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Manish A. Chaudhari
Engineering Manager | Project Manager | Project Engineer
Pune,MH
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Summary
Engineering professional with proven expertise in project management, leadership, and technical oversight. Strong focus on team collaboration, effectively guiding teams through complex projects while ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in resource management, risk assessment, and strategic planning, with results-driven approach that maximizes efficiency and impact. Known for reliability and steadfast commitment to achieving project goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Engineer / Project Engineering Manager/ Technical Lead
TechnipFMC
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Project Management: Involved in FEED and Tender support for EPC projects. Review and approve design basis document, FAT philosophy document, project product specification documents. Hold pre-production meeting with suppliers. Managing interface management, supply chain support, management of change (MOC) with suppliers and customer. Manage, review and update project budget, resource planning, risk identification and risk mitigation, team management, team coordination.
- New Product Development (NPD): Managing the NPD Process, from design, development, manufacturing /production, industrialization of innovative products in line with Global Engineering Processes & Industry Standards. Led product development (NPD) and Product Life Management. Provided strategic and tactical solutions for product development based on industry standard and customer requirements.
- Governance & Risk Management: Pivotal in defining & ensuring adherence to the Type 2 Governance Process. Supporting the Global Business Process Management System for Engineering Project Execution, safeguarding against any risks/ performance bottlenecks.
- Engineering Change Management: Participating in Design Reviews, HAZID reviews, DFMA, FAMECA, DRBFM, supporting new technology implementation, design improvement based on installation and service feedback, change requests.
- Specification & Standards Verification: Verified design adherence to project specifications and relevant international Industry standards (API, ISO, DNV, ASME, etc.) to ensure safe, cost-effective outcomes.
- Technical Issues Resolution: Handling Non-Conformance of Products Manufacturing, Field, and Technical Issues, and providing early inputs in the new product development phase to prevent reoccurrence, eliminate waste and defects in future products.
- Product Qualification: Designing and developing new product concept to qualification to delivery. Qualification of products according to API 6A and API 17D.
- Change Management: Handling change management process for ETO designs. Improved Design Review process, implementing checklist for stage gates.
- FMC Technologies
Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager/ Technical Lead
TechnipFMC
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Front-led and managed complex Systems Projects, ensuring timely delivery, in adherence to industry best practices.
- Provided Technical Guidance to Engineering Teams, managed and allocated resources, optimizing project schedule and budget.
- Built & trained a team of 18 Engineers for product knowledge, project execution process, business process, and industry standards.
- Developed and maintained Design Guidelines for project execution, helping Engineers and Designers maintaining quality.
- Defined and maintained the Local Design Review (DR) Panel for various products during the NPD and Project Execution Phases.
- Reviewed and approved project technical documents including project design basis, factory acceptance test philosophy, test plan, qualification procedures, gap analysis, etc. relevant to project execution.
- Coordinating with supply chain for project delivery and change management impact on suppliers impacting schedule and cost.
- FMC Technologies
Dy. Manager - Application Engineering / Lead Engineer
Aker Solutions
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Front led the successful execution of multiple Flowline Connection System Projects.
- Successfully delivered a $10 Million Engineering Project within budget and on time.
- Reviewed and approved project-specific designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Managed & maintained project documentation, including transport and handling instructions and test procedures.
- Acted as the Primary Technical Contact for the manufacturing team and suppliers.
- Trained and mentored a team of 20 New Joiners on the Subsea Production System, Connection System Design, Project Execution Process, and Agile Working Methodology, enabling their skills & knowledge development.
- Pune
Lead Engineer | Engineering Manager
TechnipFMC
03.2009 - 01.2018
- Regional Ownership: Directed Product Development and Maintenance for Connection Systems across the APAC region, ensuring alignment with global standardization initiatives.
- New Product Development (NPD): Orchestrated the end-to-end design lifecycle following Stage-Gate/BPMS processes, taking products from definition to market release.
- Innovation & Improvement: Led high-value product improvement projects, including the development of Composite Valve Blocks for X-Trees (XT) and advanced secondary-pressure barrier seals for HPHT environments.
- Standardization Strategy: Developed global standards for metallic and non-metallic seals, reducing design variability and streamlining procurement.
- Supplier Quality Management: Resolved complex Quality Notifications (QN) and provided technical solutions to manufacturing partners to maintain production schedules and safety standards.
- Global Collaboration: Managed cross-functional design teams across multiple geographic regions, fostering a culture of technical excellence and cultural synergy.
- FMC Technologies
Sr. Design Engineer
AESSEAL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2004 - 02.2009
- Precision Engineering: Designed and detailed high-performance mechanical seals in strict accordance with API standards, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry safety and performance norms.
- Documentation & CAD Management: Developed comprehensive General Arrangement (GA) drawings and utilized Solid Edge to streamline the design-to-manufacturing workflow.
- Lifecycle Execution: Managed the end-to-end release process, from securing client technical approval on designs to generating Bill of Materials (BOM) for workshop execution.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Deakin University
Australia 02.2023 - 02.2024
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Institute of Management Technology
Ghaziabad, Delhi 02.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Maharashtra University
07.2000 - 05.2003
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Board of Technical Education
07.1998 - 05.2000
Skills
Management skills
Leadership skills
Team leadership
Project coordination
Project management
Resource management
Technical presentation
Cross-functional collaboration
Performance optimization
Strong analytical mind
Functional needs assessment
Problem-solving
Core Competences
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Data driven Decision making
- Cross functional collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management and mitigation
Software
SolidWorks
MS Project
JIRA
SAP
TeamCenter
PowerBi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/17/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
Accomplishments
- Achieved 95% on time delivery (OTD) and quality by introducing Scrum methodology for Engineering tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Elastomer Seal calculations spreadsheets.
- Achieved 95% Engineering design time through effectively using CAD automation and inbuilt Excel calculations.
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Quote
Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.
Bill Gates
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
DIY
Electronics
Current Affairs
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Timeline
MBA - Business Management
Deakin University
02.2023 - 02.2024
Principal Engineer / Project Engineering Manager/ Technical Lead
TechnipFMC
08.2022 - 12.2025
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Institute of Management Technology
02.2022 - 02.2023
Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager/ Technical Lead
TechnipFMC
01.2020 - 07.2022
Dy. Manager - Application Engineering / Lead Engineer
Aker Solutions
02.2018 - 12.2019
Lead Engineer | Engineering Manager
TechnipFMC
03.2009 - 01.2018
Sr. Design Engineer
AESSEAL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2004 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Maharashtra University
07.2000 - 05.2003
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Board of Technical Education
07.1998 - 05.2000