Sap Hana
SANDEEP KHARB
ENGINEER
HISAR
Summary
Experienced New Product Development Sourcing Engineer with 5.5 years in the Automotive industry. Seeking roles involving diverse engineering tasks, NPD market analysis, component validation, prototype oversight, and strategic sourcing. Proficient in Rubber, Beading, Hoses, HV battery packs, LV/HV wire harnesses, converters, PDUs, BTMS/BMS, cooling, ADAS, ITS, VTS, and lighting. Dedicated to agile supplier management, procuring quality goods at competitive prices. Skilled in contracts, Negotiation, product costing, and adept at problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Engineer
Olectra Greentech Limited
Hyderabad
10.2022 - Current
- Conduct research & analyze market trend, design, consumer preference and performance of equipment or components to identify potential opportunities in EV.
- Negotiation with vendor to meet target, preparation of PR, Contracts, Purchase Order (PO) in accordance with selected vendor.
- Collaborated with design and engineering teams to understand product specifications, manufacturing processes, and tool requirement.
- Prepare & maintain database of product specification, Features comparison & testing agencies requirement (ICAT & ARAI).
- Sending RFQ to potential vendor based on QCD terminology to initiate Part development & evaluation of part feasibility..
- Develop positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate development activities.
- Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
- Managing budget for vehicle development by localization, Identify area where cost can be reduced.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Designed inspection plans and verifying accurate implementation and reports collection (ARAI).
- Travels to designated supplier facilities to verify supplier's development qualifications through multiple methods of inspection and testing
- Coordination and evaluation manufacturing processes for efficiency and profitability.
- Conducting research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
Project Engineer
Spark Minda Group
Mumbai
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Working on RFQ and Wiring Harness Design, Development of Harness samples for trial purposes for Mahindra Tractors.
- Continuously evaluate Procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvement and streamlining.
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
- Gathering customer requirements on Design Changes aspects & incorporating them into Mass Production.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- To do Cost-Down improvements by carry out Value Engineering & proposing alternates for existing components .
- Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
- Selected sustainable production materials in alignment with customer budget parameters.
- Addressed harness development challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Saved 50K ₹ by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
- Evaluation of project feasibility based on material availability & Design requirements.
- Materials Forecasting, Planning, Scheduling, Analysis and timely resolving..
- Conducted in-depth defect analysis for completed assemblies and components to root cause level.
Engineer
International Tractors Limited
Hoshiarpur
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Resolving technical issues with Production, Process and Design during the phases of product development.
- Develop mock up parts for New concept build.
- Followed up with external suppliers, project owners and other stakeholders to gather information and developed components.
- Material procurement from Vendors as per project requirement.
- Participate and clear Audit Gates after every project milestone achievement.
- In warding Plan given to warehouse and local supplier for Compliance and Delivery.
- Placing Orders of materials when required for upcoming new development projects.
- Product Development for new platform and up gradation of existing platform.
- Monitoring & closure of ORCs related points.
- Attend CFT meetings for projects and delegation of work to team members.
- Smooth First time right product productionisation of new products with participation of design & quality (Vender Development).
- Achieved MIS target with well-planned and solidly implemented engineering solutions.
- Utilized benchmarking techniques to analyze market trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.
- Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships, fostering strategic partnerships and improving overall supply chain reliability.
Trainee Engineer
T C Products
Pune
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Supplier Communication: Support in communication with suppliers to obtain quotes, specifications, and delivery timelines for required components.
- Supplier Evaluation: Assist in evaluating suppliers based on predefined criteria, including quality standards and reliability.
- Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and manufacturing, to ensure smooth procurement processes.
- Documentation: Help in maintaining accurate records of supplier interactions, purchase orders, and sourcing decisions.
- Supplier Relationships: Learn to establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply base.
Education
B.Tech. -
GLOCAL UNIVERSITY
Saharanpur, U.P. 06.2019 - Current
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
G B N Govt Polytechnic
Nilokheri 05.2015 - 08.2018
Mariculation - Hindi, English, Math, Science.
B V Sr Sec School
Khanda Kheri 04.2001 -
Skills
APQP / PPAP
4M process (Man, Machine, Material, Method)
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Development
Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)
Market Analysis & Price Indexing
Bill of Material (BOM)
Techno-Commercial Negotiation
Zero Based / Should Costing
Quotation / RFQ
Strategic Sourcing
Price Settlement & Commercial Negotiation
MHR Calculation
Localization and Supplier Development
Part Development and Engineering
Accomplishments
- Developed VTS in association with supplier resulting in saving of 900₹ per bus.
- Part of Development Team Hydrogen - 12 mtr Fuel Cell Bus.
- Mahindra TREM V Tractor LV harness development.
- First Electric Tractor 26HP (Sonalika).
- Build of stage V tractors for testing purpose.
Software
Excel
PowerPoint
MS WORD
AutoCAD
Microsoft BI
Current Project
- Hydrogen Coach Bus.
- India's 1st E-Tipper with (28T) with range of 220KM.
Certification
Leap Skills
Timeline
Engineer
Olectra Greentech Limited
10.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
Spark Minda Group
04.2022 - 10.2022
B.Tech. -
GLOCAL UNIVERSITY
06.2019 - Current
Engineer
International Tractors Limited
03.2019 - 03.2022
Trainee Engineer
T C Products
07.2018 - 03.2019
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
G B N Govt Polytechnic
05.2015 - 08.2018
Mariculation - Hindi, English, Math, Science.
B V Sr Sec School
04.2001 -