PRAVEEN ANANT GHADI
Mumbai
Summary
Product design and development experience in motion solutions, automation, and material handling systems. Global customer interactions to understand product requirements and specifications. Provide design solutions to meet cost-effectiveness and on-time deliveries. Validate product designs, identify constraints, and provide corrective actions. Sound technical knowledge about design, manufacturing, testing, and validation. Lead and collaborative engagement on projects involving cross-functional teams. Provide direction and guidance to product design teams to meet timely deliveries. Identify resource requirements and perform workload assignments to meet product design goals. Work with marketing teams to generate VOC for innovation and new product developments for growth. Competent result-oriented professional achieving the production target without compromising quality. Lead problem-solving teams to identify the issue and provide a quality solution. Strong background in introducing process controls/improvements to reduce wastages and enhance overall operational efficiency. Focused and hardworking professional equipped with thorough knowledge and technical understanding coupled with an analytic bent of mind and confidence to take on challenging assignments. Good professional background & application knowledge in Medical, Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Automation, and pharmaceutical sector. Versatile manager with background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Department / Senior Manager - Design Engineering
GANSONS PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Manufacturers of process equipment for the pharmaceutical industry - Mixing, Granulation, Coating solutions
- Resource and project management of NPD & custom growth projects
- Timely delivery of all R&D projects and new product development
- Establishing design feasibility as per customer plant process layout and technical requirements
- Problem solving - CAPA process
- New systems identification, analysis and implementation within Engineering
- Customer plant visits for new requirements and technical feasibility
- Selection of Pumps, Motors, Gearboxes, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
- Design reviews, BOM, and drawings verification and approvals for quality deliverables
- Manufacturers of process equipment for the pharmaceutical industry - Mixing, Granulation, Coating solutions
Senior Manager - Product Design & Development (Engineering)
PARLE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD (PARLE GROUP)
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Manufacturers of SPM for the pharmaceutical industry - Packaging and Printing
- (Healthcare products)
- Team lead and project management of NPD & custom growth projects
- Timely delivery of all R&D projects and new product development
- Lead and manage custom projects for Packaging, Printing & Granulation Division
- Problem-solving with internal and external customers
- Machine standardization and SOP for DFMA
- Timely review of Engineering Drawings and Design reviews
- Concept design with CFT engagement from a validation and automation perspective
- Driving continuous improvement for existing and custom requirements
- Product improvements - Change Management and sustainability
- Timely and accurate reviews and approval of engineering drawings, and technical documents
- Validation of projects - IFAT and CFAT
- Product development as per CGMP standards
- Execute product development and new product development, CAPEX projects cost within the approved budget
- Cross-functional coordination with Automation teams for machine logic setup for new product development
- Selection of motors and gearboxes as per machine load and operational requirements
- Managing improvements through CAPA and Change management with a cross-functional team
- Setting team performance objectives and development plans
- Conducting performance appraisals for my team and rating based on achieved vs set targets
- Hiring new team members through the interview process as per organizational requirements
- Setting department design and development procedures as per ISO 9001:2015 QMS
- Conducting internal audits within the organization for continual improvements
- Manufacturers of SPM for the pharmaceutical industry - Packaging and Printing
- (Healthcare products)
Manager - Product Design & Development (R&D)
PORTESCAP INDIA - REGAL REXNORD (Spin-off FORTIVE - DANAHER CORPORATION)
05.2012 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Manufacturers of Miniature DC motors, Gearboxes & Encoder Technology
- Working on DC motors & Gearboxes in terms of customization as per customer application requirements
- Selection of materials, bearings & lubricants as per load & life requirements
- Tribology analysis
- Designing the motor & gearbox based on the industry need for markets e.g., Medical, Automation, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial
- A&D applications supported with drive solution: - 1) UAV - Fin actuation system 2) Missile fin actuation - Air Defense system 3) Positioning drive for Torpedo Launcher 4) Aircraft automatic window shade drive mechanism 5) Fighter Jet - Fuel actuator drive system 6) Drive design for AGV
- Ingress Protection design as per IEC60529
- EMC design as per IEC60601 and MIL-461 standards
- Reliability testing and design validation as per product life/application requirements
- Process improvements in assembly lines to improve quality & productivity
- Implementation of Standard work, Kaizen & VA-VE tools to improve cost, quality & productivity
- Designing motors using fundamentals of Electromagnetism & commutation technology
- Gear-Box development using Gear design fundamentals & manufacturing process know-how
- Benchmark & develop new products for a competitive edge
- Development of New Platform products in Motors, Gearboxes & Encoder Technologies
- DVP&R, DFM & DFA, DFMEA, and QFD use during the product design & development stage
- Extensive use of Toll-Gate Process for New Product Introduction (NPI)
- NPD Process from product inquiry till production & final execution
- Customer Engineering Engagement for an in-depth understanding of end application, Test & validation
- Focus on Innovation - Study new growing ideas & competitor product technology
- Problem-solving using Design of Experiments Tools, Tolerance stack Analysis
- Delegation of Projects & co-coordinating for execution - Project Management
- Conducting training sessions on specialized subjects like materials, and tribology
- Development of New Technology projects catering to new markets
- Benchmarking of competitors
- Coordination & Engagement with Global Teams from North America, Europe & Asia Pacific
- Train & develop the team to execute projects effectively & efficiently with a planned roadmap & strategies for resource optimization
- Conduct development plans & growth strategies for self & team
- Technology growth & development of database generation through content, whitepaper & Tradeshow participation
- TUV Nord Certified Internal Auditor - ISO 9001: 2015 QMS, ISO 140001:2015 & OHSAS 180001:2007
- Manufacturers of Miniature DC motors, Gearboxes & Encoder Technology
Deputy Manager - Product Design & Development (Engineering)
HERCULES HOISTS LTD. (BAJAJ GROUP)
12.2007 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Manufacturers of Hoists and Cranes (Material Handling Systems)
- Brand - Indef
- Spearheading efforts across Machine Designing, Modeling, and detailing of various mechanical components & machines using Catia V5, Solidworks, and AutoCAD
- SAP-ERP modules
- Well exposed to Floor Operated Stacker Cranes, Wire Rope hoists, Hand Chain hoists, EOT Cranes, Jib cranes, and Gear Box designs
- Accountable for Automated Storage and retrieval system plus Drafting and detailing of Drawings
- Involved in the selection of motors and brakes for material handling systems
- Taking care of the Calculation of weight & cost
- Operational process reengineering & research on customer complaints, related to projects
- Proficient in the Design & Development of Hoists plus managing Modification of Existing Design plus performing Design and Failure Mode Effective Analysis
- Coordination with marketing for new product development on customer-based requirements as well as with purchase, sub-contract, assembly, and Quality control departments
- Involved in the Preparation of Item code on ERP and preparation of Bill of Materials
- Proficient in Working on SAP- ERP systems
- Handled a total project on Stacker cranes - right from Design to Erection and commissioning stages
- Manufacturers of Hoists and Cranes (Material Handling Systems)
- Brand - Indef
Design & Development Engineer
MAXEFF & INENSY PVT LTD
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Designing and manufacturing of 'Test rigs for various automobile components like crankcase, cylinder head, chain drives, Auto Electrical Components, Auto Switches, Terminal Blocks & Sheet metal Components
- Spearheaded efforts across Designing and Development of Test Rigs & managed to Carry out various Analysis during the testing of the Rigs
- Well exposed to PLC circuits, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, and Designing & Development of Auto electrical switches
- Involved in the Inspection of various molds as per switch design as well as taking care of Development on basis of the DFMEA Report
- Responsible for the Implementation of Kaizen, Calculation of weight & costing, Preparation of Bill of Materials, PPAP and APQP support for documentation, and customer E2E engagement
- Designing and manufacturing of 'Test rigs for various automobile components like crankcase, cylinder head, chain drives, Auto Electrical Components, Auto Switches, Terminal Blocks & Sheet metal Components
Product Design & Development Engineer
CONCEPT SHAPERS & ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
03.2006 - 09.2006
- Company Overview: Manufactures Rugged EMI/EMC systems
- Main frame (Rohini), Pinnaca Console, Brahmos - L&T
- Honey comb Filters- Indian Navy- INS Betwa., INS Beas, INS Taragiri
- 13-slot card cage- Bharat Electronics
- Manufactures Rugged EMI/EMC systems
Education
Master Of Design Engineering - DesignEngineering
BITS Pilani Institute of Technology
India01.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Operations
ICFAI University
India01.2009
Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering -
Kavikulguru Institute of Technology And Science
India01.2005
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering -
Parswanath Polytechnic
Thane01.2002
Senior Secondary -
St. Lawrence high school
Borivali, Mumbai01.1999
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Ansys
- MS Project (PPM)
- Solid works
- ERP/Oracle
- KISSsoft for Gear Design
- Microsoft Office
- FEMM
- Solidworks PDM
- Organizational improvement
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Human resources management
- Strategic planning
- Talent development
- New product development
- Design engineering
Certification
- Introductory Course in Information Technology, Mumbai, 11/01/00
- Master Diploma in Mechanical CADD, CADD Centre, Mumbai, 2005-2006
- TUV Nord Certified Internal Auditor, ISO 9001: 2015 QMS, ISO 140001:2015, OHSAS 180001:2007
Industrial Trainings Attended
- Air India Maintenance Section, Mumbai, 2 months
- Industrial Case Study in DCL Polyesters, Mouda (Nagpur), 6 months
References
Available on Request
Training
- Gearbox Design & Manufacturing Techniques
- Noise & Vibration Methods - Analysis
- DC Motor Technology
- Problem-solving & Design of Experiments (DOE) Methodology
- FMEA Tools
- Collaboration - Towards growth & success
- Geometrical Tolerances & Stack up Analysis
- Daily Management
Languages
- Marathi
- Hindi
- English
Seminar Paper Publications
- Sensotronic braking system (Mercedez Benz), Technical Seminar.
- Improvement in Noise & Efficiency of GearBoxes, Technical Paper.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z4638770
- Date of Birth: 03/28/83
Timeline
Head of Department / Senior Manager - Design Engineering
GANSONS PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2023 - Current
Senior Manager - Product Design & Development (Engineering)
PARLE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD (PARLE GROUP)
03.2022 - 12.2023
Manager - Product Design & Development (R&D)
PORTESCAP INDIA - REGAL REXNORD (Spin-off FORTIVE - DANAHER CORPORATION)
05.2012 - 02.2022
Deputy Manager - Product Design & Development (Engineering)
HERCULES HOISTS LTD. (BAJAJ GROUP)
12.2007 - 04.2012
Design & Development Engineer
MAXEFF & INENSY PVT LTD
12.2006 - 11.2007
Product Design & Development Engineer
CONCEPT SHAPERS & ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
03.2006 - 09.2006
Master Of Design Engineering - DesignEngineering
BITS Pilani Institute of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Operations
ICFAI University
Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering -
Kavikulguru Institute of Technology And Science
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering -
Parswanath Polytechnic
Senior Secondary -
St. Lawrence high school