Prajwal Ghadekar
Pune
Summary
I am seeking a full-time position where my skills and experience in Plastics & Polymer materials science and engineering will be fully utilized in meeting the company’s stated mission and goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate NPD Engineer
Zerocircle Alternative Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
- Processing & rheology study of different lab developed bio-polymers.
- Development & modification of potential material to match the product properties.
- Design and modification of material & formulation based on the product characteristics.
- In constant communication with clients for product related specification.
- To explore, optimize & establish various processing methods based on material behavior.
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- To create TDS of various grades based on their properties and related applications.
- Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
- Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs.
Research and Development Intern
Zerocircle Alternative Pvt. Ltd.
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Modification of bio-based polymer film for flexible packaging application
- To study and modify the film properties i.e., barrier properties, mechanical etc.
- Also, to modify film formulations based on specific applications
- Fresh food shelf-life studies.
Project Associate
National Chemical Laboratory
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked on various projects from industries as well as academic.
- Also work over Dynamic rheometer geometry such small amplitude oscillatory shear (SAOS) and Extensional Viscosity fixture (EVF).
- Handled capillary rheometer, compression & injection moulding machine and other polymer processing & testing equipment.
Trainee Officer
GRP Limited
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Production Planning and control.
- To oversee supervisors and shift Incharge.
- Responsible for monitoring daily production activity to ensure OTIF & controlling the variance of the stocks.
- Maintaining EHS and 5S on the shop floor, Was responsible for preparing IMS & IATF documentation.
- To train production staff, supervisors, schedule teams assembly, and perform control checks on finished goods.
Education
Master of Engineering - Plastics Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai07.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Polymer Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
05.2019
Diploma - Plastics & Polymer Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Amravati05.2016
Certificate Course - Safety & Risk Management
Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai07.2022
Nirmala High School
2013
Skills
- Polymer structure-property relationship
- Project Development
- Polymer Processing & Characterization
- Polymer testing
- Mould Flow, SolidWorks, MS Office, Power Point, Origin, ChemDraw
- Outstanding communication, organizational, and management skills
Additional Information
- Academic Achievements and Awards , 2nd Prize in Poster Presentationm(Soy-Based Polymers) Rangoutsav, ICT, Mumbai 2016
Hobbies
• Trekking, Watching movies & series, Badminton, Swimming.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Associate NPD Engineer
Zerocircle Alternative Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
Research and Development Intern
Zerocircle Alternative Pvt. Ltd.
09.2021 - 07.2022
Project Associate
National Chemical Laboratory
12.2019 - 03.2020
Trainee Officer
GRP Limited
06.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Engineering - Plastics Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Polymer Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Diploma - Plastics & Polymer Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Certificate Course - Safety & Risk Management
Institute of Chemical Technology
Nirmala High School
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