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Prajyot Suresh Kulkarni

Prajyot Suresh Kulkarni

Pune

Summary

Mechanical Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience in vehicle integration, cost optimization (VAVE), and electromechanical components across commercial vehicles and eMobility applications. Expertise in strategic cost-out initiatives, benchmarking, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional project leadership. Proven ability to drive cost-reduction strategies while ensuring technical feasibility and market competitiveness.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR ENGINEER -Vehicle Integration/Cost Optimization

TATA MOTORS
Pune
09.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Payroll by TATA Technologies.
  • Working as a vehicle integration engineer for light commercial vehicles.
  • Perform vehicle DMU creation and packaging as per technical feasibility. Carried out design and DMU review across COCs and the plant team.
  • Spearheading cost reduction (VAVE) and product benchmarking for light commercial vehicles, achieving significant cost savings in component selection and design.
  • Incorporated the cost-saving achievement, highlighting ₹30 million in annual savings over the past three years.
  • Responsible for the documentation process, such as PMXU, DFMEA, DVP, DFA, DFS, DFM, and clearance check using SVLO and DVLO guidelines.
  • Work and coordinate with cross-functional teams, such as the proto shop group, ODT, IDT, CAE department, production, and manufacturing teams, along with suppliers.

DESIGN ENGINEER

HUSCO HYDRAULICS
Pune
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Design a 2-stage gearbox for the E-control steering unit for backhoe and forklift machines. Calculate and confirm gear, shaft design, bearing selection, and casing for strength and application. Carried out FEA analysis, hand calculations, and GD&T for the entire assembly.
  • Worked on product design, concept generation, and CAD activities for various valve sub-assemblies, such as sections, manifolds, spools, and end caps.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering drawings, manufacturing drawings, 3D parametric modeling, and assembly in CREO 4.0, and reviewed the outcome to ensure quality.
  • Prepared Engineering Bill of Material (EBOM) and releases via ERP system by Baan and IFS.
  • Proficient in PDM and PLM software, like Windchill.
  • Good understanding of hydraulic components and schematics.

R&D QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGG.

DASSAULT SYSTEMS
Pune
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Worked on different industry scenarios for the automotive and aerospace industries.
  • Perform certification tests for CATIA: best practices for Toyota, Honda, and JLR organizations.
  • Working as a CATIA QA in the field of Design Synthesis and Interference under Digital Mock-Up.
  • Closely working on a new enhancement for the CATIA V5 application for part, assembly, GSD, and drafting.
  • Proficient in test case data preparation and execution using Python, and defect tracking.

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGG. (Intern)

NEXTMOTIVE MOTORS PVT LTD.
Pune
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Closely worked with the NPD team for the development of small cargo vehicles (payload: 2 tons).
  • Monitoring the performance of the gearbox to optimize the performance of the powertrain.
  • Conducted analytical research and study on the new mechanical design theories to implement them in a new project.
  • Product Name: Atom, Araya, Across (Targeted market: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh).

POWERTRAIN LEAD

TEAM ABHEDYA RACING
Pune
07.2014 - 03.2016
  • Design and manufacture custom gearboxes to achieve maximum tractive power according to terrain.
  • Reduce the gearbox weight by 4.5 kg (25%) using a custom differential unit.
  • Successfully accomplished design, analysis, selection, manufacturing, and testing for structural components like gearbox systems and subcomponents like shafts, gears, casings, couplers, driveshafts, and bearings.
  • Performed DFMEA and DVP plan for the gearbox and ATV subcomponent to identify the most critical component while designing.
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes, like casting, machining, and welding.
  • Designed an award-winning catalytic converter to reduce engine emissions by using urea, carbon filters, and flow patterns at different intervals to maximize the flow of gases through the passage.

Education

Masters in Design Engg. -

Birla Institute of Technologies
12.2024

Bachelors of Mechanical Engg. -

Pune University
05.2016

Skills

  • Creo 70
  • CATIA V5
  • 3DExperience
  • Windchill, Enovia, Teamcenter
  • ANSYS Structural
  • CREO Simulate
  • DFMEA
  • DFSS

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: R3568247
  • Date of Birth: 09/10/94
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

SENIOR ENGINEER -Vehicle Integration/Cost Optimization

TATA MOTORS
09.2022 - Current

DESIGN ENGINEER

HUSCO HYDRAULICS
09.2019 - 09.2022

R&D QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGG.

DASSAULT SYSTEMS
03.2017 - 08.2019

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGG. (Intern)

NEXTMOTIVE MOTORS PVT LTD.
07.2016 - 11.2016

POWERTRAIN LEAD

TEAM ABHEDYA RACING
07.2014 - 03.2016

Masters in Design Engg. -

Birla Institute of Technologies

Bachelors of Mechanical Engg. -

Pune University

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