ASLAM PATHAN
Pune
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with over 15+ years of experience in the automotive industry, beginning as a trainee and currently serving as Deputy Manager. Proficient in machine shop operations with hands-on expertise in HMC, VMC, and grinding processes. Skilled in manpower handling, production scheduling, and problem-solving through root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making. Strongly focused on maintaining safety standards, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd
Pune
07.2021 - Current
- Led the installation and ramp-up of the Cylinder Head (CH) line, achieving 87% OEE within 6 months.
- Implemented and sustained VDA 6.3 process audit standards, ensuring continuous quality and process improvements.
- Reduced rejections through QC tools and 8D methodology, improving product quality.
- Drove Kaizen initiatives for safety, 5S, waste elimination and cost reduction, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Enhanced employee performance by providing regular feedback, coaching and training opportunities.
- Supervised da-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Junior Manager
Suzuki Motors Gujarat Pvt. Ltd.
Mehsana, Gujarat
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Managed a team of 50+ operators and 9 supervisors, ensuring safe working practices while driving initiatives to reduce rejections, enhance line capacity and improve productivity.
- Being a foundation member worked in green field project
- Completed Japanese language training through AOTS and cylinder head machining training at Sagar Plant (Japan) to further enhance technical expertise and cross-cultural communication skills.
Production Engineer
Varroc Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
CSN, Maharashtra
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Oversaw valve production with quality standards and optimization of Grinding and CNC machines, ensuring efficient production processes.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Managed production planning, document control and compliance with ISO/TS standards, while handling valve manufacturing with inputs from pre-machining line.
Assistant Technician Engineer
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
03.2010 - 12.2014
- Managed the production of cylinder head and cylinder block activities in the machine shop, overseeing CNC, HMC and VMC operators across shifts.
- Possess hands-on experience with Mazatrol programming, effectively optimizing CNC machine operations for precision and efficiency in cylinder head and block production.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vedica Institute of Technology
Bhopal, India05-2025
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
TBG Polytechnic
Ambajogai, India12-2009
SSC - 10th
New English School
Ambajogai, India06-2005
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Task Delegation
- Training and Development
- Problem-solving
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd
07.2021 - Current
Junior Manager
Suzuki Motors Gujarat Pvt. Ltd.
09.2017 - 07.2021
Production Engineer
Varroc Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 09.2017
Assistant Technician Engineer
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vedica Institute of Technology
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
TBG Polytechnic
SSC - 10th
New English School