ANKITA ZANKAR
Thane
Summary
Dynamic Project Engineer with a proven track record at Valmet Flow Control Pvt. Ltd., excelling in engineering coordination and risk analysis. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, I drive project success through effective communication and meticulous documentation oversight, ensuring timely delivery and high client satisfaction. Passionate about optimizing processes and enhancing team performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Valmet Flow Control Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality inspection, documentation, and logistics teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Monitored project schedule to ensure timely progress and adherence to deadlines. and milestone status.
- Acted as the main contact for customer and EPC coordination.
- Supported end-to-end project execution from order handover through delivery and closure.
- Coordinated manufacturing tests, FAT, and inspections.
- Prepared documentation and supported customer submission and approval.
- Assessed potential risks to project success and documented findings, and supported mitigation actions.
- Managed change requests and customer requirement updates.
- Coordinated with suppliers, third-party inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
- Assisted with commissioning, after-sales requirements, and project closure.
Team Leader Sales Coordination
Valmet Flow Control Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Leading the operations teams responsible for MRO Business in Europe Region.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement automated purchase order and sales order processes, reducing manual errors.
- Oversaw operations to ensure smooth workflow among team members, resolving queries and problems as they arose.
- Conducted resource planning and budgeting to maximize operational results and profits.
- Organizing training to maximize the potential of team members.
- Establishing effective communication between the team and manufacturing.
- Maintaining a track record of team progress and documenting the same to make accurate reports.
- Enhanced team knowledge and skills through continuous monitoring and constructive feedback.
- Testing for Go/Live for ERP rollouts.
Customer Service Engineer
Hoffmann Group
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to achieve high client retention rates.
- Interpreted customer requirements to develop cost-effective offers.
- Create and maintain master data, such as customer and vendor records in SAP.
- Create and maintain purchase orders, sales orders, and other documents in SAP.
- Create and maintain pricing and discount structures in SAP.
- Generated customized reports and analyzed data to identify inventory trends and optimize stock levels.
- Maintained stock levels and prepared stock statements for consumable products.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns that supported sales goals and objectives.
Project Quotation Engineer
Samson Controls Pvt. Ltd.
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Analyzed project requirements and specifications to accurately estimate costs and develop competitive quotations for potential clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather information and resources for project proposal preparation, enhancing proposal quality.
- Negotiated pricing and contract terms with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective solutions for project bids.
- Managed timely submission of quotations and followed up with clients to address questions or concerns, contributing to high conversion rate of successful project bids.
Inside Sales Engineer
Delval Flow Controls Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed RFQ handling and preparation of detailed technical and commercial offers.
- Coordinated costing for projects with design and purchase departments, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Reviewed contracts and prepared work orders, liaising with clients to clarify technical and commercial aspects.
- Ensured timely execution of projects by coordinating with Design, Purchase, Manufacturing, and Quality.
- Monitored and coordinated new projects from RFQ to sales, meeting customer requirements documented projects according to customer specifications.
- Coordinated with operations for delivery dates, generating weekly reports on order booking status and pending orders & provided these to sales engineers.
- Organized weekly/monthly meetings to discuss project status with manufacturing.
Education
PGD - Business Management
01-2018
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune01-2012
Skills
- Engineering coordination
- Logistics management
- Order fulfillment
- Project scope management
- Budget management
- Risk analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- ERP systems (SAP and M3)
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Documentation management
Personal Information
Title: PROJECT ENGINEER
Timeline
Project Engineer
Valmet Flow Control Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
Team Leader Sales Coordination
Valmet Flow Control Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - 12.2023
Customer Service Engineer
Hoffmann Group
02.2016 - 04.2019
Project Quotation Engineer
Samson Controls Pvt. Ltd.
06.2015 - 02.2016
Inside Sales Engineer
Delval Flow Controls Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 05.2015
PGD - Business Management
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University