Creo
Amit Rathore
PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Pune
Summary
Design Project Leader with over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in 2-wheeler segment Research and Development. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, from defining scope and budgets to meticulous documentation and successful project conclusion. Adept at collaborating with key stakeholders and aligning projects with market trends and customer needs. Proficient in SAP processes and experienced in managing project financials, CAPEX, and Engineering Change. Strong communicator skilled in conducting effective meetings, maintaining stakeholder relations, and providing support to cross-functional teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr Project Lead Engineer
HASBRO INDIA DEVELOPMENT LLP
04.2021 - Current
- Led design team in defining project scope, budget, resources, and schedule, ensuring alignment with stakeholders' expectations and market trends.
- Conducted regular project status reviews to monitor progress against objectives while identifying areas for improvement or course correction as needed.
- Optimized resource allocation with effective workload distribution, significantly enhancing team productivity and overall performance.
- Managed uncertainties and risks, working with R&D Manager to identify, contain, and reduce risks while communicating and acting upon them.
- Oversaw project development costs, implementing measures to monitor and control expenses, including managing Engineering Change during development stages as well as in Production stages
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to adopt their inputs and provided support to other teams during project launches or prototype creations.
- Facilitated SAP processes, releasing and checking of EBOM and PO in accordance with development timelines and cost estimates.
- Oversaw technical documentation throughout the product development lifecycle, maintaining detailed archives for future reference.
Deputy Manager
MINDA INDUSTRIES LTD, Switch Division
08.2015 - 04.2021
- Acted as In charge of the customer on behalf of the company to understand their requirements, taking care of new vehicle development (launch) as well as modifications in the existing products.
- Introduced improvements in the existing products which were coming under field complaints or warranty-related issues.
- Responsible for approval/ sign-off of component-level safety critical criteria & legal requirements.
- Responsible for production specification & DVP sign-off for products with Customer/ Vendor.
- Managed the end-to-end responsibility related to engineering design including Capacity planning about budget.
- Handled the resources team of 6+ engineers & had 5+ years of experience as a mentor for juniors as well as for new trainees.
- Performed feasibility study of a new product,and preliminary (budgetary) costing of new products.
- Accountable for the approval of concept design and implemented improvements in the existing products to upgrade the quality.
- Led team to validate product concepts based on CAD/ CAE in approach to First time Right Product.
- Benchmarking of world-class products in terms of cost, reliability, and aesthetics, and to add further value to Products.
- Closely worked with the Program Manager to define project content, timeline, and cost considerations.
- Ensured compliance with higher-level architectural requirements and design specifications during the Requirements, Design, implementation, test, and integration phases.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Conducted detailed design reviews, and early detection of potential issues relating to durability, DFS, and DFMs, and released the following improvements for Proto / Pilot / Production.
- Conducted root cause analysis for design/process quality issues using QC tools, leading to the implementation of interim and permanent corrective actions.
- Defined and assessed the Work Breakdown Structure, planning, and costs during the product development lifecycle.
- Created and maintained a strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Reduced operational costs through effective negotiation with suppliers and vendors.
Assistant Manager
MINDA INDUSTRIES LTD, Switch Division
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Conducted concept and feasibility studies, effectively introducing new technologies to enhance project efficiency.
- Actively participated in standards identification and design-related responsibilities.
- Collaborated with internal and external contacts for benchmarking, new technologies, and design methods.
- Cost down proposal for new as well as production items through CFT & VA-VE approach.
- Ensured successful completion of technical projects in the mechanical and mechatronic fields while adhering to scope and schedule.
- Conducted FMEA with Customer/ Internal CFT before Design Release.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
Education
Master of Technology - Mechanical Engg.
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Tech.
Hisar, Haryana 01.2014 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engg.
Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak, Haryana 01.2007 - 04.2010
Diploma of Engineering - Mechanical Engg.
Haryana State Board of Technical Education
Hisar, Haryana 01.2004 - 04.2007
Skills
Project Managementundefined
Job Profile Responsibilities
- Product Design & Development Leader: Specialized in product design and Development, with knowledge in input gathering, planning, design (concept + DFMEA + design analysis + risk assessment & mitigation plan), and product validation. technical expertise, and the ability to create standards and design manuals. Outstanding knowledge of new product development. a deep understanding of engineering plastics, sheet metal parts, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, pressure die casting and gravity die casting, and machining parts.
- Products exposures Automotive & Consumer Products-Exposure with automotive interior & exterior plastic components like Control Switches (Handlebar switches, Brake switch, Clutch switch, Boot Light switch, USB charger) Handle Grip Assy, Clutch & Barker Lever Assy, Integration of Mechanical and Electronics, Air & Water blasters for licensor's like NERF in toys segments.
- Design Quality Management: Implemented closures of Design Guidelines, DRBFM analysis, and tracked closure actions. Detailed Design review based on DFA, DFM, etc.
- Design Quality and Continuous Improvement of Warranty-Related Issues: Led and actively participated in Cross-Functional Team (CFT) interactions involving internal and external stakeholders, including designers, integrators, testing teams, purchase, process, plant QA, CQA, warranty, service, and suppliers.
- Customer & Vendor Handling Exposure: Outstanding abilities in dealing with customers, and vendors, making technical presentations, and introducing new products. Exposure to vendor selection, capacity planning, and tool planning regarding product development scope in the automotive industry, such as HONDA Global, HMSI, HeroMoto, TVS Motor, Peugeot, MTWD, Classis Legends, and Bajaj Auto Limited, as well as the consumer industry, such as Hasbro In.
- Innovator: Owning 7 patents.
Enhancements
- Tolerance Stack up & analysis - IMTMA-Pune, Apr’ 2019
- Basis of Project Management Professional (PMP) - Simplilearn, Jul ‘2020
- Two days training in Design Thinking - CII Mumbai, Oct 2018
- Statistical analysis and problem-solving - ASQ, Dec 2022
Other Details
Good exposure to product developments with multiple stakeholders in end-to-end development (Involvement with Upstream partner in Product design with Downstream partner at the Tooling or Production stage)., CAD software (CATIA, Creo, SAP, Auto CAD, and Teamcenter), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Patents
7
Software
CATIA
Certification
Statistical analysis and problem-solving
Timeline
Statistical analysis and problem-solving
12-2022
Sr Project Lead Engineer
HASBRO INDIA DEVELOPMENT LLP
04.2021 - Current
Basis of Project Management Professional (PMP)
07-2020
Tolerance Stack up & analysis
04-2018
Deputy Manager
MINDA INDUSTRIES LTD, Switch Division
08.2015 - 04.2021
Master of Technology - Mechanical Engg.
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Tech.
01.2014 - 04.2019
Assistant Manager
MINDA INDUSTRIES LTD, Switch Division
08.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engg.
Maharshi Dayanand University
01.2007 - 04.2010
Diploma of Engineering - Mechanical Engg.
Haryana State Board of Technical Education
01.2004 - 04.2007
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