Prakash Kumar
Vadodara
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional with 17+ years of proven track record in diverse settings. Adept at analyzing project requirements to craft innovative, precise solutions. Thrives under pressure, consistently delivering cutting-edge designs that surpass expectations—even with tight deadlines and budget constraints. Known for composure, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Team Lead
Lucy Electric Manufacturing & Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
Vadoara
12.2014 - Current
- Oversee a five-member design group, providing design direction on products, parts and components used in switchgear Industries
- Participates in Design reviews and Design release process to provide manufacturing sign-off before design is released
- Managed all type test requirements from prototype preparation to coordination with test laboratories for obtaining quotations and providing technical inputs.
- Managed all phases of the design process for a multitude of products, components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, prototyping and documenting results
- Known for quality excellence and a 'do-it-right-the-first-time' design standard
- Became the go-to expert on evaluating design models for DFM and form-fit-function compliance
- Saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in costly rework through careful design review that identified flaws in new subassembly and parts models prior to production
- Leads interactions with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Plants and Supply chain teams to examine Material selections, Design for Manufacturability & Assembly in support of existing products and introduction of new products & technologies.
Executive - R&D
Siemens Ltd
Aurangabad
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Introducing new product as per the PLM process
- Evaluation of total cost involved and time duration for introduction of new product
- Product maintenance of existing products (MCBs, Fuses, RCCBs, Rotary handle & Distribution Boards)
- Product testing as per product IEC/IS standards
- Preparing 3D Models of product using software Pro-E
- Keeping updates of fresh developments and changes in PLM software CADIM which is integrated with Pro-E
- Design and development of new products according to PLM, based on Local market requirements
- Updating documents related to Star Power (An Siemens Internal Assessment system)
Product Development and Testing Engineer
Itron India Pvt. Ltd.
Deharadun
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Assist with the design and implementation of test and calibration equipment and procedures for new products
- Assist with the design and implementation improved methods and procedures for testing and calibrating existing products
- Analyzed and gathered data points that are applicable to our product line
- Analyze production data to improve our products and manufacturing systems
- Assist with identifying and implementing quality added and cost saving solutions
- Analysis of the technical solution adopted, materials used, TMC estimation
- Issuing of standard technical report to be used for distribution to Sales units
- Support localization process in new part test and validation.
Assistant Manager in Product Design and Development
Indoasian Electricals Pvt. Ltd.Electricals
Haridwar
05.2009 - 02.2011
- New product design and development
- Testing data preparation for product certification
- To prepare the testing drawings of ACB, MCCBs, COs, RCCB, RCBO and other industrial and domestic products for certification
- Achieved seamless transition from 2D drawings to precise 3D modeling through proficient use of Pro-e wildfire 4.0
- Conducted analysis of current product design and process design to identify areas for improvement
- Produced detailed drawings of sheet metal components through advanced use of Pro-e Wildfire 4.0.
Design Engineer in R&D
Controls & Switch Gear Electric Ltd
06.2007 - 05.2011
- Conceptualized and created a new aggregate design for sheet metals, press shop components, and molding components.
- Prepared and verified design documents and BOM for approval prior to development/manufacturing release
- Conducted design analysis to address field failures and reduce aggregate costs
- 3-D Modeling and Detailing of Molding and Sheet Metal components of ACB with the help of Pro-e wildfie2.0
- Optimized existing Air Circuit Breaker design based on updated development and marketing specifications.
- Contributed to the design and validation process for a range of ACB prototypes
- Data management using Pro-e Intralink 8.0
Education
B.Tech Mechanical Engg. -
Anand Engineering College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh Technical University
H.S.C -
B.S. Inter College, Firozabad
Uttar PradeshSSC -
B.S. Inter College, Firozabad
Uttar PradeshSkills
- PTC Creo Elements/Pro
- Siemens PLM Software NX
- AutoCAD
- Wind chill Plink
- Pro/INTRALINK
- Solid & Parametric Modeling
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Design Failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA)
- Tolerance Stackup Analysis (TSA)
- Type Testing
- Engineering Build
- Project Management
- Task Scheduling
- PLM
Projects
· Development of 12kV, 24kV MV Switchgear
· Development of SF6 Free MV Switchgear
· Prepared complete designs data for Development of On load Change over Switches & MCCB Enclosure including Costing and BOM preparation.
· Type testing of Onload Change Over Switched and Rewirable Switches in Testing Labs
· Standardized the MIC of all ACB ratings (630A, 800A, 1000A, 1250A) to reduce the inventory.
· Strengthen the drawout type ACB cradle in order to remove the transit damage. Designed master breaker and master cradle for interchangeability of the same.
· Designed master breaker and master cradle for interchangeability of the same.
Training
- Training Programs during Engineering: Four weeks vocational training at Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (JHANSI), One day industrial visit at Hind Lamps, Sikhohabad, (U.P.), Four weeks vocational training in Bhilai Steel Plant (BHILAI)
Personal Information
- Salary: 20+ Lakhs/annum + Bonus
- Expected Salary: 28+
- Notice Period: 3 Months (Non-negotiable)
- Date of Birth: 08/11/86
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information furnished by me is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Engineering Team Lead
Lucy Electric Manufacturing & Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2014 - Current
Executive - R&D
Siemens Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2014
Product Development and Testing Engineer
Itron India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2011 - 02.2012
Assistant Manager in Product Design and Development
Indoasian Electricals Pvt. Ltd.Electricals
05.2009 - 02.2011
Design Engineer in R&D
Controls & Switch Gear Electric Ltd
06.2007 - 05.2011
B.Tech Mechanical Engg. -
Anand Engineering College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh Technical University
H.S.C -
B.S. Inter College, Firozabad
SSC -
B.S. Inter College, Firozabad
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