Parag Joshi
Pune
Summary
Strategic professional in business operations, known for high productivity and solution oriented approach. Specialize in product development, project management, and process optimization, ensuring streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficacy. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and lateral thinking, leveraging these soft skills to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader / People Manager
Rockwell Automation India Ltd
Pune
04.2020 - Current
- Led a team of 18 engineers specializing in mechanical and electrical competencies.
- Designed, developed, and configured VFD systems up to 3,000 HP across various ratings and frames.
- Managed the complete NPD cycle from engineering, through design, detailing, validation, and manufacturing.
- Oversaw project management activities to deliver optimal solutions for the organization and customers.
- Interacted daily with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Facilitated people development aligned with business objectives and individual aspirations.
- Effectively managed performance management, such as goal setting, alignment with organizational level goals, and tracking progress.
- Conducted performance evaluations, delivering constructive feedback, and coaching.
- Fostered an innovative culture by encouraging new service development and process enhancements.
Design Lead
KPIT Technologies Ltd
Pune
08.2011 - 03.2020
- Conceptualized and deployed regulation-driven AIS-140 'Vehicle Tracking System,' and Intelligent Transport System 'Maximus-Pro' for bikers.
- Optimized product implementation according to customer requirements for major automotive clients.
- Supported technical proposal activities, including specification definition, and product qualification.
- Led concept generation, development, and product validation.
- Interacted with leading customers to define product specifications and finalize the DVP.
- Utilized lean manufacturing techniques with Flextronics to ensure timely production.
- Directed system validation testing, focusing on mechanical and environmental parameters.
- Managed Daimler customer interactions from assessment through to product delivery.
- Designed and developed emergency switches with four variants for customers, including Daimler and Hyundai.
- Led essential processes such as requirement sign-off, project planning, and risk management.
- Released BOM, design drawings, and ECNs in a controlled manner to ensure compliance.
- Managed planning, budgeting, vendor selection, and quality assurance for product development.
- Defined and validated products with ARAI for over five clients, using specific DVPs.
- Oversaw manufacturing line setup, product integration with vehicles, and backend server support.
- Executed EOL testing, FCT testing, firmware releases, and OTA support for product launches.
- Developed projects for Cummins Power Generation, including 78L gas power generator and alternator designs.
Team Leader
Kalyani Infotech Solutions Ltd
Pune
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Oversaw variety of projects, including budgets, milestones and team performance for John Deere Inc
- USA
- The project involves new concept design of backhoe cab design, with maximum stability & material optimization including new aesthetic
- Concepts generation for new cab design and approval from customer
- Quality checking, Costing optimization
- Creation and Modification of parts / assembly as required
Team Leader
ADCC Infotech Solutions Ltd
Nagpur
03.2007 - 06.2010
- Development of nuclear vault structural framework - Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai
- Development of 900 CC engine crank case – Greaves cotton ltd, A’bad
- Product development support for multiple fluid coupling – Premium transmission ltd
- A’bad
- Reverse engineering for Seamless cold draw bench (350 MT) – ISMT Ltd, A’nagar
- Design of flat belt testing rig – Pix transmission ltd, Nagpur
- Reverse engineering & CAD generation – SAIL, Rourkela
Product Development Engineer
NECO Ltd
Nagpur
02.2003 - 03.2007
- Thoroughly worked for casting product development for multiple customers like: TML J’pur/Pune, Tata Timken, Carraro India, Ashok Leyland, BHEL, Rites, John Deere
- Get a casting requirement from customer, develop concept, make a prototype and get an approval from customer
- Mentor product development with APQP
- Pattern, core development & approval
- Methoding for castings
- 1st stage & final product inspection
- Vendor development for machining
- Quality auditing for various vendors
- Production part approval process (PPAP)
- ISO/TS documentation
Education
Strategic Product Management -
IIM-V
Vizag05-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University
Kolhapur04.2010
Skills
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Customer collaboration
- Lateral thinking
- People engagement
- Project planning and development
- Product development
- Conflict resolution
- Process re-engineering
Certification
- Certified 'Internal Auditor' for IATF 16949-2016, 05/01/18
- Certified 'Technical Leader' in first rank, 04/01/14
Accomplishments
- Received the 'Team of the Year 2021' award across the team in Rockwell, India
- Representing Rockwell culture at a global level as a 'Culture Ambassador'
- Known as a 'Wellbeing Champ' to drive the employee wellbeing program across India
- Contributing to the Innovation Council as an 'Innovation Advocate'
- Received 'The Star Performer' award for excellent teamwork toward the Daimler customer VTS program on 09/01/19
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/02/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Team Leader / People Manager
Rockwell Automation India Ltd
04.2020 - Current
Design Lead
KPIT Technologies Ltd
08.2011 - 03.2020
Team Leader
Kalyani Infotech Solutions Ltd
06.2010 - 08.2011
Team Leader
ADCC Infotech Solutions Ltd
03.2007 - 06.2010
Product Development Engineer
NECO Ltd
02.2003 - 03.2007
Strategic Product Management -
IIM-V
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University