Rahul A Phatak
Bengaluru
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 6 + years of experience across development and production of Precision parts along with effective project management with proverb and ability to effectively collaborate and lead cross functional teams are bringing a wealth practical experience driven by amendment to manage projects effectively and drive effective implementation of Engineering and Management principles across verticals for efficient results and efficient functioning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Bharat Electronics Limited
03.2023 - Current
- Extracted information for technical qualification of various tests for Defense/Aerospace applications
- Inspected products according to predefined standards, ensuring qualification and approving inspection results
- Worked with technical certification authorities to reconcile and execute qualification tests according to international standards
- Also, participated in limited technical discussions for drafting qualification criteria and testing of Defense/Aerospace products for specific applications
- Collaborated with quality personnel, implementing 5S and 6 Sigma activities with vendors to enhance manufacturing
- Facilitated technical drawing standardization, streamlining production for compliance with certification authorities' requirements
- Reported actionable points to management for vendor guidance on standardized documentation
- Participated in technical qualification discussions and played a pivotal role in witnessing diverse environmental testing for aerospace product qualification
- Evaluated root cause analyses, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions for ensuring military airworthiness
- Developed expertise in standards like AS 9100 D, MIL-810H, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, contributing to product development and realization
- Engaged in limited technical discussions for drafting testing criteria in Defense/Aerospace
- Organized effective meetings with management and team members to collaboratively develop 3D models, delivering results efficiently through oversight and collaboration
- Contributed to discussions, consolidating actionable points for product quality improvement
- Examined and evaluated design conditions for environmental testing, enhancing the development of airworthy products
- Organized effective meetings with management and team members, collaboratively developing 3D models
- Additionally, engaged in limited technical discussions, contributing to the drafting of qualification criteria for testing in Defense/Aerospace applications.
Consultant Engineer
AnupamCNC Machining Ltd
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Aided management in various part production processes, including RFQ, Development Part Generation, and comprehensive documentation such as CFT, Part Design Drawings, and FMEA
- Managed tools like 3D models, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Feasibility Study, along with reports for tool and fixture audits and order conversion tracking
- Coordinated and led comprehensive part development, collaborating with process engineering, production, and quality teams
- Acted as the single point of contact between customers and management for the delivery of parts meeting testing qualifications
- Addressed technical queries from customers, ensuring successful manufacturing of various part packages
- Organized end-to-end part development, fostering collaboration among process engineering, production, and quality teams
- Managed customer interactions, ensuring part delivery met testing qualifications and facilitating the testing of production-ready parts
- Functioned as the pivotal liaison between customers and management for new business part development, adeptly addressing technical queries
- Provided valuable support to management in RFQs by preparing sophisticated documents including feasibility studies, cost estimates, and manufacturing time estimates
- Organized a program for informal audits on internal production parts, reporting actionable points for process documentation improvement and rectification of errors
- Supervised the overhaul of production documents, meticulously detailing each manufacturing process and standardizing procedures to enhance production quality
- Devised and executed plans for rectifying all production part documents, updating outdated production drawing documents for a machine tool part and assembly, and guiding team members in generating and streamlining process documents for enhanced production efficiency
- Coordinated a comprehensive Production Asset and Fixtures Audit and maintenance plan in collaboration with Process Engineering
- Devised a meticulous maintenance plan and tracking mechanism for all production assets
- Engaged with group management to contribute to the development of new business plans and roadmaps, focusing on the enhancement of technical facilities and pursuing new part development within existing facilities
- Conceived and implemented a groundbreaking production document program, orchestrating process-level discussions with production personnel
- This initiative led to a structural overhaul of production documents
- Additionally, designed and executed a comprehensive training program simplifying product quality control, successfully persuading and training every team member on the pivotal importance of quality control in production
- Initiated a new part production plan, approved by Management, involving coordination with diverse supply chain stakeholders for the establishment of a production line for 300,000 units of automobile parts
- Addressed multiple suppliers and vendors for the creation of a new mold, developing a prototype supply chain line for efficient management supervision
- Successfully streamlined processes within the supply chain.
Project Engineer
AutoCNC Machining Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised ECR/ECO operations, conducting periodic reviews and addressing technical difficulties with customer engineering teams
- Organized the centralization of engineering communications, facilitating collaborative solutions for manufacturing challenges
- Led efforts in document corrections, overhaul, and streamlined tooling for enhanced production support
- Initiated a supervisory program focused on the overhaul of production fixtures and tools, implementing lean principles
- Achieved a 6% reduction in purchase costs by eliminating redundant supplies, optimizing production resources for new developments
- Conducted training on system-related technical documentation, including Stage-wise Production drawings, Inspection reports, Balloon drawings, FMEA, and Control plans
- Empowered team members to engage with engineering teams, identifying and addressing potential concerns that could impact product quality adversely
- Assessed technical feasibility drawings, collaborating with third-party partners to comprehend design stresses and considerations
- Coordinated with partners to identify clashes between engineering and production, addressing concerns
- Redirected focus towards enhancing manufacturing capabilities, delivering process solutions, and contributing to value chain improvement
- Collaborated with Engineering and Product Development Teams to create an Ultra-Precision railing for Telescopic forks of a CT table on a turnkey basis
- Cultivated strong relationships with X-Ray Development engineers, leading turnkey projects including a 1) Buttress thread valve for Oil and Gas operations and 2) liquid metal bearing for X-Ray machines
- Influenced engineering teams and successfully executed a turnkey project for an X-Ray machine Moving Frame Ring
- Implemented multiple iterations in production, gaining approval for organized production through adept utilization of tools and machine functions
- Studied and assessed the feasibility of parts to meet metrological needs, overseeing the entire engineering process cycle
- Successfully delivered approved products to customers and transitioned them to full-scale production, encompassing both assembly and subassembly
- Effectively replaced the existing manufacturing supply from China
- Trained process engineering teams in GE proprietary tools including 3D Experience, SQCS, SQDx, and iSP, enhancing their proficiency in GE Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes
- Facilitated the smooth migration of product data into a PLM system, enabling digital access and establishing a Single Window Access for all managed parts
- Engineered camera part assemblies and subassemblies, seamlessly transitioning them into regular production with meticulous documentation
- Led the product realization and relocation of the supply chain from Denmark to India for an Ametek assembly, elevating our position in the value chain
- Provided key support to management in completing Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Managed an export production unit with a turnover exceeding 3 million dollars
- Achieved a remarkable 98% on-time delivery (OTD) fulfillment rate in one year through effective teamwork
- As the primary customer contact, established strong relationships and optimized supply chain deliveries for improved business and supply chain performance across all matrices
- Conducted meetings with team and management to address quarterly turnover rejections and rework
- Prioritized process optimization, leading to a streamlined production flow and a 7% reduction in transportation costs
- Introduced standardized processes for efficient tooling and support in developing parts, attracting process engineering teams
- Completed 28 development parts in a year, while maintaining a color-coded tracker reported to management for optimizing production capacity and enhancing supply chain performance across GE's Inventory organization
- Implemented strategic turnover recommendations, collaborating with management to reorganize development parts
- Successfully transitioned 18 out of 28 developments to organized production
- Proactively promoted organizational interests through impactful shop floor walk-ins, showcasing manufacturing capabilities to effectively persuade and advance business objectives
- Strategically led a large-scale production order of 100,000 identical parts
- Coordinated production schedules across units, ensuring successful delivery with management support
- Maintained an annual delivery tracker, showcasing performance through rigorous monitoring and corrective actions, setting a performance standard for optimized supply chain order lines across management
- Led the development of a proprietary software/application, revolutionizing data tracking for enhanced delivery transparency with meticulous supporting documentation
- Engineered systematic and standardized processes, resulting in a notable 28% improvement in delivery efficiency across the inventory organization
- Led the development of comprehensive 200-part packages, successfully transitioning 68 components to organized production
- Cultivated strong customer relationships, offering strategic insights on orders and supply chain management
- Provided impactful analysis to identify and mitigate risks, employing streamlined digital information and operational standardization to enhance supply chain resilience
- Introduced an innovative order tracking system with color-coded visibility for both export and domestic orders
- Pioneered a program facilitating the migration of supply chain data to a digital database, streamlining logistics lead time management and providing managers with enhanced production planning insights.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
WiproGE Healthcare Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Navigated through various angles and intricate machinations of the supply chain, actively aiding management in shortlisting suppliers for improvement programs
- Diligently tracked sourcing spend and deflation sources, significantly contributing to the optimization of supply chain projects
- Played a pivotal role in identifying technically proficient component vendors for essential cost deflation
- Championed fulfillment improvement programs for suppliers in diverse manufacturing sectors, resulting in an impressive 98% fulfillment rate
- Achieved this milestone through a strategic combination of optimized deliveries, meticulous monitoring, and proactive re-adjustment of delivery dates
- This approach not only enhanced fulfillments but also reduced supply chain lines by 10%
- Additionally, played a key role in assisting management through regular monitoring of fulfillment data and persuading purchase teams to rectify inaccurate information
- Engaged in extensive discussions with various suppliers to develop sheet metal manufacturing packages
- Evaluated technical and manufacturing feasibility, ensuring a thorough assessment
- Conducted multiple visits to vendor units to guarantee the adequacy of supply chain parts, ancillary operations, and overall business operations, emphasizing the importance of supply chain stability
- Participated in pivotal discussions with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Project Management, and Quality to enhance productivity in the supply chain and elevate overall value across the value chain
- Additionally, supervised the ECR/ECO processes for various parts across multiple suppliers, assisting in the smooth transition from current to future revisions
- Ensured effective implementation of engineering changes within specified dates, adhering to engineering change requirements
- Provided integral support to management by meticulously tracking weekly data on supply chain fulfillment, sourcing, financial expenditure, depreciation, and new project funding
- Executed a substantial 5S initiative under management guidance, harmonizing virtual and physical stock
- Resolved discrepancies through a comprehensive cleanup and refurbishment of supply chain data, achieving a 10% reduction in data load and an 8% enhancement in overall supply chain performance
- Possess firsthand experience in steering high-risk projects and collaborating with change partners across diverse domains
- Actively worked to identify, cover, and reduce risks associated with supply chain purchase orders
- Implemented a targeted supply chain fulfillment improvement program for select suppliers in the machining domain, strategically sorting suppliers through a trial run of streamlined orders.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore
08.2017
Skills
- Process Engineering Documentation
- 3D Modeling
- Knowledge of AS 9100D , ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
- Documentation Review
- SAP , Oracle BI
- Safe Manufacturing Processes
- FMEA , Control Plan
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
Certification
Master Diploma in Product Design and Analysis, 02/01/18, CADD Centre
Languages
- English
- Kannada
Volunteer Experience
- National Social Service - Sheshadripuram First Grade College, 09/01/23, 09/30/23, Volunteered For One Day Workshop on Life Skills, C.A., Site No. 26, SH 9, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
- National Social Service - Sheshadripuram First Grade College, 10/01/23, 10/31/23, Volunteered for Walkathon to raise awareness on Oral Cancer, C.A., Site No. 26, SH 9, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
- National Social Service - Sheshadripuram First Grade College, 12/01/23, 12/31/23, Volunteered for Gandhian Society Debate, C.A., Site No. 26, SH 9, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
- National Social Service - Sheshadripuram First Grade College, 12/01/23, 12/31/23, Volunteered for Gandhian Society Discussion, C.A., Site No. 26, SH 9, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
Affiliations
Volunteered For National Social Service - Sheshadripuram First Grade College , C.A., Site No. 26, SH 9, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
- Volunteered for a 1 Day workshop on Life Skills Organized by National Service Scheme teaching to underprivileged students on 27 September 2023
- Led a Walkathon which raised awareness on the ill-effects of Oral Cancer to the sections most vulnerable by it on 4th October 2023
- Volunteered on a Debate on the Relevance of gandhian values in today's society on 18th December 2023
Timeline
Project Engineer
Bharat Electronics Limited
03.2023 - Current
Consultant Engineer
AnupamCNC Machining Ltd
02.2022 - 02.2023
Project Engineer
AutoCNC Machining Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2021
Graduate Engineer Trainee
WiproGE Healthcare Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Master Diploma in Product Design and Analysis, 02/01/18, CADD Centre
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