Autodesk Inventor
Ravikumar Kadam
Engineering and Project Team Manager
Pune
Summary
Developed leadership and organizational skills in fast-paced environment, managing diverse teams and driving projects success in food and beverage industry.
Demonstrated ability to adapt and solve problems effectively, ensuring smooth operations and team cohesion. Looking to transition into new field by leveraging these transferrable skills and technical expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Team Manager Mechanical & Project Engineering
Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Food and beverage industry products and solutions provider
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team of 50+ drafts persons team, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development by well planned sessions on monthly basis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives of cost optimization and timely delivery.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and time management strategies.
- Developed a high-performing team by recruiting top talent, providing ongoing training, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
- Achieved project deadlines consistently by closely monitoring progress and proactively addressing any potential roadblocks.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through attentive account management, timely issue resolution, and proactive status updates on project milestones.
- Streamlined communication channels for increased efficiency in project execution and decision-making processes.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to foster collaborative work environment, leading to innovative solutions.
- Created knowledge-sharing platform, facilitating easier access to information and best practices among team members.
- Increased client satisfaction with timely project delivery and consistent updates.
Mechanical Engineering Project Leader
TetraPak India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Food and beverage industry products and solutions provider
- Leading the team of Mechanical engineers and draftees to deliver detailed mechanical engineering deliverables for food & beverage capital projects
- Mechanical Design for Calandria, heat exchanger, drying chamber, cyclone separator, vapor separator, storage tanks, mechanical strength calculations of different support structures, platforms pipe racks
- Making & reviewing of General Arrangement & Detailed Fabrication Drawings simultaneously for multiple projects with different timelines
- Leading the team to plan for project deliverables with overall 400+ drawings in each project
- Drive the standardization of equipment designs and engineering drawings
- Evaporator and Spray dryer equipment design and detailed engineering
- Successfully completed Tetra Pak first largest milk powder plant in India and afterwards completed 10+ projects in last 7 years
- Developed and managed project timelines for successful completion of complex engineering projects within budget constraints.
- Reviewed regulatory compliance requirements to maintain adherence throughout the project lifecycle while avoiding potential fines or delays due to non-compliance issues.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Presented technical findings at conferences, showcasing the company''s expertise in cutting-edge mechanical engineering practices.
- Optimized mechanical designs by implementing innovative engineering solutions, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs contributing to overall cost saving of 5% in L3+ projects
- Evaluated vendor proposals to select cost-effective suppliers while maintaining high-quality standards for materials used in projects.
Asst. Manager, Sr. Design Engineer
Sulzer India Ltd.
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Leading company in Mass Transfer technology products for Oil & Gas, Chemical related industries.
- Design for Column Internals, Column Internals support systems mechanical strength calculation, Making of General Arrangement & Detailed Fabrication Drawings
- Pressure Vessel Design, Column Internals Design & Manufacturing
- Awarded with “COMMITTED PEOPLE AWARD” December-2013, in recognition of Outstanding Commitment to Quality Service and Customer Satisfaction, for SHELL Pernis (Europe) Critical revamp project
- Completed successfully design and development of internals for very critical revamp project for Lyondell Basell Europe, also very important revamp from financials point of view for Lyondell Basell
- Got opportunity to work with Mr. Henry Z Kister from Fluor Corp (Consultant for Lyondell Basell), author of many books on distillation and also known as distillation guru
- Got appreciated for this project from Lyondell Basell and Fluor Corp
Design Engineer
Ziemann India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: 150+ years old company providing plant equipment and solutions to Brewery industry
- Design for Pressure Vessel, Mechanical strength Calculation, Making of General Arrangement & Fabrication Drawing
- Pressure Vessel Design & Manufacturing (EPC)
- Work for the ASME “U” STAMP Certification, effectively face the design audit for the U stamp and contributed as a key role in getting “U Stamp” certification
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Successfully met challenging client requirements by developing tailored engineering solutions that exceeded expectations.
Trainee Design Engineer
Neilsoft Ltd.
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Company Overview: Engineering services company
- 3D Modelling of various equipment’s, for different industries using Inventor, Solidworks
- Plant Engineering
- Developed prototypes for testing and evaluation, providing valuable insights for design improvements.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all design work, facilitating smoother handovers between team members and departments.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by identifying areas for optimization within design processes and materials selection.
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical
Government College of Engineering, COEP
Pune, India 07.2003 - 07.2007
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic Pune
Pune, India 07.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
Parametric 3D modeling
API Customization in Inventor
MS-Office
New Product Development & Design
Sales support
Technical-feasibility studies
Pressure Vessel Design
Hygienic Equipment Design
Plant Design
General Arrangement Drawing
Detailed Fabrication Drawing
Column Internals Design
Support Structures Design
Master Plan Development
Plot Plan Creation
Detailed Equipment Layout
undefinedExtra-Curricular Activities
Runner-up of ENTHALPY 2007 Quiz competition held on 04/07/07, organized by INDIAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ISHRAE) Leaded G.P.P team of Kabbaddi for 2 years for Intra-zonal and Inter-zonal sports events. Leaded C.O.E.P team of Kabbaddi for Intra-University sports event. Participated in annual Regatta festival in COEP in Kayak event in 2006.
Training Exposure
- Corrosion Manager certification course, CII, Pune, 07/01/21
- Hygienic Plant and Equipment Design, Tetra Pak
- Evaporator & Dryer- L1 & L2 Training, Tetra Pak India
- Equipment safety risk assessment - training, Tetra Pak India
- Leading without authority- training, Tetra Pak India
- Gold of Desert kings- Planning, gathering and understanding resources and goal-directed actions, Sulzer India
- Pressure Vessel Design- Mechanical Design of Pressure vessels, Ziemann India Pvt. Ltd. Pune
- Column Internals Design, Sulzer India Ltd.
- Plant Engineering – On job training, Neilsoft Ltd. Pune
- Design/3D software, FEA Solver ANSYS APDL & Workbench 14.5, Solidworks-2014, Solidworks Advanced modeling techniques, Solidworks Simulation, Autodesk Inventor 2011, Autodesk Inventor automation using I-Logic, Nastran In-CAD, Microstation
Functional Skills
- Streamlining Production Lines: Enhancing the flow of materials and products through the production line to reduce bottlenecks and downtime.
- Energy Management: Implementing energy-efficient practices and technologies to reduce consumption and costs.
- Quality Control: Ensuring consistent product quality through precise control of process parameters.
- Sustainability: Reducing waste and improving resource utilization to minimize environmental impact.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z7175742
- Date of Birth: 05/15/1983
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Additional Information
Start with what is possible, then what important and suddenly you will be doing impossible !!
Software
Autodesk Plant 3D
Autodesk 3DS Max
SteamVR
Solidworks
PVElite
Ansys
AutoCAD
Certification
CPM - Certified Solidworks Professional
Interests
Technical Project Management
Innovative solution development
Team management
Cross functional collaboration
Timeline
Team Manager Mechanical & Project Engineering
Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Project Leader
TetraPak India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2023
Asst. Manager, Sr. Design Engineer
Sulzer India Ltd.
01.2012 - 09.2015
Design Engineer
Ziemann India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2008 - 12.2011
Trainee Design Engineer
Neilsoft Ltd.
07.2007 - 08.2008
B. Tech - Mechanical
Government College of Engineering, COEP
07.2003 - 07.2007
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic Pune
07.2001 - 05.2004
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