SANTOSH WAGHOLE
LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER
Pune,MH
Summary
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer driving end-to-end EPD and NPI programs with full ownership of design, validation, and execution. Delivers DFM, DFA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and GD&T work that reduced product defects by 35% while meeting customer requirements and on-time delivery targets. Partners with manufacturing, quality, vendors, and junior engineers to improve manufacturability, resolve production issues, and strengthen team output.
Overview
3
3
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
TATA AUTO-COMP SYSTEM LTD
06.2016 - Current
- Led end-to-end concept development for EPD and NPI projects, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
- Managed multiple projects from design through validation to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals.
- Utilized DFM, DFA, DFMEA, and PFMEA principles to enhance product quality and manufacturability, resulting in improved design outcomes.
- Executed project plans that facilitated on-time project delivery and enhanced overall project efficiency.
- Worked closely with manufacturing, quality, and testing teams for design validation and production issue resolution.
- Hands-on experience with Creo and AutoCAD for 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and assembly design.
- Managed outsourced parts, assemblies, supplier coordination, and technical documentation.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely procurement of quality components.
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, improving team performance.
- Used SAP ERP for resource planning and Microsoft Office for reporting, documentation, and presentations.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
PENNANT ENGINEERING PVT LTD
07.2011 - 04.2015
- Experienced in control valve design and development
- Design calculations of valves as per ASME, API standards
- Developed precise 3D models, 2D drawings, and technical specifications
- Created Bill of Materials (BOM) and design documentation within ERP system to support production processes
- Conducted costing and selected accessories for valves to meet project requirements
- Provided technical support and coordinated with marketing department, vendors, and customers to ensure alignment on product specifications
- Manufacturing Industry
- Manufacturing Industry
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Piping Design
Asian Academy of Professional Training
Pune07-2019
B Tech - Mechanical Engineering
BATU
Raigad06-2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Tilak Maharashtra University
Pune07-2011
Skills
Creo
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
GD&T
DFMEA
Design for manufacturability
Design for assembly
Tolerance analysis
Product development
Design validation
Project planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Supplier coordination
Technical documentation
Team mentorship
Accomplishments
- Enhanced Valve Efficiency
- Increased valve efficiency by 20% through design optimization and material selection.
- Cost Reduction Strategy
- Reduced production costs by 15% by implementing DFM and DFA principles.
- Technical Documentation Lead
- Developed over 50 technical documents, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
Timeline
LEAD MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
TATA AUTO-COMP SYSTEM LTD
06.2016 - Current
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
PENNANT ENGINEERING PVT LTD
07.2011 - 04.2015
B Tech - Mechanical Engineering
BATU
Post Graduate Diploma - Piping Design
Asian Academy of Professional Training
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Tilak Maharashtra University