Prem Pal Singh
Gurgaon
Summary
Accomplished mechanical design engineer and project management professional with over 16 years of experience in product development for automotive and turbomachinery components (large and medium gas turbines). Proven track record in driving innovation and enhancing operational excellence. Expertise in leading teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MD+ R&D Project Manager
Siemens Energy India Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2013 - Current
- Leading the STAL125CC1 material change implementation for SGT-700B compressor turbine blade 1, addressing severe oxidation issues in the blade tip and squealer tip cavity.
- Established collaboration with counterparts in Finspang, Sweden, fostering trust and teamwork across the MGT product line.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Led multi-disciplinary team like Heat Transfer, Mechanical Integrity, Product Definition, Field Issues Resolution, Manufacturing Support
Mechanical Design Engineer
Siemens Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked on medium gas turbines (SGT-600, SGT-800, SGT-700), focusing on the design and development of hot gas path components, including blades and vanes.
- Contributed to the design and development of Blade 2 in the Janus project, providing manufacturing support, and addressing fault reports.
- Developed complex 3D models of the blades and core of turbine blades and vanes.
PD Expert Role
Siemens Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2017 - 07.2019
- I took on additional responsibilities as a PD expert, focusing on maintaining quality within the Gurgaon casing design team.
- Served as the global Local Technical Focal Point (LTFP) for casing product definition, contributing as a global reviewer in casing PDP reviews for all casing projects at the GGN location.
- Led three CIP/Lean projects to improve processes and eliminate waste, and contributed to the 24TTM initiative.
- Recognized as a Lean Practitioner, certified by Siemens.
Product Definition Engineer
Siemens Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2013 - 07.2017
- I joined Siemens as a product definition engineer in the casing design team for gas turbines, working on various LGT frames (8000H, 2000E, 4000F, and Phoenix).
- Designed and developed various casing parts, including the compressor inlet casing (CIC), CVC, outer casing, TVC, and turbine bearing housing.
- Supported initiatives such as QN, CAPA, DTC, PCM, CIP/Lean topics, the PD guild, and mentorship.
- Worked on the 9000HL Phoenix project, overseeing CIC design and development from feasibility studies to R3, and casting release.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Alfa Flexitubes Pvt Ltd
Haryana
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Designed and developed automotive exhaust flex pipes, clamps, and EGR tubes.
Engineered metal corrugated flexible hoses and assemblies to meet industrial specifications.
Created metal bellows and expansion joints for enhanced durability.
Produced water and gas hoses to ensure reliable fluid transport.
Fabricated metallic flexible pump connectors for optimized performance.
Product Definer
Saini Engineering Industries
Sahibabad
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Design and development of cable extrusion processing machinery and preparation of drawings and 3D models and reverse engineering.
Education
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani
IndiaSkills
- Mechanical design and product development
- Lean methodologies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Training, coaching, and mentoring
- Planning and scheduling
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation skills
- Operations and project management
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Process improvement and risk assessment
- Detail orientation and creative problem-solving
- Cross-functional teamwork
Professional Highlights
- Experienced 11+ years in the design and development of gas turbine hot gas path components, casings, and rotors across the product line LGT, MGT, working on most of the products like 8000H, 4000F, 2000E, 9000HL, SGT-800, 700, and SGT-800
- Involved in hiring talent for mechanical design engineers and product definers for Turbine MDO, Compressor MDO
- Mentored and guided new hires in Turbine MDO
- Certified S-level R&D project manager, leading project 700k€
- Experienced in the Agile way of working, Kanban
- Expert in CAD tools (NX, CREO, AutoCAD), SAP, PLM, and Teamcenter
- Comprehensive knowledge of gas turbine design, manufacturing, assembly, operation, handling field issues, DTC, and manufacturing support
- Experienced in problem solving, root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), quality function deployment (QFD), and PDP reviews
Accomplishments
- 2018 E13602 IN/MUN for compressor axial blade retention
- 2020E10820 IN/MUN for controlled clearance enhancement
- Synergy of the Quarter award for exceptional work on the SGT6-9000HL Phoenix project
- Employee of the Month for implementing effective cost-saving measures, product line, and process improvement
Certification
- Certified S-level R&D project manager from Siemens Energy
- Certified Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance
- Certified Lean Practitioner from Siemens
- TRIZ 1st level
- NX from Siemens
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
Siemens Ltd.
07.2019 - 07.2021
PD Expert Role
Siemens Ltd.
07.2017 - 07.2019
MD+ R&D Project Manager
Siemens Energy India Ltd.
07.2013 - Current
Product Definition Engineer
Siemens Ltd.
07.2013 - 07.2017
Mechanical Design Engineer
Alfa Flexitubes Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2013
Product Definer
Saini Engineering Industries
01.2009 - 01.2011
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani
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