Alok Awasare
Tower Lead | Chief Design Engineer|
Pune,MH
Summary
Experienced engineering and quality leader with proven expertise in team management, supplier quality, and product development. Skilled at driving operational excellence, leading cross-functional projects, and delivering results under tight deadlines. Strong problem solver and innovator with a track record of patent filings and process improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
3
3
Patent Initiation
Work History
Assistant Consultant / Lead Engineer
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd.
10.2022 - Current
- As the Tower Lead for the Supplier Quality Agreements (SQA) team, I played a pivotal leadership role responsible for both operational excellence and strategic alignment across deliverables
- Managed a team of 20 associates supporting SQA activities across multiple regions and business units.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, skill gap assessments, and individual development planning to build a strong, capable team.
- Oversaw daily workflow management, prioritizing tasks based on criticality, compliance deadlines, and business impact.
- Championed continuous improvement projects, including standardizing agreement templates, automating data reporting, and optimizing workflows.
- Led and documented the 36-month periodic reviews of existing Supplier Quality Agreements, determining the need for amendments or full revisions based on current business needs and quality compliance updates.
- Owned and processed Data Change Requests (DCHs) and Record Changes (RCHs) related to Supplier Quality Agreements, ensuring data integrity and traceability in documentation systems.
Senior Design Engineer
MAHLE Engineering services
07.2013 - 10.2022
- Lead a team of 3 for Visco Coolant Pump and Visco Clutches involved in various project at RFQ, Concept, Development and Series phases.
- Design and Development of High Voltage Electric Coolant Pump for Fuel cell application. Initiated 3 Patent for cooling concept.
- Coolant pump for FCEV Module.
- Analysis and solution of thermal and mechanical problems of Visco Coolant Pump and Viscous Fan Drive.
- Ensure production feasibility of designed parts (DFM) and feasibility check for assemblies (DFA).
- Ensure proper application of OEM design standards as required.
- Create first draft concepts, evaluate simulation results and make design changes as needed.
- With technical leadership for design (Chief Designer for project), ensures development and optimization of end item products.
- Involvement into Cross Functional activities by initiating design reviews, compliance checks to improve functionality of product.
- Active participation in Design Acceptance meeting (DAM).
- Develop technical solutions and CAD model according to MAHLE standards using Catia V5.
- Hands on Catia GPS tool for early-stage simulation.
- Built Prototype BoM, Prototype release activity and design of Prototype test rig fixtures.
- Work on ECN and ECR according to manufacturing request and series design optimization and PLM release activity.
Chief Design Engineer
MAHLE GmbH
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Emerged as Subject Matter Specialist (SME) for Visco Coolant pump.
- Manage prototype builds, led technical discussions and seek design approvals during development phase working with cross-functional teams.
- Initiated, defined and drove ECR for PCO’s and customer requests.
Education
Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
Master Of Technology - Design Engineering
BITS Pilani
Skills
Product Design
CATIA V5
DFM
DFA
FEA Analysis GPS Tool
GD & T
Prototype Build
Effective Communication
DFMEA
ECTR
PLM
Thermal Engineering
PFMEA
Project planning
Timeline creation
Process improvement
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Research and development
Process optimization
Patents
- High Voltage Coolant pump for Fuel cell, P700BE22002DE, 02/17/22
- High Voltage Coolant pump for fuel cell - engine cooling concept, P700BE22003DE, 02/21/22
- HV Coolant pump - Outlet position concept, P700BE22004DE, 02/28/22
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Quarter, Medtronic (TCS) – 2025
Recognized for leading a high-priority project under tight timelines, restoring customer confidence and stakeholder trust. - Employee of the Quarter, MAHLE India – 2019
Awarded under the "Execution Excellence" category for outstanding project delivery and performance. - MAHLE Human Capital Award – 2018 & 2017
Honored two consecutive years for significant contributions to team growth, knowledge sharing, and organizational development. - Employee of the Quarter, MAHLE India – 2015
Recognized under the "Customer Delight" initiative for exceptional service and client satisfaction.
Hobbies
Playing badminton and practicing meditation for physical fitness and mental well-being
Timeline
Assistant Consultant / Lead Engineer
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd.
10.2022 - Current
Chief Design Engineer
MAHLE GmbH
04.2017 - 03.2019
Senior Design Engineer
MAHLE Engineering services
07.2013 - 10.2022
Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
Master Of Technology - Design Engineering
BITS Pilani