RAVINDRA TAVATE
Foundry Tooling Head
Sangli
Summary
Dynamic Foundry Tooling Leader with over 23 years of specialized experience in CI and SG iron foundries, excelling in tooling development, pattern shop management, and core box design. Expertise includes a strong focus on producing cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, transmission cases, and intricate core designs. Achievements include significantly reducing rejection rates, extending tooling life, boosting productivity, and realizing substantial cost savings across large-scale foundry operations. Committed to driving innovation and operational excellence within the manufacturing sector.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Foundry Tool Pattern Shop
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd.
Solapur
09.2011 - Current
- Headed foundry tooling development for cylinder blocks, heads, and housings for automotive OEMs including Mahindra, Eicher, NALT, Hino, JCB, Yanmar, Ford, Deutz, Caterpillar and Koel.
- Led tooling development for Hansberg H150, Laempe, Lora Mendi Core Shooter for multiple engine platforms Cylinder Blocks & Heads.
- Drove continuous tooling improvement using past failure data and maintenance feedback.
- Reduced overall casting & core rejection by ~10–15% through tooling design improvements, core box modifications and preventive maintenance systems.
- Established in-house tooling modification and rectification using BFW VMC with UG NX & WorkNC, reducing external dependency and lead time by ~30%.
- Achieved tooling and maintenance cost savings through tooling life improvement and spare standardization.
- Managed pattern shop operations, cost control, 5S, and supplier development.
Assistant Manager – Design & Development
Tulsi Casting & Machining Pvt. Ltd.
Sangli
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Managed tooling, casting, machining, and quality for new product development.
- Supported customers including Dana, Bosch, Haldex, Brembo, and Carraro.
- Handled customer complaints and supplier coordination independently.
Section Manager – Design & Development
Shriniwas Engineering Auto Components Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Led machining and tooling development for 497 Cylinder Block and engine components.
- Designed averaging, sighting, and snag grinder fixtures.
- Coordinated machining validation and launch support at Tata Motors.
Supervisor IV – Pattern Shop & Machine Shop
Ghatge Patil Industries Ltd.
Kolhapur
08.2002 - 10.2007
- CNC & CAM programming using Unigraphix.
- Operated and programmed Oerlikon, Boko, Churchill HMC, and HMT CNC lathes.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
MSBTE
Mumbai01-2002
Skills
- Foundry tooling proficiency
- Specialized in pattern and box design
- Continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Casting & core defect reduction strategies
- Tool maintenance and spare parts standardization
- Tooling cost optimization
- Effective team leadership
Timeline
Senior Manager – Foundry Tool Pattern Shop
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd.
09.2011 - Current
Assistant Manager – Design & Development
Tulsi Casting & Machining Pvt. Ltd.
03.2010 - 08.2011
Section Manager – Design & Development
Shriniwas Engineering Auto Components Pvt. Ltd.
03.2008 - 03.2010
Supervisor IV – Pattern Shop & Machine Shop
Ghatge Patil Industries Ltd.
08.2002 - 10.2007
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
MSBTE
Technical Tools
- Autocad
- WorkNC
- VMC
- HMC
- CNC Lathe
- High Pressure Molding Lines Kunkel Wagner
- DISA & Koyo Vertical Molding Lines