Prasad Nigdikar

• Design and development of structural aggregates for Backhoe Loaders, Mini Compactors, Motor Graders, and Haulage Tractors - Chassis, frames, counterweights, and attachments
• Defined load cases performed structural calculations and FEA to ensure safety, durability, and compliance.
• Own end-to-end delivery covering scope, cost, quality, schedule, and risk management, led weight and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining functional and regulatory requirements.
• Worked closely with suppliers to ensure welding quality, dimensional accuracy, and root-cause resolution.
• Delivered tooling and component cost savings exceeding INR 1 million.
• Interface with cross functional teams to define specifications, review FMEA, resolve quality and field issues
• Mentor and supervise engineers while enforcing design and safety standards

• Designed load-bearing welded structures including chassis, undercarriage frames, blades, push beams, and forestry attachments.
• Conducted fatigue and durability analysis and supported physical validation testing.
• Worked 2 years onsite in the USA as Liaison Engineer supporting global product development teams.
• Achieved cost savings of approximately USD 250 per machine through structural optimization.
• Supported DFMEA, prototype builds, supplier technical reviews, and field failure investigations.

• Structural and sheet-metal design of backhoe loader components.
• Supported prototype manufacturing and production release.

GPA: 71.86%