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Raghunandan Khamitkar

Engineering Services Capability Development, Wire Harness Design & Development, Project Management
Pune,MH

Summary

Engineer Services Professional possessing 15+ years of experience predominantly in Wire Harness Design & Development, Managed 30+ Wire Harness Projects simultaneously across various regions globally, Lead a Team of 12 that included Wiring Integrators and CAD Engineers, Skilled in mentoring, training and contributing to the professional development of staff members. Proficient in Project Planning and reporting status to stakeholders.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Lead Engineer - Wire Harness

QuEST Global Engineering Services (Client: Siemens Mobility)
Bangalore, Karnataka
07.2020 - Current
  • Building Engineering Services team to Support EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interface Systems) for client Siemens Mobility.
  • Managed, Supported and executed various projects in Electrical Integration scope.
  • Achieved CSAT (Customer Satisfaction) Score 9 out of 10.
  • Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
  • Assessed scope and requirements to make accurate project design.
  • Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for proposals

Lead Engineer - Wire Harness

QuEST Global Engineering Services ( Client: Caterpillar)
Chennai, TAMIL NADU
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed Engineering Services Team of 5 to Support Electrical Engineering for Mining and Construction Machines of client Caterpillar.
  • Managed Delivery for Design and Detailing of Electrical Components of Heavy Engineering Machines.
  • Ensure KPI for Quality (First Time Right), On Time Delivery, Productivity (Applied Ratio) are met or exceeded.
  • Received and prioritized service requests to optimize resources

Consultant

Self Employed
Pune, Maharashtra
02.2018 - 03.2019

Global Senior Engineer (Deputy Manager)

Whirlpool
Pune, Maharashtra
10.2012 - 12.2017

Successfully managed and delivered portfolio of 30+ Wiring projects simultaneously which was commodity worth $160M .

  • Responsibility 1: Managed Global Wiring Delivery (Regions: NAR, EMEA,LAR, ASIA) for Cooking and Laundry Products listed below. Responsible for Full Life cycle of Wiring Harness, Design, Development.
  • Managing and Execution of various projects types Such as New Product Launches, Regulatory Compliance (UL, CSA, IEC, NEMA, CISPR, RoHS, RML, REACH) , Maintenance of Business (MOB), Cost Take Out, Quality Improvement
  • Responsibility 2:Strategy Development & Execution.
  • Complexity Reduction of Wiring Harnesses.
  • Strategic Roadmap for Tier 2 Complexity reduction to Zero base.
  • Transition from Regional to Global Delivery Model
  • Knowledge Management (Focal Point for Wiring Design Guidelines, Standards and Specification) •
  • Supplier Base Optimization & Multi Sourcing •VA/VE, Tear Down and Benchmarking.
  • Responsibility 3: Managing Team
  • Annual Resource planning •Manage Team of 12 Engineers which included Wiring Integrators and CAD Designers
  • Performance Management of Team Members •Ensure High Engagement in Team Members
  • Mentoring Team members on Career path to achieve their aspiring role.
  • Identifying Critical Roles and Succession planning.

Global Project Engineer

Whirlpool
Pune, Maharashtra
10.2009 - 10.2012
  • Responsibility 1: Design, Development & Application Support of Wiring Harness for Washers and Dryers.
  • New Product Launches •Regulatory Compliance •Maintenance of Business •Cost Take Out •Quality Improvement Responsibility 2: CAD Lead & Process Improvements •Mentoring CAD Team •Wiring Focal Point for CAD Tools improvement.

CAD Engineer

Mahindra Engg Services
Pune, Maharashtra
04.2008 - 09.2009

Designed various components for the Forklift Truck using Pro-E and Pro Cabling Module •Sheet Metal Components •Casting Components •Plastic Components •Piping Components •Wiring components.

Design Engineer

Softpro Software Professionals Pvt Ltd.
12.2006 - 03.2008

Deputed to Tata Elxsi Pune,

  • Responsibilities included Design of various Sheet Metal and Casting components using Pro-E to enable vehicle integration of 1-Ton Hybrid truck for exports.

Associate Engineer

Shri Padmavathi Consultants
Bangalore
01.2005 - 11.2006

Deputed to Tyco Electronics

  • Responsibilities included creation of Customer View Models of Connectors and Terminals, Data Calculation for IMDS system and other Engineering services.

CAD Engineer

Engineers Infosys
Bellary, Karnataka
12.2003 - 12.2004
  • Revised the P&I (Process and Instrumentation) Drawings for the Hot Strip Mill (Rolling Mill) of the Jindal South West, Bellary.
  • Interacted with Managers of various subsystems in the HSM and reviewed actual vs drawings.
  • Reviewed systems such as Fire Water, Flumes, LPG Lines and various Hydraulic systems.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Vijaynagar Engineering College
Bellary
08.1999 - 06.2003

Skills

Engineering Services, New Product Development

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Accomplishments

  • Developed a Team of 12 Members fully capable for Global Delivery of Wire Harnesses.
  • Prepared Knowledge assets “Standard Work Instruction” and “Checklist” for the Caterpillar Electrical deliverables.
  • Author of the Whirlpool Wire Harness Design Guideline
  • Focal Point of Knowledge Documentation at Whirlpool for Wiring Team.
  • Owner for the Components Catalogue at Whirlpool
  • Achieved a PLE Score 4.54/5 (People Leader Effectiveness, from Tower Watson’s Employee Engagement Survey 2016)
  • Rewarded for extensive recruiting and bringing in right talent in the Team, which helped to build the Wiring Capability in Whirlpool.
  • Close to 1.5 Years of experience working onsite in USA office.

Interests

IOT, Smart Grid, Electric Vehicles, AI, Rolling Stock

Timeline

Lead Engineer - Wire Harness

QuEST Global Engineering Services (Client: Siemens Mobility)
07.2020 - Current

Lead Engineer - Wire Harness

QuEST Global Engineering Services ( Client: Caterpillar)
04.2019 - 06.2020

Consultant

Self Employed
02.2018 - 03.2019

Global Senior Engineer (Deputy Manager)

Whirlpool
10.2012 - 12.2017

Global Project Engineer

Whirlpool
10.2009 - 10.2012

CAD Engineer

Mahindra Engg Services
04.2008 - 09.2009

Design Engineer

Softpro Software Professionals Pvt Ltd.
12.2006 - 03.2008

Associate Engineer

Shri Padmavathi Consultants
01.2005 - 11.2006

CAD Engineer

Engineers Infosys
12.2003 - 12.2004

Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Vijaynagar Engineering College
08.1999 - 06.2003

Industries

  • Connectors:
  • Heavy Engineering: Hyster Yale and Caterpillar
  • Rolling Stock:
  • Appliances:
  • Automotive:
Raghunandan KhamitkarEngineering Services Capability Development, Wire Harness Design & Development, Project Management