BHARATH VARRE
Pune
Summary
Biw process engineering manager with 11+ years in automotive industry, focusing on efficient manufacturing process development and implementation. Proven track record in manufacturing strategy, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Successfully optimized workflows and engaged stakeholders to achieve significant project results.
Overview
4
4
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Mahindra
Pune
06.2023 - Current
- Formulated manufacturing strategy for new product development.
- Benchmark body shop processes alongside engineering teams to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
- Optimized capital budget based on product assumptions and process synergies.
- Prepared RFQs for all manufacturing investments in the BIW shop.
- Partnered with quality production and maintenance teams to enhance manufacturing workflows.
- Initiated cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous process improvements.
- Conducted design approval process with suppliers to validate fixture design alignment with manufacturing strategy.
- Track project timelines and coordinate with stakeholders for timely completion of projects.
- Conduct production line buy-off at vendor sites, validating safety, maintainability, quality, and ergonomics standards.
Sr Design Engineer
Comau India Pvt Ltd
Pune
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Understanding the customer requirement, preparing conceptual model, final design and Material selection of
components for different types of welding fixtures as per functionality with respect to customer standards and
market availability. - Perform DFM discussions with the cross functional teams and do modifications in conceptual designs to provide
stable design and cost reduction. - Understanding the customer requirement, preparing conceptual model, final design and Material selection ofcomponents for different types of welding fixtures as per functionality with respect to customer standards andmarket availability.
- Work closely with project management team to execute the project in time.
- Obtained vendor input during projects requiring third-party suppliers, helping to support cohesive operations and
development - Selected and validated bought out items based on design specifications.
- Cycle time validations as per received proposal document with respect to final process and suggestions for
improvisation at site during commissioning phase of the project. - Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve
manufacturability through enhanced documentation, and reduce engineering cycle time
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
PVP Institute of Technology
Vijayawada04-2013
Skills
- Manufacturing strategy
- Body-in-white planning
- Project management
- Layout Planning
- CATIA proficiency
- AutoCAD expertise
- Manufacturing process improvement
- DFM analysis
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Native
Native
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Mahindra
06.2023 - Current
Sr Design Engineer
Comau India Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
PVP Institute of Technology