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GAURAV PATHAK

Summary

Project Manager with a robust background in electrical parts at Hero MotoCorp Limited, the world's largest 2-wheeler manufacturer. Excelled in leading cross-functional teams, driving innovative solutions with a keen focus on quality and cost-efficiency. Expert in risk management and supplier development, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and technical communication skills. Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Hero MotoCorp Limited
11.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: The world's largest 2-wheeler manufacturer, with 37% of the market share in India.
  • Responsible for project management catering to the development of the future range of vehicles, and managing the complete life cycle of the development of the lighting system in 2W and the automotive domain, and its interface with the vehicle.
  • Coordinating with the various project teams and project managers to ensure adherence to the defined product development process.
  • Preparation of timelines and alignment with the project schedule.
  • Project classification, budgeting, and scheduling for annual business.
  • Flawless product launch, ensuring the quality, delivery, cost, and targets set by management.
  • Work with and manage a cross-functional team for project execution.
  • Presenting weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the project to the Steering Committee and management groups.
  • Risk assessment and mitigation planning for critical activities.
  • Coordinating with various project teams and project managers to ensure adherence to the defined product development process.
  • Perform market research to understand market requirements, and initiate innovative product development.
  • Prepare and approve the product test plan, review the design, and recommend adequate changes to the approved models before the actual rollout of the new model.
  • Perform market research to understand market requirements, and initiate innovative product development.
  • DFMEA and design review with suppliers.
  • Participate in the Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) program to identify areas of cost and help eliminate them.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.

Senior Engineer- New Product Development

Fiem Industries Ltd
Sonipat
07.2014 - 11.2016
  • Company Overview: A leading 2-wheeler lighting and signaling equipment manufacturer.
  • Product design and development plan for in-house as well as for customers (child parts development and T2 supplier development).
  • Communicating with the customer regarding any technical specifications.
  • Core member for the development of parts from RFQ to part approval.
  • Preparation of mock-up samples for both in-house and outsourced.
  • Coordinate with Production Engineering to set up the manufacturing line for production, along with the testing facilities and procedures.
  • Coordinate with all stakeholders for new development and product upgradation on a continuous basis.
  • Reduce customer complaints by analyzing the problem, finding the root cause (using tools such as 5Y and Fishbone, etc.).
  • Support the supplier organization in resolving chronic concern issues.
  • Successfully developed several projects from design to SOP, such as Shine, Activa 6G, Hornet, Navi, Activa 125, Aviator for Honda, and Street 750 for Harley Davidson.
  • A leading two-wheeler lighting and signaling equipment manufacturer.

Education

CBSE Board - 12th

Spring Meadow Public school
New Delhi
01.2009

CBSE Board - 10th

Spring Meadow Public school
New Delhi
01.2007

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak, Haryana

Skills

  • Project Management
  • New Product Development
  • Supplier Development
  • Risk Management
  • VAVE, cost reductions
  • DFMEA analysis
  • Supplier management
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Vehicle development
  • Technical communication
  • Market research
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Performance evaluations
  • Project scheduling
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Project planning and development

Accomplishments

  • HMCL: Successfully filed Patent for 'Keyless Handle Locking of the Vehicle'
  • HMCL: VAVE for HF/SPL+ → RM change for Winker stay from chloroprene to EPDM- ~5Cr saving (Fy-21) Hero
  • HMCL: Awarded with Top 5 Cost saving Idea Contributor in HMCL
  • Successfully Launched model : Splendor Xtec, Super Splender Xtec, Passion Pro, Xpulse, Pleasure, Xtreme 125, Mavrick , Harley Davidson 440X, Destini , Xtreme 150R, Passion Xtec etc.

RESPONSIBLITY OTHER THAN KRA

  • Mainstream coordinator and representative for Electrical & Electronic Department for Integral Management System Audit (IMS) and Implementation.
  • Attend and Orchestrate all the before production trials for commuter model and resolve the anomaly of any come during the assembly.
  • Headlamp Isolux Road Pattern Benchmarking and Analysis with Other models.

Software & Tools

  • MS-Excel/Word/Power point
  • MS-Project
  • PLM
  • CATIA-Basic

Timeline

Project Manager

Hero MotoCorp Limited
11.2016 - Current

Senior Engineer- New Product Development

Fiem Industries Ltd
07.2014 - 11.2016

CBSE Board - 12th

Spring Meadow Public school

CBSE Board - 10th

Spring Meadow Public school

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Maharshi Dayanand University
GAURAV PATHAK