Prashant Pal
Senior Engineer In BIW & Paneling Of Bus Body Industry.
Lucknow
Summary
I aspire to build a career with a leading corporation in a high-tech environment, collaborating with committed and dedicated individuals. My goal is to fully explore my potential and contribute as a key player in a challenging and creative setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Engineer (BIW & PANELING)
EKA MOBILITY LIMITED
- Current
- Production Management: Manage daily production activities in the BIW and paneling shops to ensure production targets are met according to the established plan.
- Quality Control: Ensure all components and assemblies meet quality requirements and customer specifications.
- Implement and monitor quality management systems, conducting process audits and resolving non-conformities.
- Minimize rework, rejection, and scrap rates.
- Conduct appearance quality inspections and ensure gap and flush requirements are met.
- Process Engineering & Improvement: Monitor and optimize the utilization of all resources, including manpower and equipment.
- Drive and implement process improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, lean manufacturing).
- Develop and implement BIW process plans for manual and potentially robotic welding lines, optimizing cycle times.
- Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies for new product introductions.
- Design and Development Support: Coordinate with design and R&D teams to understand and resolve manufacturing problems, implementing feedback into future designs. This includes checking 3D models and engineering drawings for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Team Leadership & Management: Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of engineers, team leaders, and shop-floor associates.
- Ensure a harmonious work environment, maintain shop floor discipline, and implement staff training and multiskilling plans.
- Coordination & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Purchase, SCM (Supply Chain Management), and Projects, to ensure smooth workflow and timely material delivery.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, for stage inspections and issue resolution.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety standards, regulations, and company policies, maintaining a safe and organized (e.g., 5S) working environment.
- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate production reports, downtime logs, and documentation for audits and management reviews.
Engineer (Fabrication)
TATA MOTORS BODY SOLUTION LTD
09.2009 - 11.2025
- Lead a team of 10 supervisors overseeing a workforce of 500, adhering to SQDMCE (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Motivation, Cost, and Environment) parameters.
- Achieved 100% on-time production schedules and implemented effective countermeasures based on feedback from service audits and customer insights.
- Identified training needs for welders and executed comprehensive training programs for team leaders, group leaders, and associates to support their professional growth.
- Promoted and communicated safe work practices, establishing guidelines for environmental health and safety.
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are consistently met and exceeded.
- Controlled and maintained costs related to shop operations.
- Conducted capacity analysis in alignment with monthly production plans.
- Collaborated with line engineers and assistant managers to effectively address problems, reducing rework and scrap rates.
- Developed and executed project production schedules, assisting with production duties to meet all goals efficiently.
- Oversaw the manufacturing process, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of production lines.
- Addressed field issues with both short-term and long-term solutions, maintaining quality levels at benchmark standards.
- Provided cross-departmental support to ensure timely production across all projects.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors and maintenance staff to plan work, set targets, and ensure finished products meet quality standards.
- Allocated resources effectively, including staffing and necessary materials, to optimize production efficiency.
- Tracked production progress and developed updates to existing tracking systems for enhanced monitoring.
- Implemented product standards and coordinated efforts with other departments to align on production goals.
- Accountable for managing indirect material costs per bus, including rectification, rework, rejection, process scrap, warranty costs, and power consumption.
- Maintained consumable and manpower costs within budgeted and benchmark levels.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety guidelines throughout the production process.
- Facilitated field quality interactions, achieving zero-defect delivery for in-house defects.
- Reviewed worker performance to identify training needs and enhance team capabilities.
Education
3 Years Diploma - Mechanical Engg
Skills
Team leadership
Interests
Playing Chess, Swimming, Watching Movies, Cricket
Declaration
I consider myself well-versed in mechanical engineering aspects and am confident in my ability to work effectively within a team. I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Prashant Pal
Professional Synopsis
- Over 15 years of extensive experience of bus body in BIW, Paneling, Trim department.
- Actively participated in initiatives such as KAIZEN, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and optimizing inventory of non-moving and slow-moving materials.
- Achieved a 40% cost reduction in Indirect material (IDM) per equivalent bus through Project EVEREST.
- Strong exposure to various bus segments, including Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Medium Commercial Vehicles (MCV), and Low Entry Models.
- Played a key role in project teams for the installation of new production lines for various models (4x12, 9x12, 9x9, Electrical Model).
- Involved in the production line installation for the Tata Ace body.
- Contributed to new projects focused on alternative fuel technologies, including Fuel Cells, LNG, and PNG.
- Successfully implemented manpower reductions on the G3 line through work content reduction and line balancing strategies.
Timeline
Engineer (Fabrication)
TATA MOTORS BODY SOLUTION LTD
09.2009 - 11.2025
Senior Engineer (BIW & PANELING)
EKA MOBILITY LIMITED
- Current