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Harshad Patil

Dy. Div. Manager Operations And Manufacturing Technology – Body Shop Head (BIW-Shop)
Indore,Madhya Pradesh

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Summary

Professional Synopsis:

· Mechanical Engineer with 18+ years of core experience in the field of Automobile Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, New Product Development, Project Management and planning in Body-In-White, Heading Welding shop of MPV, LCV, CAR, 3wh, 4wh Vehicles & 2wh Scotter, Bike segments.

· Well Versed with Automotive Manufacturing Technology and functional expertise in high value areas like Productivity Improvement, Efficiency improvement, Product Quality improvements, Transformation Cost Optimization projects, Line Balancing, LEAN Manufacturing, Co-ordination Capex budget for Automotive plant, Capital projects for the improvement of S.Q.P.D.C. Parameters, Inventory Optimization, Safety & Environment Improvement Programs, New Product Development, Project Management, Production Planning and Controls, Six Sigma Projects, Green Field And Brown Field Projects, Knowledge of Virtual manufacturing and Simulations.

· Core Competencies in Body-In-White Manufacturing process design, Layout design, Quality strategies, Welding Processes, Fixturing and Gauges, BIW Shop Equipment - Budgeting, RFQ, Ordering, Commissioning, Trials, Productionization & Buyoff, BIW Operations and Controls.

BIW Process & Layout Mapping.

· BIW welding shop product Process, flow & layout planning.

· Green-Field, Grey Field project planning and facilitation, infrastructure development.

· Preparing Strategic RFQ for complete facility & Process development.

· Capex Budget Management.

· Preparing & continues improving the standard documentation for new product Development (PFD, PFMEA, Process Sheet, Control plan & Standard Inspection Rule.)

· Facilitating BIW weld shop with the Welding Fixtures, Gauges, Welding Equipment, Material handling equipment, Commissioning & Buy-off.

· Supplier process Development & validation, Technical Support.

· Project Management using tools Gant charts, MIS, strategic reports, Proposals.

New Product Development & Commissioning.

· Co-ordination with design dept. for product process & Quality improvement.

· Facility planning & Ordering with Techno-commercial comparisons, supplier selection by SWOT analysis.

· Preparing Make & buy proposals, product costing with Supply chain management.

· Leading for Ordering, Design approval & Concept finalizing for Facilities: includes welding fixtures, welding Equipment, Inspection Gauges, S.P.M., Robotic welding cells, Automations, Handling systems.

· Installation, Try-outs & Proving the Facility within defined time lines by means of Quality, Productivity.

· Process Validation for finalizing the process control parameters to ensure Quality of Product as per specifications & Standard inspection rules.

Manufacturing & Technology.

· Confirming the shop production activities by means of Targeted quality & Productivity.

· Ensuing the 4M conditions of facility by structured Auditing & Process Validation.

· As a DMR Ensuring Continual Sustainability & Improvement in Quality, Safety, Health and Environment Policies (ISO 9001,OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001) with well-defined Procedures as required by ISO in organization.

· Continual improving & Optimizing the Budget by optimizing the product Manufacturing cost at plant level.

· Leading VA/VE proposal & implementing. Process integration by NVA reduction.

· Improving the productivity by efficiency improvement – Time study, Line balancing.

· Continual optimizing Plant level Cost parameter by Manufacturing cost saving projects.

· Continual product quality improvement by SIR/VIR & ECN implementation.

· Optimizing in line inventories and Improving Delivery time.

· Integrating Production planning for reducing the losses and achieve targeted month Plan.

· Leading Shop Environment and Safety improvement projects.

· Skill Enhancement by multi skilling and People development.

· Installation & implementation of Master maintenance programme with Standard maintenance plan & Permanent corrective actions.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
3

Languages Proficiency

Work History

Force Motors
Pithampur, Madhay Pradesh

Dy. Div. Manager Operations And Manufacturing Tech
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

July 2024 - Current Dy. Div. Manager Production, Body Shop.
Force Motors Ltd, Pithampur MP.
· Heading Body Shop: (Traveller, Cruiser, Gurkha, Chassis)
o Production through MPV, LCV, CAR, Chassis segments as per Production Plan.
o Leading & Optimizing Production Parameters Like Consumables, Transformation, Direct & indirect Labor Cost.
o Body Shop Efficiency Improvement up to 85% with OEE Monitoring & compliance of Productivity Improvement Projects.
o Improvement in Product FSO (First Shot OK) with Defect Analysis & Quality Improvement Projects.
o Reduction WIP & Line Inventories with Lean Implementation.
o Traveller 2.0 with Change in Product design & Production lines.
o NVA Reduction through Process Layout Modification & Handling Improvement.
o Improving in MTTR & MTBF by Contingency Plan of Critical Equipment.
o Product Quality Improvement by changing In-coming pats quality with trials & Fixtures, Jigs improvement at supplier end.
o Sub lines Deployment reduction by compliance of Productivity Improvement projects.

· Adapted Methodology:
o Leading through Motivation & Demand driven, Challenging & Benchmarking the Operations by People Development.
o Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
o Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
o Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
o Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
o Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
o Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
o Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
o Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
o Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
o Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
o Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

· New Product Industrialization:
o Traveller 2.0 with New Face lift – Productionization of New product through new weld line & Existing line layout modification, New Equipment Erection, Tryouts.
o GURKHA 4X4 (3 Door / 5 Door) Productionization & Productivity improvement.
o 4X4 concept Chassis weld line tryouts & Productivity Improvement.
o Traveller EV line industrialization and productivity Improvement.
o Developing DIGIFORCE Environment using Industry 4.0 digitization.

PIAGGIO Group
Pune

Senior Manager Operations, Manufacturing Tech.
11.2016 - 07.2024

Job overview

· Project Vespa Weld Line :

  • Vespa weld Line Productivity Improvement with cycle time improvement & reducing the NVAs.
  • Weld line Efficiency Improvement up to 90%.
  • Improvement in outgoing frame quality by reduction in Demerit score & Improvement in Frame PIST (Dimensional Accuracy) up to 94%.
  • Reduction in Consumable Cost by various improvement projects.
  • Reduction in Rejection Cost by implementation of Various KIAZEN & POKAYOKA.

· Project Aprilia SR-150 Weld Line :

  • Successful commissioning of SR-150 weld line with Snag list Compliance & Proving the weld line productivity & Quality of Frame.
  • Weld Line Productivity Improvement by 25%.
  • Loos Reduction through implementation of Cycle time reduction projects.
  • Frame Quality Improvement by Dimensional accuracy achieving up to 78%.
  • Improvement in In-coming pats quality with trials & Fixtures, Jigs improvement at supplier end.

· Project Handle Bar Weld Line :

  • Installation & productionization of new tubular Handle bar for SR & Vespa Models.
  • Successful commissioning & Productivity improvement through Various technical solutions.

· System Establishment :

  • New project industrialization.
  • Professional & Autonomous maintenance for Equipment life enhancement.
  • Work place Organization through productivity improvement, Ergonomic improvement.
  • Cost deployment through Auxiliary cost, Rejection cost reduction per frame & Continual monitoring.
  • Yearly Production Budgeting (volume base) & Capex Project budgeting.

· Plant level Improvements :

  • Manufacturing cost Optimization by Cost saving projects.
  • Productivity improvement by Equipment and Manpower Efficiency improvement.
  • BIW Frame Dimensional accuracy improvement by Fixtures setup & Quality Improvement projects.
  • Plant level Cost Optimization through Auxiliary cost, Rejection cost reduction per vehicle & Continual monitoring.
  • Yearly Production Budgeting (volume base) & Capex Project budgeting.
  • Production planning Optimization and delivery time improvement by reducing the line losses.
  • Leading Piaggio Production system Projects – All 11 Pillar strategies.
  • Safety and Environment improvement projects by implementing SMP's and EMP's.
  • Plant level Performance report monitoring by all means including – Production, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Efficiency.
  • Plant level Cost parameter monitoring and strategic planning for optimization.

Mahindra And Mahindra
Nashik

Manager Plant Engineering BIW Weld Shop Facility
09.2015 - 11.2016

Job overview

    · Project in Bolero Platform :

    Commissioning 1. Bolero Double Cab Export. 2. Bolero Ambulance

    • De-bottle necking of BIW line with introduction of Auto-Spotting SPM for Centre + rear Floor assembly.
    • Resolving the major Quality concerns by QC story approach & M Yellow Belt approach.
    • Ordering & Commissioning of:
    • New welding fixtures required for Bolero Platform.
    • Modification of Supplier fixtures for model transfer projects.
    • Design review & modification for New Sub-4Mtr Bolero.

      • · Project in Verito Platform:

      • Implementation of New Electric Verito through existing BIW line.
      • Ordering & Commissioning of:
      • New welding fixtures required for Electric Verito.

        • · Project in Scorpio Platform:

        • Planning & implementation of new face lift Scorpio in single & double cab models.
        • Ordering & Commissioning of:
        • New welding fixtures required for sub-assemblies of Front engine compartment & plenum assembly.
        • Main line fixture modification for under body assemblies.

PIAGGIO Group
Pune

Deputy Manager Manufacturing Technology BIW Weld
05.2006 - 09.2015

Job overview

· New product industrialization :

2W (Scooters), 3W & 4W (Passenger and Commercial) segments.

  • Layout improvement for productivity enhancement of 3Wh BIW weld Line.
  • Quality Enhancement by PIST improvement of Commercial vehicle BIW up to -88%.
  • Ordering & Commissioning of:
  • Auto-Transfer line WIP Chassis Handling System for Variant models.
  • Door Hemming Robot (ABB) and Rotary jig of hemming cell.
  • Semi/Automatic Welding Fixtures for Variant models including 4 Wheel and 3 Wheel.
  • Slat unloading systems for all models.
  • Auto-inversion systems.
  • Welding guns with auto-spotting SPM machines.

· Leading the Green-Field BIW Project : 2W Vespa Welding Shop , layout, process, equipment planning ordering & installation – commissioning & successful Buy-Off with BIW Line supplier COMAU,

MAJOR PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Projection Milestones achievement within planned time.
  • Successful commissioning of welding ROBOTIC cell & it's cycle time.
  • BIW Frame Quality proving to 96% & Productivity proving to 100%.
  • High-Grade & Latest technology implementation with optimized cost.
  • BIW – inline sub-assembly transfer mechanism by conveyor system, No trolley movements.
  • Set Benchmark in front of 2W segment for Consistent and high PIST & Weld spot strength quality.

Collaborated with PIAGGIO Co. & SPA, ITALY for process validation of VESPA Product in May 2011.

Education

Shivaji University & PVPIT Collage of Engineering
Sangali

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
05.2003 - 05.2006

University Overview

  • Awarded Batch Topper & Passed with First Class Grade.

MSBTE & PVPIT Collage of Engineering
Sangli

Bachelor of Science from Diploma In Mechanical Engineering
05.2000 - 05.2003

University Overview

  • Awarded as Batch Topper & Passed out in First Class Grade With Distinction.

Skills

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Timeline

Dy. Div. Manager Operations And Manufacturing Tech

Force Motors
07.2024 - Current

Senior Manager Operations, Manufacturing Tech.

PIAGGIO Group
11.2016 - 07.2024

Manager Plant Engineering BIW Weld Shop Facility

Mahindra And Mahindra
09.2015 - 11.2016

Deputy Manager Manufacturing Technology BIW Weld

PIAGGIO Group
05.2006 - 09.2015

Shivaji University & PVPIT Collage of Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
05.2003 - 05.2006

MSBTE & PVPIT Collage of Engineering

Bachelor of Science from Diploma In Mechanical Engineering
05.2000 - 05.2003

Recognitions

1. HIT Squad Award

(Mar 2017)-Successful Completion of Project Handle Bar Assembly in 2Wh Welding Shop. 2. On time SOP starts &. 3. First time Write Compliance.

2. HIT Squad Award

(Oct 2017)-Aprilia SR BIW frame Accuracy (PIST) Improvement up to 87% from 68%. 2. Assembly straight pass Improvement by reducing the fitment related issues over frames. 3. Welding Fixtures maintenance system establishment.

3. Dhruv Tara Award

(Nov 2018)-On time SOP start of Aprilia SXR frame. 2. First time write Accuracy of Frame. 3. Productivity Improvement in SXR welding cell.

4. Dhruv Tara Award

(Jul 2019)-Manufacturing Cost saving up to 18 Rs per Vehicle, by various cost saving projects.

5. Team Building Award

(Sep 2020)-During Covid-19 Team excellence, & Building award, for Resilience and Start up with new challenges.

6. Design Thinking Award

(Mar 2023)-Elimination and successful over come on Chronic issues. 2. Quality Improvement projects.

7. Best HIRA 2022

(Jul 2022)-Best HIRA implementation in process. 2. Best Safety Practices. 3. Safest Place to work.

Best and Outstanding Evaluation Ratings throughout all the Year of Experience.


Projects Accomplishment

1. PIAGGIO GROUP- (2006-2015) New Product Development and Launch Summary

  • APE Truck BIW Welding Shop Jul 2006 - Dec 2008, Complete Welding shop Infrastructure Development and New Product Development from Process Design and Equipment Ordering and Commissioning. Equipment Evolved - Welding Fixture, Welding Guns, Automated Conveyors, Robotic Cells, Electrical And Mechanical Utilities.
  • APE Mini Truck Dec 2008 - Dec 2011 - Weld Facility Design, Techno-Commercial evaluation, Ordering of Weld Shop Facilities, PFC, PFMEA, Process Sheets. Final Commissioning and Productionization.
  • VESPA BIW Welding Shop May 2011 - Dec 2012, Leading Complete Green Field Project of PIAGGIO Vespa India welding Project.
    Process Mapping, Layout Mapping, Techno-Commercial & Process Evaluation, Ordering, Trials, Final Commissioning, S.O.P., Quality Improvements, Productivity Improvement. Transformation Cost Optimization. Process Benchmarking In all PIAGGIO 2Wh Group.
  • PORTER 600 & 1000 Mar 2012 - Dec 2012, Process Planning, Layout Planning, Preparation of Standard Process Documents (PFC, PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Sheet, Control Plans, Quality Charts), Facilitation through existing Welding Line of 4W BIW shop.
  • APE Cargo & Passenger Sep 2012 - Mar 2013, BIW Weld Shop Capital budgeting, Ordering, Techno commercial evaluation, Commissioning and Productionization.

2. Mahindra & Mahindra Automotives - (2015-2016) New Product Development and Launch Summary

  • Scorpio Facelift April 2015 - Aug 2016, Process Planning, Layout Planning, Preparation of Standard Process Documents (PFC, PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Sheet, Control Plans, Quality Charts), Facilitation through existing Welding Line of 4W BIW shop.
  • Projects On Verito & Bolero Platform April 2015 - Nov 2016, Verito EV platform facilitation and Bolero single CAB and Double CAB BIW weld shop Process Mapping, Layout mapping, Facilitation of Welding shop.

3. PIAGGIO Group - (2016-2023) Operations and Manufacturing Technology, New Product Development & Continual Improvement.

  • BIW weld Shop Operations planning.
  • Confirming delivery of Products with Quality Benchmark, Efficient Operations, Transformation Cost Optimized with Lean Practices.

Recognitions

1. HIT Squad Award

(Mar 2017)-Successful Completion of Project Handle Bar Assembly in 2Wh Welding Shop. 2. On time SOP starts &. 3. First time Write Compliance.

2. HIT Squad Award

(Oct 2017)-Aprilia SR BIW frame Accuracy (PIST) Improvement up to 87% from 68%. 2. Assembly straight pass Improvement by reducing the fitment related issues over frames. 3. Welding Fixtures maintenance system establishment.

3. Dhruv Tara Award

(Nov 2018)-On time SOP start of Aprilia SXR frame. 2. First time write Accuracy of Frame. 3. Productivity Improvement in SXR welding cell.

4. Dhruv Tara Award

(Jul 2019)-Manufacturing Cost saving up to 18 Rs per Vehicle, by various cost saving projects.

5. Team Building Award

(Sep 2020)-During Covid-19 Team excellence, & Building award, for Resilience and Start up with new challenges.

6. Design Thinking Award

(Mar 2023)-Elimination and successful over come on Chronic issues. 2. Quality Improvement projects.

7. Best HIRA 2022

(Jul 2022)-Best HIRA implementation in process. 2. Best Safety Practices. 3. Safest Place to work.

Best and Outstanding Evaluation Ratings throughout all the Year of Experience.


Projects Accomplishment

1. PIAGGIO GROUP- (2006-2015) New Product Development and Launch Summary

  • APE Truck BIW Welding Shop Jul 2006 - Dec 2008, Complete Welding shop Infrastructure Development and New Product Development from Process Design and Equipment Ordering and Commissioning. Equipment Evolved - Welding Fixture, Welding Guns, Automated Conveyors, Robotic Cells, Electrical And Mechanical Utilities.
  • APE Mini Truck Dec 2008 - Dec 2011 - Weld Facility Design, Techno-Commercial evaluation, Ordering of Weld Shop Facilities, PFC, PFMEA, Process Sheets. Final Commissioning and Productionization.
  • VESPA BIW Welding Shop May 2011 - Dec 2012, Leading Complete Green Field Project of PIAGGIO Vespa India welding Project.
    Process Mapping, Layout Mapping, Techno-Commercial & Process Evaluation, Ordering, Trials, Final Commissioning, S.O.P., Quality Improvements, Productivity Improvement. Transformation Cost Optimization. Process Benchmarking In all PIAGGIO 2Wh Group.
  • PORTER 600 & 1000 Mar 2012 - Dec 2012, Process Planning, Layout Planning, Preparation of Standard Process Documents (PFC, PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Sheet, Control Plans, Quality Charts), Facilitation through existing Welding Line of 4W BIW shop.
  • APE Cargo & Passenger Sep 2012 - Mar 2013, BIW Weld Shop Capital budgeting, Ordering, Techno commercial evaluation, Commissioning and Productionization.

2. Mahindra & Mahindra Automotives - (2015-2016) New Product Development and Launch Summary

  • Scorpio Facelift April 2015 - Aug 2016, Process Planning, Layout Planning, Preparation of Standard Process Documents (PFC, PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Sheet, Control Plans, Quality Charts), Facilitation through existing Welding Line of 4W BIW shop.
  • Projects On Verito & Bolero Platform April 2015 - Nov 2016, Verito EV platform facilitation and Bolero single CAB and Double CAB BIW weld shop Process Mapping, Layout mapping, Facilitation of Welding shop.

3. PIAGGIO Group - (2016-2023) Operations and Manufacturing Technology, New Product Development & Continual Improvement.

  • BIW weld Shop Operations planning.
  • Confirming delivery of Products with Quality Benchmark, Efficient Operations, Transformation Cost Optimized with Lean Practices.

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