Saurabh Bopardikar

As a Part of Rehlko Services Center Leadership team, i am responsible for :

• Develop long-term strategy for Rehlko Services Center to guide future initiatives.
• Generate new business avenues within Engineering Services Vertical, increasing revenue.
• Define essential competencies for Engineering Services to create additional revenue streams.
• Coordinated with Rehlko business leadership to establish future product strategies.
• Executed succession planning and talent review mapping for business continuity.
• Optimized resource utilization and tracked variable costs to enhance operational efficiency.

• Led Engines CI-CR/NPD team at Energy India Technical Center to drive innovation.
• Managed localization program for three engine platforms, enhancing product accessibility.
• Served as technical liaison for largest customer in India's engine sector.
• Defined and managed project development budgets, ensuring financial efficiency.
• Facilitated utilization and revenue generation for CI-CR team through strategic initiatives.
• Oversaw NCA and NPD for all engine families across India, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Directed India emission certifications for all engine families, aligning with regulatory standards.
• Developed engineering strategy in collaboration with global teams to enhance operational effectiveness.

Industrial Applications

• Led powertrain integration for Earthmoving Equipment, Construction Machinery, Lifting Applications, Agricultural Machinery, and Marine (Fishing Trawlers & Parasailing) within a range of 21 hp to 400 hp.
• Spearheaded special applications development for fishing boats and trawlers to enhance operational efficiency.

Power Generation

• Managed domestic genset programs spanning 5 kVA to 625 kVA, optimizing performance for diverse market needs.
• Directed export market expansions, supplying solutions to Spain, Brazil, Poland, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Telecom applications across the Middle East and South Africa.
• Co-partnered with global OEMs such as JCB, Kohler, Atlas Copco, Perkins for collaborative genset development programs.
• Developed hybrid solutions for telecom towers, improving energy efficiency and sustainability.

Program Management & Budget

• Defined and implemented technical roadmaps and PALS strategies for product innovation.
• Managed program budgeting for customization, tender projects, and non-standard engineering solutions to optimize resource allocation.

Value Engineering & Testing

• Drove material cost reduction and design optimization for engine peripherals and acoustic enclosures.
• Developed and executed engine/genset validation plans, ensuring seamless transition from prototype to production.
• Oversaw testing review, analysis, and approval for engine/genset development from prototype phase to final production release.

Product Development & Optimization

• Led new product development, focusing on quality improvement and cost reduction across existing offerings.
• Conducted technology scans for emerging product innovations and defined technical specifications for new developments.
• Managed drawing reviews, corrections, and modifications for existing components to enhance performance and efficiency.

Market Analysis & Competitor Benchmarking

• Active member of the business unit-level CFT, tracking market trends, conducting competitor benchmarking, and identifying areas for product enhancements.
• Worked on integrating insights from market analysis into product development strategies to maintain competitive advantage.

Tender Management & Business Development

• Led tender submissions, ensuring compliance and optimal positioning for securing business opportunities.
• Delivered presentations to new customers, collaborating with marketing teams on pricing strategies and project costing.