Dattatray Tanaji Powar
Pune
Summary
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 13+ years of experience delivering end-to-end machine and product design solutions from concept to deployment. Proven expertise in solving complex engineering problems through innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs, with strong exposure to global cross-functional collaboration across Europe and China. Highly adaptable, customer-focused professional with hands-on experience in advanced CAD tools, Windchill PLM, aPriori cost estimation, and ERP systems (SAP, QAD). Recognized for consistently delivering high-quality, standards-compliant designs, driving project success, and continuously upgrading skills in mechanical design and digital engineering workflows.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr. Design Engineer
Bekaert India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018 - Current
- Concept, functional assembly, prototype planning & execution, and machine safety upgrade design for wet wire drawing machines.
- 3D CAD design of sub-assemblies and retrofit kits aligned with DFM/DFA and should-cost targets.
- Preparation of manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings in compliance with Bekaert Engineering Standards and international standards (ISO, EN, CE).
- Performed mechanical design calculations for shafts, belts, pulleys, bearings, couplings, fasteners, and structural members, considering load cases, fatigue, and safety factors.
- Conducted budgetary and detailed cost estimation using aPriori and manual costing methods to support concept-stage quotations.
- Managed BOMs, ECNs, and sales quotation headers in Windchill PLM, ensuring configuration control and data accuracy.
- Ensured machine safety and regulatory compliance through application of Bekaert and global machinery standards, collaborating with global cross-functional teams.
- Improved project accuracy by maintaining and updating CAD standards, templates, and best practices for team-wide use.
- Implemented design quality control measures, ensuring consistent adherence to engineering standards across projects.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on technical problem-solving and industry best practices.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives through process reviews and recommendations for system and workflow enhancements.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development, including AI-Python and AI-based engineering workflows, to enhance design automation and efficiency.
Sr. Design Engineer
Valmont Structures India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 06.2018
- - Executed comprehensive design calculations for lightweight components using advanced engineering software and formulaising systems.
- - Executed design calculations and cost-effectiveness structures in compliance with standard codes.
- - Structural CAD Design in Solidworks & prepare 2D manufacturing drawings.
- - Quotation estimation, Prepare Bill of material, Manufacturing Routing Design, Setup for MRP in QAD ERP system.
- - Prototype followups, Technical Documents, SOP preparation.
- - Cross functional team player for customer complaints & Problem solving.
- - Prepare & followup for ISO Documents.
- - Involve in Supplier Development & assessments.
Design Engineer
Ador Welding Ltd.
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Responsible for Design Solutions in line with standards & Best practices.
- Create assembly drawings (With GD & T), BOM & detail drawing for the welding SPM.
- Material & Manufacturing process selection with Value engineering.
- Bought out items selections, Hand calculation, structural & Stress analysis.
- Work on ERP system; follow Engineering documentation ECN, CAPA Etc.
- Product development planning, prepare presentation, Product costing.
Design Engineer
Induction Equipment India pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Design Models /Drawing as per design requirement by using Pre-selected item.
- Layout preparation & modification as per instructions.
- 3D cad part - assembly modeling & Manufacturing drawings preparation.
- Prepare BOM in ERP, ISO documentations.
- Develop induction heating coils, Test & prepare reports.
Education
PG Diploma - Design Thinking
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
01.2025
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical
University of Mumbai
01.2011
Class XII - undefined
Maharashtra01.2007
Class X - undefined
Maharashtra01.2005
Skills
Senior Mechanical Design, Machine Design, Wet Wire Drawing Machines, Wire Drawing Technology
Concept-to-Production Engineering, New Product Development, Prototype Planning & Execution
Manufacturing, Assembly & Installation Drawings, Advanced 3D CAD Modeling
Design Calculations (Shafts, Belts, Bearings, etc), Structural Design
Machine Safety Design, CE Marking, Machinery Directive, ISO & EN Standards, Bekaert Engineering Standards
Tolerance Stack-Up, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
DFM, DFA, Value Engineering, Design Optimization, Manufacturing Processes
Cost Estimation, Should-Costing, aPriori Costing Tool
BOM & ECN Management, Windchill PLM
Creo, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor
SAP, QAD
Global Cross-Functional Collaboration (EU & China Design, Manufacturing & Supply Teams)
Multi-Cultural Engineering Coordination, Remote Design Reviews, Global Standard Alignment
Continuous Improvement, Technical Mentoring, Engineering Best Practices
Digital Engineering, AI-Python Engineering Workflows, Design Automation Concepts
Accomplishments
- Retrofit safety solution implementation around 2k+ machines globally
Certification
Fundamental of Machinery Safety, CE marking : Pilz
Interests
Swimming, Personal Financing, Reading Books
Timeline
Sr. Design Engineer
Bekaert India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018 - Current
Sr. Design Engineer
Valmont Structures India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 06.2018
Design Engineer
Ador Welding Ltd.
11.2012 - 09.2014
Design Engineer
Induction Equipment India pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 11.2012
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical
University of Mumbai
Class XII - undefined
Class X - undefined
PG Diploma - Design Thinking
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)