PRAVEEN YASAHAWANT CHANDAM
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Engineering Leader with 19+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, NPD, Industrialization, and Operational Excellence across the Oil & Gas, Aerospace, and Energy industries. Expertise in Process Planning, Manufacturing Feasibility, Process Validation, Production Readiness, and Continuous Improvement. Proficient in Siemens NX (UG NX), SolidCAM, Vericut, Teamcenter PLM, CNC Machining, and Multi-Axis Manufacturing.
Extensive experience manufacturing and industrializing API 6A, API 16A, API 16C, and API 7-2 compliant equipment, including BOPs, Mud Pumps, Choke & Kill Manifolds, Gate Valves, and Rotating Equipment. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving productivity, cost, and quality improvements, and delivering complex manufacturing projects from concept through production launch. International experience supporting global manufacturing operations, technology transfer, and capability development through collaborations with Rolls-Royce (UK) and Siemens Energy (Germany).
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Specialist
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD.
PUNE
05.2019 - Current
- Led a multidisciplinary New Product Development (NPD) team comprising Manufacturing Engineers and CAM Programmers for oil & gas equipment manufacturing, ensuring compliance with API 6A, 16A, 16C, and 7K standards.
- Played a key role in business expansion for the Pune manufacturing plant by establishing machining capabilities for complex oil & gas components, including BOPs, Mud Pumps, Manifolds, and Check Valves.
- Established and streamlined processes for machining feasibility studies, cycle time estimation, cost analysis, and RFQ preparation for a wide range of API-compliant products.
- Developed complete manufacturing workflows, including process routings, operation sheets, rework orders, shop-floor documentation, and manufacturing process packets.
- Built and led the CAM department, growing the team and establishing standardized programming practices and operational excellence.
- Standardized CAM programming templates, tool libraries, and machining methodologies using SolidCAM, improving efficiency and consistency across turning, milling, and mill-turn operations.
- Guided manufacturing engineers in developing semi-finished component process drawings and machining requirements for outsourced operations.
- Directed new product industrialization from concept through production prove-out, including tool selection, fixture design, machining strategy development, CNC programming, and shop-floor validation.
- Provided technical leadership and support to suppliers during component prove-outs, collaborating with vendor development teams to ensure successful implementation.
- Conducted analysis of NCR, JCV, and Cost of Quality (COQ) metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
- Led Process Improvement Projects (PIP), including root cause analysis, implementation of corrective actions, and coordination with tooling and fixturing suppliers.
- Partnered closely with production teams to improve shop-floor productivity, reduce manufacturing bottlenecks, lower NCR occurrences, and support achievement of COGS targets.
- Collaborated daily with engineering teams in the USA to manage ECR/ECN implementation, resolve drawing discrepancies, address tolerance-related issues, and overcome machining challenges.
- Spearheaded digital manufacturing initiatives, including tool database management systems and DNC program transfer solutions.
- Trained and mentored engineers, programmers, and shop-floor personnel on manufacturing processes, CAM programming standards, and safety requirements.
- Managed multiple large-scale manufacturing projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost-effective production.
Senior Engineer- CAM Programming
SIEMENS ENERGY (DRESSER-RAND )
Pune
12.2014 - 05.2019
- Acted as a Business Specialist, demonstrating CAM programming capabilities across USA and Germany locations, supporting business transition initiatives and expanding offshore delivery opportunities.
- Developed and optimized CAM programs for high-precision Turbo Compressor and Rotating Equipment components using Siemens NX (UG NX), ensuring compliance with global Siemens machining and quality standards.
- Created comprehensive Vericut simulations, tool libraries, and machining templates, enabling error-free NC program validation and ensuring seamless production releases.
- Optimized machining processes for difficult-to-machine materials including Duplex Steels, Inconel, and X3/X6 grades by analyzing toolpath efficiency, cutting parameters, and tool-life performance, resulting in improved productivity and reduced tooling costs.
- Collaborated extensively with onsite teams in Germany during deployment assignments to validate NC programs, refine machining strategies, and implement global CAM programming best practices.
- Led project review meetings and technical discussions to monitor progress, resolve issues proactively, and ensure timely project execution.
- Led knowledge transfer initiatives and technical training sessions, streamlining onboarding, enhancing capability development, and standardizing CAM programming methodologies.
Manufacturing Engineer
INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD.
Bengaluru
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Designed and optimized manufacturing processes by defining operation sequences, fixture concepts, cutting tool selection, and tolerance control strategies, improving machining efficiency and product quality.
- Developed CNC programs for Turning, 3-Axis, and Simultaneous 4-Axis machining operations for critical aero-engine components, including Shrouds, Cones, Rings, and other complex rotational parts.
- Created and maintained structured CNC program database, machining templates, and cutting tool matrices to ensure programming standardization and repeatability, reducing setup time.
- Prepared detailed shop floor documentation, setup sheets, tooling instructions, and operation guidelines to enable effective production execution and meet aerospace quality requirements.
- Collaborated with manufacturing, tooling, and quality teams to resolve machining challenges and ensure successful production of precision aerospace components.
Senior Engineer
QuEST GLOBAL INDIA PVT LTD - ROLLS ROYCE CENTER
Bengaluru
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Developed and optimized manufacturing processes for complex aerospace structural, transmission, and rotating components, including turbine shafts, discs, casings, and rings, enhancing manufacturability and quality while reducing production costs.
- Defined machining methodologies, operation sequencing, and tooling strategies for critical aerospace components manufactured from Titanium, Inconel, and other high-performance alloys, improving machining efficiency and precision.
- Utilized Siemens NX (UG NX) to develop and validate machining processes, create CAM programs, evaluate machining feasibility, and optimize manufacturing strategies for complex aerospace components.
- Verified and validated CNC programs using Vericut simulation, identifying potential collisions, gouges, and process risks before shop-floor execution and ensuring first-time-right manufacturing.
- Collaborated with UK engineering and manufacturing teams to analyze production requirements and resolve technical challenges, implementing manufacturing solutions that met stringent aerospace standards.
- Played a key role in establishing offshore manufacturing engineering capability for aerospace engine components by successfully supporting onsite process prove-outs and transferring best practices from customer facilities to offshore teams.
- Developed fixture concepts, 3D models, and manufacturing drawings to improve setup repeatability, machining accuracy, and shop-floor productivity.
- Led NC tooling classification, parts standardization, and resource management initiatives, creating structured tooling databases and standardized manufacturing resources across multiple aerospace programs.
- Conducted root cause analysis of manufacturing non-conformances and concession reports using Minitab, identifying corrective actions and driving process improvements.
Assistant Manager -Manufacturing Engineering
BHARAT FORGE LTD.
PUNE/BARAMATI
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Led New Product Development (NPD) activities for crankshaft and connecting rod manufacturing, from feasibility assessment through production launch.
- Developed and optimized CNC programs for FANUC and Siemens (802D SL & 840D) controlled machines including Drill-Mill Centers, HMCs, CNC Turning Centers, Grinding, and Superfinishing machines.
- Established manufacturing processes for forged components such as crankshafts and connecting rods, ensuring compliance with customer and quality requirements.
- Prepared and maintained process documentation including Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Control Plans, Work Instructions, and Manufacturing Layouts to minimize material movement and enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted feasibility studies for new products by evaluating machine capabilities, tooling requirements, fixture concepts, cycle times, and manufacturing risks prior to trials.
- Collaborated with cutting tool suppliers to define machining solutions, validate tooling performance, and approve cutting tools, gauges, and fixture designs.
- Facilitated RFQ and new business acquisition by reviewing drawings, defining manufacturing processes, estimating machine requirements, and assessing production feasibility.
- Executed corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for customer complaints through root cause analysis, containment actions, and implementation of permanent solutions.
- Successfully executed ITO (Internal Trial Orders) for Grinding Machines for two new crankshaft development programs.
- Coordinated and supported VTO (Vehicle/Validation Trial Operations) for new machine installations and process qualification.
Education
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
RIT Sakharale, Shivaji University Kolhapur
Maharashtra, India06-2007
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic, Kolhapur
Maharashtra, India06-2004
Skills
- New Product Development (NPD), Industrialization & Production Launch
- Manufacturing Engineering, Process Planning & Operational Excellence
- Manufacturing Feasibility, Process Validation & Production Readiness
- Continuous Improvement, Productivity Enhancement & Cost Optimization
- Digital Manufacturing & CNC Technologies (Siemens NX, SolidCAM, Vericut, Teamcenter PLM & Oracle)
- Aerospace-Turbine Shafts, Discs, Structural & Transmission Components manufacturing
- Oil & Gas-API 6A, API 16A, API 16C & API 7K Equipment Manufacturing
- Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement & Team Development
- Materials: AISI 4130, 4140, 4340, Duplex Steel, Inconel 625/718, 17-4PH Stainless Steel, Stellite
Professional Overview
Certification
- Scrum Product Owner CSPO
Affiliations
- PGDM in Modern Project Managment
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Timeline
Manufacturing Specialist
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD.
05.2019 - Current
Senior Engineer- CAM Programming
SIEMENS ENERGY (DRESSER-RAND )
12.2014 - 05.2019
Manufacturing Engineer
INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD.
06.2014 - 12.2014
Senior Engineer
QuEST GLOBAL INDIA PVT LTD - ROLLS ROYCE CENTER
02.2011 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager -Manufacturing Engineering
BHARAT FORGE LTD.
07.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
RIT Sakharale, Shivaji University Kolhapur
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic, Kolhapur