Devendra Lokhande

• Strategic management: Comprehensive support to Machine shop, transmission assemblies, structures and final helicopter assemblies and MRO helicopters.
• Facility Augmentation: Installation and commissioning of Sealed Quench Furnace and Industrial Washing Machine.
• Strategic planning: Instrumental to get board sanction for modernization of shops 2024-25 for Helicopter Division Bangalore

• Problem solving: Coordinated with design quality and Methods Engg. to resolve cracks notices on control systems of naval helicopters.
• Innovation: Introduced non cyanide copper and silver plating technology thereby eliminating exposure to highly hazardous cyanide. Replaced Trichloroethylene with alkaline degreasers using ultrasonic cleaning.
• Contract Management: Led the preparation of technical and commercial contract documents for in-sourcing of CAD plating.

• Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded strategic initiatives to optimize heat treatment processes, resulting in a 15% increase in overall efficiency.
• Innovation: Introduced new heat treatment technologies, leading to a 20% reduction in cycle time and significant cost savings.
• Leadership: Directed a team of metallurgists, heat treatment operators, and technicians, ensuring the successful execution of all heat treatment processes for helicopters.
• Modernization: Implemented Industry 4.0 tools for shop modernization and developed new product tools.
• Contract Management: Led the preparation of technical and commercial contract documents, including drawing, technology, MPL, tooling, and estimations.
• Supplier Selection: Evaluated and selected suppliers, conducted bid scrutiny, and negotiated prices with L1 suppliers when necessary.
• Quality Assurance: Supervised metallography and mechanical testing, including 9-point surveys and pyrometry, to maintain high standards.

• Project Leadership: Championed critical projects for heat treatment of transmission and structural components, ensuring project milestones were met.
• Process Optimization: Implemented continuous improvement strategies, achieving a 10% reduction in defect rates.
• Team Leadership: Managed the heat treatment of transmission and structural components for ALH, LCH, and LCH helicopters.
• Process Improvement: Implemented Industry 4.0 tools for shop modernization and developed new product tools.

● Vendor Development:Enhanced vendor relationships, resulting in a 25% improvement in supply chain reliability.

Outsourcing Management:Oversaw the outsourcing of assembly packages, machined components, and assemblies for the Su30 MKI project.

● Supplier Management:Selected and coordinated with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality of outsourced assemblies.

• Efficiency Improvement: Streamlined outsourcing processes, reducing lead times by 15%.
• Quality Enhancement: Implemented rigorous quality control measures, leading to a 10% decrease in rework rates.
• Project Management: Managed the outsourcing of assembly packages for the Su30 MKI Russian-licensed aircraft project.
• Quality Assurance: Led First Article Inspection of outsourced assembly work packages and components.

• Innovation: Introduced innovative methods for the LCA project, resulting in a 12% increase in production efficiency.
• Technical Leadership: Provided technical leadership in developing methods for the Light Combat Aircraft project.
• Method Development: Developed methods for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project at ARDC Bangalore.

• Material Planning: Generated material requirements and managed procurement to support uninterrupted production flow.
• Efficiency Improvement: Conducted 5 Why analysis on delivery failures, implemented corrective actions and ensured adherence to ISO and Danaher Business System standards for quality and cost reduction.
• Work Order & Production Coordination: Created work orders based on sales entries and coordinated material planning to meet production schedules, leveraging ERP system Oracle Apps.

• Capacity Planning: Conducted capacity planning and made strategic decisions on production capabilities to optimize resource utilization.
• Inspection & Material Management: Coordinated third-party inspections, managed Material Requirement System (MRS) activities, and ensured smooth material flow from stores to production.

• Rejection Analysis: Analyzed rejection rates and implemented corrective measures to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
• Quality Assurance & Inspection: Managed FMEA, PPAP, and QAP processes, conducted visual and dimensional inspections, and coordinated third-party inspections to ensure quality compliance.
• NDT Testing: Performed Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on castings using X-ray, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid testing methods.
• Quality Documentation: Assisted in developing and maintaining the Quality Manual in accordance with ISO documentation standards.
• Sales Strategy Development: Assisted in the development and implementation of sales strategies to drive revenue growth.