Led product mix simulation and discrete event simulation for efficiency improvement
- Managed teardown benchmarking of M&HCV vehicles as Project Engineer & PMO, collaborating closely with Girish Wagh (Vice President, TATA MOTORS) to ensure project alignment.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Institution of Engineers
Kolkata11-2017
Diploma - Tool & Die (Mechanical)
Indo-Danish Tool Room
Jamshedpur08-2014
Skills
3DEXPERIENCE, DELMIA, CATIA
NVIDIA Omniverse
Robotics Simulation & OLP
Digital Twin & Smart Factory
Factory Layout & Line Balancing
BIW, TCF, Engine, Paint Shop
Ergonomics & MOST Analysis
Proficient: NVIDIA Omniverse 3DEXPERIENCE 2025x DELMIA V5 CATIA V5 Teamcenter Siemens NX AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- Delivered 480+ man-hours annual savings.
- Reduced prototype dependency by 60% using digital validation.
- Achieved significant cost savings (60–70%) through fixture optimization.
- Recognized as Best Trainer (2020) for planning excellence.
- Awarded GOLDEN AWARD, SPONTAN AWARD, BRONZE AWARD, Employee of the Quarter & Month for outstanding performance.
ACTIVITIES
Delivered 480+ man-hours annual savings Reduced prototype dependency by 60% Best Trainer Award (2020) Spontan Award, Silver Award, Star Award & Bronze Award Delivered 480+ man-hours annual savings Reduced prototype dependency by 60% Best Trainer Award (2020) Spontan Award, Silver Award, Star Award & Bronze Award
Interests
Travelling, Reading, Music, Chess
Timeline
Technical Expert - Digital Manufacturing & Transformation
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
Digital Manufacturing Engineer
TATA Technologies (TATA Motors, Tata Steel, Eberspächer USA)
11.2014 - 01.2022
Design Engineer (Insitu - Machining | SPM Design)
MACO Metalock Group
08.2013 - 11.2014
Diploma - Tool & Die (Mechanical)
Indo-Danish Tool Room
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Institution of Engineers